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Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC - [1989]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Suzuki GSX-R 1100 has a 1127cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1989 GSX-R 1100 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 1100's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 240 kgs (529 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1127cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 143 bhp (106 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 86.0 lb-ft (116.6 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.
The 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 595.8 bhp per ton and 358.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 GSX-R 1100 competing with the 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR [619.0 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Triple [617.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 generating around 358.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Team Suzuki [380.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 F [380.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT (6.2 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (6.2 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC and the 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.2 secs @ 133 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace (10.2 secs) and the 2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol Replica AB (10.2 secs).
The 1989 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC has a maximum speed of 167mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 GSX-R 1100 equals the 2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol Replica AB
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC then how about a 2009 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Repsol Replica AB (178 mph) and the 2008 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade (178 mph).
Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star
Engine Capacity: 1602 cc
Top Speed: 109 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.2 secs @ 0 mph
