Suzuki GS750E (1979)

The Suzuki GS 750E is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder. Its capacity is 748 cc/45.6 cu in with a cooling system of air. The compression ratio is 8.7:1, and the lubrication system is a wet sump. This motorcycle has 4 Mikuni VM26SS carburetors and ignition powered by a battery and coil. It also includes an electric and kick starter with a maximum power of 53.6 kW/72 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm/6.1 kgf-m/44.2 lb-ft at 8250 rpm. The clutch for the motorcycle is a wet multi-plate type, and the transmission is a 5-speed gearbox. The final drive is a chain, 630SO 96 link, o-ring with free-play of 0.81/8 in. This motorcycle has a single 292 mm disc and 1 piston caliper front and rear brakes. The steering angle is 40 degrees and has a caster of 63 degrees. The dimensions of the motorcycle are length 2225 mm/87.6 in, width 870 mm/34.3 in, and height 1170 mm/46.1 in. The dry weight for the motorcycle is 223 kg/492 lbs. and its fuel capacity is 18 litres/4.8 US gal/4.0 Imp gal. The fuel consumption averages 6.4 L/100 km/15.6 km/l/36.7 US mpg/44.1 Imp mpg, with a standing 1/4 mile of 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h/112 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 750E

Year: 1979

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