Suzuki GSX-R750RK

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name = Suzuki GSXR750RK

aka = Suzuki GSXR750RR
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production = 1989
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The Suzuki GSXR750RK also known as the RR is a rare motorcycle of which only 500 were made in it's year of release, 1989. This bike is unknown to most bikers or even current Suzuki owners which is surprising as it's standard siblings the J, K, L, M Suzuki GSX-R750s are among the most recognized models in the world.

The limited Edition RR

GSXR750RR (RK), the RR stood for Race Replica. It was designed by Takahiko Kawaguchi and it's initial purpose, apart from being a "straight out of the crate racer", it was a bike which could be tuned easier than it's short stroke predecessor the J, and K Suzuki GSX-R750s. This was mainly to cater for the smaller racing teams as the RK's engine reverted back to the long stroke style engine fitted in the original slabside models. Racing teams which were already adapt at tuning the long stroke engine were instantly at home when tweeking this motor and found it easier to get the most out of this new / old long stroke design.

The GSXR750RK (RR) Worldwide

From the 500 originally fabricated, only 200 units were exported to Europe, most of these ended up in Germany, UK, France and Holland, some went to Sweden and only a couple went to Nowary. Out of this 200 total 50 units officially came to the UK, most went to racers and race teams, thus units which went to dealerships and sold to private customers were very limited. It's price in 1989 was almost £9000 which was enough to buy a small house, so most consumers opted for the Honda RC30 which was winning on the track at the time.

None were officially exported to the USA (possibly due to the high import tax tariff which was in situ at the time on bikes with a larger cubic capacity than 700cc even though there was a large demand for racing bikes at the time due to the AMA. This tariff was introduced after being requested by the stalling Harley Davidson company to avoid a collapse in sales, this was partially due to HD's then poor reliability issues). Another reason why the US didn't get it's share is because they were always a year behind getting the latest models, understandably by the following year they had all been allocated. Some did eventually find their way over to the States and examples are also to be found in Australia and other countries.

The bulk of the original 500 units were raced and subsequently trashed, It is believed that there are fewer than 100 units left in existence which would make it rare but not extinct.