Suzuki Gt 750 vs Honda Cb550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Gt 750 vs Honda Cb550. 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. Honda Cb550: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gt 750
Honda Cb550
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
75 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
239 kg
208 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
67 hp @ 6,500 rpm
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
75 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
239 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated, two-strokes vary significantly with riding style
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Cb550
7.8/10
"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Parts still widely available
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Four carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain rattle gets expensive
−Good examples increasingly overpriced
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
