Suzuki GS1000 1978 - Technical motorcycle description, reviews, used

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Specifications Suzuki GS1000 1978

Chassis: Oil capacity : 3.40 liters (0.90 US gallons); Seat height : 775 mm (30.51 in); Length : 2,340 mm (92.13 in); Width : 755 mm (29.72 in); Min height : 1,145 mm (45.08 in); Wheelbase : 1,505 mm (59.25 in); Dry weight : 234 kg (516 lb)

Front axle: Braking 2 discs Ø 275 mm (10.83 in), single-piston caliper

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: Preload adjustment; Braking 1 disc Ø 275 mm (10.83 in)

Motor: 4 cylinders , 4 strokes; Cooling system : by air; 2 valves per cylinder; 997 cc; 87 ch (85.80 hp) to 8,000 rpm; 8.50 mkg (83.40 Nm) to 6,000 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 2.73 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 27.53 kg/mkg; Starting system : electric

Standard equipment: Center stand

Practical information: Country of manufacture : Japan

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Prices

	Basic version
France	3,400€ (Motoplanete estimate)

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Model sold in 1978

Performance

Max speed : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 7.20 liters/100km (0.33 mpg)

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1978

Competitor

Yamaha XS 1100 1978

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Fuel consumption

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : 7.20 liters/100km (0.33 mpg)

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 5.80 liters/100km (0.41 mpg)

Range

Suzuki GS1000 1978 Undisclosed

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 414 km (257 miles)

Torque

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : 8.5 mkg

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 9.2 mkg

Power

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : 87 ch (85.80 hp)

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 95 ch (93.70 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : 2.73 kg/ch

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 2.73 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : 27.53 kg/mkg

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 27.83 kg/mkg

Speed

Suzuki GS1000 1978 : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)

Yamaha XS 1100 1978 : 215 km/h (133.60 mph)

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the GS1000 1978

What is the power of the GS1000 1978?: The GS1000 1978 develops a power of 87 ch (85.80 hp)
What is the torque of the GS1000 1978?: The maximum torque of the GS1000 1978 is 8.50 mkg (83.40 Nm) to 6,000 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the GS1000 1978?: The GS1000 1978 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the GS1000 1978?: The GS1000 1978 has a a dry weight of 234 kg (516 lb).
What is the fuel consumption of the GS1000 1978?: Average fuel consumption is estimated at 7.20 l/100km (0.33 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
QWhat is the seat height of the GS1000 1978?: To ensure good accessibility, the GS1000 1978 offers a minimum seat height of 775 mm (30.51 in).
What is the price of the GS1000 1978?: The price of the GS1000 1978 is 3,400€ in France

Technical motorcycle description SuzukiGS1000 1978

Specifications Suzuki GS1000 1978