GSX-R 1100

1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 pairs a 1052 cc (64.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103 Nm (76 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.6 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-R 1100 measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 970 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 2 km (1 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 249 km/h (155 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1986 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.