GS 850 L

1983 Suzuki GS 850 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1983 Suzuki GS 850 L features a 844 cc (51.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 79.1 HP (57.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 93.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.