Suzuki GSX 750SF Katana (1985-87) vs Suzuki DR-Z 400SM (2015-16)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | GSX 750SF Katana | DR-Z 400SM |
| Years: | 1985-87 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 747 cc / 45.5 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 53 mm | 90 x 62.6 mm. |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | 4 x 32 mm Mikuni RS32SS carburetors. | Mikuni BSR36 CV carburetor |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital CDI |
| Battery: | 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2 | 12V, 6.5Ah |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.6 kW / 84 hp @ 9500 rpm | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 68 Nm / 6.93 kgf-m / 50.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 39 Nm / 3.98 kg-m / 28.8 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain Daido D.I.D 630V, 96 links | Chain, #520 |
| Frame: | Steel, double cradle | Chrome-moly steel frame, single front down tube |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, preload adjustable and hydraulic anti-dive. | Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustable. | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 109 mm / 4.29 in | 277 mm / 10.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 310 mm floating disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 255 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 H16 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 H17 | 140/70-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2250 mm / 88.6 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in | Length 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width 855 mm / 33.7 in Height: 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1520mm / 59.8 in. | 1460 mm / 57.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 175mm / 6.9 in | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 228 kg / 503 lbs | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.9 sec / 182 km/h / 113 mph | 15.0 sec |
| Top Speed: | 215 km/h 134 mph | 145 km/h / 90 mph |