1980 Suzuki GS 750E vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1980 Suzuki GS 750E 1980 Suzuki GS 750E

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Power
53.6 kW / 72 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h / 112 mph
Weight
223 kg / 492 lbs.
2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year19802025
Make ModelSuzuki GS 750EHonda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height-795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1490 mm / 58.7 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1170 mm / 46.1in1085mm / 42.7 in
Length2225 mm / 87.6 in2090 mm / 82.3 in
Turning Circle2.5 m / 8.5 ft-
Width870 mm / 34.3 in780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)223-
Wet Weight (kg)-192
Dry Weight223 kg / 492 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Wet Weight-192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph-
Max Power53.6 kW / 72 hp @ 8500 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.8 sec-
Engine
Displacement748 cc / 45.6 cu in755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke65 x 56.4 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio8.7:111.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid-cooled
Fuel Consumption6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg-
Fuel Induction4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburatorsPGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Reserve2 Litres / 0.5 US gal / 0.44 Imp gal-
IgnitionBattery, coil-
LubricationWet sump-
Spark PlugNGK B8ES-
StarterElectric & kickElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 14AH/10 hr.-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-plateWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, 630SO 96 link, O-ring .81/2 in. free-playChain
Final Drive Ratio2.733 (41/15)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.571 (36/14) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380(29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)-
Primary Drive Ratios2.152 (99/46)-
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Steel diamond
Suspension - Front35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearDual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake-25˚
Steering Angle40°-
Steering Head Angle63°-
Trail107 mm / 4.21 in99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front-130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-130 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System3 ph AC-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 292 mm disc, 1 piston caliper2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 292 mm disc ,1 piston caliperSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front3.25 H19120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear4.00 H18160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front-17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear-17M/C x MT4.50