SPECIFICATIONS (GS1000SZ)

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
Overall length                                       2260 mm (89.0 in)
Overall width715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall height1205 mm (47.4 in)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 in)
Ground clearance175 mm (6.9 in)
Seat height775 mm (30.5 in)
Dry weight232 kg (511 lbs)
ENGINE
TypeFour-stroke, air cooled, DOHC
Number of cylinders4
Bore69.4 mm (2.732 in)
Stroke66.0 mm (2.598 in)
Piston displacement998 cc (60.9 cu. in)
Compression ratio9.5 : 1
CarburetorMIKUNI BS34SS, four
Air cleanerPaper element
Starter systemElectric
Lubrication systemWet sump
TRANSMISSION
ClutchWet multi-plate type
Transmission5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern1-down, 4-up
Primary reduction1.775 (87/49)
Final reduction2.800 (42/15)
Gear ratios
1st2.500 (35/14)
2nd1.777 (32/18)
3rd1.380 (29/21)
4th1.125 (27/24)
5th0.961 (25/26)
Drive chainDAIDO D.I.D. 630YL or
TAKASAGO RK630GSV, 96 links
CHASSIS
Front suspensionTelescopic, oil dampened, spring
4-way adjustable with ANTI-DIVE
Rear suspensionSwinging arm, oil dampened,
damper 4-way/spring 5-way adjustable
Steering angle30° (right and left)
Caster61° 50´
Trail118 mm (4.65 in)
Turning radius3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Front brakeDisc brake, twin
Rear brakeDisc brake, single
Front tire size3.50V19 4PR
Rear tire size4.50V17 4PR
Front fork stroke150 mm (5.91 in)
Rear wheel travel109 mm (4.29 in)
ELECTRICAL
Ignition typeTransistorized
Ignition timing12° B.T.D.C. below 1500rpm and
32° B.T.D.C. above 2350rpm
Spark plugNGK D8EA or NIPPON DENSO X24ES-U
Battery12V 50.4kC (14ah)/10 HR
GeneratorThree phase A.C. generator
Fuse10/10/10/10/15A
CAPACITIES
Fuel tank including reserve22 L (5.8/4.8 US/Imp gal)
Fuel reserve5.0 L (5.3/4.4 US/Imp qt)
Engine oil3.2 L (3.4/2.8 US/Imp qt)
Front fork oil227 ml (7.67/7.99 US/Imp oz)