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Test: Suzuki GSX-S 750 (Baujahr 2019)

Suzuki's perpetual burner

14.05.2019

In our fast-paced times, a motorcycle that has been built since 2015 without major changes is almost outdated. In addition, the Suzuki GSX-S 750 has to deal with potent competitors like the Kawasaki Z900 - is that good?

The first look

And already she is facing one, the Suzuki that was last revised in 2017. It appears small, compact and manoeuvrable. Whether this is true is clarified by the test, but so the first impression. As a Naked Bike, longer tours without windprotection are rather strenuous, the top speed of 235 km/h is a theoretical size, and the passenger seat is more suitable for the tour to the next ice cream parlour, although this should not be too far away.

The design is completely up to date, it stands tightly. Although it is not yet running, the engine attracts attention. It is the well-known and popular K5 engine, which is also used in the super sports cars and here fetches 114 hp from a three-quarter liter displacement. This could be fun in combination with the unladen weight of 213 kilos - so let's go.

Nothing complicates here

A glance at the user manual is superfluous. Firstly, there is not much to use, and what is there is self-explanatory. The traction control has three levels and can also be completely switched off. The ABS didn't, but that was it for helpers.
Larger pilots, preferably those with longer legs, have to accept a small limitation. The knee angle can be a bit shaky, despite the normal seat height of 820 millimeters.
Ideally, a bike with a short wheelbase (1.45 meters), a good, slightly forward-bent seat position and an elaborate, very good braking system (!) should be a very active motorcycle - and so is the Suzuki GSX-S 750. The chassis is rather tight, but extremely precise. Little Suzi throws herself into curves that it is a joy. In doing so, she happily dispenses with nasty load changes, but remains stable in the lane.

It is supported by an engine that can also be driven down-tourwithout without mucking. Much prefer to turn the row four, but it doesn't zigzag around if you have not hit the right gear. Slight vibrations creep in at the revolving engine from about 6,000 rpm, which is also the area where the mail then leaves.

This is how she drives herself

The sound is a force. The gearbox comes spartan without a quick shifter, but with this smooth and precise gearbox, shifting is fun, so that's no problem.
At the end of the first test drive you have to rank. One thing stands out: The angle of impact of the front wheel is unusually small. A flaw, because when driving you don't notice anything about it.

Good, but a little bit of pressure

Is the Suzuki GSX-S 750 a buying tip? yes, sure. It is an unusually handy motorcycle that, with its equally safe and precise chassis, also satisfies beginners (there is an A2 version with 48 hp) or newcomers.

The engine is a little short. Actually, it's a great machine that you can't blame much. His problem is that the competition can also build engines, and in this environment the Suzi four somewhat lacks. The aforementioned Kawa Z 900, for example, has to offer me its 948 cc engine and 125 hp simply in any position even more.

Nevertheless: If you are looking for a neatly processed bike for the evening round around the block, which is priced at less than 9,000 euros, the Suzuki GSX-S 750 is very well served. >>> Testbike by MAS - Wilster

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