SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2011 - 2018) Review

MCN rating 5 out of 5 (5/5)

Owners' rating 4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)

Michael Neeves pulling a wheelie on Suzuki GSX-R750

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Highlights

One of the best sports bikes ever made
Delectable blend of ride and handling
Neevesy's favourite bike

At a glance

Owners' reliability rating:	4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Annual servicing cost:	£260
Power:	148 bhp
Seat height:	Medium (31.9 in / 810 mm)
Weight:	Medium (419 lbs / 190 kg)

Prices

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Used £6,000 - £8,000

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Overall rating

Next up: Ride & brakes

5 out of 5 (5/5)

After years of gentle evolution Suzuki went to town on its 2011 GSX-R750 - its middleweight superbike. Weighing in at 190kg, fully-fuelled and ready to go, it’s a massive 8kg lighter than the old model, giving the claimed 148bhp Suzuki GSX-R750 a mouth-watering power-to-weight ratio.

Latest news: Team Classic Suzuki unveil GSX-R750 SRAD build

The 750’s rolling chassis and bodywork is completely new, but it doesn’t get the firm's radical GSX-R600 engine overhaul and the resulting 1kg extra weight reduction. Aside from minor revisions to make it breath more easily, the 750’s motor is essentially the same as before, but it now promises to spin up faster and make more low and midrange power. Suzuki claims it’s 10% more fuel efficient too.

It still has the perfect mix of power and handling, but thanks to the lighter weight, acceleration is now more towards a superbike than a 600. It doesn’t have the new close-ratio gearbox fitted in the 600, so feels longer-legged in the higher gears on track, but will it will make for a less frantic machine on the road.

It’s fun, fast and handles beautifully, but crucially it’s very easy to ride fast, unlike a bigger sportsbike. Pound-for-pound we reckon it’s one of the best sportsbikes you can buy.

Suzuki GSX-R750 revisited in 2016

It takes the length of the pitlane here at the Racamulto circuit in Sicily to fall back in love with the GSX-R750.

Fond memories come flooding back from the times I’ve spent with this feisty Suzuki over the years - from its 2011 launch at the Monteblanco circuit near Seville, to road tests, sunny group tests and the cherry on top: a year spent living with a GSX-R750, riding around Europe and picking off 1000s at trackdays.

People always ask which bike I’d buy with my own money, and this is it.

The GSX-R750’s 148bhp motor (expect to see around 135bhp at the back wheel) isn’t so powerful that it chews through rear tyres, or needs traction and wheelie control. Instead it’s involving and easy to manage, like a 600, but has enough power and torque to lap a circuit as quick as a superbike.

That raw, haunting exhaust note at full throttle sends shivers down your spine and the Suzuki’s screaming, free-revving 750cc inline four-cylinder is a masterpiece.

Fitted with Metzeler Racetec RR K2 race tyres it laps Racamulto in 1m 11.53s. We tested an Öhlins-shod, Brembo-braked Fireblade SP here on the same day – and the Honda is three tenths slower. And the giant-killing stats keep coming, because, fully fuelled, the GSX-R750 tips the scales at a measured 194kg, which is lighter than any current 1000, as well as the Honda CBR600RR and MV Agusta F3 800.

Steering is light, precise and the feel through the chassis is immense, so you can balance on the edge of front and rear grip like a pro. You can ride it any way you want and it will flatter - go smooth and flowing, or grab it by the scruff of its neck and use it like a 1000, it’s your choice. The GSX-R750 is that rare breed of motorcycle that has a few per cent more chassis than engine. It’s the perfect sportsbike.

The harder you push, the more confidence the GSX-R750 gives you. Take a deep breath, push harder again and you’ll find another deep pool of performance to splash around in. Not only is it fast, it’s more fun than the latest electronically strangled superbikes and will let you skid gracefully into corners and pull huge maniacal third- gear wheelies.

Sportsbike evolution has moved on massively over the past few years and it’s all about litre bikes with 200bhp, packed with sophisticated electronic rider aids. But the GSX-R750 is a lesson in sportsbike purity.

This current-model Suzuki GSX-R750 (L1-L6) hasn’t changed since it was released to replace the K8-K0 version in 2011. The bike you see in the pictures is the original L1, but the only change to this year’s L6 version is the MotoGP/Sert paintjob.

But what’s most impressive is the price: it costs just £9999, which is actually £25 cheaper now than it was in 2011! Better still, you can pick up an early used L1 model for as little as six grand.

