Gsxf/gsxr?

[nonie]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the F and R (GSX) bikes? Can find heaps about the R model but nothing about the F. (probably extinct !!!) (mine is the GSX 705F)
thanks

[nonie]

I mean mime is the GSX 750 F !!!!!

[rapid van cleef]

i had a '96 gsx 600f.

good first big bike. quick enough to trounce most cars. nice n comfy. but heavy.

i think the motor is detuned version of the r. its the more comfy version basically. i rode one round a tour of scotland and was keeping up with zx12, 999 and blackbird through the twisties.

suspension was very soft on mine and was pretty knackered when i sold it. steering it was like turning an ocean liner. had a turning circle the size of earths orbit!

i learned a lot from that bike.

[Grumph]

To the best of my knowledge the GSX750 motor is a detuned GSXR750 J - detuned with lower lift cams. The J cams drop in.....

[davebullet]

GSXR = clip on handlebars (more sporty / aggressive riding position), tuned for peak rev HP and torque
GSX/F = one piece handlebars, more upright riding position, heavier bike, tuned for midrange torque and lower top end HP

Exception is when the R is not next to an X - eg. GSR600

Also, R = rooted and F = farked.

[Gubb]

The F stands for "Faggot", so i'm told.

[nonie]

Thanks for that. This is a smaller bike than my last one but get more bang for the bucks when trading down when you go to this type of bike. Its a good bike and am enjoying the change from the cruiser. Thought I would get rid of it when I can afford to go back to the cruiser type but might actually hang on to it for a bit. Riding position is far more comfortable and really enjoying the handling on the twisties. Will still get a cruiser for those laid back rides and keep this one for fun.

[crazyhorse]

GSX750 F
or
GSX750 R
Very different styles of bikes

[Bren]

I have a 94 GSX-F 750.....I was looking at the GSX-R before I got the F but found the R so much more sports orientated..yes it had more power and such, but the riding position did not suit me....

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 750F Katana
Year	1993
Engine	Air/oil cooled four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	748
Bore x Stroke	73 x 44.7 mm
Compression Ratio	10.9:1
Induction	4x 36mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition / Starting	- / electric
Max Power	100 hp 72.9 kW @ 10500 rpm ( 90.2 hp @ 10500 rpm )
Max Torque	54 ft-lb 73.5 Nm @ 9500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension	41mm Showa, adjustable for rebound damping, 125.5mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Showa single shock adjustable for rebound damping, and spring preload, 125.5mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes	2x 290mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/80-17
Rear Tyre	150/70-17
Seat Height	790 mm
Seat Height	790 mm
Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight	209 kg / (224 kg
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres
Consumption average	15.7 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	14.1 m / 37.7 m
Standing ¼ Mile	11.2 sec / 192.6 km/h
Top Speed	234.2 km/h

Make Model	Suzuki GSX-R 750
Year	1995
Engine	Liquid cooled four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	749
Bore x Stroke	70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Induction	4x 38mm Mikuni BST38SS carbs
Ignition / Starting	Transistorized / electric
Max Power	118 hp 86 kW @ 11500 rpm (rear tyre 110. hp @ 11500 rpm )
Max Torque	7.1 hp @ 9500 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension	Showa upside-down forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension	Full-floater, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Brakes	2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Seat Height	795 mm
Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight	199 kg / 216 kg
Fuel Capacity	21 Litres
Consumption average	15.8 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	12.9 m / 36.4 m
Standing ¼ Mile	10.7 sec / 206.9 km/h
Top Speed	258.3 km/h
Manual	suzuki.info / diff.ru / diff.ru / 750 1994-1995

[nonie]

Thanks Bren, great stuff just what I was looking for. Cheers

[Morepower]

GSX750 F
or
GSX750 R
Very different styles of bikes

Look the same too me , both got 2 too many cylinders

[Toaster]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the F and R (GSX) bikes? Can find heaps about the R model but nothing about the F. (probably extinct !!!) (mine is the GSX 705F)
thanks

Um, you own one and you dont know the difference?

Read about it on the suzuki website. F is a more upright position and less power and more for commuting than a R or race position and performance oriented sports bike.

[crazyhorse]

Look the same too me , both got 2 too many cylinders

OMG!!!!! you crack me up. You and that noisy v-twin thing you got

[nudemetalz]

Could never figure out why they used the shorter stroke 750J motor on a lesser tuned version when a longer-stroke one should have (theoretically) made more sense for mid-range tuing.

[MSTRS:Me]

Could never figure out why they used the shorter stroke 750J motor on a lesser tuned version when a longer-stroke one should have (theoretically) made more sense for mid-range tuing.

Um....like the RF900 used the obselete GSXR1100m units, Suzuki had heaps of those engines left over when production stopped on the original 'R' model?