Motorcycle specifications Suzuki750 GSX-R 2005 A pleasant surprise

it was thought that the 750 GSX-R 2000 would be the last representative of the former premier class. A happy mistake! Suzuki, the last manufacturer along with MV-Agusta to release 3/4-liter hypersports, has come up with a new GSX-R. On the menu: a strong resemblance with the 1000 and the new 600 (the game of 4 errors: 2 stickers, silencer, headlamp, which is a mixture of the 1000 and the Hayabusa), a fitness class to lose 3 kg, and a bodybuilding session to gain 7 hp. The result speaks for itself: 148 hp for 163 kg. Impressive! A new inverted fork with radial calipers, a slimmer, even more aggressive silhouette, black-painted frame and swingarm...the GSX-R follows the same criteria as all current sports bikes, but its power-to-weight ratio is exceptional for its displacement (1hp/1.1kg, compared with 1hp/1.14kg for the 2002 R1 ). The engine is an evolution of the previous block, with the adoption of titanium valves, dual-throttle injection and a host of modifications designed to make the boiler even more efficient. The electronic box now houses a 32-bit chip instead of 16, and the number of injection maps has doubled (to 8). The new 750 promises to be a formidable machine, but has few rivals in its segment.

so what's the point of being the only one in the fight? To conquer without peril is to triumph without glory. But Suzuki's move is one that makes good sense. These days, the choice among manufacturers is between 120-horsepower 600s and hyper-powerful 1000s topping 170 horsepower. Honestly, who can boast of mastering such a cavalry? Isn't it a bit too much for those who've moved on from supersports and are looking for more fun? After all, mastering a ZX-10R or any other hypersport requires a very high level of technical expertise. So, a 750 that fits right in between the two flagship segments can only be applauded.

Pistarde but not exclusive. Taking the Gixer out for a spin for the first time, you'll find the bike's stance faithful to its lineage: sporty without being extreme. The fairing offers a degree of protection that's pretty good for a sports bike. The main change is the bike's slimness. It's easier to hold. And as you get to know it better, you realize that man and machine have become one. It's about as easy to use as a 600, and the engine power is just as efficient. From 5,000 rpm, the boiler gives you plenty of drive. In the mid-range, it pushes harder, then kicks into high gear from 10 to 14,000 rpm. Watts, watts, watts. And that's where the subtlety of a 750 comes into its own - it doesn't kick like a supercharged 1000, but you can make the most of all its power. There's no need to fight with it; it's the bike that takes you along without throwing you off. Just ride it, enjoy it, and don't worry about engine fury. On the straightaways, the speedometer stalls at 299, but the rev counter continues to race... no comment ;-)
We've known the GSX-R 750 to be particularly nimble; the new one is even more so. With a shorter wheelbase and a narrower column angle, the bike is even more dazzling when changing angles. And without compromising its prodigious stability. Even the (relative) weakness of Suzuki braking has disappeared. It still brakes as well as ever, while the new all-radial assembly (mounting and master cylinder) provides a feel never before seen on this machine. The fork also works better, being firmer and more responsive to adjustments.
It's not the most powerful, but it's certainly one of the best bikes of the year. Not because of its performance, but simply because of the harmony and exhilaration it brings to the ride.

M.B
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