There’s also a 30th Anniversary version for £200 more, which has a retro 1985-inspired paintjob, a titanium Yoshimura R11 end can, double bubble screen, tank pad and carbon effect stickers for the fuel cap trim, top yoke, frame and seat cowl.

In its 31-year history, the GSX-R750 has beaten off dozens of rivals in a class that started off as superbike (until 1000s pinched that category) and then morphed into the ‘middleweight’, which is a name we gave to those bikes that never fitted neatly into the 600 or 1000 class.

Once you've read this review and our owners' reviews, you might want to consider joining an online community to talk to likeminded owners. We'd suggest heading to the GSXROC would be a great place to start.

Ride quality & brakes

Next up: Engine

5 out of 5 (5/5)

The Suzuki GSX-R750 is still civilised, comfy and thanks to adjustable footpegs, roomy enough for tall riders too. The suspension is plush on the move and there’s lots of adjustment for track riding too.

Showa Big Piston Forks give lots of support and feel, while Brembo Monobloc calipers are a big improvement over the old model’s brakes. They still fade on track, but not as much as before.

With much less weight to lug around, the Suzuki GSX-R750 is a joy to ride fast. It loads you with feedback and flatters your riding. There are few bikes that can cover ground as fast and are such fun at the same time. The new chassis has a 15mm shorter wheelbase, so steering is even lighter than before. In the real world, the GSX-R750 is every bit as fast as a 1000.

Engine

Next up: Reliability

5 out of 5 (5/5)

Unlike the 2011 GSX-R600 there are only minor changes to the 148bhp, 750cc inline-four-cylinder motor. It now has pentagonal-shaped ventilation holes in the block, instead of round, which they say reduces pumping losses inside the engine and creates more bottom end power.

The primary injector nozzles are changed from 41 to 35 degrees inside the throttle bodies. The gearbox remains the same. A revised, more efficient ECU has been moved from under the seat to the top of the airbox to save weight on the length of wiring loom.

Blip the throttle and you still get that angry, metallic GSX-R rasp from the airbox and exhaust. The revs spin up almost as quickly on the move, racing through the gears, as it does at a standstill. The GSX-R750’s performance is as much as you’ll ever need on the road or track.

Suzuki GSX-R750 revisited in 2016

The 750’s motor can bog down if you’re not in the right gear, so fitting a one-tooth smaller front sprocket helps keep the engine in its sweet spot. It transforms track and road riding, at the expense of a bit of top speed, but who needs a top whack of 181mph, anyway?

Ever since the SRAD days, the 750 has been based on the 600 (the 750’s engine is now a bored and stroked 600). It shares exactly the same chassis, suspension, wheels and brakes, rather than being a smaller GSX-R1000. Mixing 600 supersport handling with 750cc grunt has always been the secret to the GSX-R’s success, but it’s also its downfall. With the supersport class all but dead, none of the manufacturers have much of an appetite to make a new 600, so it follows that we shouldn’t hold out much hope for a new GSX-R750 anytime soon. But even if the current GSX-R750 stays around for the foreseeable future, it’s no bad thing. It might be a bit long in the tooth (you can trace this model back to the 2000 GSX-R750Y), but it’s still one of the best sportsbikes money can buy.

When a stock Suzuki GSX-R750 top speed was 181mph

Back in the summer of 2013 we tested this actual GSX-R750 against the then new MV Agusta F3 800 and the Ducati Evo Corse SE in a very special test. In glorious conditions we toured the roads of southern Italy, scratched around the Nürburgring-esque Nardo test track and blasted around its eight-mile speed bowl.

Not only did the Suzuki cream the test, it also hit an incredible GPS-confirmed 181mph top speed around the bowl.

Granted, it took fellow tester Chad seven miles with the throttle against the stop for the GSX-R750 to creep up to that speed, inches from the Armco at the highest point of the bowl, but it did it.

Not even the GSX-R1000 is that fast now. The best we see in MCN tests is the mid-170mph mark, which backs up rumours that some Japanese manufacturers are placing 280km/h limiters on their superbikes.

So not only is a 750 faster around a track than a Blade, it’s faster than a GSX-R1000, too.

Reliability & build quality

Next up: Value

4 out of 5 (4/5)

In terms of reliability, GSX-Rs will never let you down. They’ll take any abuse you throw at them all day long – they seem to actually enjoy it. Build quality is very good, but the paint finish isn’t as deep as some machines and can stone chip easily.

