Description
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In 1982, Suzuki began development of what would become a total game-changer of a sportbike and the first bonafide Japanese race-replica. Dubbed the GSX-R750, the new road-legal track weapon was unlike anything that had come before it. Suzuki pulled the cover off the first-year GSX-R750 (model code: F) at the 1984 Cologne Motor Show, before its official launch in March of 1985. Upon its release, the Gixxer was unquestionably king, setting a new benchmark in the industry. And unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for the GSX-R to start winning on the race track. The new model won the 1985 TT with rider Mick Grant, while a young Kevin Schwantz straight up dominated the Transatlantic series.
In the subsequent years, the mighty Gixxer saw a number of revisions before 1990, when the three-quarter-liter beast was given a major model update. That year, Suzuki bestowed the GSX-R750 with a host of features borrowed from the race-spec double-R model (GSX-R750R), including its long-stroke engine layout, lighter pistons, new Mikuni model BST38SS “Slingshot” carbs, upgraded connecting rods and cylinder head, smaller valves, a revised stainless four-into-two-into-one exhaust culminating in a single muffler mounted on the right side, and new suspension that yielded increased adjustability.
Come 1991, the ‘Zook was given its first significant visual makeover, getting a new tail section, less rectangular-shaped side vents in the bodywork, and a new front fender was introduced to better accommodate the inverted front-end (though that last feature didn’t extend to US models).
The biggest change for ’91 was undeniably its new front fairing design. Gone were the original Suzuka-style double headlight arrangement, and in its place was a slanted nose fairing that hid headlights several inches behind a clear headlight cover, giving the bike a more aggressive and contemporary appearance while also bolstering aerodynamics. On top of also getting a new, larger seat, ’91 marked the final year of the oil-cooled SACS-engined version of the Gixxer.
Powering the 1991 Gixxer 750 was an air/oil-cooled, 749cc, 16V, DOHC, inline-four, married to a six-speed constant mesh transmission. All the changes resulted in an output of 116 hp at 11,000 rpm and 57.5 ft-lbs of torque at 10,000rpm, which translated to top speed exceeding 150 mph, and the ability to fire off standing quarter mile sprints in under 11 seconds — despite its approximately 550 lb wet weight.
This example is VIN: GR7AC100754. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 7,631 kilometers (4,741 miles).
Maintenance:
Please Note: per the previous owner, this has a ~800cc big bore kit. We do not have additional details.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, the oil and oil filter, the brake fluid, the chain and sprocket, and the spark plugs. We also cleaned and serviced the carbs and re-installed the windshield.
Yonni did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 4420
Tire Life Front/ Rear: 90%
Tire Press Front: 32 PSI / Rear: 36 PSI
Brake Life Front: 80% / Rear: 90%
Hydraulic Front Brake: Ok / Rear
Brake: Ok
Oil Quality: OK
Level: OK
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: New
Notes: Bike was test rode for 1 Mile, Operates as intended.
Modifications:
Please Note: per the previous owner, this has a ~800cc big bore kit. We do not have additional details.
Yoshimura exhaust.
WP Shock with remote reservoir.
Mikuni RS flat slide carbs with velocity stacks.
Stickers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT016 tires with date codes of 4220 and 4420.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any GSX-R750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
