Traveled: Suzuki GSR 750 ABS
In fact, things will be different if you grab the best items from different shelves in the warehouse. This is how the GSR 750 was created, which is a fusion of two worlds. It already attracts with its appearance, as it has an extremely aggressive design and gives the impression that it takes him away from power and that he is always ready to race. Off-road racing is not recommended because, like the sports convertibles, it is built for the fun of cornering, which can also be taken more seriously than other bikes that are more touring. Most of its ingredients come from sports.
The engine borrowed from the legendary GSX-R 750, slightly tamed for road use, slightly increased its maximum power and increased torque in the lower rev range. Now it produces 106 "horsepower" at 10.200 750 rpm. It is the most powerful bike in the Suzuki road family or after their street bikes, which also include the Gladius and the irreplaceable Bandit. Well, while the GSR 250 is at the top of that scale, the little rookie Inazuma XNUMX is at the bottom, and while they are related, they are completely different. As far as the frame and suspension are concerned, they made sure that they are not completely racing, but for the roads, especially ours, which are often in poor condition, it is too difficult at times. There is no rear shock absorber at all.
But anyone who likes to move dynamically around corners will have to make this compromise. It's not even difficult, because the GSR 750 gives its driver so much fun cornering on the pavement that he will forget every pothole he encounters on his way to the corner. The engine sings great, sporty (in our case, even from the Yoshimura sports muffler) and delivers excellent sporting pleasures with excellent response to the addition of gas, torque and power. Brakes with a well-functioning ABS perfectly maintain a "sporty attitude" and allow you to brake sharply, and the ABS only works when there is very slippery asphalt under the wheels or something else unpredictable.
A very pleasant impression, unfortunately, slightly spoils the obvious savings. We couldn't put up with a cheap chrome handlebar that simply doesn't belong on a bike with a pedigree like the GSR 750. Today, with the rich offer of flat (motocross) handlebars, it's really free, and it really is. replace first. Feeling the steering wheel flex when you brake hard is really unacceptable. We can forgive him a not entirely successful weld, but not such a rudder. The only thing you still want is more comfort in the back seat, which also lacks a handle or something for a passenger to grab. Therefore, if you plan to travel a lot as a couple, sooner or later you will have to think about accessories such as a handle that attaches to the hole where we refuel.
In terms of price, the GSR 750 is interesting, especially without the ABS, as you get it for 7.790 euros, and for one like the one we tested, you have to deduct at least 8.690 euros.
Text: Petr Kavchich
