| MODEL | SUZUKI GS 850G 1980 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 843 cc / 51.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Electric & kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 3-way adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2235 mm / 88.0 in |
| Overall Width | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 253 kg / 557 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51.6 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 191 km/h / 119 mph |
The 1980 GS850G carried over the shaft-drive 843 cc air-cooled four unchanged, with twin 275 mm front discs and adjustable suspension. It continued as Suzuki's comfortable, reliable sport-touring option with a large 22 litre tank. The source page offers specifications only, with no separate narrative for the year.
