The Suzuki GS 1000 motorcycle dimensions for 1978 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), width 29.7 in (755 mm), height 45.1 in (1,145 mm), and the wheelbase 59.3 in (1,505 mm).
Suzuki GS 1000 dimensions at a glance
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
64.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 32.9 in (835 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19 sq ft (1.77 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Suzuki GS 1000 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 29.7 in (755 mm) | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | — | — |
Suzuki GS 1000 dimensions FAQ
Does the Suzuki GS 1000 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.3 in (1,505 mm), which is long by general motorcycle standards. The wheelbase is about 64.3% of overall length.
Is the Suzuki GS 1000 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Suzuki GS 1000 very long for a motorcycle. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19 sq ft (1.77 m²).
What do the Suzuki GS 1000 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.7 in (755 mm) and representative height is 45.1 in (1,145 mm). There is not enough comparable category data to make a reliable relative-size claim from those figures alone.