Suzuki GSX-F 750 2004 — Specifications

It's a motorcycle that poses a simple question. What remains of an engine from a legendary sportbike once you’ve dressed it up for the road and touring? The answer, in 2004, is the Suzuki GSX-F 750. Far from the crazy GSX-R models, this sport touring motorcycle still draws on the brand's heritage, with a proven inline four-cylinder engine. It delivers 93 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, an honest power output for a GT that had a very reasonable new price, around €7,000 at the time.

Its history goes back further. The bio design styling, introduced in 1998 on the Suzuki GSX-F 750, had divided opinion. In 2004, it was slightly softened, particularly at the rear, for a more classic look. But the real subject is its behavior. The engine, flexible and reliable, is a good road companion. It shows a slight dip in the mid-range before coming alive beyond 6,000 rpm, but don’t look for the sensations of a pure sportbike here. It's an adapted engine, which even retains some nostalgic vibrations from its GSX-R origins. To know the power of a 1998 Suzuki GSX-F 750, be aware that it was very similar, this engine having evolved only slightly.

The weak point is the chassis equipment. The 41mm fork and rear shock lack refinement. At high speed, stability is not perfect, the front can become nervous on bumps, and the braking, with its two-piston calipers, lacks bite. This was a known shortcoming at Suzuki at the time. Faced with competitors like the Honda VFR 800 or the Triumph Sprint ST, the GSX-F 750 doesn’t play in the same league in terms of precision and handling. It simply remains an easy, versatile motorcycle, with a protective fairing and a 79 cm high seat.

For whom? For the touring rider looking for a complete motorcycle without breaking the bank, or for the occasional rider seeking a reliable inline four. Opinions on the 2001 or 2004 Suzuki GSX-F 750 agree on its versatility and excellent value for money. But they also point out its limitations. Comfort is correct without being exceptional, the seat is firm for the rider and passenger, and the gearbox can feel a little stiff. It's an honest machine, which provides daily services or on long journeys, but which requires the rider to make concessions on pure dynamism.

Today, looking for a used Suzuki GSX-F 750 is aiming for a pragmatic acquisition. It's a robust motorcycle, whose consumption remains reasonable for a 750, and which offers a less expensive alternative than its rivals. It won’t offer you the surgical precision of a true GT or the excitement of a sportbike, but it will transport you faithfully. Its price on the used market is its main asset, making it a rational choice for those who want an inline four without the excesses. A compromise machine, in the image of its positioning.