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Cycle News 1984 10 17

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,..--------------------:'---------,0 U a: o ... o ~ i2 ~ N ~ (J) ~ w ... a: ~ o u a z « w ...J ;{ ... a (J) w w v ..0 o .... u 1.....- ----'>'" ~ . m The street-going GSXR750 with bodywork removed shows the rectan- (J) gular-section aluminum frame tubing and the large airbox protruding ~ above the flat-slide carbs; it's normally hidden by the gas tank. ~ o :--._---14. Street version of Suzuki's GSXR750 features four-into-one exhaust system with perforated heat shield for passenger, dual headlights, streamlined mirrors and full fairing. Frame is aluminum alloy. The racing version of the GSXR750 includes an extra 30 bhp, cast magnesium Campagnolo wheels, Brembo four-piston quick-release brake calipers, and endurance lighting. Pops Yoshimura was involved in development of the racing engine kits. A large part of the GSXR750's cooling is done by engine oil. Dual pumps ensure enough pressure and volume for both lubrication and cooling; there's an electric fan on the large oil cooler. 22· l.-- ----J Suzuki will sell street and racing versions of its new oil-cooled GSXR750 in 1985, and the street versions' and at least several of the racebikes will reach America, The.b.ike h~s ~n in-

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