Suzuki GSX 750F (1988-89)

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The Suzuki GSX 750F Katana is a motorcycle model from 1988-89. It offers a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with 748 cc capacity, four valves per cylinder, and a 10.9:1 compression ratio. The bike is air/oil cooled, and lubricated using a wet sump. The ignition system is electronic and the starter is electric. The bike puts out a maximum power of 72.9 kW/100 hp @ 10500 rpm, torque of 73.5 Nm/7.49 kgf-m/54.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm, and has a six-speed, constant mesh transmission. The double-cradle steel pipe frame suspends on a telescopic fork with 3-way adjustability and a link-type, gas/coil spring rear suspension with four-way adjustability. Front brakes utilize two 290 mm discs and a two-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a single 250 mm disc and a one-piston caliper. Both front and rear suspensions accommodate four-way adjustable damping force. The bike has a length of 2130 mm (83.9 in), a width of 730 mm (28.7 in), and a height of 1180 mm (46.5 in), with a wheelbase of 1470 mm (57.9 in) and seat height of 790 mm (31.1 in). Its dry weight is 209 kg (461 lbs) and wet weight is 224 kg (494 lbs). Other features include a 20-liter fuel capacity, 5-liter reserve, and 6.4 L/100 km fuel consumption. The bike can go a top speed of 234.2 km/h (145.5 mph), and can accelerate to 60 km/h in 14.1 m (46.3 ft) and come to a stop from 100 km/h in 37.7 m (123.7 ft). Standing 1/4 mile can be achieved in 11.2 sec with a top speed of 192.6 km/h (119.7 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 750F Katana

Year: 1988 – 89


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu.in
Bore x Stroke: 73 x 44.7 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 36mm Mikuni BST36SS carburators
Ignition: Electronic ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.3 kW / 90.2 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 73.5 Nm / 7.49 kgf-m / 54.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, 118 Links

Final Reduction Ratio: 3.133
Gear Ratio: 1st: 3.083 / 2nd: 20.62 / 3rd: 1.647 / 4th: 1.400 / 5th: 1.227 / 6th: 1.095
Frame: Double-cradle steel pipe
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, rebound damping adjustable, 3-way adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension: Link type, gas/coil spring, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load fully adjustable, compression damping force fully adjustable, rebound damping force 4-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 136 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80-17
Rear Tyre: 150/70-17
Caster: 65 degrees
Steering Angle: 32 degrees
Trail: 101 mm /4.0 in
Dimensions: Length 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.9 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 461 lbs
Wet Weight: 224 kg / 494 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Reserve: 5 Litres / 5.3 US qt / 4.4 Imp qt
Consumption Average: 6.4 L/100 km / 15.7 km/l / 36.9 US mpg / 44.3 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 14.1 m / 46.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.7 m / 123.7 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 192.6 km/h / 119.7 mph
Top Speed: 234.2 km/h / 145.5 mph

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