The new Suzuki GSR 750 streetfighting naked has been released at the 2010 Intermot show. It replaces the old GSR 600 and should continue the European success of the Z750. While hardly a shocking bike on the design front, the GSR750 is intended as a reliable allrounder for the city with some power for those wanting a more sports feel. The new bike is equipped with a four-cylinder, 750cc fuel-injected engine with a new twin beam frame.
A crude-looking bike, the Suzuki GSR750 isn’t meant to be an elegant sports bike although some features could have been a bit more refined. The GSX-R derived engine is a more compact motor and it combines with an overall slimmer structure to provide what could be quite an agile bike. The engine has a dual throttle valve system, digital ignition and exhaust tuning.
The frame combines both a street bike and sports bike design with a twinspar feature for more dynamic ride feel. Part of the design features side radiator panels, a sculpted fuel tank and angular rear. The front suspension includes inverted front forks while at the rear we get link suspension with a single rear shock absorber. More details after the jump.
While we wouldn’t describe the GSR750 as having ‘dynamic styling’, Suzuki’s claims of it being a dynamic ride can probably be believed. It could prove a steady competitor in street bikes in Europe but that will depend on whether they’ve got their sports-refined riding mix right. Below are technical specs and more pics of the new bike.
Technical specs Suzuki GSR750
Engine: 4-stroke, 4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x Stroke: 72.0 mm x 46.0 mm
Displacement: 749 cm3 (cc)
Compression ratio: 12.3
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Oil capacity (overhaul): 3.9L (4.1 US qt.)
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter system: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front wheel: 17M/C × MT3.50, Cast aluminum alloy
Rear wheel: 17M/C × MT5.50, Cast aluminum alloy
Front brake: Disc, twin
Front tyre: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear tyre: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W), tubeless
Tank capacity: 17.5 L (4.6 US gal.)
Length: 2,115 mm (83.3 in.)
Width: 785 mm (30.9 in.)
Height: 1,060 mm (41.7 in.)
Wheelbase: 1,445 mm (57.1 in)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in.)
Weight: 211 kg (465 lbs.) / 215 kg (474 lbs.)
ottoub
22 Jun 2011 - 03:03 - #1“Crude-looking, non elegant, non-dynamic styling”….wow, lets just say preconceptions are alive and well!
I guess there’s no need for any further research, with this kind of introduction.
Maybe you might call it the Micky Rourke of motorcycles. However, to some people with passion and discernment and a bit of understanding of what life’s struggles are about, Micky is a hero for the way he has taken his medicine without flinching! But to flinch at motorcycle styling? It’s only one’s fancy after all.
I think the GSR 750 is refreshing with stylish contemporary features, compared to the sea of retro mania that is out there, such as the CB1100, Bonneville, WB800 and V7 “Classic”, GT1000 etc., not all brilliant you might add.
Apart from a manufacturing glitch this GSR 750 bike will be very successful because it might just be perfect for days when you do not need the Busa’s 0-300kph capabilities or the semi foetal position of the GSX-R 750, or unfixable spreading/sagging tank syndrome of the GT1000 (even though it has “elegant” proportions to those with”classic” tastes).
Lastly, according to those who have tested it, it is very good to ride!