Suzuki GSX-R750
2000—2005

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2000 Suzuki year code: Y

The second revelation! Everything was new on the 2000-year's GSX-R750Y (16th model version).  The engine and the chassis have been totally redesigned. The bodywork was more aerodynamic, 30 mm lower in overall height, longer swingarm, longer wheelbase, 4-piston brakes (rather than the 6-piston of before), smaller rear rim (back to  5.5"), shorter and narrower engine with redesigned fuel-injection and a huge 13 kg lighter (166 kg). The engine features 12 degree intake valves and 13 degree exhaust valves, both one degree narrower for even more compact combustion area, enabling remarkably high 12.0 compression ratio. The cylinder head front to back length is reduced 7,5 mm and the head cover is lightweight magnesium. Cylinders are one piece with the upper crankcase for both strength and weight reduction. And the crankcase continues with the distinct three-piece design. All these contribute to an engine 15 mm shorter in length and 8 mm narrower in width and 5 kg lighter, achieving the goal of compact lightweight design. Feeding optimal fuel to the engine is the new electronic fuel injection system with double valve rider controlled throttle valve and the electronically controlled valve: increasing torque and power as well as increasing combustion efficiency  that contributes to cleaner exhaust emission as well. The new main frame is further lightened and the swing arm has been lengthened 20 mm while the wheelbase is kept at 1 400 mm for better handling and traction control.

2000 Suzuki GSX-R750, Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue / Pearl Still White (L99)

2000 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Seat Height: 830 mm (32.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 in) Dry Weight: 166 kg (365 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 749 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 141 hp (102,9 kW) @ 12 500 rpm, 83 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Seat Height: 830 mm (32.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 in) Dry Weight: 166 kg (365 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 749 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 141 hp (102,9 kW) @ 12 500 rpm, 83 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Seat Height: 830 mm (32.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 in) Dry Weight: 166 kg (365 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 749 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 141 hp (102,9 kW) @ 12 500 rpm, 83 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

Maximum leaning angle: 54.5 degrees. The 43mm inverted fork and the46mm-piston rear shock are both fully adjustable. 320mm-disc front brakes with lightweight 4-piston calipers: 220mm-disc rear brake with a twin-opposed-piston caliper. Lightweight 17-inch wheels carry high-performance radial tires developed specifically for the GSX-R750. The fairing and bodywork (including the standard-equipment solo seat cover), fitting tightly around the compact chassis and engine. keep the frontal area small white maximizing rider wind protection and the effectiveness of the ramair system. Functional electrical equipment includes a lightweight and compact dual-beam headlamp assembly lightweight step-motor-driven analogue tachometer and digital LCD speedometer. 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750 color options: Pearl Still White / Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue (L99), Pearl Lively Yellow / Metallic Saturn Black (BP9), Pearl Helios Red / Metallic Sonic Silver (FN9)

2001 Suzuki GSX-R750, Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue / Pearl Still White (L99)

2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Seat Height: 830 mm (32.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.5 inches) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (102,9 kW) @ 12 500 rpm, 83Nm @ 10 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Seat Height: 830 mm (32.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.5 inches) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (102,9 kW) @ 12 500 rpm, 83Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

Few minor tweaks for 2002: Changes to the EFI, new adjustable swingarm, new mirrors, and new fully brushed exhaust. New graphics. 2002 Suzuki GSX-R750 color options: Pearl Still White / Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue (L99), Pearl Lively Yellow / Metallic Saturn Black (BP9), Pearl Helios Red / Metallic Sonic Silver (FN9)

2002 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 inches) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (104 kW) @ 11 800 rpm, 86 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2002 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 inches) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (104 kW) @ 11 800 rpm, 86 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

The 2003-year's GSX-R750K3 features a compact and lightweight four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. Cylinder head features narrow 25° included valve angle (12° intake, 13° exhaust), creating a compact combustion chamber, high compression ratio and a straight intake tract for high power output.

2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (104 kW) @ 11 800 rpm, 86 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 040 mm (80.3 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 410 mm (55.5 inches) Dry weight: 166 kg (366 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 141 hp (104 kW) @ 11 800 rpm, 86 Nm @ 10 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

Sharing the chassis with the GSX-R600, the GSX-R750 K4 has a new motor with lightweight pistons, increased compression ratio, new cams, titanium valves and a new cylinder head, adding up to a real-world 130 bhp. The bike's weight is down to 163 kilos thanks to a new frame, which is 15 mm narrower than before. Four-caliper Tokico brakes at the front, the narrow bodywork shares the overall look of the 2004 GSX-R600.

2004 Suzuki GSX-R750, Blue/White

2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 075 mm (81.7 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 145 mm (45.1 in) Seat Height: 825 mm (32.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 395 mm (54.9 in) Ground Clearance: 128 mm (5.0 in) Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 155 hp (114.3 kW) @ 12 800 rpm, 86.3 Nm @ 10 800 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 075 mm (81.7 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 145 mm (45.1 in) Seat Height: 825 mm (32.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 395 mm (54.9 in) Ground Clearance: 128 mm (5.0 in) Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 155 hp (114.3 kW) @ 12 800 rpm, 86.3 Nm @ 10 800 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

New for 2005: Headlight switches off during startup to reduce load on battery. A 20th Anniversary model (GSX-R750X) with similar graphics to the original 1985 GSX-R750 was released (blue, black and and white). The model came with numbered emblem and special ignition key, a black muffler with racing style end cap and 20th Anniversary logo, vortex grooved brake discs, racing-style sliders, tinted windscreen, Iridium long-life spark plugs and a blue colored chain.

2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 825 mm (32.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 155 hp (114.3 kW) @ 12 800 rpm, 86.3 Nm @ 10 800 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2005 GSX-R 750 X (20th Anniversary) Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 825 mm (32.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 163 kg (359 lbs) Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC. 155 hp (114.3 kW) @ 12 800 rpm, 86.3 Nm @ 10 800 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

Suzuki GSX-R750 20th Anniversary Engine: 749 cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve Bore Stroke: 72.0 x 46.0mm Compression Ratio: 12.3:1 Fuel System: Fuel Injection Lubrication: Wet Sump Ignition: Digital/transistorized Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh Final Drive: #525 chain Overall Length: 2 055 mm (80.9 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.1 in) Overall Height: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Seat Height: 825 mm (32.5 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Dry Weight: 163 kg (359.5 lbs.), 164 kg (361 lbs.) CA. model Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping Suspension Rear: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic discs Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc Tires Front: 120/70-ZR-17 Tires Rear: 180/55-ZR-17 Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liter (4.5 gal.) Color: 20th Anniversary Blue/White

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All the larger motorcycles made for the Japanese home market are power restricted. Prior to 1993 the maximum horsepower were the following:   250cc class: 45hp   400cc class: 59 hp   750cc class: 77 hp   over 750cc: not allowed The new limits for the models built in 1993 and after, were:   250cc class: 40hp   400cc class: 53 hp   750cc class: 77 hp   over 750cc: allowed, but restricted to 100 hp. Bikes with more powerful engines are and were made for export only. However, if a Japanese private person wants to buy an unrestricted bike, they are allowed to import it from another country by themselves for private use...

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