Highlights
- Original condition
- Low mileage
- UK motorcycle
THE APPEAL
In 1971 Suzuki launched the T500, a two-stroke, fast and well-built machine that proved extremely popular throughout the early 70s. In 1975 to try and modernise the ageing two-stroke, the bike was rebranded as a GT500, given a larger fuel tank, electronic ignition and a front disc brake. Unfortunately, its days were numbered with the demand for four-stroke and four-cylinder engines growing; the GT500 ended production in 1977.
This lovely original example has just 9,136 miles. It is coming from a private collection which is being downsized and being a left-hand kickstart, it is proving quite difficult for the vendor to start because of a previous leg injury. The GT500 has been recommissioned, ensuring the new custodian can jump on and ride.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5 is present
- Registered 29th July 1977
- The previous owner owned it for 14 years
- MOT exempt
- Recommissioned by the current vendor
- Parts catalogue
- Workshop Manual
- Original sales brochure
THE CONDITION
- Extremely well presented
- Candy Orange paintwork is in excellent condition, with just a few tiny signs of patina
- Chrome work is excellent, with minimal tarnishing
- The instruments are working correctly
- The odometer reads 9,136 miles
- The switchgear shows no real signs of wear
- Grips are in excellent condition
- The seat has no splits or cracks
- Rubber foot pegs are free from any wear
- Headlights and indicators are free from any splits or cracks, and the chrome has a bright finish
- The original 19” front and 18” rear wheels are fitted and have minimal tarnishing
- Bridgestone Period correct tyres are fitted and are in like new condition
THE MECHANICS
- 492cc Air-cooled, two-stroke twin-parallel engine
- Produces 44hp @ 6,000rpm
- Five-speed gearbox
- Fully serviced and recommissioned in 2022
- Engine and gearbox casings are in excellent condition, with no tarnishing to the aluminium
- Electronic ignition as standard
- The gloss black frame is in excellent condition with no signs of corrosion
- Left-hand side kick start
- Chrome exhaust has a mirror-like finish with no tarnishing or corrosion
- The bike kicks up and runs with no issues reported
- A single front disc and 160mm rear drum bring the GT500 to a stop, as you would expect
SUMMARY
This is an excellent opportunity to own one of Suzuki’s famous two-stroke smokers. A lovely genuine UK bike which has covered just 9,136 miles and is in original condition.
Perfect to take you back to the 70s era and enjoy the classic Suzuki GT500.
Perfect to take you back to the 70s era and enjoy the classic Suzuki GT500.
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