Suzuki
GSX1100F (Katana 1100) in numbers
| GSX1100F
Specifications 1989—1995 Engine
Type:
4-Stroke, 4-Cylinder, Air Cooled with
SACS, DOHC, TSCC
Piston
Displacement:
1127 cc
Bore/Stroke:
78.0 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression
Ratio:
10:1
Carburetor:
Mikuni BST36SS, four
Starter
System:
Electric
Transmission:
5-Speed Constant Mesh
Overall
Length: 2205
mm
Overall
Width:
765 mm
Overall
Height:
adjustable screen
Screen up: 1290 mm
Screen down: 1200 mm
Wheelbase:
1535 mm
Ground
Clearance:
130 mm
Seat
Height:
795 mm
Dry
Mass:
250 kg
Suspension:
Front
Telescopic, oil damped, spring preload
fully adjustable
Rear New-link suspension, gas/oil damped,
spring preload fully adjustable, damping
force extension 4-way compression 20-way
adjustable
Brakes:
Front
Disc, twin
Rear Disc
Tires:
Front 120/80 VB16 V250
Rear 150/80 VB16 V250
Ignition
Type:
Electronic ignition
Fuel
Tank (including reserve):
20
ltr
|
GSX1100F
Performance Figures
| Model
|
Year |
Max
Speed (Prone) MPH |
Max
Speed (Upright) MPH |
Standing
Start 1/4 Mile
SEC@MPH |
Power
BHP@RPM |
Average
MPG
(guide) |
| GSX1100FJ
|
1988
|
152
|
144.2
|
11.38@122.3
|
108.0@9,000
|
45
|
| GSX1100FJ
|
1988
|
156
|
N/A
|
10.90@125.6
|
N/A
|
42
|
| GSX1100FM
|
1991
|
161
|
158.5
|
11.04@N/A
|
118.0@9,500
|
43.6
|
GSX1100F
Service Information
Engine
| Spark
Plugs |
|
| Standard
(1988 and 1989) |
NGK
JR9B or J9B |
| Standard
(1990 on) |
NGK
JR9B |
| Cold
type (UK models) |
JP10B |
| Gap |
0,6
— 0,7 mm |
| Engine
idle speed |
1100
+/-100 rpm |
| Valve
clearance (cold engine) |
|
| Intake |
0,10
— 0,15 mm |
| Exhaust |
0,18
— 0,23 mm |
| Cylinder
Compression Pressure |
|
| Standard |
10,75—
14,67 bars |
| Minimum |
8,81
bars |
| Maximum
variation |
1,93
bars |
| Cylinder
numbering (left to right) |
1-2-3-4 |
Recommended
lubricants and fluids
| Engine/transmission
oil |
|
| Type |
API
grade SE or SF (minimum) |
| Viscosity |
SAE
10W-40 |
| Capacity |
|
| With
filter change |
4,5
liters |
| Oil
change only |
4,3
liters |
| Engine
overhaul |
5,5
liters |
| Brake
fluid |
DOT
4 |
| Fork
oil |
|
| Type |
SAE
10 - fork oil |
| Amount
1988 |
478
cc |
| Amount
1989 on |
406
cc |
| Oil
level 1988 |
126
mm |
| Oil
level 1989 on |
145,8
mm |
| Drive
chain |
20W-50
engine oil (not chain lube) |
| Cables
and lever pivots |
Chain/cable
lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil |
| Sidestand/centerstand
pivots |
Medium-weight
lithium-based multigrease |
| Brake
pedal/shift lever pivots |
Chain/cable
lubricant or 10W-30 motor oil |
| Throttle
grip |
Multi-purpose
grease or dry film lubricant |
Miscellaneous
| Brake
pad minimum thickness |
To
limit line |
| Brake
pedal height |
50
mm below top of footpeg |
| Freeplay
adjustments |
|
| Throttle
cable |
0,5—1.0
mm |
| Drive
chain |
|
| Slack |
20—25
mm |
| 21-pin
length |
319,4
mm |
| Battery
electrolyte specific gravity |
1,28
at 20°C |
| Minimum
tire tread depth (2) |
|
| Front |
1,6
mm |
| Rear |
2,0
mm |
| Tire
pressure (cold) |
|
| Front |
2.48
bars |
| Rear |
|
| Single
rider |
2.48
bars |
| Rider
and passenger |
2.89
bars |
Torque
specifications
| Oil
drain plug |
20—25
Nm |
| Spark
plugs |
|
| New
plugs |
1/2
turn after gasket touches engine |
| Used
plugs |
1/4
turn after gasket touches engine |
Model
identification
| Year
and model code |
Starting
frame number |
| 1989
GSX1100FK |
GR78A-100001 |
| 1990
GSX1100FL |
GR78A-105765 |
| 1991
GSX1100FM |
GR78A-113118 |
| 1992
GSX1100FN |
GR78A-119920 |
| 1993
GSX1100FP |
GR78A-125061 |
| 1994
GSX1100FR |
GR78A-131112 |
| 1995
GSX1100FS |
GR78A-134162 |
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