Suzuki GSXR 750 Turbo – Disguised Power Gives You Confidence
If the world has ever seen a motorbike which was perfect for turbo-charging then the Suzuki GSXR 750 would have been the one. It is very reliable and it has proven in every motorcycle championship worldwide since its launch back in 1985. The turbo version has at least 160bhp output at the rear wheel so you will definitely need a stronger clutch and a steering damper and also try to pretend at least that you are brave enough to ride it. When you are outside on this beast and you are going fast don’t look at the speedometer because if you do and you see a 180 mph then you will be scared to realize that this kind of GSXR is so powerful that its top speed is far away from here. Please don’t get me wrong the GSXR 750 is a storming bike with stock settings but it doesn’t have the sufficient power to keep up with the Fireblade, ZX-9R or Yamaha R1 unless there is a hidden power-source inside the fairings. The best part of it that your bike looks just like any ordinary sportbike in the crowd but you can show anytime to those big boys what speed and acceleration really means. The price tag is quite high for a turbo-kit but it definitely worth to see the faces of those riders who thought they will leave you in the dust when it comes to a little racing on public roads. The standard turbo-kit you can buy is capable of lifting top power output of the bike above 180 bhp with the maximum of 8 psi of boost. With this setting the bike becomes totally unrideable and it just wants to lift its wheel in every gear even with smaller open throttle position but there are some bikers who have enough nuts and this is exactly what they want. Most turbo-kits come complete with the turbocharger, intercooler, boost gauge and stainless steel exhaust system plus every other parts which are necessary to modify the carburetors. One important factor is that the compression ratio needs to be reduced from 11.8:1 to 10.5:1 in order to prevent detonation and the 1mm thicker base gasket can help it to achieve. The installation time is well over 6 hours if you find a very practical handed mechanic. With lower settings around 5.8 psi boost at town speeds the bike handles no different than the standard Suzuki but its heavier clutch hints that there are some serious horsepowers waiting to be unleashed. The stiffer clutch needed to prevent the slippage when you force the power to work hard during acceleration. When you are on board it doesn’t take a long time to convince you that this kind of GSXR Suzuki even if it looks like a docile lamb actually a wild animal as the revolution rises and the bike starts to rocket towards the horizon. It is really hard for your left leg to keep up with the necessary gear changes and there is a familiar fluttering sound each time you back off and the bike keeps storming from three-digit speeds with neck-braking acceleration. Every time you pull the throttle in second gear the front wheel goes flying and if you would do this in first gear the result would be a nice but very painful instant back-flip. The handling would benefit from a transverse-mounted steering damper but the frame, brakes and tires are all capable of handling the extra power. The bike with 5.8 psi shows on a dyno-test a staggering 165 bhp which is identical to the power output of a race machine so you have an idea of what you are about to control. All in all the GSXR 750 turbo could be your best choice if you want unmatched power combined with easy handling and high reliability disguised as an ordinary commuter.
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