Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: PDG 962RFrame No: 00074280MOT: Exempt
Restored around five years ago
Retains many original parts
Starts and runs very well
After the Second World War, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like many others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making complete motorcycles. By the early ’60s, they were second only to Honda in numbers of two-wheelers manufactured. The inline-triple GT750 was produced from 1971 to 1977 and was notable as the first mass-produced water-cooled road bike, which earnt it the nickname of “Kettle” and a place in the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan’s 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology; it was also one of the last large-capacity two-strokes. The 739cc engine provided 67bhp at 6, 500rpm, which, with the five-speed transmission, gave a claimed top speed of 110mph.
Registered new in Britain, this 1977 GT750 has been in the present ownership since 2022. It was professionally restored to a high standard circa 2021, and the restoration still presents well. This is perhaps not surprising, as the Suzuki has been primarily a static showpiece for many years, as we might infer by comparing its mileage in 2006 (14, 839) with the 2013 (15, 830) and 2022 (15, 833) readings. The present reading is 15, 849. Despite its limited use, the vendor has started the bike on occasion and reports that it runs well. The V5C is supplied.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
