1980 Suzuki GS 750E vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

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.
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year19802024
Make ModelSuzuki GS 750ETriumph Speed 400
Dimensions
Seat Height-790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1490 mm / 58.7 in1377 mm / 54.2 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in-
Height1170 mm / 46.1in1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length2225 mm / 87.6 in2056 mm / 80.9 in
Turning Circle2.5 m / 8.5 ft-
Width870 mm / 34.3 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)223-
Wet Weight (kg)-170
Dry Weight223 kg / 492 lbs.-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Wet Weight-170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Top Speed180 km/h / 112 mph-
Max Power53.6 kW / 72 hp @ 8500 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.2 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.8 sec-
Engine
Displacement748 cc / 45.6 cu in398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke65 x 56.4 mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio8.7:112.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Fuel Consumption6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.7 US mpg / 44.1 Imp mpg-
Fuel Induction4 x Mikuni VM26SS carburatorsBosch ride-by-wire EFI
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 multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveChain, 630SO 96 link, O-ring .81/2 in. free-playX-ring chain
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-Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - Front35mm Kayaba with anti dive adjustable air pressure.43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearDual shocks adjustable preload and spring rebound damping.Single shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake-26.6°
Steering Angle40°-
Steering Head Angle63°-
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail107 mm / 4.21 in101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front-139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System3 ph AC-
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 292 mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292 mm disc ,1 piston caliperSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABS-Bosch dual channel
Tyres - Front3.25 H19110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear4.00 H18150/60 x R17
Wheels - Front-17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear-17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims