TL 1000 R

1998 Suzuki TL 1000 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1998 Suzuki TL 1000 R relies on a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 135 HP (98.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 135.5 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 TL 1000 R measures 197 kg (434 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1998 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.