Our Suzuki GSX-R750 owners' reviews show nothing but love for this 750 screamer. It's clear buyers absolutely adore their bikes. There are no prevailing problems to be concerned about. Quotes from riders include "the perfect bike" and "one of the most practical superbikes you can get".

Suzuki GSX-R750 revisited in 2018

Senior Writer Dan Sutherland rode the Suzuki GSX-R750 again in 2018 to see how it had aged over seven years. Here's what he said:

The GSX-R750 is a bike I’ve always wanted to ride. Acting as the perfect balance between a revvy supersport 600 and a big-power litre bike, it’s the ideal recipe for thrills on road and track.

Firing up the bike on a crisp December morning outside Fasttrack Motorcycles in Leicester, I was nervous that the fabled 125bhp would be too much of a handful for the almost-negative temperatures.

However, in no more than half-a-mile I was astonished to find just how easy it is to ride. Despite the sporty, hunched-over position, the bike feels incredibly roomy. The footrests are in a natural position and there is next to no strain on your wrists, even at low speed. And with a seat height of just 810mm, I can comfortably get both feet flat on the floor, despite only being 5ft 7in tall.

The GSX-R is a nice place to be. Up front, there is an easy-to-read dashboard, which combines a digital speedo, gear indicator and trip meter (amongst other features) with an old-school analogue rev counter, which climbs all the way to 15,000rpm.

On the bars, the switchgear is placed logically, with nothing out of reach of your thumbs. Our test bike has been fitted with shorty-levers, which give great feeling when operating the front brake, but leave your clutch hand aching after prolonged use, as you can only fit two fingers on the lever.

There is a good level of visibility from the mirrors, which neatly house the front indicators and help sharpen the bike’s aggressive profile. They are also easily adjusted on the fly, with a minimal stretch from the bars.

Watch: Suzuki GSX-R750 long-term test video

Value vs rivals

Next up: Equipment

5 out of 5 (5/5)

Rivals for the Suzuki GSX-R750 have come and gone. When the L1 was released in 2011 it beat the Ducati 848 and when the fast-but-quirky MV Agusta F3 800 turned up in 2013, it beat that, too. But it was only when Ducati released their sublime 899 Panigale that the battle weary GSX-R750 was finally knocked off its throne.

But, for 2016, the ‘baby’ Panigale grew to 955cc and moved into a lonely sub-litre class of its own. We tested the 959 Panigale here at Racamulto and it was 1.3 seconds faster than the Suzuki, which proves the Ducati isn’t a middleweight anymore. That meant the GSX-R750 was back as the king of the middleweights.

The Triumph Daytona 675R is another bike to consider if you're not set on this magical Suzuki.

Equipment

4 out of 5 (4/5)

Compared to the latest 1000s, the Suzuki GSX-R750 is sparsely-equipped, but that’s the way it’s supposed to be: it’s light, simple and fast.

It does have a speed-sensitive, electronic steering damper and two power maps, which are easily switchable from the left bar. There’s a new dash, which incorporates a gear position indicator and lap timer and of course those Showa forks and Brembo brakes.

Got more to spend? Well, you can fit a fork cartridge kit to improve front end feel, a race exhaust for more power and less weight and a Dynojet Power Commander (remember those?) to smooth out the Suzuki’s snatchy fuelling, which unfortunately seems to be a staple of their new bikes, nowadays (the new GSX-S1000’s fuelling is horrid).

Specs
Engine size	750cc
Engine type	16v, inline-four-cylinder
Frame type	Aluminium twin spar
Fuel capacity	17 litres
Seat height	810mm
Bike weight	190kg
Front suspension	41mm Big Piston Forks forks, fully-adjustable
Rear suspension	Single shock, fully adjustable
Front brake	2 x 310mm discs with Brembo monobloc four-piston radial calipers
Rear brake	220mm single disc with single-piston caliper.
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	180/55 x 17

Mpg, costs & insurance
Average fuel consumption	39 mpg
Annual road tax	£117
Annual service cost	£260
New price	-
Used price	£6,000 - £8,000
Insurance group	16 of 17 How much to insure?
Warranty term	Two year unlimited mileage

Top speed & performance
Max power	148 bhp
Max torque	64 ft-lb
Top speed	175 mph
1/4 mile acceleration	-
Tank range	147 miles

