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Suzuki GSX-R750 2002 Parts & Accessories

First introduced at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in October 1984 and launched for the 1985 model year, the Suzuki GSX-R750 revolutionized the sportbike landscape as the original street-legal "race replica." Built to dominate production racing classes worldwide, the original GSX-R750 dispensed with liquid cooling to save weight, instead utilizing the Suzuki Advanced Cooling System (SACS) air/oil-cooled engine package housed inside a lightweight box-section aluminum frame. Over four decades of continuous production, the legendary "Gixxer 750" defined the modern middleweight category by continually refining its power-to-weight ratio across air/oil-cooled, liquid-cooled, SRAD, and modern ultra-lightweight generations.

• 1985–1987 (First Gen - "Slabby"): The original street replica featuring the air/oil-cooled SACS engine, lightweight box-section aluminum frame, 18-inch wheels, and distinct flat-sided bodywork.
• 1988–1991 (Second Gen - "Slingshot"): Redesigned frame layout introducing 36 mm Mikuni "Slingshot" carburetors, 17-inch alloy wheels, USD forks (1990+), and revised short-stroke engine geometry.
• 1992–1995 (Third/Fourth Gen - "Water-Cooled / W-Series"): Transition to a brand-new liquid-cooled 16-valve engine, stiffer double-cradle aluminum frame, and heavier chassis construction (GSX-R750WN through WS).
• 1996–1999 (Fifth Gen - "SRAD"): Complete ground-up redesign introducing Suzuki Ram Air Direct (SRAD) induction, twin-spar GP-derived aluminum perimeter frame, electronic fuel injection (1998+), and extreme weight reduction.
• 2000–2003 (Sixth Gen - "K1–K3"): Redesigned engine and lighter twin-spar frame featuring Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection, longer swingarm, and sharper aerodynamic profile.
• 2004–2005 (Seventh Gen - "K4–K5"): Lightweight titanium valves, 32-bit ECU, radial-mount Brembo/Tokico 4-piston front brake calipers, inverted Showa forks, and narrow bodywork.
• 2006–2007 (Eighth Gen - "K6–K7"): All-new short-stroke engine architecture with stacked gearbox shafts, back-torque limiting slipper clutch, under-engine exhaust, and 310 mm front brake discs.
• 2008–2010 (Ninth Gen - "K8–L0"): Introduction of 3-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) engine mapping, electronically controlled steering damper, and updated styling.
• 2011–Present (Tenth Gen - "L1+"): Lightweight redesign shedding 8 kg (17.6 lbs), adopting Showa Big Piston Front Forks (BPF), Brembo monobloc front calipers, and shortened wheelbase.

• 749 cc DOHC 16-valve inline-4 engine (SACS air/oil-cooled 1985–1991; Liquid-cooled 1992–2010)
• Power & Torque: 106 HP @ 10,500 RPM / 64 Nm torque (1985) scaling up to 150 HP @ 13,200 RPM / 86.3 Nm torque (2008 K8)
• Induction System: Mikuni VM29SS flat-slide / Slingshot carbs (1985–1997) or Mikuni Electronic Fuel Injection with SDTV dual throttle valves
• Chassis Architecture: Aircraft-grade aluminum box-section frame (1985–1995) evolving into a twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame (1996+)
• Front Suspension: 41 mm/43 mm conventional or inverted (USD) Showa telescopic cartridge forks, fully adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping
• Rear Suspension: Full-Floater / Link-type single Showa piggyback reservoir shock absorber, fully adjustable for high/low-speed compression, rebound, and preload
• Braking System: Dual 300 mm to 310 mm hydraulic front disc brakes with 4-piston/6-piston or radial-mount Tokico calipers and single 220 mm rear disc
• Transmission & Drivetrain: Close-ratio 6-speed constant-mesh manual transmission with back-torque limiting slipper clutch (2006+) and 525 chain drive
• Wheels & Tires: 110/80-18 front and 140/70-18 rear (1985) updated to standard 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear radial tires (1988+)
• Dimensions & Mass: 810 mm to 830 mm seat height; dry weight ranging from 176 kg (388 lbs) (1985) to 208 kg (458 lbs) (1992) down to 163 kg (359 lbs) (2006 K6)

Redesigned alongside the GSX-R600 for the 2011 model year (L1 generation), the modern Suzuki GSX-R750 shed 8 kg (17.6 lbs) while retaining its legendary engine displacement sweet spot—delivering 1000cc-class mid-range torque in a lightweight 600cc-class chassis. Featuring Showa Big Piston Front Forks (BPF) for incredible front-end feel, race-spec Brembo monobloc radial front calipers, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS), and refined engine internals, the modern GSX-R750 stands as the sole surviving 750 cc Japanese supersport, continuing unbroken production through the present model year.

• 750 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 4-stroke inline-4 engine (Bore x Stroke: 70.0 mm x 48.7 mm; 12.5:1 compression ratio) with lightweight forged pistons and titanium valves
• Power & Torque: 148 HP @ 13,200 RPM and 86.3 Nm (63.7 lb-ft) torque @ 11,200 RPM
• Induction & Electronics: Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection with 8-hole fine-spray injectors, transistorized electronic ignition, and 2-mode S-DMS
• Chassis Architecture: Compact twin-spar cast aluminum alloy frame with removable subframe and long cast aluminum swingarm
• Front Suspension: 41 mm Showa Big Piston Front Forks (BPF), fully adjustable for spring preload, high/low-speed compression, and rebound damping (120 mm travel)
• Rear Suspension: Link-type single Showa shock absorber with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable for spring preload, high/low-speed compression, and rebound damping (130 mm travel)
• Braking System: Dual 310 mm floating front hydraulic disc brakes with top-tier Brembo 4-piston radial-mount monobloc calipers and single 220 mm rear disc brake
• Transmission & Drivetrain: Close-ratio 6-speed constant-mesh manual transmission with back-torque limiting slipper clutch and RK525 chain drive
• Wheels & Tires: 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear tubeless radial sport tires on 3-spoke lightweight cast aluminum wheels
• Dimensions & Capacity: 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height; 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase; 190 kg (419 lbs) wet curb weight with a 17.0-litre (4.5 US gal) fuel tank capacity