Cult Classic: 1985 Suzuki GS1150E

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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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1985 Suzuki S1150E
1985 Suzuki S1150E
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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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Owner Zeki Abed on the GS1150E. A one-owner bike, it was basically in the condition seen here when he bought it.
Owner Zeki Abed on the GS1150E. A one-owner bike, it was basically in the condition seen here when he bought it.
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Anti-dive forks were all the rage in the early 1980s.
Anti-dive forks were all the rage in the early 1980s.
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1985 Suzuki GS1150E
1985 Suzuki GS1150E
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Suzuki’s PDF anti-dive was considered less than perfect, often stiffening up the forks on bumps even when no braking was applied.
Suzuki’s PDF anti-dive was considered less than perfect, often stiffening up the forks on bumps even when no braking was applied.

1985 Suzuki GS1150E
Engine:
1,135cc air-cooled inline four, 74mm x 66mm bore and stroke, 9.7:1 compression ratio, 119hp @ 8,500rpm
Top speed:
145.86 mph (period test)
Transmission:
5-speed, chain final drive
Weight (full tank):
561lb (254kg)

  • Published on Feb 5, 2016
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