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The Yamaha's big motard motorcycle. What made it unique was its down type exhaust pipe. It had been developed and manufactured by MBK, the subsidiary associate of YAMAHA.

It was the first KATANA created by Hans A Muth, the designer of the GSX1100S. It featured tourer equipment, such as the large volume tank of a R23 shaft drive.

The XS650E had evolved in TX650 in 1973. The 75 model had equipped a blow-by gas reducing device. They had connected the right and left exhaust pipes to make it more quiet.

It was designed in a classical style that resembled the image of the famous Z2. Even though it didn't have an eye-catching feature, it was loved by many riders because of its sufficient performance and its natural ride quality.

Likewise 1100, 750 also had a RS version which equipped spoke wheels. It had its original emblem on its tank and side cover, and the design of the brake parts were different.

The engine mounted on its exclusively designed frame was based on that of ZEPHYR 750. It had a 4-1 exhaust and a Uni-Trak suspension, and looked sporty.

Changed the DFI of the Z750GP to a carburetor system, and raised the power by 2PS. Though it has an elegant taste, it passes on the technical know-how of KR1000, such as its eccentric shaft.

Added the character "F" to its name when it underwent a minor change. It raised the power by 5PS and made it 77PS by drastically changing the inner structure of the engine.

The first SUZUKI 750cc model to counter the most popular model of those days, CB750FOUR. To handle the cooling of the center cylinder, it adopted the water-cooling system. It also adopted features like the CCIS lubrication system or the 3-4 exhaust which split the center exhaust pipe under the engine.

Compared to the former model, its engine displacement volume had been upgraded to 680cc. It featured tourer model equipment, such as a cowl with large windshield or a large volume pannier case.