• Restored in 2020 to original specification

 • Unused since restoration

 • Many original parts

This wonderful Suzuki GT750 came into the UK from Japan in November 2016. 

Having owned a GT750 some years ago, the idea to own one again was very appealing, bringing back plenty of memories of touring up and down the country. The seller has completely rebuilt the bike with many new parts fitted, getting it as close to the original specification as he could.

The restoration of the GT750 was completed in 2020, and since then, the bike has covered just a few miles before being parked in storage. This leaves an excellent opportunity for the new custodian to fully enjoy a rebuilt bike with the engine not fully run in.

 • UK registered 25th January 2021

 • V5 present

 • Manufactured 1972

 • Zero previous UK keepers

 • Nova reference number present

 • Well executed restoration

 • New chrome work

 • Original wheels re-chromed

 • Many new or refurbished parts

The Suzuki GT750 has been stripped back to the frame, which was then blasted and powder coated in gloss black, along with the swing arm. The petrol tank and side panels have been repainted in metallic blue, and have a good finish and deep lustre to them. 

From the front of the Suzuki, the mudguard has been re-chromed, the forks have been rebuilt, and the bodies polished. The headlight and indicators have been replaced, so the lenses are free from any chips or cracks, and again, the chrome is in excellent condition. 

The switchgear is original and working as it should, as are the instruments. Looking to the sides, the aluminium engine and gearbox casings have been polished along with various other brackets. 

The seat base has been refurbished, and a new cover fitted to the original specification. 

To the rear of the bike, the chain guard was also powder coated along with the frame. The mudguard and pillion handle have been chromed like the front, giving a bright finish.

The wheels on the bike are the originals, which can be seen from the Japanese markings and writing on the rims. These have also been re-chromed and are in excellent condition with new tyres fitted. 

 • Water-cooled 743cc

 • 5-speed

 • Rebuilt engine

 • Refurbished original exhausts 

The seller has sent the Water-cooled 750cc engine and gearbox off to JMC Restoration in Stockton on Tees, who specializes in restoring Japanese motorcycles, specifically the Suzuki GT750. They have given the engine and gearbox a full rebuild, ensuring the 70s classic is suitable for many miles.

The engine and gearbox casings have been polished to a bright finish, before being refitted into the fresh frame. Barry Wilkes, who is a renowned Suzuki restoration specialist in Birmingham, has rebuilt the carburettors, which ensures that the inline triple is running just as it should. 

The exhausts are reported to be the originals that have been refurbished to the original specification, and re-chromed to as they were when new. 

The bike is reported to come to a halt as it should, having had the 200mm twin-leading shoe front drum brake and the 180mm rear fully rebuilt with new or refurbished parts.

At the time of our visit to photograph the bike, there was no battery present as it had been in storage. However, the seller does say that the bike runs, rides and sounds as it should with no issues to report.   

A well-executed restoration of the 70s Kettle GT750, to as near to the original specification as the seller could get it. 

The Suzuki benefits from an engine rebuild, new chrome work and many original features, such as the wheels and exhaust, which are virtually unobtainable should you wish to replace them. 

This is why the seller took the option of refurbishing the already good condition parts.