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What does the GS in the name refer to?

Started by Gibby, May 07, 2007, 12:30:48 PM

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Gibby

May 07, 2007, 12:30:48 PM
Only reason im asking is becuase my first bike was a GS125 and as far as i can tell they are completley different bikes the GS500.
Does the GS125 have anything in common apart from the name?

Not just the GS125, but any other bike with GS in the name.

Is it the style of engine maybe?  :dunno_white:

Wrecent_Wryder

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May 07, 2007, 12:42:14 PM Last Edit: August 18, 2007, 03:38:58 PM by Wrecent_Wryder
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May 07, 2007, 12:44:40 PM Last Edit: May 07, 2007, 12:45:41 PM by groff22
GS means .... Overhead cams...

That's it... That's what it stands for...
04' GS500F

spc

#3
May 07, 2007, 01:01:03 PM
Yup....   GSX  overhead cam inline 4

GSXR  overhead cam inline 4 race

Affschnozel

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May 07, 2007, 01:02:55 PM
GS=Going Slow   :laugh: always loved that one
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Gibby

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May 07, 2007, 01:41:16 PM
QuoteGS=Going Slow   laugh always loved that one

lol,

Overhead cams, is that all?  I thought it would be much more complicated than that.

Thanks for the quick reply!

The Buddha

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May 07, 2007, 01:47:19 PM
GS stands for Goverhead Sams. They are similar to overhead cams but they make more hammering yammering noises.
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#7
May 07, 2007, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on May 07, 2007, 01:47:19 PM
GS stands for Goverhead Sams. They are similar to overhead cams but they make more hammering yammering noises.

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ohgood

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May 07, 2007, 02:30:53 PM
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coll0412

#9
May 07, 2007, 03:55:08 PM
GS== Gran Sport(or Grand Sport)

GSX== Gran Sport 4 valve per cylinder

GSXR==Gran Sport 4 valve Race
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groff22

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May 07, 2007, 04:49:18 PM
Wait who's right here ??? D@mn you Srinath for making me doubt myself, and my precious Wiki... that things like a bible to me...
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pbureau69

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May 09, 2007, 01:59:19 PM
GS = good <inhale toke> shaZam! mon.! :icon_lol:
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The Buddha

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May 09, 2007, 02:07:32 PM
Yes, the damn Government Sams on my bike make insanely loud noises.
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Sicarii

#13
May 09, 2007, 02:14:16 PM
Gas Sipper :thumb:
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jordan172005

#14
May 09, 2007, 02:58:30 PM
GS = Generally Slow :D
GS = glorified shitbox
GS = Great Stance
GS = Great Stability
GS = Generally Speedy

thats all I got right now

Unnamed

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May 10, 2007, 08:47:42 PM
Quote from: spcterry on May 07, 2007, 01:01:03 PM
Yup....   GSX  overhead cam inline 4

GSXR  overhead cam inline 4 race

In the Suzuki nomenclature X stands for 4 valves per cylinder, not 4 cylinders
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