Suzuki GS750GL

Make Model	Suzuki GS 750GL
Year	1981
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke	65 x 56.4 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.7:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	4 x Mikunin BS32ss CV carburetors
Ignition	Battery coil
Battery	12V 14AH/10 hr.
Generator	3 ph. AC
Spark plug type	NGK B8ES
Starting	Electric & kick
Max Power	50.7 kW / 68 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Primary reduction	2.152 (99/46)
Final reduction	2.733 (41/15)
Gear Ratio	1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380(29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Front Suspension	35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
Front Brakes	2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	3.25 H19
Rear Tyre	4.00 H18
Steering Angle	40°
Caster	63°
Trail	107 mm / 4.21 in
Turning radius	2.5 m / 8.5 ft
Dimensions	Length 2213 mm / 87.2 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1170 mm / 46.1in
Wheelbase	1490 mm./ 58.7 in
Ground clearance	150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight	249 kg / 548 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Reserve	2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal

The GS750GL was another Japanese home market model with the reliable eight-valve engine and shaft drive. The design of the GL was obviously more chopper influenced but mechanically the GS750G and GS750GL were similar. The model was introduced in May 1981.

Suzuki GS 750GL