| MODEL | SUZUKI GS 450L 1980 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 448 cc / 27.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 71 x 56.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 36.3 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m / 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, coil spring over |
| Front Brakes | Single 271 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 175 kg / 385 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-S18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-S18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The GS450L was the more relaxed, cruiser-flavoured member of the first GS450 family. It shared the 448 cc air-cooled twin with the other versions but ran 18 inch wheels at both ends and a drum rear brake. It was a simple, comfortable middleweight for everyday riding.
