2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Specifications

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2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Overview

Suzuki GSX-R 750 is a sport motorcycle, displacing 749 c. Power comes from an In-line four, four-stroke engine running DOHC valve actuation, a compression ratio of 12.5:1. On the performance side, it delivers 110.3 kW @ 12800 rpm of peak power and 86.3 Nm @ 11200 rpm of torque. Top speed is factory-quoted at 270.7 km/h. On the road, the 2012 GSX-R 750 tips the scales at 190 kg, carries a 17-litre fuel tank, offers a seat height of 810 mm and spans a 1390 mm wheelbase. That's roughly 12.7 kg lighter than the average sport motorcycle in our database. The full 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 spec sheet below covers every technical detail, from suspension travel to tyre sizes.

2012 GSX-R 750 - Pros & Cons

Strengths

  • Strong power output: With 110.3 kW @ 12800 rpm and 86.3 Nm @ 11200 rpm of torque on tap, the GSX-R 750 is no slouch for its class.

Considerations

  • Chain final drive upkeep: Budget time for routine chain maintenance - it's cheap to replace but needs consistent attention to avoid premature sprocket wear.

Wear Points & Servicing Notes

Heat management in traffic

Because the GSX-R 750 relies on airflow rather than a coolant jacket, expect noticeably more radiant heat at low speed and in traffic. It's inherent to air cooling, and ventilated gear largely offsets it.

Valve clearance checks

With DOHC valve gear, the GSX-R 750 needs periodic clearance checks; caught early they're a cheap adjustment, left unchecked they accelerate valve seat wear.

Brake disc and pad wear

Braking up front comes from 2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers - solid stopping power, with disc and pad wear best checked on the same schedule as tyre changes.

Suspension condition on used examples

The GSX-R 750's suspension runs Showa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping at the front. The rear uses Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping. Fork-seal condition and rear linkage play are the two things worth checking before buying used.

Final drive maintenance

The GSX-R 750 uses chain final drive, which is cheap to replace but needs regular cleaning, lubrication and tension checks to get a full service life out of the sprockets.

Frame & chassis check

Built around a Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings., the GSX-R 750's chassis is straightforward to inspect: look for corrosion, cracks or repair welds around stress points like the head-stock and swingarm mounts.

GSX-R 750 - Buying & Maintenance Guide

What to check before buying

Before handing over money for a used 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750, cover the fundamentals: service book and oil change history, chain and sprocket wear, and any sign of oil weeping around the casings. Cold-starting it yourself tells you a lot - a healthy GSX-R 750 should catch quickly and settle into a smooth idle.

Oil and filter changes

Nothing protects a GSX-R 750's engine like disciplined oil changes - stay on the manufacturer's schedule (roughly every 6,000 km or annually). Match the viscosity grade to what the owner's manual specifies, not what's cheapest.

Carburetor upkeep

Deposits in the carbs are the usual culprit behind poor running on a stored GSX-R 750 - strip and clean the float bowls before the first start. Pilot jets clog first and get overlooked most, so make a point of checking them.

Valve clearance service

Valve clearances are easy to overlook on a used GSX-R 750 since a bike out of spec doesn't always feel obviously wrong - but the wear it causes is real. Ask the seller for documentation before assuming it's been done.

2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 have?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 uses an In-line four, four-stroke engine with 749 c of displacement. It is liquid. high capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow..
What is the top speed of the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 has a factory-quoted top speed of 270.7 km/h. Real-world speeds vary depending on rider weight, conditions and state of tune.
How much does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 weigh?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 weighs 190 kg. This is the manufacturer's wet figure.
How much power does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 make?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 produces 110.3 kW @ 12800 rpm of power and 86.3 Nm @ 11200 rpm of torque. These are peak figures.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 has a 17-litre fuel tank. At around 5-6 litres per 100 km, that is roughly 283-340 km between stops.
Is the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 suitable for shorter riders?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 has a seat height of 810 mm. This is a moderate seat height that suits a wide range of rider heights.
What brakes does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 have?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 uses 2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers at the front and Single 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper at the rear.
What tyre sizes does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 use?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 runs 120/70 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tyres. A good selection of sport, touring and all-weather rubber is available in these sizes.
What gearbox does the 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 have?
The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 is fitted with a 6 Speed, constant mesh transmission.

Suzuki GSX-R 750 Spec Evolution

The Suzuki GSX-R 750 was produced across 38 model years (1985-2026). The table below highlights the key specifications that changed across the production run - useful whether you are comparing years or tracking down a specific variant.

