GS 1000 S

1980 Suzuki GS 1000 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1980 Suzuki GS 1000 S pairs a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 90 HP (65.7 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain 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 S measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.83 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 216 km/h (134 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1979 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.