Though the model debuted in 1985, Suzuki’s legendary Gixxer line did not make its way to the US until 1986. The changes were minor – better headlights, a revised belly pan, and 25mm longer swingarm, but Americans were probably too busy drooling over the first true street-legal race replica sold in this market to notice.
Those aren’t just our words – Suzuki specifically marketed the Gixxer as a “racebike for the street” and backed it up with a design that featured a 749cc inline-four motor fed by 31mm Mikuni carbs and Suzuki’s Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber with 16 valve heads. It put down 80 horsepower at the rear wheel (106 at the crank) through a six-speed transmission, and impressively the engine weighed 30 pounds less than the previous GS750 motor (even though that was air-cooled).
Weight savings were not just limited to the motor. The whole bike weighed just 388 pounds dry, which was a revelation at the time. The GSX-R750 inspired copycats from the other Japanese manufacturers and impressively, it’s still in production today.
This example is VIN: JS1GR75A4G2103073, Engine #: R705-121588. The seller acquired it three years ago from a private party.
During his ownership, the seller has covered under 100 miles. The odometer shows 53,967 kilometers (33,533 miles).
Maintenance:
“Cleaned carbs, replaced headlight bulb.” The seller also provided a condition report:
Modifications:
The seller states that this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45/Michelin Macadam tires with date codes of 4500 and 1316.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Small chips in paint top of tank, repaired cracks (by previous owner) on upper by mirror mounts, metallic rust in graphics in spots, random scuffs.”
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!
