HIGHLIGHTS

Genuine U.K. motorcycle
Stunning show standard restoration
Matching numbers
Very low mileage performance two-stroke
Ready to ride or display

THE APPEAL

Marketed by Suzuki as “Six-speed dynamite!”, this lightweight two-stroke was the first production bike to offer a six-speed gearbox, and in December 1966 and 1967, became the first Oriental motorcycle to be voted machine of the year by ‘Motor Cycle News’.

Following its launch in 1965, the T20 was Instrumental in the development of performance 250’s and was capable of hitting almost 100 mph. Ahead of the curve, a mouth-watering specification list also assured its popularity as the Super Six in Europe or X6 Hustler elsewhere.

With a low competition-style stance, this highly original U.K. specification Suzuki looks absolutely amazing in every detail and would make a great addition to any collection.

Restored in recent years, the radiant blue paintwork and shining chrome really stands out, and looking at MOT records, we can see that it has only been ridden some 1,960 miles since 2006.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

U.K. supplied from new
Registered on the 22nd November 1967
V5C (in previous owner’s name) from 2018
A few previous MOT’s from 2009 - 2017
A few old tax discs
A T20 wiring diagram
Last ‘Pass’ MOT in July 2017 at 31,830 miles
No current (exempt) MOT
Tax status is Sorn

THE CONDITION

Fantastic restored condition
Stunning blue paintwork and chrome
Easy to read speedometer and tachometer
T20 Identification plate in-situ
Great looking duplex-cradle frame
Suzuki headlight / slight damage to rear light
Good handlebars, grips and mirrors
Some chips to paint on the lever clasps
Excellent twin saddle
Very clean engine and polished alloy components
Nicely painted mudguards
Refurbished 18” wheels and stainless spokes
Serviceable Michelin tyres

THE MECHANICS

247 cc aluminium alloy 54mm x 54mm twin-cylinder engine
Reported 29 bhp and 15.1 sec quarter mile
Posi-Force lubrication
Dual Mikuni 24mm carburettors
Racing type throttle
Six-speed close-ratio gearbox
Multi-disc clutch
12-volt electrics
Hydraulically damped front forks
Twin leading 8” front brake and 8” rear in polished hubs
Great looking exhausts with a few minor dings underneath

There is no accompanying service history or evidence of a rebuild, but the vendor is happy to report that this T20 has good compression, sounds mechanically spot on, and “runs and rides really well”.

SUMMARY

This highly collectable 1960’s Suzuki paved the way for many other lightweight 250’s with its perfectly balanced design, great specification and impressive performance.

Having been comprehensively restored, this fine example looks fantastic and retains plenty of detailed originality. To quote Suzuki once more - “Welcome to the future - 1960’s style”.

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