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Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana - [1995]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin and the 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 R Thunder ace.This particular Suzuki GSX 750 has a 748cc Air - Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 1995 GSX 750 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 750's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 E | 1978cc.2005 Kawasaki Z 750 S | 2005cc.
Weighing in at 224 kgs (493 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 748cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 54.2 lb-ft (73.4 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [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 1981 Honda CB 1100 R BB has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana.
The 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana has a Power to weight ratio of 446.4 bhp per ton and 241.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 GSX 750 competing with the 1981 Honda CB 1100 R BB [470.5 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Honda CB 1100 R BD [470.5 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 241.9 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 2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC [266.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1996 Yamaha WR 250 Z [266.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC (8.3 secs) and the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom (8.3 secs). This Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana 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 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana and the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer WGP 50th Anniversary
When talking about the performance of the 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 119 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer WGP 50th Anniversary (11.2 secs) and the 1988 Honda VFR 750 R RC30 Rothmans Replica (11.2 secs).
The 1995 version of the Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana has a maximum speed of 146mph.
Top Speed of the 1995 GSX 750 equals the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1995 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana then how about a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (157 mph) and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (157 mph).