Model history & versions

Model history

K7 introduced in 2011
Went off sale in 2018

Owners' reviews for the SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2011 - 2018)

20 owners have reviewed their SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2011 - 2018) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Review your SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2011 - 2018)

Summary of owners' reviews
Overall rating:	4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Ride quality & brakes:	4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)
Engine:	4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Reliability & build quality:	4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Value vs rivals:	4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Equipment:	4.3 out of 5 (4.3/5)
Annual servicing cost:	£260

5 out of 5 Best of both worlds, fast as 1000 , light as a 600

05 December 2022 by Gixxerdale

Year: 2012

Annual servicing cost: £250

Great fast revving engine in a light agile chassis. Yet reasonable comfortable riding position.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

What you buy this bike for, handling is fantastic, very agile and precise but not too stiff for the road. Brakes are good but not too grabby, which is just as well as it has none of the ABS, traction control or other electronics of modern stuff.

Engine 5 out of 5

Engine is a peach , very fast revving with a lovely surge at the top end. The growl from the airbox is addictive . That being said still quite usable at lower revs. I have chewed through the tyres a bit due to having so much fun gunning it out of the corners!

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Paint is a bit thin and easily chips especially the rear plastics which given the shape tend to get kicked when you swing your leg over.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Owned for 18 months so far so good. Looks like will need tyres soon ... but that more my fault ! Other than that has been faultless basic service only

Equipment 4 out of 5

Bike does not have alot of gadgets compared to more modern stuff. Does come with adjustable rear sets as standard which is nice. Running michelin Road 5 which work well with it. If being picky I would say that the gear indicator could be a bit more prominent.

Buying experience: I bought from my local shop £5300.00 with 19k miles which with a bit of haggling on the trade in on my CBR650F was ok

5 out of 5 GSXR 750 MotoGP 2015

06 June 2022 by Jase

Year: 2015

Brilliant best of both ie the 650 & 1000

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

Can get achy after 4/5 hours of riding it due to the riding position.

Engine 5 out of 5

Had no trouble at all.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5

Yoshy cam is really good

Buying experience: Bought from a dealer which was first class service. New tyres pads and a full service. Shipley Triumph gave a class customer service.

4 out of 5 Long Term review of 2011 Suzuki GSXR750

10 September 2021 by The mutts nuts

Version: L1

Year: 2011

Superb bike, more like a 600 than a 1000. I know this because I had my GSXR1000 K6 in for a service and had the 750 as a loan bike. Having had an accident earlier in the year, I needed a lighter bike, so traded in my 1000 for the 750.Some people may say the engine is gutless, but it thrives on revs and you have to know how to ride it through the gears which is rather rewarding.Up to about 130mph, the 1000cc bikes don't really have any advantage as I rode with friends who mostly had 1000s anyway.However, one friend with a ZX6 (not sure of variant) was almost as quick as the 750, so it does make you wonder whether to get a 600 anyway.Highly recommend the 750, can't really think of any negatives and it makes a lovely howl with a different end can that all your mates will probably rave about once you all stop.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Pillion only ok if short person on the back. Still remember going round 150mph corners with girlfriends on the back. On a 1000, she wouldn't have been able to hang on due to the torque on the straights.

Engine 4 out of 5

More 600 than 1000, great as the engine is, I'm sure more could have been squeezed out of it. Can never get enough power eh?

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

12000 miles, serviced at dealer, nothing broke or corroded over 5 years or so

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

Bit long it the tooth, barely any upgrades over recent years, but it was great anyway

Buying experience: Dealer PX

5 out of 5 The perfect bike.

11 April 2021 by Brian Green

Version: L1

Year: 2013

Everything you could possibly want from a bike. From a Sunday blast to touring Europe. Fast, ecomical, comfortable.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Very comfortable, I usually do around 300 miles on a Sunday. I only have to stop for fuel!

Engine 5 out of 5

Perfect for the road, more than enough performance.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No problems whatsoever.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

I do all my own services. Tyres are the highest running costs.

Equipment 5 out of 5

The whole package is perfect . Make sure you have good tyres.

Buying experience: I bought the bike from Crescent Sukuki. I paid the advertised price of 10,500 pounds.

5 out of 5

29 December 2020 by MAM

Version: L3

Year: 2013

Worst, bland appearance - some of the earlier variants look better. Soft paint ! Best , Most forgiving Sports bike I have ever ridden. The Suzuki 4 howl! Reliable , comfortable (for a sports bike), value

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Brakes and suspension ok and a good compromise for road use and value.

