GSX-R 750

1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R 750 utilizes a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130.2 HP (95 kW) at 11,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80.5 Nm (59.4 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 173.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (11,500 rpm), 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 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.73 HP/kg (1.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

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.