Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana (1981-82) technical specifications

Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana is produced in 1981-82. Engine is Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder., displacement 998 cc / 60.9 cu in , produces power 80.5 kW / 108 hp @ 8500 rpm and 91 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm. Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana top speed is 220 km/h / 137 mph. Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana weighs 232 kg / 511 lbs. Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana has 2 photos.

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Model:	GSX 1000SV Katana
Years:	1981-82
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	998 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	69.4 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.5:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled
Air Cleaner:	Dual element (Paper and polyurethane)
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Oil Capacity:	3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Induction:	4 x Mikuni VM32SS carburetors
Ignition:	Transistorized
Ignition Timing:	15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32º BTDC above 2350 rpm
Spark Plug:	NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Battery:	12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2
Generator:	Three-phase A.C. generator
Starting:	Electric
Max Power:	80.5 kW / 108 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque:	91 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch:	Wet multi-plate type
Transmission:	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links
Primary Reduction:	1.775:1 (87/49)
Final Reduction:	2.800:1 (42/15)
Gear Ratio:	1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125:1 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Frame:	Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension:	Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive
Front Wheel Travel:	150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension:	Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel:	109 mm / 4.29 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 275mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	3.50 - V19
Rear Tyre:	4.50 - V17
Trail:	118 mm / 4.65 in
Turning Radius:	3.5 m / 11.5 ft
Dimensions:	Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase:	1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height:	775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance:	175 mm / 6.9 in
Dry Weight:	232 kg / 511 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	22.0 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Reserve:	5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average:	5.9 L/100km / 17 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile:	11.32 sec / 193 km/h / 120 mph
Top Speed:	220 km/h / 137 mph
Road Test:	Cycle World