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Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana - [1984]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana 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, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1984 GSX 750 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 750's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana 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 Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 84 bhp (62 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 MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1982 Honda CB 550 SC Nighthawk has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana.
The 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana has a Power to weight ratio of 338.7 bhp per ton and 202.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 GSX 750 competing with the 1982 Honda CB 550 SC Nighthawk [362.6 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha V-Max 1200 [361.7 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 202.4 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 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid [227.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2022 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid [227.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto (10.9 secs) and the 2022 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto (10.9 secs). This Suzuki GSX 750 S3 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 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana and the 2007 Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha Canada
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.9 secs @ 113 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha Canada (11.9 secs) and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES (11.9 secs).
The 1984 version of the Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana has a maximum speed of 134mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 GSX 750 equals the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 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 1984 Suzuki GSX 750 S3 Katana then how about a 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC (145 mph) and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE (145 mph).
