GSX-R 750

1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Suzuki GSX-R 750 sport motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP (77.4 kW) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.5 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the GSX-R 750 measures 201 kg (443 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.9 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 20 indexed model years from 1985 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.