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1982 Suzuki Gsx / Katana on 2040-motos

US $5000
YearYear:1982 MileageMileage:11 ColorColor: Grey
Location:

North Tonawanda, New York, United States

North Tonawanda, New York, United States
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Suzuki GSX / Katana photos

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Suzuki GSX / Katana tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,000 TypeType:Sport Bike For Sale ByFor Sale By:Dealer

Suzuki GSX / Katana description

Collectors Item!

So the year is 1982, your sitting in the lunchroom dreaming about owning this one of a kind bike.. poof it's 2016 and now your about to bid on it on ebay. Don't miss the dream you had as a kid. Now is your chance to add this rare bike to your collection. 

A 1000 cc version of the new GSX1000S was made to homologated the model for racing purposes. By decreasing the bore by 2,6 mm the cylinder displacement was decreased to 998 cc, just below the one-liter mark. The GSX1000SD was available in shops already in 1981.

The UK 1000SZ, built for racing, had slide carburetors, whereas the 1100's had CV carbs. The US 1000S, however, had CV carbs! Also, the US versions never had the black ”fins”under the nose fairing - the mounting holes were blanked-off on all US bikes.

GSX 1000 SZ Katana 1982
Overall Length: 2,260 mm (89.0 in)
Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
Overall Height: 1,195 mm (47.0 in)
Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 175 mm (6.9 in) 
Wheelbase 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Dry Weight: 232 kg (511 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 998 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 108 hp/ 8,500 rpm, 9.3 kg-m/ 6,500 rpm.

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