Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Suzuki Gt 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk vs Suzuki Gt 750. Honda Cb750 Nighthawk: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gt 750: 67 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 239 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
Suzuki Gt 750
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
75 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
239 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
67 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
75 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated, two-strokes vary significantly with riding style
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb750 Nighthawk
7.8/10
"The most reliable used bike your money can buy right now."
Pros
+Near-indestructible Honda reliability
+Forgiving, neutral handling
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carbs gum up when neglected
−Scarce OEM cosmetic parts
−Zero performance excitement
Suzuki Gt 750
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic for dedicated enthusiasts willing to wrench regularly."
Pros
+Unique liquid-cooled two-stroke
+Smooth, tractable power delivery
+Strong community and specialist support
Cons
−Water pump seals fail expensively
−Carb synchronization is fiddly
−Expansion chambers rust badly
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
