The Suzuki GS 450 L motorcycle specifications include a 448 cc (27.34 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 189 kg (416.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1980 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 450 L 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 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.
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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.25:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 448 cc (27.34 cu in) |
| 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.