GSX-R 750

1997 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 1997 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 128 HP (93.4 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 82 Nm (60.5 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 170.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,000 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 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.45 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.