1977 Suzuki GS-750 Dealership Sales Training Promotional Film ( Restored )

This 1977 Suzuki promotional film, titled " Motorcycle Magazines Test The GS-750 ", was sent to the Suzuki motorcycle dealerships to be used as an in house commercial. The film highlights technical aspects and performance footage of the GS-750. The film shows dynamometer testing, drag racing footage, engine internal design, and road-testing footage in city and rural riding. Noted revives from Cycle World, Rider Magazine, Cycle Guide, Street Bike, and Motorcyclist. Also, the GS-550 and GS-400 motorcycles shown.
This film came from my personal collection. This film was not downloaded from any website and is not reused content. This restoration is my work. The restoration process started with removing the super8 film from the Technicolor Cartridge. After removal the film was cleaned, repaired, and spooled onto a standard film reel. Next the scanning to digital process was performed on the Lasergraphics Scanstation motion picture film scanner in 2k resolution. Excess film grain noise was removed and the images upscaled to 4k resolution utilizing Topaz AI software. Then extensive color correction was performed in Davinci Resolve. Finally, the film was downscaled back to 2k for uploading to KZbin.

[@motojoesaddiction2777]

I ran a Suzuki franchise from 1977 to 1984 and had the use of any motorcycle and ATV we had in our inventory...ANY & MANY! My 1st...of many...personal demos was a GS750...that I "tricked-out" with a 1/4 fairing/4 into 1 exhaust system...and custom seat. Usually had 3-4 bikes prepped to ride anytime I wanted...both street & dirt. Best job I ever had!

[@andyb.1026]

Same here, in the UK 🇬🇧

[@ramishrambarran3998]

I am 67, but never had too many bikes.......multi-cylinder at that. Late in the show, in 1980 I had a Honda 750K. But I rode the GS550 a lot, the CB500-4, the KZ1000, the CBX. When the GS750 came to our country, it was a sensation ! Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

I have had many bikes. I loved my GS Suzuki but hands down it wasn't a match for my Kawasaki. I too had a KZ-1000, that was my favorite bike. always wanted a CBX, a friend of mine had one.

[@Bellathebear777]

I've had Numerous Hondas, 400 supersport was my first. It was mint Canary yellow with 1500 miles on it. My brother moved out, & left it. He showed up about 6 mths later & asked if I wanted to buy it. I jumped! I loved that bike. Young and dumb, going 100+ a car turned in front of me, no helmet, & the last I recall was a blue door....past that I went onto the 750s , I loved them all. The Yamaha secas...A wombat, lol, But I never did own a KZ 1000 , overall my favorite for it's looks. I own an 82 GSX 750E,( I like adding the X as it was called that in the Japanese market) now. It's by far the Best overall bike of that era, I've ever owned. I recall having to stop,(in the 70s-90s)) due to my hands falling asleep, from vibration on the Hondas.... With this bike those days are Lonnnnng gone! Oh yah, I had a cherry red CBX, it was nice, but I didn't care for the way it handled, that rear swingarm wasn't in agreement with me. But nothing matched the sound of it coming & going, like a jet...the GS stock pipes are tame, but it's just so smooth, I never get tired of that. If you ever come across one buy it .. There not that quick or fast enough for a lot of people, & I definitely don't think it's the best looking bike, though I have the burgundy, & it suits me fine. 🙏💕💪✌️🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 But If you do come across one, At least test ride it.

[@malcolmwhite6588]

@@Bellathebear777 in Suzuki numbering the “x” denoted the engine had 4 valves per cylinder - “GS” without the x only 2

[@bayponds]

I had the 750 and the 400 - still got the 400 now. Lovely bikes to ride and very reliable.

[@georgegeorgakopoulos5956]

My 1990 GS500E still goes strong.High quality from Suzuki Co.

[@Barryferg100]

I had this bike, great pull from 6000 rpm up to red line. Was comfortable to tour with.

[@yaabaa]

I had a '77 GS750 and loved it. I rode it from Perth to Melbourne and back. I did 10,000 kms in two weeks with no problems. An awesome machine that I would be happy to have right now as a great daily ride. Not covered in expensive, complicated plastic crap like a lot of current bikes (I sound old...,) 🤣🤣 Just remembered I had a GS1000S too after that. Great bikes.

[@dm95422]

Nice looking lady with the Farrah Fawcett hair @ 4:35.

