The Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 448 cc (27.34 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,600 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GS 450 L (reduced effect) 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 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 26% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 6% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 23% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 28th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 32% of Suzuki models with power data.
448 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Suzuki models.
189 kg — heavier than about 43% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 57%.
11 L — larger than about 28% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.60-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.143 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 142.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 60.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.25:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1981 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 448 cc (27.34 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 7,600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 71.0 x 56.6 mm (2.8 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.60-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 189 kg (416.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 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.