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. In 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.
Manufactured in December of 1990, this example is VIN: JS1GR7AA6M2102380. The seller acquired it four years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered less than 50 miles. The seller installed a new speedometer – the odometer showed 35,319 kilometers (21,946 miles) at the time of replacement.
Maintenance:
The seller states that he cleaned the carbs and installed a new speedometer. He adds that there are no known mechanical issues and has provided a condition report:
Modifications:
NHK steering damper.
Aftermarket windscreen.
Aftermarket tank protector.
Aftermarket tail tidy, aftermarket turn siganls front and rear.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tires with date codes of 3118 and 1019.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Scratch on right lower, small chip in paint and crack left lower, small crack under left front turn signal, chip in the “7” on right rear.”
It is missing fairing bolts on the flat facing portion at the bottom of the upper fairing.
Currently located in Bloomington, Indiana, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Tennessee title. Have any GSX-R750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
