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Do 750 Kat Cranks have 493 rods?

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Hi guys.

Can you tell me if 750 Katana cranks are a direct swap for the 1100 cranks, and do the 750's also have the stronger 493 rods?
 
The following info is from the parts fishe for the 750 Katana...

This Suzuki 12160-45500 ROD ASSY, CONNECTING | Includes Item(s) 2 Not Available fits the following models and components:

Suzuki Motorcycle 1980 GS750L Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1980 GS750E Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1982 GS750E Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1982 GS750T Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1981 GS750L Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1983 KATANA - GS750S Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1981 GS750E Crankshaft

Suzuki Motorcycle 1983 GS750T Crankshaft
 
well one has a plain bearing crank, other isnt.

rod sizes.jpg
 
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On the bright side...with all the known faults of the plain bearing 750 engine, weak rods aren't one of them.
New rod bolts and a crack test for reassurance and you're away.
 
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