| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.1 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CB550 Four |
Summary:
Can count on it when cars have to go to the shop
Faults:
Tachometer shows 3-4000 rpm when running at any speed.
Electrical system seems weak with halogen headlight and 4 extra lights on tailbag.
General Comments:
Turn it on and go!!
Heavy, thirsty, reliable, triple disc brakes+,
points :-(
Ride all day without tiring.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th September, 2010
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2010 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.7 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 9500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 10600 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha Radian 650 |
Summary:
Very good classic bike!
Faults:
I've had the bike for only a month, but this motorcycle is a real head turner. I've had zero problems with this classic, and it runs and starts like it's new.
General Comments:
A smooth ride for its age. Has the retro Vetter smaller aerodynamic fairing on it, and it sets the bike off completely.
Accelerates nice and really great off the line. Handles smoothly, and I believe I've found a very nice classic bike.
I would recommend this bike to any vintage motorcycle enthusiast. The Suzuki GS L is a winner!
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd September, 2010
| Model year | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 5 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha DT175 |
Summary:
Wish I had kept it
Faults:
Front fork seals (forks from a GT 500).
Rear shock absorbers.
Clutch cable.
Throttle cables.
Seat base rusted upholstery torn.
General Comments:
Ultra reliable.
Bullet proof gearbox and clutch.
Quality construction.
Indestructible engine with good high end power.
Braking and handling poor by today's standards.
Very heavy.
Heavy fuel consumption.
Great looks.
New age Japanese power plant in 60's style frame.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th December, 2008
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
General Comments:
I have owned my 1981 Suzuki GS750L for a few years now. Just got my motorcycle license about 2 years ago, so the bike sat in the garage for quite a while, and when I got my license, I brought it to a mechanic who went through the carburetor for me.
Gear ratios seem to be really low; already shifting into 5th gear at about 35mph. So when you are cruising down the road at 55mph+, it seems to be cranking pretty hard.
I have tested it many times, and the bike only seems to get barely over 30mpg. What do other people get for mileage on theirs? Is there something wrong with mine that is causing it to get bad gas mileage? Planning on selling the bike to get something with better gas mileage if I cant find anyway to solve it drastically.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th March, 2008
I have owned my GS 750LX since 1981, and it still looks and runs like new. I only get 35-45 mpg, but it runs real strong. I have a K&N air filter on it, and everything else is stock.
I will replace the shock seals (damaged from wheelies years ago), and have flushed the brake lines and put new pads on just last year.
I have a new seat cover being made and installed as we speak by Saddlemen seats. I could send pictures if requested, bike looks new.
I also changed the front sprocket to one tooth smaller years ago to get more rpm's, but have since put the stock one back on.
I also installed a Barnett clutch in 1983, still going strong.
The charging problem is a Stator, you can buy aftermarket ones with better wiring to prevent this from failing again, I figured this out after my second one failed.
Good luck, love this bike.
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.4 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
Summary:
Greatness embodied in steel
Faults:
I had electrical problems almost immediately. The battery would discharge while running, and the recharging mechanism didn't work correctly. I don't know specifics, but I had one part (generator?) replaced after a year, but the problems continued over the life of the bike. I suspect it may have been a complication of bad wiring to the the add-on fairing right after purchase. I went through a new battery nearly every year, and push-started the bike more often than not.
General Comments:
I loved this bike more than my own mother! It rode great, looked awesome and sounded baaaaaaaaaad!
It was a screamer off the line, and cruised comfortably and smoothly.
Except for the electrical problems, it was perfect.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th May, 2007
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.3 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 11000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14600 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GS750L |
Summary:
Rock solid bike and for the money it's a winner
Faults:
2 years of riding with no problems.
General Comments:
I had a 1979 GS750L, the same bike, but in performance the 79 was so much faster from A-Z.
Seat is like a board or firm, not enough give.
Fun bike for around town & 20-30 mile runs.
The 79 I had 20 years ago was my only bike I rode. This one I use as a spare & a loaner. At $650.00 I can't go wrong.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th December, 2005