When did the Suzuki GS1000 come to the UK?
In march 1978 140 GS1000s arrived in the UK. Each major Suzuki Dealership had one bike each. As the biggest multi-franchise Motorcycle Dealer in Birmingham, Kings of Birmingham Superbike Centres, were given two. There were two workshops.
What’s the difference between a GS750 and a GS1000?
The GS1000 engine derives from that of the GS750, Suzuki’s first four-stroke four of 1976 and the layout of both is obviously influenced by Kawasaki’s dohc Z fours, originating with the Z1 of 1972. But the GS1000 does differ from the earlier 750 four in several respects. Commendably, the bigger engine is lighter and shorter.
How big is the rear wheel on a GS1000s?
The fairing gained the bike’s weight with 5 kg (11 lbs) and included a clock and oil temperature gauge on the instrument panel. The rear wheel diameter was increased from 17 to 18 inches on the S model. Apparently the German version of the GS1000S did have the pneumatic rear suspension and had a 17-inch rear wheel.
What kind of oil pump does a Suzuki GS1000 use?
A take-off in the recess under the plate sends oil into galleries supplying the gearbox internals. While Kawasaki used a gear-type oil pump in its roller big-end fours, Suzuki opted for a gerotor (generated rotor) pump in the GS750 and GS1000.
When did the Suzuki GS1000 come out in Japan?
1978 Suzuki GS1000. The Suzuki GS1000 traces its history back to 1976 when Suzuki launched its GS line of 4-cylinder, 4-stroke bikes. These classic Suzuki motorcycles have often been hailed as the first Japanese motorcycles that actually handled well. Tom Murphy was introduced to a GS on the back roads of Japan and he’s never owned anything but.
The GS1000 engine derives from that of the GS750, Suzuki’s first four-stroke four of 1976 and the layout of both is obviously influenced by Kawasaki’s dohc Z fours, originating with the Z1 of 1972. But the GS1000 does differ from the earlier 750 four in several respects. Commendably, the bigger engine is lighter and shorter.
What does the letter’s mean on a Suzuki GS1000?
Suzuki GS1000/GS1000E 1977—1980. A letter ”S” after a Suzuki model name normally means that the engineers have basically mounted a cockpit (bikini) fairing to the bike to make it (look) more sporty. That’s even the case with the GS1000S.
The fairing gained the bike’s weight with 5 kg (11 lbs) and included a clock and oil temperature gauge on the instrument panel. The rear wheel diameter was increased from 17 to 18 inches on the S model. Apparently the German version of the GS1000S did have the pneumatic rear suspension and had a 17-inch rear wheel.