Suzuki GR650

Suzuki GR650
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSuzuki Tempter
Production1983 - 1989
Classstandard
Engine651 cc (39.7 cu in) DOHC parallel twin
Bore / stroke77 mm × 70 mm (3.0 in × 2.8 in)
Compression ratio8.7:1
Top speed177 km/h (110 mph)
Power36.4 kW (48.8 hp) @ 7200 rpm
Torque61 N⋅m (45 lbf⋅ft) @ 7200 rpm
Ignition typeBattery-powered, inductive, magnetically triggered
Fuel delivery2 x Mikuni CV BS36SS carburetors
Transmission5-speed sequential manual transmission, chain drive
Frame typeDouble-downtube full cradle frame with a box-section steel swing arm
SuspensionFront: 35 mm (1.4 in) air assisted forks
Rear: Single shock, adjustable spring pre-load
BrakesFront: Single 260 mm (10 in) disc, 1 piston
Rear: Drum
TiresFront: 100/90-19 57H IRC GS-16
Rear: 130/90-16 67H IRC GS-16
Rake, trail27.5°, 110 mm (4.4 in)
Wheelbase1,430 mm (56 in)
DimensionsL: 2,145 mm (84.4 in)
W: 850 mm (33 in)
H: 1,190 mm (47 in)
Seat height775 mm (30.5 in)
Weight181 kg (399 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)
Fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km (58 mpg‑imp; 48 mpg‑US)
Footnotes / references

The Suzuki GR650 is a two-cylinder standard motorcycle built by Suzuki from 1983 to 1989. In the United States it was called the GR650 Tempter, and was only sold there for the 1983 and 1984 model years. Suzuki would later use the `Tempter' name on a version of the ST400 sold in Japan and Europe.