Engine 5 out of 5

If this doesn’t make you smile you maybe you just don’t like 4 Cyclinder sports bikes?

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Totally reliable but Suzuki finish is not as good as some.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

It has what it needs ? If you want, Traction control , anti wheelie , Ohlins , track quality brakes etc probably not the one for you?

5 out of 5 Top bike

16 October 2020 by Paul Croll

Year: 2014

This is my second one, with a few others in between. Superb road bike and not bad on the track either. More fun than my GSRX1000R on the road and probably just as fast on the track. Just upgrade the front brake for serious track work. I also think the build quality is better than my 2018 thou.

Ride quality & brakes 3 out of 5

Worth upgrading the master cylinder for track work.

Engine 5 out of 5

Top.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5

It has a rev counter. What more do you want?

5 out of 5

22 May 2020 by mano

Year: 2011

Annual servicing cost: £200

I've taken this bike everywhere from track to single track. It does everything.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5

5 out of 5 One of the Most Practical Super Bikes You Can Get

19 December 2019 by Sharon

Year: 2014

I have owned a Z800, Z1000, MT-09 and R6 in recent years but this is by far the most comfortable beast of the lot. Loving every minute on it.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

They are fine in town or while commuting. I miss some feedback on weekends when i need them to be more responsive and progressive.

Engine 5 out of 5

I was surprised by the low end power of this machine. I rarely need to rev it up above 6-7k to get to speed. But it can be thrashed and red-lined as well.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

No issues so far. I do wish the paint quality was better. Tank scratches easily..

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Equipment 3 out of 5

I wish it had traction control and other kinds of electronics. But the bike is so friendly and easy-to-use that I eventually forget they are missing...

5 out of 5 You won't regret this choice!

23 May 2019 by Paul O

Year: 2013

Annual servicing cost: £450

Best bike I've ever owned, a year on and it still makes me smile even when I walk past in the garage. I've owned and ridden a few bikes and they've all had their niggles, after researching around for something reliable and plenty of fun, I decided on the GSXR. I wanted one for a dozen years and it was everything I thought it would be from day one. Yes it's one of the last bikes before all the tech and all you get on this is a 'rain' rider mode, but bikes have been like that for 100 years - deal with it. Easy way to describe this bike: Pull the throttle - go fast (you're smiling) Slam the anchors - stop fast (you're smiling after tending to whatever you've hit the fuel tank with) Corners - planted and consistent (you're definitely smiling) Servicing - reasonable, touch expensive with tyres (you're still smiling cause you get to do the above all over again with no issues) All the controls on this bike are just right, and if they're not you probably haven't played with the adjustment available - you'll soon find they are. It's responsive yet forgiving. It gets fairly good fuel consumption given that 250km/h is a blink away, I've done 300kms on a tank - most of them comfortable, at the end of the day it's a track machine not a GS Adventure. However, even as a daily it's incredibly practical and as easy going in stop start traffic as it is in the twisties. After nearly 10,000km and a year later I can honestly say I don't have one bad thing to say about my GSXR and it's by far the best vehicle I've ever bought.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

It gets up and goes every time no matter what the weather is like. Although it has a seat for a pillion - it's not actually designed for one, don't fool yourself, the girls on the back of them in the YouTube videos don't actually exist. You can rack up the miles on it if you're moving around, long straight roads, however, will start becoming unpleasant after around 150km (depending on your age).

Engine 5 out of 5

Awesome. The sound of this engine revving to 14 thousand with a Yoshi will have you feeling like Rossi crossing the line. Plenty of torque for overtaking in top gear from 100km/h. The first few thousand revs won't get you anywhere too fast but they're not designed to, anywhere above 4K you won't find you're left wanting. Great, smooth power delivery of all of those kWs with extremely reliable characteristics...can't go wrong!

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Build quality is great, it's solid, it looks the part and you'll be hard pressed to find something that looks cheap and nasty. Fairings had a few broken clips from previous owner or maybe even the dealer but once they're all on there are no rattles or movement. Mine has been serviced at it's recommend intervals at Suzuki and it hasn't had any issues or required any work aside from consumables and normal servicing.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

A basic 6,000km service will set you back around $300NZD with the big services (24,000km) being up to $600 if valve clearances need doing, which definitely won't at the first 24K. Good tyres are around $500NZD a set. Be prepared to spend up to a $1,000+NZD in a year where everything needs doing. No sugar coating - it's a high performance machine, a Moto GP bike is hundreds of thousands of dollars, so this is quite cheap all thing considered (is an example of how to explain that bill to your significant other).

