For 2022, the Suzuki GSX-S750 models bring a level of excitement to the middleweight sports bike category.

Suzuki GSX-S750: The Perfect Middleweight Naked Sports Bike?

Of the four Japanese manufacturers, Suzuki seems to keep the lowest profile. Take a look at the full range and one word keeps cropping up: conservative. They haven't gone down the big tech route of Kawasaki, nor the headline-grabbing engineering of Yamaha or the huge production figures of Honda.

However, what Suzuki might lack in excitement, it more than makes up for in quality. Suzuki engines are widely considered to be completely bullet-proof, something the author can attest to having thrashed a GSX-S1000F in endurance racing for three years and it never missing a beat, despite being absolutely stock.

Some Suzuki models even suffer from a bit of anonymity. Take the GXS-S750, for example. Using a detuned version of the inline four-cylinder engine from the sports GSX-R750, it was a naked sports bike of great ability but who knew about it? Obviously someone did as it sold well, but it was never one of those bikes that you remembered when talking about naked middleweight bikes. The SV650 maybe, but not the GSX-S750, which is a shame as there was absolutely nothing wrong with it and plenty that was right.

For 2022, Suzuki is sticking with the GSX-S750 in a fully updated model. In essence, it is to the GSX-R750 what the GSX-S1000 is to the GSX-R1000R - a naked version of the sports bike, with adjusted performance and an easier riding position.

The liquid-cooled DOHC 749cc engine has been given different cam profiles to boost mid-range torque, along with an enlarged airbox and four-way traction control. Suzuki's low-RPM assist prevents stalling on take-off.

The chassis is tubular steel and the suspension is handled by KYB inverted forks at the front, with preload adjustment and KYB rear shock. Tyres are Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21and Nissin four-piton calipers handle the braking. The GSX-S750Z gets ABS while the GSX-S750 does without it.

The base model comes in Metallic Matte Black while the Z variant wears Suzuki team colours with a Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Sparkle Black livery and yellow accents.

Price-wise, the GSX-750 comes with an MSRP of $8,549 and the ABS-equipped GSX-S750Z costs $400 more at $8,949. Suzuki offers both models with a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.

Unsung these models might be but they are brilliant value-for-money, at home on track or making the daily commute that bit more exciting.