Suzuki GSX750ET
1980 marks a turning point for Suzuki . The 2-strokes were gone from the sales brochures, and the old GS series was on its last legs. It was time for the new 4-stroke GSX series. New design and new technology showed the way into the future!
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GS out, GSX in
By the end of the 1970s, the hourglass was running out for Suzuki's GS series. There was nothing wrong with these 4-strokes, quite the opposite. The design was beautiful and the technology was rock solid. But what good is that when the competition is slipping by?
4-valve technology
In 1978, Honda launched its first doch engines with 4-valve technology for street use. The CB900F in particular set the agenda, and the model quickly became popular both on the street and in endurance. Suzuki waited 2 years, but then an answer came to the accusation, and the GSX series was unleashed. Here in Norway, the bike sold like hotcakes thanks to the combination of low price and high quality. That rarely fails.
New design and new technology
With the GSX, Suzuki now abandoned the round shapes and long curved lines. The newcomer's design was characterized by straight lines, edges and angles. The headlight was square, and so was the instrumentation. The fuel tank was also “square” in design, and the top cover that hid the camshafts was square in contrast to the GS series' round cam housing. Spoke rims were history, now it was cast rims that mattered. Now it wasn't just the design that was new.
TSCC
The GSX750E received new combustion chambers under the designation “TSCC” or Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber, and 4-valve technology. The intakes for each cylinder were now divided, so that each intake valve received the fuel mixture separately. This provided a more efficient filling of the cylinders, which in turn provided more efficient combustion and thus increased power. The GSX750E was delivered in the colors Space Blue Metallic, Marble Pure Red and Pearl Black. The latter was well represented among the models sold in Norway, and there were quite a few.
Affordable "Fifty-seven"
In 1980, a GSX750E could be seen on almost every street corner. Funnily enough, this is a rare bike to see today. When it went on sale in 1980, it was nicknamed “OBOS- Suzuki ”, precisely because it was affordable. The price in 1980 was just under 26,000,- and that was very affordable. It also sold very well.
Technical data Suzuki GSX750E, 1980 model:
Engine: 4-cylinder 4-stroke, DOCH 16V, air-cooled
Displacement: 747 cc
Power: 79 hp at 9200 rpm.
No. of gears: 5
Front tires: 3.25Hx19
Rear tires: 4.00Hx18
Tank: 24 l
Weight: 233 kg
Top speed: 201 km/h