The Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana motorcycle specifications include a 1,074 cc (65.54 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 272 kg (599.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1981 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana 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 76% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 36% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 84th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 69% 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.
1,074 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Suzuki models.
272 kg — heavier than about 84% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 16%.
24 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,074 cc (65.54 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 66 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (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 | 272 kg (599.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 228.0 km/h (141.7 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.