The Suzuki GSX-R1100 1995 WS and onward models also featured a race-style braced swing-arm (in place of the asymmetrical ‘banana’ swing-arm found on the WP and WR models). Overall peak power (approx a measured 133 bhp at the rear wheel – which made the then enormous factory claims of 155 bhp, which many were sceptical of, at the crank perfectly credible) was unchanged but the torque curve on the bike was much improved. From the 1995 models weight fell back 221 kg (487 lbs) in the UK market. Some aerodynamic modifications were also introduced (most obviously narrowing the frontal area and reducing the size of the front fairing, the separate day time driving lamp disappeared and was incorporated into a new narrower twin headlamp cluster).
Many owners say these bikes are the easiest to live with and the most well rounded. Good fuel economy is even possible (over 45 mpg on a long cruising run imp gallon)15,9 km/l and the slight changes made to the foot-peg position on the WS-on models even made distances a much less daunting prospect. In reality the bike had become a highly competent and monstrously fast (177 mph was measured as the max speed of the standard WS bike by one UK bike magazine, Superbike in 1995) sports-touring machine, a far cry from its race-born origins.
It is clear the design had reached its fullest form in the mid 1990s but that in terms of the leading edge of sports bike design it was already outdated and left behind as competition spurred the development of ever more powerful, ever lighter sport bikes.
Suzuki GSX-R1100 1995 Specifications
Colors
Pearl Medium Blue / Pearl Still White (M18)
Pearl Novelty Black / Rouge Red No.2 (A6G)
Light Purple Metallic / Pearl Novelty Black (C3R)
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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