Okay, so, I’ve been digging into the 2006 GSX-R 750 lately, specifically about its weight. You know, just trying to get a good feel for this bike.
First off, I started by looking up some basic specs online. Seems like everyone agrees that the dry weight of this beast is around 163 kg (that’s about 359 lbs for us Yanks). Pretty standard stuff, you know? But I wanted to go deeper than just the dry weight. I was curious about how much it weighs when it’s all fueled up and ready to ride – the wet weight.
I found a few different numbers, but most sources put the wet weight at about 194 kg (428 lbs). That’s a noticeable difference! It’s amazing how much fluids and a full tank of gas can add.
Then I got to thinking, “How did they make this thing so light?” I mean, it’s not a feather, but for a 750cc sportbike, it’s pretty darn impressive. I stumbled upon some info about the frame. They built the whole frame out of aluminum alloy castings. That’s gotta save a ton of weight right there, no pun intended. And the engine? They designed that specifically for weight reduction, too. It’s a compact, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled thing. They really thought about every little detail to shave off the ounces.
More Digging In
- I saw some chatter on forums comparing the 750’s weight to the 600 and the 1000. Some folks say you can really feel the difference, especially with the 1000.
- They reckon the 750 is the sweet spot for the street – enough power but still nimble. Makes sense to me.
- The 750 also has 6-speed stacked cassette gearbox, which could be considered in the weight.
Anyway, that’s where I’m at with my little investigation into the 2006 GSX-R 750’s weight. It’s been a fun little project, and I’m learning a lot about what makes this bike tick. Or should I say, roar?
I read someone said the top speed is around 279 kph (173 mph). That make me excited.
And seat height is 810 mm (31.9 inches), maybe it is a little high for me.
Well, I guess that’s all for now. I just wanted to share my findings with y’all. Maybe it’ll help someone else who’s curious about this awesome machine.
