GS 1000 G

1981 Suzuki GS 1000 G Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Suzuki GS 1000 G relies on a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 90.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GS 1000 G measures 273 kg (602 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.03 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 206 km/h (128 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1980 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.