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Suzuki GS 750GL

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Make Model

Suzuki GS 750GL

Year

1981

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity

748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke 65 x 56.4 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 8.7:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

4 x Mikunin BS32ss CV carburetors

Ignition 

Battery coil
Battery 12V 14AH/10 hr.
Generator 3 ph. AC
Spark plug type NGK B8ES
Starting Electric & kick

Max Power

50.7 kW / 68 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque

60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Clutch Wet multi-plate

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Shaft
Primary reduction 2.152 (99/46)
Final reduction 2.733 (41/15)
Gear Ratio 1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380(29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)

Front Suspension

35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.

Front Brakes

2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes

Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre

3.25 H19

Rear Tyre

4.00 H18
Steering Angle 40°
Caster 63°
Trail 107 mm / 4.21 in
Turning radius 2.5 m / 8.5 ft
Dimensions Length  2213 mm / 87.2 in
Width      875 mm / 34.4 in
Height    1170 mm / 46.1in
Wheelbase 1490 mm./ 58.7 in
Ground clearance 150 mm / 5.9 in

Dry Weight

249 kg / 548 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Reserve 2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal
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The GS750GL was another Japanese home market model with the reliable eight-valve engine and shaft drive. The design of the GL was obviously more chopper influenced but mechanically the GS750G and GS750GL were similar. The model was introduced in May 1981.