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The arrival of the first 750cc [[Yamaha]] and [[Suzuki]] four-strokes in 1976 marked a historical turning point. The former attempted to break new ground technically with a three cylinder shaft-drive machine, while Suzuki followed the classic route of a transverse four-cylinder layout. | |||
The arrival of the first 750cc [[Yamaha]] and [[Suzuki]] four-strokes in 1976 marked a historical turning point. The former attempted to break new ground technically with a three cylinder | |||
==Errors of Judgment== | ==Errors of Judgment== | ||
Suzuki had previously made two costly errors of judgement. The first had been the highly original [[Suzuki GT750|GT 750 three-cylinder two-stroke]], which lacked sportiness and didn't conform to the antipollution laws, and the second was the [[Suzuki RE5|rotary-engined RE5]]. This time the | Suzuki had previously made two costly errors of judgement. The first had been the highly original [[Suzuki GT750|GT 750 three-cylinder two-stroke]], which lacked sportiness and didn't conform to the antipollution laws, and the second was the [[Suzuki RE5|rotary-engined RE5]]. This time the marque was taking no risks, and satisfied itself by producing the best possible interpretation of a well-proven theme. Its sensible styling was inspired by the [[Honda CB750F]], while the twin overhead-camshaft engine was comparable with the [[Kawasaki]] power unit. | ||
==The Best-Balanced Bike== | ==The Best-Balanced Bike== | ||
It took some time for the GS750 to make a serious impression on the market. It quickly revealed itself as the best-balanced machine in its category. It led the way in all aspects. The road-holding was exemplary, it was marginally faster than any of its rivals, and its reliability was outstanding. Included in its comprehensive equipment was a digital display on the instrument panel that showed which gear it was in! In 1978 was joined by a big sister, the [[Suzuki GS1000|GS1000]]. | It took some time for the GS750 to make a serious impression on the market. It quickly revealed itself as the best-balanced machine in its category. It led the way in all aspects. The road-holding was exemplary, it was marginally faster than any of its rivals, and its reliability was outstanding. Included in its comprehensive equipment was a digital display on the instrument panel that showed which gear it was in! In 1978 was joined by a big sister, the [[Suzuki GS1000|GS1000]]. | ||
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*FRAME #: GS750-10001 | *FRAME #: GS750-10001 | ||
*ENGINE #: GS750-10001 | *ENGINE #: GS750-10001 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: 748cc | *ENGINE TYPE: 748cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl. | ||
*MODEL CODE: 450 | *MODEL CODE: 450 | ||
*COLOR: Red, Blue | *COLOR: Red, Blue | ||
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*FRAME #: GS750-32608 | *FRAME #: GS750-32608 | ||
*ENGINE #: ..... GS750-43683 | *ENGINE #: ..... GS750-43683 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: . . . 748cc | *ENGINE TYPE: . . . 748cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl. | ||
*MODEL CODE: . . . 450 | *MODEL CODE: . . . 450 | ||
*COLOR: Midnight Blue, Burgundy | *COLOR: Midnight Blue, Burgundy | ||
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*FRAME #: GS750-44361 | *FRAME #: GS750-44361 | ||
*ENGINE #: GS750-74016 | *ENGINE #: GS750-74016 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: 748cc | *ENGINE TYPE: 748cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl. | ||
*MODEL CODE: 450 | *MODEL CODE: 450 | ||
*COLOR: Red, Maroon | *COLOR: Red, Maroon | ||
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==1980== | |||
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-GS750E-Silver-3069-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki GS750E in Silver]][[Image:1980-Suzuki-GS750E-Silver-3069-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki GS750E in Silver]] | |||
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==1981== | |||
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS750L-Black-5507-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS750L in Black]][[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS750L-Black-5507-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS750L in Black]][[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS750L-Black-5507-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS750L in Black]][[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS750L-Black-5507-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS750L in Black]] | |||
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==1983== | ==1983== | ||
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | [[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | ||
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS750ES-Blue-7264-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS750ES in White/Blue]] | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Suzuki GT750]] | *[[Suzuki GT750]] | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|GS750]] | |||
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