The Suzuki GS 1000 G motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, power of 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 255 kg (562.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1980 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 1000 G 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 38% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 64% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 55% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th 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.
90 hp — more powerful than about 70% of Suzuki models with power data.
997 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Suzuki models.
22 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.50-17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.353 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 352.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 90.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 997 cc (60.84 cu in) |
| Power | 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 8,500 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 BS 34 SS – 4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 40.0° |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 1-piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 255 kg (562.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.20 L (1.11 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 206.0 km/h (128.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3529 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | BLACK, RED METALIZED, GREY METALIZED |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.