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1983Suzuki GS 1100 G
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The 1983 Suzuki GS1100G is a shaft-driven roadster with a 1074cc air-cooled inline four making 92 hp and 86.7 Nm. It has a 22-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 1074.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 247.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
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- 92.0 HP (68.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G
vs the 1982| Spec | 1982 | 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 290.0 kg (639.3 pounds) | not listed |
| Compression | 8.8:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for relaxed sport touring, eating up highway miles with a stable, torquey air-cooled four-cylinder engine.
- Built for
- A dependable, understated shaft-drive tourer that prioritizes smooth power delivery and long-distance comfort over outright agility or aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp cornering response, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →44
out of 100Average
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 82.8% of the time, 0.8 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 44% of models.
All years of this model: 41 / 100 (average) from 494 tests.
82.8%Passed first time
10.8%Failed outright
6.4%Fixed during test
43,000Typical miles
157Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
45
44
19821983
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 2
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki GS 1100 G | 41 Average | 494 |
| 2 | Suzuki GSX 1100 E | 39 Below average | 630 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1074.0 ccm
- Power
- 92.0 HP (68.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 86.7 Nm (8.8 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3725 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 66.0 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Transistorized pointless
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump, trochoidal pump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 212.0 km/h (131.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1525 mm
- Overall length
- 2300 mm
- Overall width
- 905 mm
- Overall height
- 1260 mm
- Dry weight
- 247.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telehydraulic forks
- Rear suspension
- Swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers.
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 295mm Discs
- Front brakes diameter
- 295 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 295 mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 295 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1987 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1074 cc | 1074 cc | 1074 cc | 1074 cc | 1074 cc | 1074 cc |
| Dry weight | 247 kg | 247 kg | 247 kg | — | — | — |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 45 Average | 44 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki GS 1100 G?
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G has a Capacity of 1074.0 ccm (65.54 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GS 1100 G have?
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G has a Power of 92.0 HP (68.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki GS 1100 G have?
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GS 1100 G?
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G has a Torque of 86.7 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki GS 1100 G weigh?
The 1983 Suzuki GS 1100 G has a Dry weight of 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds).
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