GS 1100 G

1988 Suzuki GS 1100 G Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1988 Suzuki GS 1100 G pairs a 1074 cc (65.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 94 HP (68.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 87.5 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 1100 G measures 268 kg (591 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.85 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 207 km/h (129 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1985 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.