Suzuki GS750 (1976-78)

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The Suzuki GS 750, produced from 1976-78, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 748 cc and a compression ratio of 8.7:1, as well as a wet sump lubrication system and 4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburetors. The ignition is powered by a 12V 14AH/10 hr. battery and coil, with a 3 ph AC generator and NGK B8ES spark plugs. It can be started with both an electric and kickstart, and has a maximum power output of 47 kW/63 hp at 8500 rpm and torque of 60 Nm/6.1 kgf-m/44.2 lb-ft at 8250 rpm. The clutch is a wet multi-plate system, and it has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 35mm Kayaba with anti-dive adjustable air pressure, and the rear suspension is dual shocks with adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. It has a single disc brake and 292 mm front and rear brake discs with a 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 3.25 H19 and 4.00 H18 in size. It has a steering angle of 40 degrees and a wheelbase of 1490 mm, with a ground clearance of 150 mm and dimensions of 2225 mm in length, 870 mm in width, and 1170 mm in height. The dry weight is 223 kg, with a fuel capacity of 18 liters and a top speed of 180 km/h. The average consumption is 6.4 L/100 km, and it has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.8 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 750

Year: 1976-78


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 65 x 56.4 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburators
Ignition: Battery, coil
Battery: 12V 14AH/10 hr.
Generator: 3 ph AC
Spark plug type: NGK B8ES
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 47 kW / 63 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate

Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 630SO 96 link, O-ring .81/2 in. free-play
Primary reduction: 2.152 (99/46)
Final reduction: 2.733 (41/15)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380(29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Front Suspension: 35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
Front Brakes: Single 292 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 292 mm disc ,1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 4.00 H18
Steering Angle: 40 degrees
Caster: 63 degrees
Trail: 107 mm / 4.21 in
Turning radius: 2.5 m / 8.5 ft
Dimensions: Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width 870 mm / 34.3 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1in
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in
Ground clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal

Reserve: 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.8 sec
Top Speed: 180 km/h / 112 mph

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