GS 750 E

1978 Suzuki GS 750 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1978 Suzuki GS 750 E sport touring motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 63 HP (46 kW) at 8,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GS 750 E measures 253 kg (558 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 281 km (175 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 198 km/h (123 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1978 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.