Equipment 5 out of 5

It has a seat and wheels and goes like a skinned cat.

5 out of 5 Best bike I've owned

28 March 2018 by Jack G

Year: 2014

My GSXR750 is the best bike I have owned, the perfect blend of sporty handle and comfort for longer journeys. The bike takes everything in the stride from track days to tours around Europe. In my opinion has the optimum amount of power for the road/track, quick enough to keep up with Litre bikes but doesn't try to catch you out.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Never missed a beat

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

Could do with ABS to keep up with new bikes.

5 out of 5 A machine that feels part of you, not you a part of it.

14 November 2016 by Martin

Year: 2015

I went into the dealer wanting to buy Italian exotica. After test riding I fell I love with this fantastic bike. I was much quicker around my local roads than on anything else I tried. This bike flatters your riding skill. 60 mph in 3 seconds!! What more could anybody want?

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

I can manage a 100 miles before needing a stretch. The brakes... Brembo what more needs be said.

Engine 5 out of 5

Never seems to run out of power.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Put together beautifully. Front brakes and exhaust are things of beauty.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

More tyre choices

5 out of 5 Brilliant bike

18 September 2016 by Bruce Wallace

Version: Moto gp version

Year: 2016

Annual servicing cost: £150

Outstanding motorbike. I think Jamie Whitham rides one and I can see why.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 2 out of 5

First service was a bit steep I thought. I rang one dealer who quoted me £99 for a 600 service then, asked oh did you buy it from us?? No I said oh that'll be £129 then!!! It was actually £152 in the end.

Equipment 5 out of 5

Buying experience: I bought from a dealer, not local to me which is annoying. I always use dealers for servicing but at over 125 miles away I opted for one 45 miles away. I did try and keep it local but Suzuki dealers are few and far between in Somerset.

5 out of 5 2016 GSX-R750

31 March 2016 by Boz

Year: 2016

Annual servicing cost: £250

I feel that overall the 2016 GSX-R750 is a compact, lightweight, agile and comfortable motorcycle with a lot of usable power, making it great value for money.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Have not had any issues thus far.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

The above is in $AUD

Equipment 4 out of 5

Lacking some of the electronics features that come standard on European bikes, having said that this shortfall is reflected in the lower purchase price.

Buying experience: Suzuki dealership very friendly and helpful.

5 out of 5 Great Sportbike for the Average Guy.

30 March 2016 by The Dude

Year: 2015

This is my second GSX-R750, the natural progression would be to the 1000, but I stuck with the 750 because it does everything I need and I really don't need to go any faster. I like to wind out a bike and doing this on a 1000 would be too fast, plus the insurance is 50% higher on the 1000 in my area. Another aspect of sticking with the 750 is fuel range, on some stretches on my favorite back roads it is more than 100 miles between gas stations, this actually puts a lot of bikes in a tough spot. I can easily get over 40mpg on this bike, hit it hard where it matters, and cruise the boring sections. Don't be fooled by the 'most comfortable sportbike' mantra, though, after about 4 hours you start to suffer, by the end of a 6 hour ride you are in agony. So tours to the best backroads require an overnight stay. In the end, when I review all other bikes, the GSX-R750 is just the most reliable, sensible, fun bike I can imagine for my style of riding. It sits right in the middle of the sporty riding, long day trip, reasonable cost of ownership, sportbike thrills machine (Ninja 636 also sounds good, though). Of course the new R1 beckons, but it sounds like that bike is just faster than I need and has some additional penalties (comfort, $$), the 750 is recommended for your average guy like me.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

Very stable and great handling, but a bit stiff and can be a bit choppy on crap roads. Brakes work well for street use, average feel, good enough power.

Engine 5 out of 5

Great fueling top to bottom, howls and growls, mostly induction noise, exhaust is very quiet. Has just enough power to entertain without need for traction control or concern with slipping the rear all the time. Front end stays down in all gears through redline (a plus for me).

