Suzuki GSX-S1000 User Manual

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BATTERY REMOVAL
To remove the battery, follow the pro-
cedure below:
1. Place the motorcycle on the side
stand.
2. Remove the front seat by referring
to the SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS section.
3. Disconnect the negative (–) termi-
nal 1.
4. Remove the cap. Disconnect the
positive (+) terminal 2.
5. Remove the band 3.
6. Remove the battery 4.
To install the battery:
1. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
2. Connect the battery terminals
securely.
NOTE:
• Select the same type MF battery
when replacing the battery.
• Recharge the battery once a
month if the motorcycle is not
used for a long time.
NOTICE
Reversing the battery lead wires
can damage the charging system
and the battery.
Always attach the red lead to the
(+) positive terminal and the black
(or black with white tracer) lead to
the (–) negative terminal.
 WARNING
Batteries contain toxic sub-
stances including sulfuric acid
and lead. They could cause injury
to humans or could damage the
environment.
A used battery must be disposed
of or recycled according to local
law and must not be discarded
with ordinary household waste.
Make sure not to tip over the bat-
tery when you remove it from the
vehicle. Otherwise, sulfuric acid
could run out and you might be
injured.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	73.4 mm x 59.0 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Brakes	Disc, twin
Rear Brakes	Disc
Front Tire	120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear Tire	190/50ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Displacement	999 cm3
Overall Length	2115 mm
Overall Width	810 mm
Overall Height	1080 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Seat Height	810 mm
Curb Weight	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L (5.0 US gal)