1996 SUZUKI GSXR750

Great Sport bike of the Past The groundbreaking sport bike that caused the extinction of its competition After a decade of gaining pounds and size with every year since the original flyweight '86 model, the '96 GSX-R750 completely stopped that trend in its tracks. Its 453-pound wet weight undercut its closest competition by 44 pounds, while its all-new engine cranked out almost nine more horsepower than the nearest rival. The '96 GSX-R750 T model was one of the first to include nice touches that eased maintenance, like this prop for the hinged fuel tank that allowed access to the 39mm carbs. The wheel spacers and rear brake caliper hanger were designed to ease wheel changes. The '96 model's fully-adjustable 43mm Showa fork handled suspension duties well but was light on the rebound damping. The six-piston Tokico calipers and 320mm discs provided serious stopping power, but were disappointing in the feel and modulation department.