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Has never let me down, 3rd GSXR (600, 750, 750) in 4 years and 40K miles, all have been 100% reliable. Quality is basic, not a sex machine, but not a dog either.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

$1200 for 6 service package (~18K miles), includes all parts and labor, plus I eat tyres (rears every 2K miles). So, yeah, if you include the bike payment, insurance, service, and tires its not a cheap hobby riding a sportbike.

Equipment 4 out of 5

Just a basic sportbike, great front headlight.

4 out of 5 A Year to remember

25 May 2014 by plcorg

Just about to part company with my 750 after buying one new in June 2013, have to say that whilst I've loved it there have been some drawbacks. Low Speed handling is hard with a lack of usable power out of the corners, unlike an R1, which with more power seems more stable but having ridden my 750 in properly, the mid range and top end is awesome and had it checked on bench to find it's producing more than the book says with no mods! The Bridgestone tyres the bike is supplied with are vveyr sticky but lose shape far to easily for my liking - if you're on too many motorways be warned the standard BT16's will have about 3-4000 useful miles in them. Changed tyres for Diablo Strada's six months in and the bike became better and better. As a major 'A' road user, I love being able to fly around high speed bends and not have to worry about the bumps and open the throttle on the straighter sections. 133 bhp at wheel is plenty and the response is very good when going to overtake large queues - have to say on the other three I've not felt as safe as on my 750. Going to miss it but sure the others in the garage will just get more use! That sad I've got more than 60 mpg at times and that's far better than anything else with this much speed!

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 4 out of 5

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Equipment 3 out of 5

5 out of 5 What a top bike!

16 November 2011 by greenturbobob

I bought one in September, and thought it was good then. But since then I have clocked some more miles and it just seems to get better and better. The engine is smooth with good midrange and top end power. Its a little lacking in the lower revs but when do you ever do that? The suspension is the best I have ridden. You approach a pot hole and expect a hell of a bang but it doesn't happen. It just soaks up the bumps but remains firm for good cornering. Its light in the twisty's, frugal on fuel, and having put riser bars on, comfy too! For those who say its slow or its not a 1000, well I know what its like to own them, I have had a few, but for everyday use it has more than enough power.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

3 out of 5 Gutless!

20 August 2011 by Feakster

... Maybe I'm being a little harsh because I normally ride an RSV. I ended up with this for a couple of days when my bike was in for work. As far as handling goes, I can't fault it... very sure-footed and easy apex-clipping. As far as the engine goes though... sh*te!! Everyone always raves about how it's the perfect compromise between a 600 and a 1000, but the truth of the matter is it's got less down low than my '06 636 ninja and less up top than my '06 RSVR (I think the 636 would have given it a run for its money with top end power!). It's just nothing... nothing... nothing... change, then nothing again. Makes for easy corner entry and exit because you never have to worry about getting flicked off, but the engine's never going to set your world on fire. It feels very flat/boring!

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 1 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Equipment 3 out of 5

5 out of 5 GSXR750 vs GSR750

10 August 2011 by ottouberswengen

I sat on this bike. Loved the looks and overall dimensions and quality of production. I am VERY interested to buy this bike, however, I need to tailor it for the ROAD, so I can have primarily, an overall road bike with the best sporting attributes when required. Coming from a Hayabusa, I am seeking a lighter, better handling package overall, as well as a user friendly road-sport prowess without punishing my body if I should tour 4-6hrs a day on it. Can this be done, anyone? The alternative is the GSR750 and revise that upwards with better suspension. Apparently the GSR is not too shabby around the track as well.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5

5 out of 5 one for the road

06 July 2011 by neilybabe

I had a gsxr750k7 prior to a bandit 1250 and longed to return to a gsxr. After I recieved a new hip I took the plunge and bought the latest L1, what a bike..better than my K7 which took some doing (although I'm not so sure it's faster), it seems a more accomplished bike with no nasty suprises, just seems to handle any road surfaces and inspire licence (and liberty) losing levels of riding. Superb in every area.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5

5 out of 5 Completely new GSX-R750

02 July 2011 by D Ramage

Wow - I had the 2008 model before and loved that - thought it was wonderful, but the 2011 GSX-R750 is a completely new bike. Everything feels new, different, better. And it looks better quality too - something I know Suzuki's have received negative comments on before. Yeah it's considerably more expensive than the previous versions, but at least with the new model you can see what you're getting for the extra money - lovely Brembo mono-block brake calipers and Showa suspension. All it needs now is an Akropovic exhaust and it'll be complete.

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Equipment 5 out of 5