| MODEL | SUZUKI GS 650G KATANA 1981 - 1982 |
| Year | 1981 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 673 cc / 41 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 55.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x 32 mm Mikuni BS32SS CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air-assisted telescopic fork; 150 mm / 5.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping; 110 mm / 4.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2180 mm / 85.8 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 218 kg / 484 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25 H17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 L / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100 km / 42.3 mpg US / 50.8 mpg Imp |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph |
The GS 650G Katana put the 673 cc shaft-drive four into the dramatic Target Design Katana bodywork. It paired a large 23-litre tank and low-slung styling with air-assisted forks, a rear disc and 17-inch rear wheel, making it a stylish, fast shaft-drive sports tourer.
