Suzuki TL1000 (TL1000S, TL1000R): review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1997-2002

Also called: Suzuki TL-S 1000, Suzuki TL-R 1000

Models
Suzuki TL1000S

1997-2001

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki TL1000R

1998-2002

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki TL1000S
Suzuki TL1000R

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1997 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000S

Code: TL1000SV

1998 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000S; Suzuki TL1000R

Code: TL1000SW; TL1000RW

1999 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000S; Suzuki TL1000R

Code: TL1000SX; TL1000RX

2000 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000S; Suzuki TL1000R

Code: TL1000SY; TL1000RY

2001 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000S; Suzuki TL1000R

Code: TL1000SK1; TL1000RK1

2002 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki TL1000R

Code: TL1000RK2

Specifications

Suzuki TL1000: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2045 mm / 80,5 in – TL1000S

2065 mm / 81,3 in – TL1000S (Germany, Switzerland, Australia)

2085 mm / 82,1 in – TL1000S (Austria)

2100 mm / 82,7 in – TL1000R

2145 mm / 84,4 in – TL1000R (Germany, Switzerland)

Overall width 715 mm / 28,1 in – TL1000S

740 mm / 29,1 in – TL1000R

Overall height 1175 mm / 46,3 in – TL1000S

1120 mm / 44,1 in – TL1000R

Seat height 835 mm / 32,9 in – TL1000S

825 mm / 32,5 in – TL1000R

Wheelbase 1415 mm / 55,7 in – TL1000S

1395 mm / 54,9 in – TL1000R

Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in – TL1000S

120 mm / 4,7 in – TL1000R

Dry weight 187 kg / 412 lbs – TL1000S

197 kg / 434 lbs – TL1000R

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Twin-spar (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in – TL1000S

Inverted telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable preload, compression 12-way & rebound damping 12-way), 115 mm / 4,5 in – TL1000R

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable preload, compression & rebound damping), 128 mm / 5,0 in – TL1000S

Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable preload, compression 26-way & rebound damping 26-way), 125 mm / 4,9 in – TL1000R

Front tire size 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers – TL1000S

Double disc, 320 mm, 6-piston calipers – TL1000R

Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal
Trail 94,5 mm / 3,7 in – TL1000S

90,6 mm / 3,6 in – TL1000R

Fuel economy / consumption 6,37 l / 100 km (36,9 US mpg)[1] – TL1000S

6,02 l / 100 km (39,1 US mpg)[2] – TL1000R

ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, V-twin 90°
Bore & Stroke 98,0 x 66,0 mm
Displacement 996 cm³ (60,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.3:1 – TL1000S

11.7:1 – TL1000R

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 125,0 hp (92,0 kW) / 9200 rpm – TL1000S

135,0 hp (99,3 kW) / 9500 rpm – TL1000R

Max. torque 104,0 Nm (10,5 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm – TL1000S

106,0 Nm (10,7 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – TL1000R

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,40 sec.[3] – TL1000S

3,22 sec.[4] – TL1000R

Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)[5] – TL1000S

267 km/h (166 mph)[6] – TL1000R

CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 2x – TL1000S

Fuel Injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x – TL1000R

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated – TL1000S

Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated – TL1000R

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.838
Final reduction 2.235 – TL1000S

2.294 – TL1000R

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.666

1.953

1.500

1.227

1.086

1.000

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki TL1000: images, gallery.

Suzuki TL1000S
Suzuki TL1000S
Suzuki TL1000S
Suzuki TL1000R
Suzuki TL1000R
Suzuki TL1000R

Videos

Suzuki TL1000: video.

TL1000S
TL1000R

Manuals

Suzuki TL1000: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000S (08/1997) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000R (08/1998) | Average MPG
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000S (08/1997) | 0-60 mph
  4. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000R (08/1998) | 0-60 mph
  5. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000S (08/1997) | Top speed
  6. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki TL1000R (08/1998) | Top speed