GS1000 bhp when standard ?

[Spamwood]

So back in the Day Suzuki reckoned 90hp for a new GS1000. 

Now assuming that was at the crank, and possibly slightly optimistic, what do we think a good standard GS would make at the wheel on a modern dyno ?

Has anyone tested a standard one lately ?

[gs7_11]

Mine was 75 when standard.

With a 1085 Wiseco kit and a 4:1 and jetting, it was 90. That was a different dyno.

That was a while back. Last time it was dyno'd (different dyno again of course) it was 114 at the wheel.

That's as above plus Kent cams, RS36's, gas-flowed large port head.

[Spamwood]

Interesting,  thanks. 

[Reinhoud]

Mine had 81 at the wheel with a worked head and an after market exhaust, no high performance.

[gs7_11]

So not an especially powerful bike; grunty and relaxed by todays standards. Yet the first page of my GS1000 owners manual proudly claims "The fastest Motorcycle Suzuki have ever produced"!

[stockcar]

it was in 1977 or whatever.......

[gs7_11]

Just now, stockcar said:

it was in 1977 or whatever.......

I know!

Not criticising, just commenting on how things change.

[wraith]

Most gs1000 standard will only make 70-80bhp at the rear wheel on the best of days, back in the day Suzuki quoted bhp at the crank not the rear wheel.