GSX 1100 E

1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 E sport touring motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 1135 cc (69.3 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.1 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 GSX 1100 E measures 243 kg (536 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.43 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 224 km/h (139 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.