| MODEL | SUZUKI GS 1000L 1979 |
| Year | 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 987 cc / 60.92 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 4 x 28 mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with twin adjustable coil-over shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 295 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 295 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 V17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The GS1000L was a custom-styled version of the 1979 GS1000 family, with high handlebars, a stepped seat, a leading-axle front fork, short silencers and a smaller 15-litre tank. Mechanically it was based on the GS1000G.
