Technical motorcycle description Suzuki GS1000 1978
Naked
Specifications Suzuki GS1000 1978
- Chassis
- Frame : Double-cradle steel frame
- Oil capacity : 3.40 liters (0.90 US gallons)
- Seat height : 775 mm (30.51 in)
- Length : 2,340 mm (92.13 in)
- Width : 755 mm (29.72 in)
- Min height : 1,145 mm (45.08 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,505 mm (59.25 in)
- Dry weight : 234 kg (516 lb)
- Front axle
- 37 mm hydraulic fork, Wheel travel : 160 mm (6.30 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 275 mm (10.83 in), single-piston caliper
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- 2 side shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 95 mm (3.74 in)
- Preload adjustment
- Braking 1 disc Ø 275 mm (10.83 in)
- Motor
- 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes
- 4 Mikuni carburetors, 26 mm diameter
- Cooling system : by air
- 2 ACT
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 997 cc
- 87 ch (85.80 hp) to 8,000 rpm
- 8.50 mkg (83.40 Nm) to 6,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 2.73 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 27.53 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.2 : 1
- Starting system : electric
- Standard equipment
- Center stand
- Practical information
- Country of manufacture : Japan
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Key facts Suzuki GS1000 (1978) : What you need to know before you buy
Prices
| Basic version | |
|---|---|
 France |
3,400€
(Motoplanete estimate)
|
Model sold in 1978
Performance
- Max speed : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 7.20 liters/100km (0.33 mpg)
Models
1978
Compare the GS1000 to its competitors
Fuel consumption
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: 7.20 liters/100km (0.33 mpg)
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 5.80 liters/100km (0.41 mpg)
Range
Suzuki GS1000 1978
Undisclosed
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 414 km (257 miles)
Torque
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: 8.5 mkg
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 9.2 mkg
Power
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: 87 ch (85.80 hp)
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 95 ch (93.70 hp)
Power-to-Weight ratio
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: 2.73 kg/ch
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 2.73 kg/ch
Torque-to-Weight ratio
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: 27.53 kg/mkg
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 27.83 kg/mkg
Speed
Suzuki GS1000 1978
: approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)
Yamaha XS 1100 1978
: 215 km/h (133.60 mph)
Used
FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the GS1000 1978
- What is the power of the GS1000?
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The GS1000 1978 develops a power of 87 ch (85.80 hp)
- What is the torque of the GS1000?
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The maximum torque of the GS1000 1978 is 8.50 mkg (83.40 Nm) to 6,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the GS1000?
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The GS1000 1978 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the GS1000?
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The GS1000 1978 has a a dry weight of 234 kg (516 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the GS1000?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 7.20 l/100km (0.33 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the GS1000?
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To ensure good accessibility, the GS1000 1978 offers a minimum seat height of 775 mm (30.51 in).
- What is the price of the GS1000?
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The price of the GS1000 1978 is 3,400€ in France
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