Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: VGO 73MFrame No: 40451MOT: Exempt
A British-market bike from new
Recently restored to an excellent standard having languished since 1988
Seen to run very well
Débuting 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 480lb. dry weight, the Suzuki endeared itself to riders worldwide. Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Kettle,’ the GT750 evolved through ‘J’, ‘K’, ‘L’, ‘M’, ‘A’ and ‘B’ guises, and was notably counted as one of the 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan.
A British-market machine from new, this 1974 GT750L presents in beautiful order throughout, having recently emerged from a comprehensive restoration. Prior to that, it had been languishing unused since 1988 and, even after the restoration, it has not returned to the road, so it is eagerly awaiting a new owner who will fire it up and head out to a big motorcycle meeting. Nevertheless, it has been running recently, so it should only require the most rudimentary checks before going into the road. It is supplied with the current V5C.
** 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)
