Suzuki GSX 750 E / ES / EF

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Suzuki GSX 750 E / ES / EF is a motorcycle from the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki that was built in several versions.

Introduced in Japan in 1983 with a revised line and engine. The predecessor model GSX 750 E (GS75X) as well as the Katana series have installed the predecessor motor. In the GSX 750 E / ES / EF is the modified engine with the 16-valve " TSCC " head. Slight changes in the years 1983–1986 are among others. a. extended wheelbase, power increase from 63 to 66 kW, half-shell fairing (ES), from 1984 with full-shell (EF). While the old katanas were still cushioned by two external shock absorbers via a tubular frame swing arm, the GSX 750 E / ES / EF was equipped with a central spring strut and box swing arm.

In Germany (and Europe) the sports tourer was sold very successfully as the GSX 750 ES (and less often as the EF), in Japan a. a. offered as "New Katana". But there with a gold-colored frame and white paintwork and folding headlights.

A special model called the GS 700 E was manufactured for the USA

GS 700 E US model, based on GSX 750 ES (but with 4in1 exhaust)

Dimensions and weight of the GR72a

  • Model 1983, length: 2155 mm, wheel / center distance: 1480 mm
  • Model 1985, length: 2180 mm, wheel / center distance: 1500 mm
  • Empty weight 214 kg (ES) / 215 kg (EF)

Engine, data and performance

  • 4-cylinder in-line engine 16V DOHC, air and oil-cooled
  • 747 cm³ with 63 kW until 1985, from 1985 with 66 kW (90 PS) at 9500 rpm
  • approx. 67 Nm torque at 8500 rpm
  • four BS32SS Mikuni carburetors
  • Bore: 67 mm
  • Stroke: 53 mm
  • Compression: 1: 9.6 (can be filled with regular petrol)
  • 5 gear transmission with gear indicator
  • contactless ignition CDI (in 2 stages)
  • Electricity generator in the oil, regulated in the rectifier
  • Tank volume 19.5 liters (with fuel gauge)
  • Consumption approx. 6 L / 100 km (from 5.2 to 8.5) depending on driving style
  • Top speed (according to the vehicle registration document) 209 km / h (tested approx. 215 km / h)

landing gear

  • 16 "front wheel 100/90/16 tires
  • Telescopic fork with adjustable springs above and adjustable pressure ( anti-dive ) below
    • First series with Anti-Dive still controlled via the brake pressure, from 1984/85 with an independent four-way adjuster at the bottom of the fork leg.
  • 17 "rear wheel 120/90/17 tires
  • Aluminum box swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable in rebound and compression

Picture gallery

  • GSX 750 EF with Giuliari seat, Magura Superbike handlebar and lamp mask.

  • GSX750EF in Saarlouis at the main station

Web links