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Suzuki GSX-R 750 F - [1985]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX-R 750 F is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.This particular Suzuki GSX-R 750 has a 749cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1985 GSX-R 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX-R 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 185 kgs (407 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 750 F in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 53.7 lb-ft (72.9 Nm) @ 10000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX-R 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2015 Honda CB 1000 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 F.
The 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 F has a Power to weight ratio of 540.5 bhp per ton and 290.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 GSX-R 750 competing with the 2015 Honda CB 1000 R [560.9 bhp\ton] and the 2017 Honda CB 1000 R [560.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX-R 750 generating around 290.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE and AS [315.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2008 Yamaha FJR 1300 A [315.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX-R 750 F similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (6.8 secs) and the 1998 Yamaha YZF750 R7 OWO2 (6.8 secs). This Suzuki GSX-R 750 F also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 F and the 2007 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14
When talking about the performance of the 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 F on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 121 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (11.2 secs) and the 1985 Suzuki RG 500 Gamma (11.2 secs).
The 1985 version of the Suzuki GSX-R 750 F has a maximum speed of 146mph.
Top Speed of the 1985 GSX-R 750 equals the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1985 Suzuki GSX-R 750 F then how about a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (157 mph) and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (157 mph).
