GTS 1000 ABS

1998 Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1998 Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS sport touring motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1003 cc (61.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 102 Nm (75.2 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 GTS 1000 ABS measures 278.2 kg (613 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.84 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.