GSX 1100 F

1989 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1989 Suzuki GSX 1100 F pairs a 1127 cc (68.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 136 HP (99.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120.7 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 F measures 273 kg (602 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.01 kg per horsepower). The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1988 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.