SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2005, Suzuki celebrated its 20th anniversary of the GSX-R750 model and launched the 2005 motorcycle that featured a livery that evoked the first Gixxers, a racing-like muffler end cap, vortex-grooved brake discs, racing-style sliders, a tinted windscreen, a blue seat, and even a blue chain. A new feature introduced at the time was the reduced load on the battery during start-up by switching off the headlights.

But also, they released a base version for the riders that were not particularly attracted by the slightly retro livery of the 20th Anniversary model.

The bike featured an aggressive bodywork style with a minimized frontal area with ram air intake holes dragged to the center for higher pressure in the airbox and more efficiency. The aluminum frame with an extruded main spar was designed for optimum balance of size, weight, and rigidity.

For suspension, the bike packed a fully adjustable 43 mm inverted Showa cartridge-type front fork and a fully adjustable Showa piggy-back shock absorber on the rear, while the braking power was handled by two 300 mm discs with four-piston Tokico brake calipers on the front wheel and a single 220 mm disc with a two-piston Tokico brake caliper on the rear wheel.

In the power department, the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 packed a 749cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that developed a power output of 145 hp at 12,800 rpm and 86 Nm (64 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 11,200 rpm. Combined with the guts of a six-speed transmission and a dry weight of 163 kg (359 lbs), the bike hit a top speed of 299 kph (186 mph).