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1973 Suzuki GT750
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Highlights
- The more powerful M-version of the GT750
- In the desirable blue and white colours
- Said to run and ride fine
The Appeal
Suzuki were booming in the Seventies and their three-cylinder air-cooled two-strokes proved a big world wide hit thanks to their sporty good looks and turn-key reliability. The GT750 was the first Japanese bike to feature a water-cooled engine and was promptly nicknamed ‘the kettle’ in the UK.
Thanks to a 738cc two-stroke three-cylinder engine that developed a beefy 67bhp, the performance was no joke though and it could do a claimed 110mph. A five-speed gearbox and an innovative three-into-four exhaust helped it get there.
For the 1973 to 1975 season the model was retuned for more power and also benefited from twin-caliper, twin front disc brakes. The 1975 model featured revised exhausts boasted 70bhp and a claimed top speed of a heady 120mph!
This particular M-code GT750 is a 1975 model is a UK registered model that was restored by the current owner, with the engine being rebuilt by a well-known engine builder near Scotch Corner. It is said to run and ride fine.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C logbook present
- UK registered bike, not a grey import
- Current owner since January 2021
- Registered as a bicycle but could be reregistered as Historic Vehicle
- If reregistered would be MoT and tax exempt
- Not currently MoT’d
The Exterior
- Saddle is in great condition and looks original style
- Fuel tank has been repainted and vinyl stripes added
- Small chip on righthand leading edge of fuel tank
- Missing fuel tank metal badge is supplied
- Oil tank and air filter covers both have good paintwork and badging
- Chromework all presents well
- Engine looks good and is clean
- Minor pitting on mudguards and tail-light bracket
- Headlight, tail-lights and indicators all uncracked
- Mirrors and stalks are absent
- Front tyre is an Avon Venom E220 in 90/90-V16 size with good tread
- Rear tyre is a Metzeller Perfect ME77 in 4.00 x 18 size with plenty of tread
The Mechanics
- 738cc three-cylinder two-stroke has been rebuilt
- Desirable 70bhp engine with the freer-flowing revised exhaust
- Triple carburettors look freshly rebuilt and have new hoses
- Twin front disc brake model (to cope with the claimed 120mph top speed!)
- Fuel tank catch isn’t secure and needs pin resetting
- Has been restored by current owner
- Said to run and ride fine
Summary
The GT750 is a beast of bike that offered the styling of the Suzuki race bikes of the period with all the benefits of water-cooling. As the first Japanese water-cooled bike it was a true gamechanger and has risen to be something of an icon in the bike world. This one is all ready for a new owner to throw a leg over it and give a kick…
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make Suzuki
- Model GT750
- Colour Blue
- Odometer
- Engine size 739
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Grantham
- Location Lincolnshire
- Country United Kingdom
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