Highlights
- Really tidy restored GT380 in dark green metallic
- Engine rebuilt with very few miles since completion
- Extensive re-chroming works and powder-coated frame completed
- Original exhaust retained
- Used just once since rebuild to attend a local show
- Rare 371cc two-stroke triple configuration
The Appeal
The GT380 was part of Suzuki’s new GT range of bikes utilising its two-stroke, air-cooled ‘triple’ in various capacities. These touring bikes are well-regarded for their smoothness, achieved by rubber mounting the triple, and for the resultant comfort. They’re reliable too.
The vendor acquired this 1977 GT380 in a part-restored state and has set about completing the work. Finished in attractive dark green/blue metallic, it presents in really good condition, a nice mix of originality, gentle patina and new parts. It features an original exhaust system and fully rebuilt engine. It has covered so few miles since the rebuild that we’re told it still needs running in. Other restoration work included rechroming and powder coating the restored frame.
Now very rare and highly appealing to collectors, this is a very appealing example of the GT380.
The vendor says:
“A great light handling bike to ride, great fun, and a real crowd puller, looks like new and handles well two up.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 22,087 miles (odometer reading stated as correct by seller, but this is not verified)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: Exempt
- Technical specs: 371cc two-stroke triple, six-speed manual transmission
- Paperwork: Not specified
The Detail
- Very tidy restored bike in green/blue metallic with silver pinstriping
- Well-kept bike with original decals and exhaust showing light age
- Extensive re-chroming works completed since 2023
- Frame has been powder-coated since the vendor acquired the bike
- Bike is fully assembled and ready to ride
- The vendor states the bike presents very well
- Wheels and spokes described as new by the seller
- The vendor reports the original exhaust is in very good condition
- Requires running in after the engine rebuild
- Used once since rebuild to attend a local bike show
- Described by the vendor as light handling and great fun to ride
- The vendor states it handles well with two riders
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