SlingShot Plus

2017 Suzuki SlingShot Plus Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2017 Suzuki SlingShot Plus relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 119.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 SlingShot Plus measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,265 mm (49.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2014 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.