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Suzuki GSX 750 ES - [1984]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 750 ES is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.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 1984 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 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 ES in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 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 86 bhp (64 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 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 1997 Kawasaki RMX 250 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES.
The 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES has a Power to weight ratio of 373.9 bhp per ton and 218.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 GSX 750 competing with the 1997 Kawasaki RMX 250 S [398.4 bhp\ton] and the 1993 Kawasaki RMX 250 S [398.4 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 218.2 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 1984 Yamaha XJ 900 R Seca [243.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1983 Yamaha XJ 900 R Seca [243.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 ES similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 RE (9.9 secs) and the 1986 Suzuki GSX 750 ES (9.9 secs). This Suzuki GSX 750 ES 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 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES and the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12 secs @ 108 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder (12 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki Z 750 R (12 secs).
The 1984 version of the Suzuki GSX 750 ES has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 GSX 750 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 ES then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
