GS 450 L

1985 Suzuki GS 450 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Suzuki GS 450 L touring motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 448 cc (27.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.3 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 450 L measures 183 kg (403 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.78 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1980 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.