Suzuki GSX750S3 Katana

Suzuki GSX 750S3 Katana

Make Model	Suzuki GSX 750S3 Katana
Year	1984
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	747 cc / 45.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	67 x 53 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Oil Capacity	3.2 Litres / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Induction	4 x 32 mm Mikuni RS32SS carburetors
Ignition	Transistorized
Ignition Timing	15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 35º BTDC above 2350 rpm
Battery	12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2
Generator	Three-phase A.C. generator
Starting	Electric
Max Power	62.6 kW / 84 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque	68 Nm / 6.93 kgf-m / 50.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Reduction	2.162:1 (93/43)
Final Reduction	2.733:1 (41/15)
Gear Ratio	1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3th 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Final Drive	Chain Daido D.I.D 630V, 96 links
Frame	Steel, double cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic, preload adjustable and hydraulic anti-dive.
Front Wheel Travel	150 mm / 5.91 in
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	109 mm / 4.29 in
Front Brakes	2 x 275mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 255 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	3.25 H16
Rear Tyre	4.00 H17
Caster	61º30"
Rake	30°
Trail	116 mm / 4.67 in
Dimensions	Length 2250 mm / 88.6 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Wheelbase	1520mm / 59.8 in.
Swat H eight	775 mm / 30.5 in
Ground Clearance	175mm / 6.9 in
Dry Weight	228 kg / 503 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Standing ¼ Mile	11.9 sec / 182 km/h / 113 mph
Top Speed	215 km/h 134 mph

Suzuki created the 750cc version for people who liked the look of the larger edition but wanted something not as bulky. An upgraded model was released in 1982 (the Mark II) and then in late 1984 came the final version, the Mark III.

While the Mark III still had the the overall design look from previous generations, the engine was a new 16-value unit taken from the forebearer of the GSXR, the GSX750E. The new engine offered right around 84 bhp and the Mark III came with upgraded suspension both front and rear. The Mark III was also more comfortable due to a lower seat height and higher handlebars, which reduced the stretch to the grips and resulting knee bend. And last but not least (no pun intended) weight was also reduced by 16 kilos. All the changes resulted in a bike which was a big improvement over the previous version and also handled better than the UJM Suzuki GSX750.

Of course the tech improvements weren't the only changes that put the 750se on a lot of wish lists. The look of the bike caused a big reaction with a multi-toned paint scheme that was a big change from the all silver 1000 version. And perhaps most noticeable of all was a new all black fairing which included a retractable/pop-up headlight.

As the folks as Two Wheels wrote, "the katana looks like it's going fast even when its barely moving but so do a lot of bikes. The thing about the 750SE Katana is that it looks like its on its way to future while others are just treading water in the present."