TL 1000 S

1998 Suzuki TL 1000 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Suzuki TL 1000 S sport motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107 Nm (78.9 lb-ft) at 7,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 125.5 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (7,100 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 TL 1000 S measures 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.67 HP/kg (1.5 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1997 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.