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1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W

The 1993 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W is a 749cc four-cylinder sport bike that became one of Suzuki's most memorable motorcycles of the 1990s.

Specifications

Engine

Type
DOHC inline-4
Displacement
749 cc
Cylinders
4
Power
118 hp @ 11500 rpm
Torque
76.0 Nm
Compression
Bore × Stroke
70.0 × 48.7 mm
Cooling
Oil/water-cooled
Fuel System
4x Mikuni carburetors

Chassis & Transmission

Frame
Aluminum twin-spar
Front Suspension
Cartridge fork
Rear Suspension
Full-floater monoshock
Front Brake
Dual disc
Rear Brake
Single disc
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Transmission
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain

Performance

Top Speed
260 km/h (162 mph)
¼ Mile

Dimensions & Weight

Dry Weight
179 kg (395 lbs)
Wet Weight
198 kg (437 lbs)
Seat Height
790 mm
Wheelbase
1415 mm
Ground Clearance
Fuel Capacity
18.0 L

History & Story

In 1993, Suzuki launched the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W — a sport bike that would come to define an era of motorcycling. Hailing from Japan, it combined Japan engineering with sport bike appeal.

At the heart of the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W sits a 749cc DOHC inline-4 engine producing 118 horsepower at 11500 rpm. The four-cylinder powerplant features a four-cylinder layout with oil/water-cooled cooling, fed by 4x Mikuni carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive.

Weighing 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W uses a aluminum twin-spar frame, cartridge fork front suspension, and full-floater monoshock rear suspension. The braking system comprises dual disc front and single disc rear units.

Performance-wise, the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W achieves a claimed top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 18.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 790 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.

Known Issues

  • Cam chain tensioner rattle
  • Petcock vacuum diaphragm failure

Fun Facts

  • With 118hp, the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W was considered extremely powerful when launched
  • The 1993 Suzuki GSX-R750W's top speed of 260 km/h made it one of the fastest production bikes of the 1990s

Collector Information

Parts Availability
Good
Collector Rating
6/10

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