[@fiero880]

I bought a blue 77 GS750 from a neighbor back in 1995 for $400.00 I rode that bike year round. It was amazing. I laughed when they mentioned the redesigned cam tensioner. I had to use vice grips to keep mine adjusted correctly and running quiet. What a bike though.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Thanks for providing the time travel opportunity. Today there are bicycles with wider tires than this 750 Suzuki. I hope people 45 years from now have as big a laugh at our current fashions.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

These are always a riot to watch if you pay close attention to the details. One of the Chevy films has a bunch of girls in bikinis coming out of the back.

[@Bellathebear777]

I love my 82 Suzuki GSX 750E. Smoooth, Reliable, Handles Xlnt, & quick enough for my taste. Stock size tires and all. It's like riding a fine piece of art.

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

I don’t think you could’ve gotten any better, really good job.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

Thanks, you know my commitment to perfection

[@bigbadblackmachineXXX]

Still have that 750 with some Upgrades, like electronic ignition and 850cc head,KN Filter......still i smoke them newer bikes *sometimes*

[@Bellathebear777]

I have one.. I love this bike....in one word,. Smooothnreliable

[@Bellathebear777]

I know that road. It's Azusa canyon s cal. I use to stop right by there, to let the tingle leave my hands on my Honda 750, headed to work... The other spots look like irwindale raceway.. This is a nice restoration....Good job!

[@kevinlindberg2220]

Plaid pants were really cool! I had several of them.

[@HorseMalone]

I very rarely use the word "awesome" but these were absolutely awesome when they came out. I had a GS 750EC twin disks and cast wheels in black....first one in the UK...man but was I top dog back then.

[@alistairshaw3206]

Great wee film, I never had the GS750 ,but I had the GS400 and the GS550, both great bikes. My workmate had a GS1000, I stupidly went pillion, I have never rode pillion since, he was nuts! I still have a GS500 as a winter hack.

[@jerryfarmer5989]

Well I own a '78 GS750E and I must say I agree with everything.

[@Aaron-ud9sg]

Dang look at those clean details on the bike. Nice video

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

thank you. the digital transfer was done from a super8 film print. I had to upscale the image to bring out the detail. other that the damaged section it came out pretty good.

[@888jackflash]

Bought this exact bike new in 1977 for $1995 out-the-door. Awesome machine in it's time. Then I went to a '79 GS1000E... (two) GS1150ES...a GSXR1000.. and now I'm on my second GSF1200S Bandit which I've put 172,000 miles on. Best streetbike ever made, (after some light modification). Maybe GSX-S1000GT next?

[@throttlewatch4614]

I had the 1977 GS 550 rode the heck out of that thing

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

I had a gs 425, was a fun little 2 cylinder.

[@Dave20105]

Lovely old film. I would confirm the brakes on my KZ1000 were terrible 😂. My first proper bike was a GT185. Now have GSF1200 which is awesome!

[@MegaJackpot180]

still have a 79 550E great bike

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

nice, I had a GS425, looked just like the one in the "Drag Racing Tips Film" sold it many years ago, wish I still had it. drove that bike everyware.

[@TheSpritz0]

I had a Honda CB-400A back in the day (Hondamatic) it was absolutely a gem, no issues at all just very reliable and smooth!!

[@andyb.1026]

I think the engine was basically a copy of Kwak 900 !

[@ralphpeischl2622]

I had a Honda 750. It would be nice to see a old commercial of Honda’s bikes

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

Haven’t found any yet but always looking

[@bmp72]

I had a GS750E in my early 20-ies. Such a pity Suzuki hasn’t made a modern version like Kawasaki did with the Z900

[@johnosbourne5089]

Have a 79 cx500 custom Honda, no speed bean but fun to ride

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

I have had many bikes. Everything from a Suzuki 50cc X-1 to a Kawasaki KZ-1000. I gave up riding when I started a family. If I ever find a Suzuki RE5 in good shape for the right price I will have to buy if. Have you ever seen one? They imported them for only 2 years.

[@user-nv2py7nr5m]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@udefz150i5]

Video re👍

[@HistoriasdoBrizola]

Tempos incriveis...

[@jeffgravitt3732]

I'm not sure that "reeks" and "style" belong in the same sentence. I blame Jeff Karr. 😂

[@coolhandluke1503]

I noticed this one only had a single disc on the front, I have a 77 and it has twin

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

It’s not unusual to see previous model year features or options in these films. They were usually produced before the new year went into production.

[@coolhandluke1503]

@@theemulsionalchemist5688 Makes sense, cheers

[@patrickmichael3384]

I like 70s motorcycles better than 70s cars anyway.