The Suzuki GS 450 S motorcycle specifications include a 448 cc (27.34 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1981 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 450 S 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.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 45th 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.
448 cc — larger displacement than about 41% of Suzuki models.
191 kg — heavier than about 45% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 55%.
15 L — larger than about 50% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.75-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.25:1 (Oversquare) |
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 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.75-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 191 kg (421.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 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.