Suzuki GS 1000 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GS 1000 E 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

1979-1981Model years
997 ccDisplacement
255 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197919801981

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1979 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Suzuki GS 1000 E 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.

Displacement997 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 64% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight255 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 27% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 41% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement81st

997 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight79th

255 kg — heavier than about 79% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 21%.

Fuel capacity92nd

20 L — larger than about 92% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 997 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.50-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.50-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 997 cc (60.84 cu in)
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 control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.50-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 255 kg (562.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 219.0 km/h (136.1 mph)

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.