1998 saw the last Suzuki GSX-R 1000 roll off the assembly line and, despite how popular the bike had been in its heyday, there was no hue and cry as production quietly stopped. Suzuki would be without a big bore sportbike for three years before the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 was released.
Despite the fact that over its production run tens of thousands of Suzuki GSX-R 1000’s were produced and sold all over the world, original examples in good condition have become something of a rarity. Many bikes were ridden hard and they were often crashed. As a result, they became and remain a popular starting point for street fighters and customs.
The bike is a tuner’s favorite – all versions respond well to tuning and even early models can make 140 hp (104 kW) at the wheel with relative ease. Simple intake modifications and a good exhaust will yield upwards of 10 hp (7 kW) increase. More enthusiastic tuning will see 160 hp (119 kW) or more, and many drag racers use superchargers or turbochargers with this engine to break the 500 hp (370 kW) mark.
A modified version of the original oil/air-cooled 1100 engine was used in the original 1157 cc model of the Bandit 1200 motorcycle and taken to the biggest factory big-bore job in the hugely torque-laden GSX1400 up until 2008.
Suzuki GSX-R1100 1998 Specifications
Colors
Candy Dusk Blue / Pearl Still White (K1V)
Pearl Novelty Black / Metallic Charcoal Gray N0.2 (G2E)
Dimensions and curb weight
Overall length: 2.130mm (83.9in)
Overall width: 755 mm (29.7 in)
Overall height: 1,190 mm (46.9 in)
Battle: 1.485mm (58.5in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Empty weight: 231kg (509lbs)
Engine
Engine Type: 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, water cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, TSCC
Bore: 75.5 mm (2.97 in)
Stroke: 60 mm (2.36 in)
Displacement: 1,074 cc (65.5 cu.in)
Compression ratio: 11.2: 1
Maximum power: 155ps/10.000rpm
Carburetor: 4 x MIKUNI BST40
Air filter: polyester fiber element
Starter system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Drivetrain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate type
Transmission: 5-speed constant meash
Gearshift pattern: 1 reduction, 4 increase
Primary reduction ratio: 1.565 (72/46)
Gear Ratio:
First: 2,714 (38/14)
2nd: 1,809 (38/21)
3rd: 1,409 (31/22)
4th: 1,181 (26/22)
High: 1,038 (27/26)
Final reduction ratio: 2.800 (48/15)
Drive chain: TAKASAGO RK532GSV2, 114 links.
Chassis
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, gas/oil damping, adjustable compression and rebound, damping force adjustable.
Rear suspension: Linktype, coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring preload adjustable, compression and rebound damping force adjustable.
Steering angle: 30 °
Filmed: 100 mm (3.9 in)
Turning radius: 3.2 m (10.5 ft)
Front brakes: Disc brake, twin, hydraulically operated
Rear brake: Disc brake, hydraulically operated
Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size: 180/55 ZR17
Suspension travel front: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear wheel travel: 160 mm (6.3 in)
Electrical Equipment
Ignition Type: Fully transistorised
Ignition timing: 7th BTDC at 1500 rpm and 13 ° BTDC at 1500 rpm
Spark plug: NGK CR9E or NIPPONDENSO U27ESR-N
Battery: 12 V 36.0 kC (10 Ah) / 10 HR
Generator: Three-phase AC generator
Main fuse: 30A
Fuse: 15/15/10/15 / 10A
Headlight: 12V 60 / 55W x 2
Flashing: 12V 21W
Light position: 12V 5W
Brake Light: 12V 5 / 21W x 2
Speedometer light: 12V 1.7W
Tachometer Light: 12V 1.7W x 2
Neutral indicator light: 14V 3W
Long indicator light: 14V 3W
Flashing indicator light: 14V 3W
Oil pressure indicator light: 14V 3W
Fuel level indicator light: 14V 3W
Capabilities
Fuel tank: 21L (5.5gal)
Reservation: 3.1 l. (0.8 gal)
Engine oil
oil change: 3,000 ml (3.2 qt)
with filter change: 3.300 ml (3.5 qt)
Review: 3.900 ml (4.1 qt)
Front fork oil: 425 ml (14.4 oz)
Coolant: 2.450 ml (2.6 qt)
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