Suzuki GSX 1100SBE Katana Limited Editon

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 1100SBE Katana Limited Editon
Model	1987
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	1074 cc / 65.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke	72 x 66 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Air Cleaner	Dual element (Paper and polyurethane)
Lubrication	`Wet sump`
Oil Capacity	`3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt`
Induction	4 x Mikuni `BS34SS`
Ignition	Transistorized
Ignition Timing	15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32º BTDC above 2350 rpm
Spark Plug	NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Battery	12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2
Generator	Three-phase A.C. generator
Starting	Electric
Max Power	83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links
Primary Reduction	1.775:1 (87/49)
Final Reduction	2.800:1 (42/15)
Gear Ratio	1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Frame	Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive
Front Wheel Travel	150 mm / 5.91 in
Rear Suspension	Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	109 mm / 4.29 in
Front Brakes	2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	3.50 - V19
Rear Tyre	4.50 - V17
Rake	29°
Trail	118 mm / 4.65 in
Dimensions	Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width: 715 mm / 28.1 in Height: 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase	1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height	775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance	175 mm / 6.9 in
Turning Radius	3.5 m / 11.5 ft
Dry Weight	232 kg / 511 lbs
Wet Weight	243 kg / 535 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve	5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average	6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.6 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	11.9 sec / 191 km/h / 119 mph
Top Speed	220 km/h / 136.4 mph
Road Test	Motosprint Cycle World

A limited edition with red-coated frame called GSX1100SBE Katana was launched. 500 units were made to meet the demands on harmonizing the special model for Yokohama racing in Japan. Except for the frame color, the SBE was similar to the 1984 model.