1979 Suzuki GS 750 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1979 Suzuki GS 750 E 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) at 8,250 rpm, 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 and a 550 rpm working window between peak torque (8,250 rpm) and peak power (8,800 rpm), 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 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, 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.
Specific Output
84.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (4.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,250–8,800 rpm
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power63.0 HP (46.0 kW)) @ 8800 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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