Description
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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 (though it hasn’t seen significant changes since 2011).
Manufactured in February of 1986, this example is VIN: JS1GR75A6G2107433. It came to Iconic as an import.
The odometer shows 28,382 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the spark plugs, perform a safety inspection, and make a list of recommended repairs. Lalo did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Fuel tank internal: Ok, some spots of light rust
Tire Years -Front: 1306; Rear: 0801
Tire Life – Front: 75%; Rear: 85% Both tires aged
Tire Pressure Front/ Rear:
Brake – Front: *%% OIL SOAKED; Rear: 95%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Fail, excess moisture
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: Dark, Dirty
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswith: Ok
Horn: Ok
Suspension Leaks: Both front forks leaking
Battery: None Installed
BIKE CONDITION
– Key only opens ignition; tank already unlocked
– Bike runs, but fuel leaks from bowls, cross over tubes
– Air filters crushed
– Front fairing has extensive damage and poor repair
-“Trimmed” fairing upper
*Zero gravity windshield installed
– Entire bike looks to be resprayed, poorly
*Yoshimura pipe
– Dirty, taped over brake lever
*Stainless steel braided front brake lines
– Rear tire is flat, valve stem is rotted away
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED
– Carbs clean and sync
– Engine oil and filter
– Hydro 3
– Front Forks Rebuild
– Tires mount and balance
– Replace tire valve stems
– Front brake pads replaced (oil soaked)
– Wash front rotors and calipers (fork oil)
– Battery
– Replacement air filters (crushed)
– Chain replacement (rusty and aged)
– Calipers oil soaked, may need rebuild
– Valve stem missing on rear tire
Modifications:
Yoshimura exhaust.
Zero Gravity windscreen.
Aftermarket respray, flush mount turn signals.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax and Dunlop Sportmax tires that have aged out (one of which is flat).
The sale includes one key.
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!
