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Suzuki GS 450 T - [1982]
This edition of the Suzuki GS 450 T is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Suzuki GS 450 has a 448cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1982 GS 450 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GS 450's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.1989 Yamaha WR 250 Z | 1989cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GS 450 T in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Suzuki GS 450 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 448cc 4 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 44 bhp (32 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 26.7 lb-ft (36.3 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GS 450 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1981 Yamaha XJ 550 R Sega has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T.
The 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T has a Power to weight ratio of 218.9 bhp per ton and 133.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 GS 450 competing with the 1981 Yamaha XJ 550 R Sega [243.9 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Yamaha XJ 550 J Maxim [243.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GS 450 generating around 133.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Honda CB 650 Custom [158.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1982 Honda CB 650 LC [158.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki GS 450 T similar in acceleration to the 2016 Honda CTX 700 D DCT (16.9 secs) and the 2014 Honda CTX 700 D DCT (16.9 secs). This Suzuki GS 450 T also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T and the 2010 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.9 secs @ 4 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2010 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S (13.9 secs) and the 1980 Suzuki GS 450 E (13.9 secs).
The 1982 version of the Suzuki GS 450 T has a maximum speed of 95mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 GS 450 equals the 2020 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt R Spec
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Suzuki GS 450 T then how about a 2020 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt R Spec (106 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star Bolt (106 mph).
