Post Listing Update: This GS did not get any interest at the asking price of $3,450.
The 80’s was a decisive time in the sport bike market with the prevalence of mechanical novelties like fuel injection or liquid cooling. Bikes became narrower than before and started dressing themselves with aerodynamic fairings. Suzuki adapted its offerings later than the other big Japanese makers, as they kept some two-stroke engines until the late 70’s, notably with the GT750. In 1977, Suzuki’s sport bike model switched from GT to GS, and left the three-cylinder two-stroke powerplant behind to finally adopt a four-cylinder four-stroke engine with the GS750 and GS1000. Thanks to a few great mechanical advancement like 16 valves in 1980, the GS-series bikes put Suzuki at the front of the scene and was a great ramp to the development of the GSX-R series. Indeed, the GS1100E was even awarded the title of Superbike of the Year three years in a row from 1981 to 1983.
One of the most important mechanical innovations Suzuki implemented on their GS’s was the TSCC – Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber. To simplify, the bike used a four-valve cylinder head and a wedge-shaped combustion chamber which made of the GS1100E the fastest bike at the time, and the GS750E/ES a serious competitor to the water-cooled Honda VF750F and its square tube perimeter frame. The air-cooled 747cc in-line four produced 86hp and was able to bring the 525lbs (wet) bike to a top speed of 130mph. Between 1976 and 1986, Suzuki made its 750cc bike evolve four times, and the 1983 model with its plain bearing crankshaft and lower weight than its predecessors stood as the last step before the mighty GSX-R series. The 1983 GS750E/ES model was also gifted a single rear shock labelled “Full Floater” and an anti-dive system for the front fork. The front fairing and dash styling are highly inspired from Hans Muth’s work on the 1980 Suzuki Katana. The ES version had a half fairing whereas the E had a frame mounted bikini fairing. For more information and to read a great GS750E story, read Mark Rooyakkers journey on Motorcycle Classics. You can also check out this article on Rider magazine’s site.
The GS750ES presented here (VIN: JS16R74A20210476) seems to be in excellent condition, presenting only 12k original miles. It recently received a full engine service including a valve adjustment, rebuilt carbs and new spark plugs. Oil and filters have been changed as well as the battery and the tires. With a new windscreen and repaint using the correct paint code and OEM graphics, the bike looks brand new.
Find this GS750ES in Rancho Santa Fe, California for $3,450 or best offer