Suzuki

SUZUKI GSX 1400 2003

SUZUKI GSX 1400 2003
SUZUKI GSX 1400 2003 · Photo: Levethane, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GSX 1400 2003
Year2003
Engine TypeFour-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1402 cc / 85.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke81 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooled
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque126 Nm / 92.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
IgnitionElectronic ignition
InductionFuel injection with 34 mm throttle bodies
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension46 mm telescopic forks; preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable
Rear SuspensionDual piggyback-reservoir shocks; preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 6-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight228 kg / 503 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption6.5 L/100 km / 36.5 US mpg / 43.8 Imp mpg
Top Speed233 km/h / 145 mph
Suzuki file

A carry-over year for the GSX1400, still the torquey, upright air/oil-cooled four with fuel injection and a six-piston front brake. Reviewers praised its low-down pull, touring range and comfortable pillion room, and criticised weak engine braking and a slightly abrupt throttle.