Suzuki GSX 1100G SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
mile runway to show up the problem: this bike is a
Japanese-spec grey import, restricted to a measly 112mph and brought into the UK
by retro-freak Nick Culton of West Coast Motorcycles in Southport.
The full monty XJR isn’t imported into the UK yet, but it’ll
Repeat after me:
no: they’re
unrewarding, knackering and no better at propelling the XJR’s considerable mass
forward than shifting between four and 6,000.
calipers: cue the usual adjectives about one-fingered stopping power, etc. Top
kit. The unadjustable forks aren’t so good. They’re the reverse of the shocks:enough damping to keep things in control, but not enough spring to stop
bottoming out with a wrist-pounding clunk under banzai braking. Other bits of
the XJR include a headlight with amazing full and weedy dipped beams, a fuel
tank which goes for 140 miles before reserve (with a tiny tap buried deep under
the tank), a pair of sticky Dunlop D202s, and mirrors which show 50%25 elbows.
First impressions last: looks kill and the XJR is a convicted
mass-murderer. Styling may be a matter of opinion, but the Yamaha increased the
inner thigh temperature of everyone it passed. Comments went from ‘handsome’ to
‘reet f. tasty’, but it was left to my own, personal style guru Melanie to pass
final judgement:
s XJR is the best retro yet: best engine, best riding
position, best steering, and second-best suspension (beaten only by the CB1000).
And it looks smart. If only Yamaha can keep the price under £7,000…
Everything about the Suzuki is heavier: the hydraulic clutch has an
annoyingly springy lever action, the gearbox has a longer reach between ratios
than the Yam, the throttle is heavier, and the bike weighs lOOlbs more. Bung in
restricted steering lock and top heavy weight distribution, and you’ve got
plenty of toppling-over-in-the-car-park scenes to look forward to. Manoeuvrable
the Suzuki is not.
sort the two motors out: up to 40mph the XJR pisses it, but from there the GSX
pulls steadily away from the Yam.
Bike Features
Make Model:
Suzuki GSX 1100G
Year:
1993
Engine:
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per
cylinder.
Capacity:
1127 cc / 68.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:
78 x 59 mm
Cooling System:
Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio:
10.0:1
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Induction:
4 x Mikuni BST36 carburetors
Ignition :
Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug:
NGK, JR9B
Starting:
Electric
Max Power :
74 kW / 100 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque:
99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm
Clutch:
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission:
5 Speed
Final Drive:
Shaft
Front Suspension:
43 mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:
Full floater monoshock, 5-way preload 20-way compression
and 4-way rebound damping.
Front Brakes:
2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:
Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:
110/80 – V18
Rear Tyre:
160/70 – V17
Rake:
32°
Trail:
156 mm / 6.1 in
Dimensions:
Length 2220 mm / 87.4 in
Width 805 mm / 31.7 in
Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Dry Weight:
259 kg / 570.9 lbs
Wet weight:
280 kg / 617.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity :
22 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Standing
¼ Mile :
11.5 sec / 190 km/h / 118 mph