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Suzuki GSX 750 E - [1980]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 750 E is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1980. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1981 Honda CB 1100 R BB and the 1981 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana.This particular Suzuki GSX 750 has a 747cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1980 GSX 750 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 GSX 750's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 235 kgs (518 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 E in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 747cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 79 bhp (58 kW) @ 9200 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 46.5 lb-ft (63.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Yamaha XJ 750 E-II has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E.
The 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E has a Power to weight ratio of 336.1 bhp per ton and 197.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1980 GSX 750 competing with the 1983 Yamaha XJ 750 E-II [360.9 bhp\ton] and the 2011 Kawasaki ER-6 f [360.4 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 GSX 750 generating around 197.8 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 1979 Honda XR 500 Single Cylinder [222.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1981 Honda XR 500 R [222.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 E similar in acceleration to the 2000 Suzuki GSF 600 N Bandit (11.0 secs) and the 1984 Honda VF 700 C Magna (11.0 secs). This Suzuki GSX 750 E 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 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E and the 1985 Kawasaki Z 750 GP
When talking about the performance of the 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1985 Kawasaki Z 750 GP (12.4 secs) and the 1988 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC (12.4 secs).
The 1980 version of the Suzuki GSX 750 E has a maximum speed of 123mph.
Top Speed of the 1980 GSX 750 equals the 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1980 Suzuki GSX 750 E then how about a 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph) and the 2013 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph).
