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Suzuki T 350 J Rebel - [1972]
This edition of the Suzuki T 350 J Rebel is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1972. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Suzuki T 350 has a 315cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1972 T 350 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 T 350's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha WR 250 Z | 1989cc.1992 Yamaha R1-Z 250 | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki T 350 J Rebel in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1972 Suzuki T 350 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 315cc 14 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 36 bhp (26 kW) @ 7000 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 Piston Port Four stroke unit throws out torque of 28.2 lb-ft (38.2 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki T 350 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Yamaha XV 535 Virago has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1972 Suzuki T 350 J Rebel.
The 1972 Suzuki T 350 J Rebel has a Power to weight ratio of 206.8 bhp per ton and 162.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1972 T 350 competing with the 1987 Yamaha XV 535 Virago [231.5 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Yamaha XV 535 Virago SE [231.5 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 T 350 generating around 162.0 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 1982 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Aspencade [187.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Honda GL 1100 Gold Wing Interstate [187.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki T 350 J Rebel similar in acceleration to the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja 400 Limited Edition (17.9 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki ER-4 n (17.9 secs). This Suzuki T 350 J Rebel 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 1972 Suzuki T 350 J Rebel and the 1991 Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
When talking about the performance of the 1972 Suzuki T 350 J Rebel on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.5 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1991 Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (13.5 secs) and the 1983 Yamaha RZ 350 LC YPVS (13.5 secs).
The 1972 version of the Suzuki T 350 J Rebel has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 1972 T 350 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1972 Suzuki T 350 J Rebel then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph).
