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.
Manufactured in October 1990, this example is VIN: JS1GR7AA3M2100859. The seller acquired the bike three years ago from a private party on Facebook Marketplace.
During his ownership, the seller covered 100 miles. The odometer shows 19,980 miles.
Maintenance:
“Carbs rebuilt, oil and filter change, new tires, chain and sprockets.” The seller also states that the engine oil was recently serviced at Mach 1 Motorcycles in Costa Mesa, California.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A, Air Cooled
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Good, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Good, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Cable Clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 50%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 24/24
Tire Date Code Rear: 20/24
Tire % Remaining Front: 98%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 98%
Tire Press. Front: 36 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 40 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.15V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.80V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on the bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Cosmetic Imperfections:
-Small nick/scratch on RH faring upper and mid fairing
-Light scratches on RH belly pan, rear; LH of fuel tank
-Deepish scratches on LH mid fairing
-Rub mark on LH of tail section
Modifications:
“Euro headlights, replaced when the glass lens was cracked.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 2024 and 2424.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“It had teardrop signals on the upper fairing, they were removed and the rubber signal hole fillers do not quite cover the screw holes…but barely noticeable.”
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title with registration current through November 2026.
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