GSX 1100 EF

1986 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1986 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF 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 122 HP (89.1 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GSX 1100 EF measures 256 kg (564 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.1 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1985 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.