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 |