Specification 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2026
Max Power - - - - 80.2 kW / 83.8 kW / 83.8 kW / - 83.5 kW / 112 hp @ 10500 rpm - - - - - - - - - - 110.3 kW / 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm - - - 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Wet Weight 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs 201.0 kg / 443.1 lbs 228.0 kg / 502.7 lbs 223.6 kg / 493 lbs. 234 kg / 515.8 lbs. 249 kg / 549 lbs. - 229.5 kg / 506 lbs. - - - 205.0 kg / 451.9 lbs - - - - - - - - 198 kg / 419 lbs 198 kg / 419 lbs 198 kg / 419 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs 190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs 190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs 190.0 kg / 418.9 lbs 190 kg / 418 lbs
Dry Weight - - - - 195 kg / 430 lbs 193 kg / 425 lbs 208 kg / 459 lbs 208 kg / 458.6 lbs 199 kg / 438.6 lbs 179 kg / 394.6 lbs 186 kg / 410.1 lbs 179 kg / 394.6 lbs - 166 kg / 366.0 lbs 166 kg / 366.0 lbs 166 kg / 366.0 lbs 166 kg / 366.0 lbs 163 kg / 359.4 lbs 163 kg / 359.4 lbs 163 kg / 359 lbs 163 kg / 359 lbs 165 kg / 363.8 lbs 163 kg / 359 lbs 163 kg / 359.4 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 343.9 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs 156 kg / 344 lbs - - - 156 kg / 344 lbs
Engine Detail - - - - Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. - Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. - - - - - - - - - - Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Titanium alloy valves Titanium alloy valves Titanium alloy valves Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Engine Type In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four - In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke -
Top Speed - - - - 248.3 km/h / 154.3 mph 247.3 km/h / 153.6 mph 247.3 km/h / 153.6 mph - 246 km/h / 153 mph - 265.0 km/h / 164.7 mph 265.0 km/h / 164.7 mph 265.0 km/h / 164.7 mph 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph 275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph - - - - 279.3 km/h / 173.5 mph 279.3 km/h / 173.5 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph 270.7 km/h / 168 mph - - - 270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Seat Height - - - - - 790 mm / 31.1 in 790 mm / 31.1 in 790 mm / 31.1 in. 795 mm / 31.3 830 mm / 32.7 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 829 mm / 32.6 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 830 mm / 32.7 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in. 825 mm / 32.5 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.9 in. 810 mm / 31.8 in.
Fuel Capacity 19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons 19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons 19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons 21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal 21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal - - - 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons 17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons 17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal 17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons 17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons 17.00 litres / 4.49 US gallons 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Key Specifications

Engine

In-line four, four-stroke

Power

110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm

Torque

86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm

Top Speed

270.7 km/h / 168 mph

Weight

190 kg / 418 lbs

Fuel Capacity

17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

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Full 2012 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Specifications

Comments Italian brand.
Year 2012
Colours Black, Blue/White
Make Model Suzuki GSX-R 750
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
Ground Clearance (mm) 130 mm
Ground Clearance (in.) 5.1 inches
Seat Height 810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase 1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance 130 mm / 5.1 in
Height 1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length 2040 mm / 80.4 in.
Width 715 mm / 28.5 in.
Dry Weight 156 kg / 343.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight 190 kg / 418 lbs
Top Speed 270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 3.2 sec
Max Power 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque 86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio 0.5909 HP/kg
Standing Start ¼ Mile 10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration 4.5 sec
Top Gear Acceleration 3.9 sec
Top Gear Acceleration 4.1 sec
Engine Type In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel Control DOHC
Displacement 749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine Detail Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Fuel System Injection
Bore x Stroke 70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Cooling System Liquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Emissions Euro 3.
Engine Lubrication Wet sump
Engine Oil Specification Synthetic,10W/40
Exhaust 3-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor.
Fuel Consumption 5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel Induction New 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
Fuel Reserve 4.50 litres / 1.19 gallons
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Lubrication Wet sump
Spark Plug NGK, CR9E
Starter Electric
Valve System 4
Clutch Wet, multiple discs
Final Drive Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios 1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Gearbox 6-speed
Primary Drive RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links chain
Transmission / Drive 6 Speed, constant mesh
Frame Type Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front Showa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - Rear Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake 23.8°
Trail 97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front 120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Instrumentation Electronic/analogical rev counter and speedometer with multifunctional LCD display
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) 12.2 inches
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) 310 mm
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) 8.7 inches
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) 220 mm
Brakes - Front 2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - Rear Single 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims Excel spoke rims with aluminium channel
Rims - Front 3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear 5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front 120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear 180/55 ZR17
Wheels Aluminum, 3 spoke

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer documentation and cross-referenced technical sources, and corrected on an ongoing basis. Spot an error? Let us know.

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