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OLD-SCHOOL GSX-R COOL

Some bikes hit the nail on the head and when you ride them they instantly feel, well, they just feel right. And one such bike is the Suzuki GSX-R750 K4/5, a machine that once ridden is almost impossible not to fall head over heels in love with thanks to its beautiful balance of power and handling. Not to mention its rock-bottom price tag!

Launched in 2004, the K4/5 shouldn’t have been anything that special. A mid-term update rather than a full redesign of a capacity of bike many thought Suzuki should have retired gracefully, this generation of GSX-R built upon the solid foundation already set by the K2/3 model. However rather than just lazily tweak it, Suzuki actually pushed the boat out much further than anyone initially expected as the 750 gained all the enhancements that the more on-trend GSX-R600 also received.

Within the 749cc motor, Suzuki added titanium

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