Suzuki GSX-R1100: review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1986-1998

Successor: Suzuki GSX-R1000

Models
Suzuki GSX-R1100

1986-1988

(Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa)

Suzuki GSX-R1100

1989

(Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa)

Suzuki GSX-R1100

1990

(Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa)

Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)
Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1989)
Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1990)
Models
Suzuki GSX-R1100

1991-1992

(Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa)

Suzuki GSX-R1100

1993-1998

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1991-1992)
Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1986 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100G

1987 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100H

1988 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100J

1989 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100K

1990 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100L

1991 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100M

1992 Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100N

1993 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WP

1994 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WR

1995 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WS

1996 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WT

1997 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WV

1998 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GSX-R1100

Code: GSX-R1100WW

Specifications

Suzuki GSX-R1100: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2115 mm / 83,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1990)

2130 mm / 83,9 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Overall width 745 mm / 29,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1990)

755 mm / 29,7 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Overall height 1215 mm / 47,8 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

1150 mm / 45,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1989-1990)

1190 mm / 46,9 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Seat height 810 mm / 31,9 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1990)

815 mm / 32,1 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Wheelbase 1460 mm / 57,5 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

1440 mm / 56,7 in – GSX-R1100 (1989-1990)

1485 mm / 58,5 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

110 mm / 4,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1989-1990)

130 mm / 5,1 in – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Dry weight 197 kg / 434 lbs – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

210 kg / 463 lbs – GSX-R1100 (1989-1990)

231 kg / 509 lbs – GSX-R1100 (1991-1998)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Steel – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

Aluminum – GSX-R1100 (1989-1998)

Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork (adjustable 4-way spring pre-load, 3-way rebound damping), 130 mm / 5,1 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1989)

Inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – GSX-R1100 (1990-1998)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable spring pre-load, 4-way rebound damping), 135 mm / 5,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1989)

Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 160 mm / 6,3 in – GSX-R1100 (1990-1998)

Front tire size 110/80-VR18V – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

120/70-ZR17 – GSX-R1100 (1989, 1991)

130/60-ZR17 – GSX-R1100 (1990)

Rear tire size 150/70-VR18V – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

180/55-ZR17 – GSX-R1100 (1989, 1991)

160/60-ZR17 – GSX-R1100 (1990)

Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

Double disc, 310 mm, 6-piston calipers – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Fuel capacity 21,0 l / 5,5 US gal – GSX-R1100 (Australia), other 1993+

19,0 l / 5,0 US gal – GSX-R1100 (other countries, 1986-1992)

Trail 116 mm / 4,6 in – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

100 mm / 3,9 in – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Fuel economy / consumption 6,67 l / 100 km (35,2 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

Water-cooled 4-stroke – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 76,0 x 58,0 mm – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

78,0 x 59,0 mm – GSX-R1100 (1989-1992)

75,5 x 60,0 mm – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Displacement 1052 cm³ (64,2 cu-in) – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

1127 cm³ (68,8 cu-in) – GSX-R1100 (1989-1992)

1074 cm³ (65,5 cu-in) – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Compression ratio 10.0:1 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

11.2:1 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 130,0 hp (95,6 kW) / 9500 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

145,0 hp (106,6 kW) / 9500 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1989-1992)

155,0 hp (114,0 kW) / 10000 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Max. torque 102,0 Nm (10,3 kgm) / 8000 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

112,0 Nm (11,3 kgm) / 7500 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1989-1992)

115,0 Nm (11,6 kgm) / 9000 rpm – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,1 sec.[2]
Top speed 275 km/h (171 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST34SS – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST36SS – GSX-R1100 (1989-1998)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.622 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1988)

1.565 – GSX-R1100 (1989-1998)

Final reduction 3.285 - GSX-R1100 (Europe)

3.357 - GSX-R1100 (other countries)

2.800 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

3.200 – GSX-R1100 (1989-1992)

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.385 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992); 2.714 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

1.632 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992); 1.809 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

1.250 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992); 1.409 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

1.045 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992); 1.181 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

0.913 – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992); 1.038 – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah – GSX-R1100 (1986-1992)

12V-10Ah – GSX-R1100 (1993-1998)

Images

Suzuki GSX-R1100: images, gallery.

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Videos

Suzuki GSX-R1100: video.

Suzuki gsxr 1100

Manuals

Suzuki GSX-R1100: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. suzukicycles.org | GSX-R1100
  2. motoprofi.com | Suzuki GSX-R 1100 1989 | 0-60 mph
  3. "Superbike" magazine, 1995