Suzuki GS750GL
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| Suzuki GS750GL | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Also called | GS 750 GL |
| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Ignition | Battery coil |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES |
| Battery | 12V 14AH/10 hr. |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. Rear: Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 H18 |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm./ 58.7 in |
| Weight | 249 kg / 548 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.7:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 H19 front tire and a 4.00 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.. The GS750GL was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 249 kg / 548 lbs. The wheelbase was 1490 mm./ 58.7 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GS 750GL
The GS750GL was another Japanese home market model with the reliable eight-valve engine and shaft drive. The design of the GL was obviously more chopper influenced but mechanically the GS750G and GS750GL were similar. The model was introduced in May 1981.
| Make Model | Suzuki GS 750GL |
|---|---|
| Year | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65 x 56.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 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 | NGK B8ES |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Max Power | 50.7 kW / 68 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 | Shaft |
| 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 | 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00 H18 |
| Steering Angle | 40° |
| Caster | 63° |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.21 in |
| Turning Radius | 2.5 m / 8.5 ft |
| Dimensions | Length 2213 mm / 87.2 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1in |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm./ 58.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 249 kg / 548 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 2 Liters / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal |