Suzuki GS450L
1980—

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1981 Suzuki year code: X

Suzuki GS450L was introduced in February 1980. Initial frame number: GS450-700018 Intitial engine number: GS450-109969 Colors: Black, Red

1981 Suzuki GS 450 L 1981 Overall Length: 2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 175 kg (385 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 448 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves. 43 hp (31 kW) @ 9 000 rpm, 35 Nm (3.55 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1981 Suzuki year code: Z

1982 Suzuki GS 450 L Overall Length: 2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 175 kg (385 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 448 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves. 43 hp (31 kW) @ 9 000 rpm, 35 Nm (3.55 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1985 Suzuki year code: F

1985 Suzuki GS 450 GA Overall Length: 2 145 mm (84.4 in) Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in) Overal Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 725 mm (28.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 420 mm (55.9 in) Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in) Dry Weight: 184 kg (406 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 448 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves. 43 hp (31 kW) @ 9 000 rpm, 33.9 Nm (3.46 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Here's more Suzuki GS450GA info.

1985 Suzuki GS 450 L Overall Length: 2 135 mm (84.1 in) Overall Width: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overal Height: 1 165 mm (45.9 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in) Dry Weight: 172kg (379 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 448 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves. 43 hp (31 kW) @ 9 000 rpm, 35 Nm (3.55 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1987 Suzuki year code: H

1987 Suzuki GS 450 L Overall Length: 2 080 mm (81.9 in) Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) Seat Height: 790 mm (31.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 175 kg (385 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 448 cc parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves. 43 hp (31 kW) @ 9 000 rpm, 35 Nm (3.55 kg-m) @ 7 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

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