1978 Suzuki GS 750 E

Suzuki GS 750 E 1978


1978 Suzuki GS 750 E specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model Suzuki GS 750 E
Year 1978
Category Sport touring
Rating 4.1  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power 63.0 HP (46.0 kW)) @ 8800 RPM
Torque 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs)
Top speed 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
Compression 8.7:1
Bore x stroke 65.0 x 56.4 mm (2.6 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Battery, coil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Driveline Chain,
Fuel consumption 6.40 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.75 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 148.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension 35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
Rear suspension Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18
Front brakes Single disc. 0
Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 253.0 kg (557.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2825 HP/kg
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length 2225 mm (87.6 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Black, red, blue
Starter Electric & kick
Electrical Battery battery.
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil 3,0L 20W-50/10W-40
Oil filter K & N - KN-133
Brake fluid DOT 3/4
Battery YB14L-A2
Spark plugs NGK B8ES
Idle speed 1050 +/- 50 RPM
Chain size 630
Chain links 96
Sprockets 15/41 (front/rear)
Tire pressure front 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)
Fork tube size 35 mm (1.4 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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