The Suzuki GS 1000 GL motorcycle specifications include a 997 cc (60.84 cu in) engine, power of 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 273 kg (601.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GS 1000 GL 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 36% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 6% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 50th 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.
273 kg — heavier than about 85% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 15%.
15 L — larger than about 50% 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 | 0.330 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 329.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 90.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1981 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 997 cc (60.84 cu in) |
| Power | 90 hp (65.7 kW) @ 9,000 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 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 | 273 kg (601.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph) |
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