Naked Motorcycles
1981Suzuki GS 750G
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The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G is a Japanese roadster. It uses a 748cc air-cooled inline four making 68 hp and 60 Nm, driving through a 5-speed gearbox. It weighs 249 kg dry and has an 18-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 748.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 249.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
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- 68.0 HP (50.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Naked bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A naked bike from Suzuki, built around a 748cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →23
out of 100Below average
The Suzuki GS 750G passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 77.1% of the time, 7.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 23% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
Test records don't say which version a bike is, so this covers Suzuki GS 750 E / Suzuki GS 750G / Suzuki GS 750L together.
77.1%Passed first time
12.4%Failed outright
10.6%Fixed during test
34,000Typical miles
615Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R65 | 53 Average | 7,835 |
| 2 | Suzuki GSX 750 | 43 Average | 40,936 |
| 3 | Honda CB 750 C | 31 Below average | 126 |
| 4 | Suzuki GS 550 L | 28 Below average | 1,048 |
| 5 | Suzuki GS 750G | 23 Below average | 615 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z 750 LTD | 17 Poor | 246 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 748.0 ccm
- Power
- 68.0 HP (50.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m) @ 8250 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2731 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 65.0 x 56.4 mm
- Compression
- 8.7:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- Battery coil
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1490 mm
- Overall length
- 2213 mm
- Overall width
- 875 mm
- Overall height
- 1170 mm
- Dry weight
- 249.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 35 mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.
- Trail
- 107 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 292mm discs, 1 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 292 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 292mm disc, 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 292 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1980 | 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 748 cc | 748 cc |
| Dry weight | 249 kg | 249 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki GS 750G?
The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G has a Capacity of 748.0 ccm (45.65 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GS 750G have?
The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G has a Power of 68.0 HP (50.7 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki GS 750G have?
The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GS 750G?
The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G has a Torque of 60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki GS 750G weigh?
The 1981 Suzuki GS 750G has a Dry weight of 249.0 kg (549.0 pounds).
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