2012Suzuki GSX-R750

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The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750 is the sportbike for riders who want more punch than a 600 without the intimidation of a litre machine. Its 749 cc in-line four makes 148 hp in a chassis weighing just 165 kg dry, giving razor-sharp handling on road or track. It remains best known as the definitive middleweight-sized superbike compromise.

Capacity: 749.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 148.0 HP (110.4 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail2%

Cornering95%

City riding40%

Daily riding45%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track92%

Best for: A track-focused supersport that thrives on canyon roads and circuit days, blending 600-class agility with 1000-class-adjacent grunt.
Built for: The legendary middleweight that punches above its class: light, flickable and thrilling, with a screaming inline-four and razor-sharp handling.
Not ideal for: Not for beginners, comfort-seekers, two-up touring or relaxed commuting; anyone wanting upright ergonomics or off-road ability should look elsewhere.

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At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 749.0 ccm
Power: 148.0 HP (110.4 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 130 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: CSKXC.750VD2-008-R01
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.54 L/100km (42.5 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 1.0 CO g/km
Torque: 86.3 Nm (8.8 kgf-m) @ 11200 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.8970 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 70.0 x 48.7 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Advanced, race-developed transistorized ignition control circuit helps maintain more precise ignition timing across the range of engine temperature.
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Performance

0-60 mph: 2.90 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1390 mm
Overall length: 2030 mm
Overall width: 710 mm
Overall height: 1135 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Wet weight: 190.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 3.40 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Twin-spar, aluminum
Front suspension: Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front wheel travel: 130 mm
Rear wheel travel: 136 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.9°
Trail: 97 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Bremo, 4-piston
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Bremo
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black, Blue/White
Warranty: 12
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Capacity	749 cc	749 cc	750 cc	750 cc	750 cc
Dry weight	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	19 L	17 L	17 L