Suzuki GSX-R1100: review, history, specs

Class: sport

Production: 1986-1998

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)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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)