The Suzuki GS 1000 motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255 kg (562.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GS 1000 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 64% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 27% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 41% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
997 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Suzuki models.
255 kg — heavier than about 79% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 21%.
20 L — larger than about 92% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,340
2,137
10% above average.
755
823
8% below average.
1,145
1,158
Close to average.
1,505
1,444
4% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.50-17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 278 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1978 |
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| Category | Classic |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 997 cc (60.84 cu in) |
| Torque | 83.4 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64.8 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM 28 SS . |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel, double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over. |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 255 kg (562.2 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 232 kg (511.5 lb) |
| Overall length | 2,340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,145 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,505 mm (59.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 7.20 L/100 km (13.9 km/l or 32.67 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 167.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 219.0 km/h (136.1 mph) |
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| 1/4 mile | 11.90 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3879 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Comments | Frame range: GS1000-500001. Engine range: GS1000-100001. |
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