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The 1986 Suzuki GSXR750 marked a significant advancement for Suzuki. Check out additional motorcycle images.The 1986 Suzuki GSXR750 motorcycle emerged during a period of heightened competition in the sportbike arena. These bikes were increasingly resembling street-legal racing machines.
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Launched in 1985, this new model from Suzuki aimed to showcase the technology honed from their 1983 World Endurance Championship victory with a factory-tuned GSXR. The distinctions between the two were slight.
The four-cylinder engine of the GSXR marked the third stage in a series of technological advancements.
The GS from the late 1970s featured a four-cylinder engine with two valves per cylinder, the GSX in the early 1980s upgraded to four valves per cylinder, and the GSXR introduced oil cooling for enhanced heat management.
The 750-cc model's horsepower increased from 83 on the GSX to 100 on the GSXR, delivering a significant performance boost. However, this was just one of the bike's many strengths.
Encasing the engine was a lightweight box-section alloy frame, which was not only lighter than the previous tubular steel design but also offered greater rigidity.
A low, race-inspired riding posture and a complete fairing further mirrored the bike's competition-ready design.
The GSXR750 symbolized a monumental advancement for Suzuki, and arguably for the entire motorcycle industry. Even greater innovations were on the horizon.
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The plastic panel behind the rider's seat could be detached to reveal a minimalistic seat for a passenger.The 1986 Suzuki GSXR750 featured a racing-inspired riding posture. Its air-oil-cooled engine was entirely concealed by the fairing, though its power was evident from the prominent tachometer, which peaked at 11,000 rpm.
The 1986 Suzuki GSXR750 was capable of hitting speeds of up to 160 miles per hour on public roads.
Innovative dual round headlights were integrated into a comprehensive fairing design.
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