GSX 1100 E

1982 Suzuki GSX 1100 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1982 Suzuki GSX 1100 E utilizes a 1074 cc (65.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85.3 Nm (62.9 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.1 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,700 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GSX 1100 E measures 256 kg (564 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 806 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,549 mm (61 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 351 km (218 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 222 km/h (138 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1982 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.