Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1972 Suzuki GT750J
Estimate
£6, 500 - £7, 500
Registration No: OXF 99L
Frame No: 18067
MOT: Exempt
Extensively restored in 2010 by its previous keeper
Entered from a Japanese motorcycle collection
Starts and runs very well
Much enjoyed over the past sixteen years
Debuting in prototype guise at the October 1970 Tokyo Motor Show, the Suzuki GT750 entered production some eleven months later. Revered as the first Japanese motorcycle to feature a water-cooled engine – a two-stroke, three-cylinder 739cc unit - the newcomer proved an accomplished sports tourer. Capable of 110mph despite its not insubstantial 219kg dry weight, the Suzuki endeared itself to riders worldwide. Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Kettle’, ‘Water Bottle’ and ‘Water Buffalo’ in the UK, Australia and America respectively, the GT750 evolved through ‘J’, ‘K’, ‘M’, ‘A’ and ‘B’ guises. Arguably the purest iteration of the ‘Kettle’, the GT750J was also the only one to utilise a front drum brake.
Reportedly treated to an extensive ‘nut and bolt’ restoration by its previous keeper in 2010, ‘OXF 99L’ joined the vendor’s Japanese motorcycle collection some six years later. Described by the seller as his ‘go to’ bike because of the ease with which it starts and runs, the Suzuki is no longer pristine but would make a great rider’s machine. Offered for sale with current V5C Registration Document.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
