It wasn’t by accident that the original GSX-R750 redefined the high-performance Supersport and shocked the motorcycle world when it was introduced in 1985.
It was a product of integrated design, a talented group of Suzuki chassis, engine and electrical engineers making history by working together to build a more compact and lighter 750cm3 Supersport.
With an unmatched combination of excellent throttle response, linear power delivery, strong braking, confident handling and class-leading power-to-weight ratio, it was the closest a mass-production four-stroke, four-cylinder streetbike had ever come to being a racebike with lights.
Specifications
ENGINE
Engine 750cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke 70.0 mm x 48.7 mm (2.756 in. x 1.917 in.)
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Fuel System Suzuki fuel injection with SDTV
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Clutch Wet, multi-plate type
Final Drive Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
CHASSIS
Suspension Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front Brembo, 4-piston, twin disc
Brakes Rear Nissin, 1-piston, single disc
Tires Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 L (4.5 US gal.) / CA model: 16.0 L (4.2 US gal.)
Color Glass Sparkle Black/Pearl Glacier White or Metallic Matte Black No.2/Glass Sparkle Black
ELECTRICAL
Ignition Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
Headlight 12V 65W (H9 high-beam) and 12V 55W (H7 low-beam)
Tail Light LED
DIMENSIONS AND CURB WEIGHT
Overall Length 2030 mm (79.9 in.)
Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)
Wheelbase 1135 mm (44.7 in.)
Wheelbase 1390 mm (54.7 in.)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (5.1 in.)
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 in.)
Curb Weight 190 kg (419 lb.)