Photos provided by the vendor
Highlights
- Exceedingly original, unrestored and beautifully preserved
- Just one previous owner until 2019 and 40,008 kilometres from new
- Recently serviced including a rebuild of the front forks and carburettors, the fitment of new Continental tyres, a new battery, new exhaust gaskets and brake shoes
The Appeal
Championing the benefits of two-stroke power for large capacity motorcycles, Suzuki developed the T500 and it proved to be an impressive machine on both the road and the racetrack.
We’re delighted to offer this incredibly original example that has apparently had just one previous owner, displays a mere 40,008 kilometres on the odometer and has never been restored. It’s in great condition too and has clearly been cherished and used very sparingly over the last half a century.
Recently serviced, riding well and complete with Italian registration paperwork, this is an unrepeatable example and not an opportunity to pass up.
The History and Paperwork
- Apparently just one previous owner until 2019
- We’re informed that the bike remains unrestored
- Wears an italian registration with period plate
- Logbook present and reportedly all in order
- We’re informed that the odometer reading is accurate and it’s certainly commensurate with the bike’s fine condition
- Matching numbers: (Frame no. 45573 and Engine no. T50045573)
The Condition
- We’re informed that this Suzuki still wears its original Candy Lavender and white paint scheme
- The fuel tank has been repainted, but we understand the remaining paintwork to be original
- This bike is in excellent cosmetic condition for its age, with exceedingly few imperfections or signs of wear
- All the badging and decals look to be in fantastic shape
- Even the sticker instructing you to remove the vinyl film on the mirror remains in place
- All the chrome remains in lovely condition
- The instruments are not faded and we’re informed that they still work impeccably
- No obvious signs of dents in the fuel tank or oil reservoir
- The black paint on the frame remains in nice condition, it looks straight and free from corrosion
- The wheels display few blemishes and are freshly shod with high quality Continental tyres
- We’re informed that all the electrics work including the lights
- The seat still looks great with next to no wear
- All the rubber components exhibit few signs of use
The Mechanics
- 500cc two-stroke parallel twin
- Twin-leading shoe front drum brake
- We’re informed that a service has been performed very recently
- The carburettors and front forks have apparently been rebuilt
- Recent new battery, brake shoes and exhaust manifold gaskets
- All of the engine casings present well with no damage apparent to any of the fins on the head
- We understand that the bike is ready to be ridden with no faults to report
- The vendor informs us that it is very fast and a joy to ride
Summary
Seldom does one see such a fine original example of such a coveted motorcycle. If you’re a fan of big ‘70s two-strokes - as we’re sure you are, we can heartily recommend this great T500 Titan.
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