Suzuki GT750
This front view shows the big radiator and broad engine of a bike whose styling did not hide its weight.
Pink paintwork, rounded styling and reverse-cone silencers give the GT750 an unmistakable early 1970s appearance. The front drum brake was soon changed to twin discs.
With its bulbous styling, lurid paintwork and distinctive liquid-cooled, two-stroke triple engine, Suzuki’s GT750 was one of the most eye-catching of early superbikes. It was also one of the most successful. Although built for comfort, smoothness and low-rev torque more than for pure performance, it was one of the fastest and most glamorous bikes of its day.
Where the triple known as the ‘Kettle’ in Britain and the ‘Water Buffalo’ in America excelled was in keeping up a high cruising speed for long distances. The GT was a Grand Tourer by name and by nature, with plenty of mid-range torque, a roomy and comfortable riding position and an ability to sit at a steady 80mph (129km/h) or more with a minimum of fuss and stress.
The GT’s 738cc piston-ported two-stroke engine was essentially one-and-a-half units from the air-cooled T500 twin. Retaining the twin’s 70 x 64 mm cylinder dimensions, but adding an extra cylinder plus liquid cooling, resulted in much improved mid-range response plus a peak power output of 67bhp at 6500rpm.
Suzuki GT750 Specification
- Engine Two stroke, transverse 3 cylinder,
- Capacity 738 cc / 45.0 cu in
- Bore x Stroke 70 х 64 mm
- Max Power 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Max Torque 83 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m 61.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
- Transmission 5 Speed
- Top Speed (claimed) 193 km/h / 120 mph
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