ORIGINAL 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 | First Ride

Suzuki invited us to help celebrate its 100th birthday and brought along an original 1985 GSX-R750 as a display piece. Boothy cheekily asked for a quick ride. They said yes...

[petrichor]

They are, to me, one of the most beautiful bikes.

[rwd]

I’ve got an 85 in the garage, it always feels like such an experience getting on it, love it

[davesnowpros]

I love the retro rides ones. Keep up the great work 44t. You guys are smashing it

[craigg]

I owned the original gixxer 750. If you think it is amazing to ride today, just think how amazing it was in 1985! It was a hundred pounds lighter than any other 4 cylinder 750 at the time, yet, had more power, far better brakes and suspension than any of them. There wasn’t even one litre+ bike made, other the gixxer 1100 that could keep up with it. But as spectacular as the speed and accelleration was, the stopping power was from another dimension at that time. Two fingers on the brake lever could lift the rear wheel as high as you dared at any speed. I used to love doing stoppies at 70mph on the freeway just to blow peoples minds. Gawd I wish I still had that bike…..

[leeellis]

Great video Boothy, it would be good if you could do more like this. GSXR1100, early twin headlight fireblades etc. Being 43 years old I can appreciate both new and old stuff. Keep em coming.

[MOTOre-CYCLE]

Slabside! Took me back, I had the 1990 model. Stunning bike. More of these classics please Boothy!!

[drdesmo]

Brilliant video !! Started riding dirt at 6, by the year 1987 I was 14 and guess what showed up my in parents garage !
A 1986 GSXR 750, my brother had brought his buddies new bike home and left the keys in it. With only my dad home I snuck out in my storm rider jean jacket and bell D.bike helmet and rolled the beast down the alley quietly. Once far enough away, I started and rode it for a bit. Never looked back after that moment in time. I’m now 48 and and been a licensed bike mechanic for two decades. I have a chance to rebuild that old bike that changed my everything, and will do once it arrives at my garage.
Please keep bringing these videos 🇨🇦❤️🤘🏼

[billienomates]

I have owned one for over 25 years and in my mind at 61 years old it is like a four stroke big brother, in soul, of a RD350LC. Treat the gsxr750 1985 with out respect and it will spit you off. Currently sitting in the garage with a historic registered 1979 GS55E which I have also owned for over 30 years. Hail Suzuki.

[cullercoatstunneloflove]

Not many advantages of being old, but one is in the 1980's I owned a GSxR1100. In my opinion the best time for iconic motorbikes. Please more of the classic bikes!

[lgrwfactory]

I was a teenager living in Tokyo when this bike came out in 1985. Wanted one so badly but never got the chance to ride one. Absolutely beautiful and definitely the benchmark in the mid 80’s.

[rickyevans]

"Which way do we go round roundabouts in this country" lol cracked me up that did, it's Wales Boothy, UK mate! Same side as England ;)

[lonegamer]

My first legit bike was a 1986 gsxr 750. Bought it between 2007-2009. I rode it until I broke it then I rebuilt it. This bike is the bike that started my love and passion for motorcycles, engines, and all things mechanical. I will always regret having to sell it. Thanks for bringing back great memories, Boothy. Keep up the great work guys!

[jaykayhk]

I was 15 when this first came out and I immediately loved it. 3 years later I bought a brand new GSXR750J Slingshot when that first came out and since have owned an 1100H, a 750WN, an 1100M, a 750SRAD, a 1000K4 and am now getting an old 750J ready for the road again. These original 750’s started it all for me.

[daytrading]

Everyone rants and raves about how the Ducati 916 "started it all" with respect to superbikes (including me, I have 2 of them), but I think this gsxr750 actually did. Great video.

[franklinwilkerson]

I've owned 3 of these back in the 80's and early 90's. It is the true race bike with mirrors and blinkers. The '87 was the best year model for me. Good for about 150mph. Thank you guys, love the classics ❤ !!

[Brew_n_Biscuits]

5:33 that's me at the lights on my bike! You were in Penarth at this point, if i'd known it was 44 teeth, we could of gone for a blast down the A48. The bike looked gorgeous from where I was.

[Felix-fyki]

Thanks a lot for sharing!
53 years old now I wished I bought one when they were cheap in the 1990s! And they were very cheap when the watercoold came out. I know a motorcycle mechanic from a former motorcycle workshop I worked occasionally when I was still learning in a factory who owns one from new when it was still in production. He must be at least 60 today. His one has got other heat shields on the exhaust with rectangular holes.

[DB-sozc]

Wicked great review of a iconic sports bike. No fluff just, true emotion and how the bike made you feel. Lucky man Boothy!

Cheers from the US!

[galenkia]

Remember the first time I saw one of these, Esso Station at Box Hill in 1987. Fell in love with it. Ended up buying a RG500 a year later after I passed my test. Schwantz was my hero so the RG was the closest to his bike. Still regret not buying a Gixxer instead. One day when I have the

[Quijibo]

In 1986 I bought one as soon as it landed at my local dealership, same blue/white livery. I had obsessed over it since the first pics came out in Euro magazines and to say I was stoked is an extreme understatement. Of all the bikes I've owned, none gave me the same thrill throwing a leg over them the first time as that little gixxer did. I've thought about finding one to restore but, it just wouldn't be the same as if I'd kept her. In case you're she perished in a heavy handed, cold tires high-side. The damage to my bod wasn't nearly as painful as seeing my beloved little R all bent and broken. :(