Suzuki GSX-S750

Is the Suzuki GSX-S750 still sold new?

No. The GSX-S750 has gone from Suzuki France’s line-up: the price list dated 16 January 2023 only shows the Katana, GSX-S1000, GSX-S950, GSX-8S, the SV650s and the GSX-S125 among its naked bikes. The last model year sold in France is 2021, announced on 29 October 2020 at €8,999, or €8,799 for the A2 version. As early as October 2020, German magazine MOTORRAD reported that Suzuki had no plans for a Euro 5 version, so the bike would simply be sold until stocks ran out.

This page covers that 2021 model year, so it is mostly useful if you are shopping for a used GSX-S750. Within Suzuki’s range, two nakeds took over: the GSX-S950, which arrived in September 2021 at €10,399 in 35 kW and 70 kW versions, and then the GSX-8S, a 776 cc twin launched in French dealerships in early May 2023.

Where does the GSX-S750 come from?

Suzuki unveiled it at the Intermot show in Cologne in October 2016 as the second member of the GSX-S family after the GSX-S1000, with sales starting in spring 2017. It replaced the GSR750, on sale since 2011. It found plenty of buyers in France: in June 2020, Suzuki France called it “our best seller in France” when it launched a MotoGP Replica special edition.

In the United States, the GSX-S750 name had already been used since 2015 on the previous version, and the bike stayed on sale there until at least the 2023 model year.

How good is the engine?

At its heart is a 749 cc inline-four derived from the 2005 GSX-R750 (the “K5” generation), with a 72 mm bore and a very short 46 mm stroke. Suzuki claims 114 hp (84 kW) at 10,500 rpm and 81 Nm at 9,000 rpm, up from the GSR750’s 106 hp. The gain comes from ventilation holes in the crankcase (they cut pumping losses, the energy wasted pushing air around under the pistons), 10-hole injectors, a three-inlet airbox and a 4-2-1 exhaust. Final gearing was also shortened for stronger acceleration.

On the road, testers describe a very smooth engine. MOTORRAD found it pulling cleanly from 1,500 rpm, to the point of handling town riding in sixth gear, and Motorcycle.com likened it to a rheostat from idle to redline. To go quickly, though, you need to spin it past 9,000 rpm and on to the 11,500 rpm limiter: this is an engine that loves to rev. Minor gripes: a slightly abrupt pick-up when you reopen the throttle (MCN, Motorcycle.com), and a cable throttle that is a little slow to respond, with some driveline lash (MOTORRAD).

How does it handle?

The steel tube frame combines the strengths of a compact tubular frame and a twin-spar design. It carries a 41 mm KYB inverted fork (120 mm of travel) and a linkage monoshock (138 mm), both adjustable for spring preload only. The wheelbase is 1,455 mm and the bike weighs 213 kg kerb, with its 16-litre tank full.

This simple chassis wins everyone over. MOTORRAD calls it foolproof and good-natured, with a nice balance of comfort and stability; MCN found it very secure when ridden hard; and Motorcycle.com liked the compliant suspension, which only struggles over big, sharp bumps. Braking relies on twin 310 mm petal discs gripped by radial-mount Nissin four-piston calipers, with standard ABS: Motorcycle.com even called it overkill for the bike, while MOTORRAD found the ABS a touch too cautious.

What equipment does it have?

The GSX-S750 keeps things simple. You get three-level traction control (plus Off), ABS, Low RPM Assist (which raises revs slightly when pulling away to help prevent stalling) and Easy Start one-touch starting. The LCD dash shows gear position, fuel level, consumption and range. There are no engine modes, no quickshifter (the system that lets you change gear without the clutch) and no connectivity: MOTORRAD pointed out it was the only bike in its group test with a basic LCD screen.

Which versions were sold in France?

In 2021, the 114 hp GSX-S750 came in four colours: Blue Black, White Yellow, Grey Black and Mat Black. The GSX-S750 A2, restricted to 35 kW (47.6 hp), was aimed at newly licensed riders. In June 2020, Suzuki France also launched the MotoGP Replica special edition at €9,449, with a blue and grey livery, an Akrapovic silencer and a plaque celebrating the brand’s 100th anniversary; a MotoGP variant was also offered in A2 form.

Who is it for as a used bike?

With its flexible engine, natural riding position and reasonable fuel use (4.7 L/100 km measured by MOTORRAD), it suits riders who want a genuine four-cylinder on a budget. If you hold an A2 licence, check the registration document carefully: only the A2 version is eligible, because the 114 hp version exceeds 70 kW and cannot legally be restricted for that licence.

Before you buy, ask for the service history (a service every 12,000 km, a more extensive one every 24,000 km according to MOTORRAD), check the steering head bearings and when the brake fluid was last changed, and ask a Suzuki dealer whether the bike is affected by a recall. The rival prices shown on this page are those of today’s new models (2025-2026), not 2021 prices.

The bottom line

The GSX-S750 is no longer sold new, but it remains one of the last affordable 750 cc four-cylinder nakeds. Not the most exciting bike in its class according to MCN, but sound, frugal and reputedly reliable: a good used buy, provided it has been properly maintained.