Suzuki GS750E (1980)

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The Suzuki GS750E was a motorcycle produced in 1980. Its engine was a four-stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748cc. It was cooled by air and had a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike had a wet sump lubrication system and used 4 Mikuni VM26SS carburetors. The ignition system was battery-powered with a 12V 14AH/10hr battery and coil. The bike could be started by electric or kick. The maximum power of GS750E was 53.6 kW / 72 hp at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft at 8250 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a wet multi-plate clutch. The rear suspension was equipped with dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping, and the front suspension had 35mm Kayaba with anti-dive adjustable air pressure. The front and rear brakes were single 292mm discs with 1 piston calipers. The GS750E had a length of 2225 mm / 87.6 in, a width of 870 mm / 34.3 in, and a height of 1170 mm / 46.1 in. It had a wheelbase of 1490 mm / 58.7 in and a dry weight of 223 kg / 492 lbs. The fuel capacity was 18 liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal, and the bike had a consumption average of 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.8 seconds, and the top speed was 180 km/h / 112 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 750E

Year: 1980


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: 53.6 kW / 72 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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