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1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD

A sport bike from 1996, the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD delivers 128hp from its 749cc DOHC inline-4 engine.

Specifications

Engine

Type
DOHC inline-4
Displacement
749 cc
Cylinders
4
Power
128 hp @ 12000 rpm
Torque
80.0 Nm
Compression
Bore × Stroke
70.0 × 48.7 mm
Cooling
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
265 km/h (165 mph)
¼ Mile

Dimensions & Weight

Dry Weight
179 kg (395 lbs)
Wet Weight
196 kg (432 lbs)
Seat Height
810 mm
Wheelbase
1405 mm
Ground Clearance
Fuel Capacity
18.0 L

History & Story

The 1996 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD was introduced by Suzuki as a sport bike aimed at riders seeking sport bike performance and style. Manufactured in Japan, it represented Suzuki's vision for the four-cylinder sport bike market during the 1990s.

Powering the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD is a 749cc DOHC inline-4 producing 128hp. This four-cylinder engine uses water-cooled cooling and draws fuel through 4x Mikuni carburetors. A 6-speed gearbox sends power via chain final drive to the rear wheel.

Weighing 179 kg (395 lbs) dry, the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD 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 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD achieves a claimed top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 18.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for sport bike duties. The seat height of 810 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.

Known Issues

  • Cam chain tensioner rattle
  • Petcock vacuum diaphragm failure

Fun Facts

  • With 128hp, the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD was considered extremely powerful when launched
  • The 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD's top speed of 265 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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