Suzuki GSX 750 F 2005 — Specifications

What does a sportbike look like that has chosen to settle down, to become more sensible to accompany its rider on long roads? The Suzuki GSX 750 F, in its 2005 version, is an interesting answer to this question. It is the culmination of a lineage that began in 1991 with the first Suzuki GSX 750 F, a motorcycle already geared towards fast travel. After notable restylings, notably that of 1998 with a sometimes controversial bio design, and another in 2003 to adopt a more classic tail, this machine arrives in 2005 with a well-defined character. Its price, around 7000 euros at the time, positioned it as a very accessible proposition.

The heart of the matter is this 750 cc inline four-cylinder engine, a robust mechanic derived from the older GSX-R models. It delivers 93 horsepower at 10500 rpm, with a torque of nearly 70 Nm. On the road, it is a refined, supple engine that is a little discreet in the mid-range before coming alive beyond 6000 rpm. It retains a hint of vibration and a sound that recalls its sporty origins, but its adaptation to a GT use is generally successful. For those seeking the technical specifications of the 1993 or 2000 Suzuki GSX 750 F, the figures are close, the spirit is the same: usable power, geared towards regularity rather than explosion. The six-speed gearbox is precise, but a little firm, a characteristic common to this generation.

The chassis, however, shows the limits of the "budget friendly" philosophy. The double cradle frame and the 41 mm fork ensure easy handling, a motorcycle simple to take in hand. But when you push the pace, the flaws appear. The rear suspension, too dry, and a front end that can become nervous on imperfections at high speed, limit the sporting pleasure. The braking, with its two 290 mm front discs, lacks bite and progressiveness, a point often criticized in reviews of the Suzuki GSX 750 F. It does not have the road rigor of competitors like the Honda VFR 800 or the Triumph Sprint ST. It is less strict, more accommodating.

Who is it for? For the globetrotter looking for a versatile machine, complete with equipment, with a protective fairing and a 790 mm seat offering a slightly leaned-forward position on the clip-on handlebars. It allows you to travel quickly and comfortably, as long as the rider is not seeking aggressiveness. The passenger, for their part, will have to compromise with a slightly too firm seat. Today, on the used market, the Suzuki GSX 750 F represents a safe bet for a modest budget. It provides all the services of a GT, with less sport but a lot of reliability, a proven mechanic since the Suzuki GSX 750 F models of 1992, 1996 or 1998. It is an honest motorcycle, which has proven itself without making a fuss, and which continues to find its place in the hearts of reasonable practitioners.