Suzuki GSX-R 750V SRAD SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES
weight: 400″>GSXR
s amazing machine: no longer did
the
explained the new system: “Lift the tank, pull the airbox cover, and look down the carbs with a light; you
will plainly see the valves. The more streamlined the port, the smaller it can
be made for a given airflow. Smaller ports make midrange.”
With the four carbs now pointing straight up, the airbox moved from behind the
engine-right in the path of hot air-up under the forward edge of the fuel tank,
where orthodoxy says it should be even today. This change, in turn, allowed
Suzuki moto to fit real ram-air induction for the first time, via large tubes
and reinforced pass-throughs in the main frame out to a pair of ovoid ducts on
the face of the fairing.
Contemporary press reports praised the new Suzuki GSXR lavishly: “The results of
our performance testing were truly eye opening,” said Cycle World of its March
1996 road test. “The GSXR blazed through the Carlsbad Raceway quarter-mile in
10.61 seconds at an astounding 132.68 mph. Then, during high-speed testing at
our top-secret, high-desert test site, it uncorked a mind-blowing 167.5 mph
pass, This was balanced against a 165.3 mph run in the other direction, however,
yielding a 166 mph average…
recalls: “The’96 model GSXR 750 was the
groundbreaker for Suzuki moto. It not only shattered the previous performance
standards for the class, it also created a benchmark for the sportbike world,
regardless of displacement. One needed only to look at the grids of both
professional and amateur races swollen with GSXRs that year (and for many years
afterward) to realize that Suzuki had indeed created the winner-both in the
dealerships and on the racetracks-they were looking for. That GSXR created a
whole new arms race between the manufacturers that has not abated since. And
we’re all the luckier for it.”
Without question, Suzuki moto had hit its mark. Glowing magazine reviews were
followed by brisk sales. The machine that many critics believed had rested upon
its laurels for too long was suddenly, vigorously back in the fight.
Sakakura: “Mat is a very intense competitor. From a team’s perspective, he has a
lot of influence. He’s a machine on the motorcycle; he’s fast and very
repeatable. He could go out and do laps on consistent times and give us
incredible feedback:thorough, accurate, repeatable. The development cycle of
that period really accelerated when Mat came to the team. The results came much
quicker.” With those results came a renewed respect from the home office.
“Suzuki followed our lead in development,” says Mr. Sakakura. “As a result, we
were able to compete.” At the same time Suzuki was churning away with Yoshimura
for an AMA Superbike title, the GSXR was mopping up in the Superstock class.
Bike Features
Make Model:
Suzuki GSX-R 750 WV SRAD
Year:
1997
Engine:
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:
749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:
72 x 46 mm
Compression Ratio:
11.8:1
Cooling System:
Liquid cooled
Engine Oil:
Synthetic,10W/40
Exhaust System:
4-into-2-into-1 Stainless-steel exhaust
Lubrication:
Wet sump
Induction:
4 x 39 mm BDSR carburetors
Ignition :
Computer controlled electronic ignition
Spark Plug:
NGK, CR9E
Battery:
8 Amp/hour
Starting:
Electric
Max Power :
93.3 kW /
128 hp
@ 12000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre:
89.3 kW / 119
hp
@ 10500 rpm
Max Torque:
80.5 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59.3 ft-lb @ 1000 rpm
Clutch:
Cable operated, wet multiple, coil spring
Transmission:
6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive:
#530 Chain, O-ring sealed, 108 links
Gear Ratios:
1st 2.87 / 2nd 2.06 / 3rd 1.65 / 4th 1.43 / 5th 1.26 / 6th 1.12:1
Frame:
Conventional twin-beam aluminium construction
Front Suspension:
43 mm Inverted telescopic forks, compression, rebound and preload
adjustable.
Rear Suspension:
Rising rate monoshock, compression, rebound and preload adjustable.
Front Brakes:
2 x 310 mm discs,
6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:
Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels:
Alloy, 3 spoke
Front Tyre:
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:
190/50 ZR17
Rake:
24°
Dimensions :
Length 2055 mm /
80.9 in.
Width
720 mm / 28.3 in.
Height
1135 mm / 44.7 in.
Wheelbase:
1400 mm / 55.1 in.
Seat Height:
830 mm / 32.7 in.
Ground Clearance:
130 mm / 5.1 in
Dry Weight :
179 kg / 394.6 lbs
Wet Weight :
194 kg / 427.7 lbs.
Fuel Capacity :
18 Litres
/ 4.8 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal
Average Consumption :
6.3 L/100 km / 16.0 km/l / 37.6 US mpg / 44.8 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h –
0 / 37 mph – 0:
12.7 m / 41.6 ft
Braking 100km/h –
0 / 60 mph – 0:
37.3 m / 122.4 ft
Standing ¼ mile :
10.6 sec / 216 km/h / 134 mph
Standing 0 – 60 km/h / 37 mph:
3.4 sec
Top Speed:
269.6 km/h /
167.5 mph
Road Test:
Motosprint 1996
Superbike Group Test