'08 Suzuki GSX-R750
Test Notes
+ Stronger midrange
+ Same superb chassis, brakes
+ Superb stock rubber
- Slight loss of top end
- Gained some pounds
- S-DMS not really practical
x Despite its flaws, still the best all-around sportbike displacement-um, didn't we say that last time?
Suggested Suspension Settings
Front
Spring preload: 9 turns out from full stiff; rebound damping: 0.5 turns out from full stiff; high-speed compression damping: 2 turns out from full stiff; low-speed compression damping: 2.5 turns out from full stiff; ride height: 10mm fork tube showing above triple clamp
Rear
Spring preload: 8mm thread showing from top of spring collar; rebound damping: 1.5 turns out from full stiff; high-speed compression damping: 3 turns out from full stiff; low-speed compression damping: 4 turns out from full stiff
'08 Suzuki GSX-R750
MSRP: $10,599
Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse, inline 4-stroke four
Valve arrangement: DOHC, 4 valves/cyl., shim-under-bucket adjustment
Displacement: 749cc
Bore x stroke: 70.0 x 48.7mm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Induction: SDTV EFI, 42mm throttle bodies, 2 injectors/cyl.
Transmission: 6-speed
Chassis
Front suspension: 41mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel; adjustments for spring preload, high- and low-speed compression damping, rebound damping
Rear suspension: Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel; adjustments for spring preload, high- and low-speed compression damping, rebound damping
Front brake: Two 4-piston calipers, 310mm discs
Rear brake: Single-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17 in.; cast alloy
Rear wheel: 5.50 x 17 in.; cast alloy
Front tire: 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F E
Rear tire 180/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016R E
Rake/trail: 23.8 deg./3.8 in. (97mm)
Wheelbase: 55.1 in. (1400mm)
Seat height: 31.9 in. (810mm)
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal. (16.5L)
Weight: 447 lb. wet (203kg); 420 lb. dry (191kg)
Instruments: Analog tachometer, LCD panel for gear indicator, S-DMS, coolant temp, odometer/dual tripmeters/clock/fuel reserve; warning lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, EFI problem, shift point
Performance
Roll-ons: 60-80 mph/3.28 secs.; 80-100 mph/3.63 secs.
Quarter-mile: 10.26 secs. @ 137.53 mph (corrected)
Top speed: 170.3 mph
Fuel consumption: 38-47 mpg, 42 mpg average