Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS - 1997 Specifications and Reviews

The 1997 Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS is a sport-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking comfortable long-distance cruising with spirited handling. Known for its innovative single-sided swingarm design and standard ABS braking system, the GTS 1000 combines touring practicality with sporty performance. Its 1003cc four-cylinder engine delivers smooth power ideal for highway touring and twisty road riding.

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General information

CategorySport touring
Year1997
ModelYamaha GTS 1000 ABS

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox5-speed
Torque108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500
Power100.00
Engine typeIn-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:1003.00 ccm (61.20 cubic inches)
 
 

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.3984 HP/kg
Dry weight251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)

Other specs

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StarterElectric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

98 hp
Peak Power
4.2s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track30%
City55%
Cornering55%
Daily Riding70%
Touring82%
Passenger75%

Rider Profile

Best ForBest suited to an experienced rider comfortable with a heavy, torque-rich machine, though the ABS and smooth power delivery make it manageable for confident intermediates too.
PurposeDesigned for long-distance sport touring, blending relaxed high-speed cruising with a distinctive, technologically advanced chassis (including its unique hub-center steering front end).
Rider FitA substantial 251 kg dry weight and 790mm seat height demand reasonable rider strength and confidence at low speeds and when maneuvering off the bike stand.
CharacterAn eccentric, engineering-forward machine that prioritizes stability, smooth in-line four power delivery, and long-haul comfort over outright sportiness or sharp agility.
Not Ideal ForNot ideal for riders seeking lightweight flickability, aggressive track performance, or any off-road capability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1997 Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 790mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Yamaha GTS 1000 ABS, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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