Suzuki GS 1100 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GS 1100 E motorcycle specifications include a 1,074 cc (65.54 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 259 kg (571 lb).

Key specifications

1981Year released
1,074 ccDisplacement
259 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank

How the Suzuki GS 1100 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.

Displacement1,074 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 76% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight259 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 29% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 80th 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.

Displacement88th

1,074 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight80th

259 kg — heavier than about 80% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 20%.

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 • 1,074 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 1.09:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1981
Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
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
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 259 kg (571 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 221.0 km/h (137.3 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.