|
Classic Bikes
Custom Bikes
Individual
Racing Bikes AJP
AJS
Aprilia
Ariel
Avinton / Wakan
Bajaj
Benelli
Beta
Bimota
BMW
Brough Superior
BRP Cam-Am
BSA
Buell / EBR
Bultaco
Cagiva
Campagna
CCM
CF Moto
Combat Motors
Derbi
Deus
Ducati
Excelsior
GASGAS
Ghezzi Brian
Gilera
GIMA
Harley Davidson
Hero
Highland
Honda
Horex
Husaberg
Husqvarna
Hyosung
Indian
Jawa
Kawasaki
KTM
KYMCO
Laverda
Lazareth
Magni
Maico
Mash
Matchless
Mondial
Moto Guzzi
Moto Morini
MV Agusta
MZ / MuZ
NCR
Norton
NSU
Paton
Peugeot
Piaggio
Revival Cycles
Roland Sands
Royal Enfield
Sachs
Sherco
Sunbeam
Suzuki
SWM
SYM
Triumph
TVS
Ural
Velocette
Vespa
Victory
Vincent
VOR
Voxan
Vyrus
Walt Siegl
Walz
Wrenchmonkees
Wunderlich
XTR / Radical
Yamaha
Zero
Video
Technical
Complete Manufacturer List
|
Suzuki GSX 750S3 Katana
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."
|
|
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated. |