The Suzuki GS 850 L motorcycle specifications include a 843 cc (51.44 cu in) engine, power of 79 hp (57.7 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 261 kg (575.4 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 850 L 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 21% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 38% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 30% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 9% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 39th 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.
79 hp — more powerful than about 66% of Suzuki models with power data.
843 cc — larger displacement than about 78% of Suzuki models.
261 kg — heavier than about 81% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 19%.
13 L — larger than about 39% 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 | 0.303 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 302.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 93.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 843 cc (51.44 cu in) |
| Power | 79 hp (57.7 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 56.4 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 261 kg (575.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 197.0 km/h (122.4 mph) |
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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.