Suzuki GS 750 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GS 750 E motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 253 kg (557.8 lb).

Key specifications

1978, 1979, 1981Model years
748 ccDisplacement
60.0 NmTorque
253 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,490 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
197819791981
Year-specific specification changes

The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
1979Single disc
1981Dual disc
Front suspension
1979Kayba telescopic fork
Rear brakes
19791981Single disc
Rear suspension
1979Dual shocks
Torque
197960.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,250 rpm
Starter
1979Electric

How the Suzuki GS 750 E compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.

Displacement748 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 23% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight253 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 26% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 78th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 27% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement67th

748 cc — larger displacement than about 67% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight78th

253 kg — heavier than about 78% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 22%.

Seat height57th

800 mm — taller than about 57% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity74th

18 L — larger than about 74% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Suzuki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,225 mm
This bike

2,225

Suzuki avg

2,137

4% above average.

Wheelbase1,490 mm
This bike

1,490

Suzuki avg

1,444

3% above average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Suzuki avg

786

Close to average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

Suzuki avg

176

15% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 748 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,490 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 150 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Front tire pressure 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)
Engine oil 3,0L 20W-50/10W-40
Engine oil capacity 3.40 L (3.59 US qt)
Oil filter K & N – KN-133
Spark plug NGK B8ES
Chain size 630
Chain links 96
Sprocket sizes 15/41 (front/rear)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 281 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 748 cc (45.64 cu in)
Torque 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs)
Bore × stroke 65.0 x 56.4 mm (2.6 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Battery, coil
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine oil 3,0L 20W-50/10W-40
Oil capacity 3.40 L (3.59 US qt)
Oil filter K & N – KN-133
Spark plugs NGK B8ES

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Chain size 630
Chain links 96
Sprockets 15/41 (front/rear)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
Rear suspension Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Fork tube size 35 mm (1.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. 0
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18
Front tire pressure 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa)
Rear tire pressure 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa)

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 253 kg (557.8 lb)
Dry weight 223 kg (491.6 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall length 2,225 mm (87.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 2.00 L (0.53 US gal)
Fuel consumption 6.40 L/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.75 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 148.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2825 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Battery YB14L-A2 | battery.
Electrical Battery battery.

Other specifications

Color options Black, red, blue
Brake fluid DOT 3/4

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.