TL 1000 S

1999 Suzuki TL 1000 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Suzuki TL 1000 S pairs a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, 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 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 8,000 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 500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 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 216 kg (476 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 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 250 km (155 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph).

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.