| MODEL | SUZUKI GSX-R 750J SLINGSHOT 1988 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73.0 x 44.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled (SACS) |
| Max Power | 80.2 kW / 112 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74.5 Nm / 7.6 kgf-m / 54.9 ft-lb @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Full transistor |
| Induction | 4 x 36 mm Mikuni constant-velocity semi-flatslide carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Cable operated, wet multiple, coil spring |
| Final Drive | #530 chain, O-ring sealed |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Lightweight aluminium alloy frame, 45 mm box-tube main section, cast swingarm pivot |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm telescopic forks, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Full-floater monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in |
| Overall Width | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 195 kg / 430 lb |
| Wet Weight | 223.6 kg / 493 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km / 15.1 km/l / 35.5 US mpg / 42.8 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 248.3 km/h / 154.3 mph |
The 1988 "Slingshot" was a near-total redesign with a short-stroke engine, bigger valves, 36 mm carburettors and 17 inch wheels. A stiffer aluminium frame and lower-drag fairing made it the most compact bike in its class. It was quicker and sharper than the earlier 18 inch models but very focused and demanding to ride.
