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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GS 1000G | 
			
				| Years: | 1979 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.92 cubic in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 64.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors. | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, cable operated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Steel, double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over. | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 295 mm Discs | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 295 mm disc | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.50 V19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 V17 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 232 kg / 507 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.8 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 221 km/h / 137.3 mph |