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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = Suzuki GSX-R750 | |||
|image = [[Image:2009 Suzuki GSXR750K9 in Blue_White.png|200px]] | |||
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|manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | |||
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|production = 1985-? | |||
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|class = [[Sport bike]] | |||
|engine = 200cc [[four-stroke]] [[single cylinder]] | |||
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|related = [[Suzuki GSX-R600]] <br />[[Suzuki GSX-R1000]] <br />[[Suzuki GSX-R1100]] | |||
|competition = [[Kawasaki ZX750P]]<br /> [[Yamaha FZ750]] | |||
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The '''GSX-R750''' is a 750[[cc]] [[DOHC]] [[four-stroke]] [[super sport]] [[motorcycle]] made by [[Suzuki]] beginning in 1985. | |||
==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
The [[Suzuki]] | The '''GSX-R750''' was built to compete in the various worldwide championships as well as to be used on the street. It is considered as one the very first street-legal racers, there had been a number of sports machines but the GSX-R750 was something else. It was a revolutionary [[motorcycle]] with specifications like over 100 [[hp]] power output, less than 180 kg dry mass, 55° leaning angle, lightweight alloy double-cradle perimeter frame, 18-inch wheels and streamlined design based on the factory Formula 1 and Endurance racers. | ||
The [[air cooling|air]]/[[oil-cooled]] motor had cylinder dimensions of 70,0 x 48,7 mm and had 29 mm flat slide carbs. In a racing trim (there was a tuning kit available for competitive racing) the GSX-R750 engine provided 130 bhp. The new high-tech engine was narrower than earlier inline-fours and materials like magnesium was used to keep the weight down to minimum. | |||
The GSX-R750 was basically a street-legal and detuned version of the works [[Suzuki GS1000R|GS1000R]] racer. The flat slide carburetors gave faster response to the throttle compared to the vacuum carburetors. It also required the rider to be more gently with the throttle. There were no compromises, it was very quick in hands of a skillful rider but could be experienced as nervous and even dangerous. | |||
The components of the bike are all high quality but make sure that the tires, [[suspension]] and bearings are all in good condition or the bike can scare the living daylight out of you! The GSX-R750 engine is considered as reliable but we all know that there is no such thing as bulletproof engines. The frame of the early models is not that rigid and bend easily when dropped. | |||
The GSX-R750 entered the market in March 1985. There's not many bikes out there in mint condition, most of them are ridden very hard and seen their best days. Nevertheless the evolution of modern sports bikes started with the GSX-R750. It's a real classic. | |||