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£4,000

Offline Auction

1978 Suzuki GT750B For Sale by Auction

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 1978
  • GCW56S
  • Red
  • Dealer
  • GB
    United Kingdom

Description

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
26th Mar, 2025 9:00

1978 Suzuki GT750B
Last version of the liquid-cooled 750

Estimate
£4, 000 - £6, 000

Registration No: GCW 56S
Frame No: 80446
MOT: Exempt

Original and unrestored 1978 'B' model
Genuine chrome 3-into-4 exhaust system
In running order, supplied with a V5C
The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4-wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport, so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early '60s were second only to Honda in number of two-wheelers manufactured. In the early 1970s the GT380, GT550 and GT750 three-cylinder range was launched, proving to be 'the last hurrah' for the large capacity two-stroke engine before strict emission regulations in the USA spelled their end. The GT750 was the first mass-produced water-cooled road bike and formed the basis of the famous 'Flexi Flyer' Formula 750 race bike that set Barry Sheene on the path to world championship glory.

Nicknamed the 'Kettle' due to its water cooled engine, the GT750 was launched in 1972 as Suzuki's entry into the new Superbike class. This mostly original and unrestored example is a 1978 'B' model easily distinguishable by its black side panels, headlamp shell, brackets and a GS750 style front mudguard together with brown faces on the instruments. The threat of impending emission regulations caused the demise of large capacity two strokes so this bike spelled the end of an era. Supplied with a current V5C and recently fitted with a new front mudguard and seat cover, it started and ran well whilst being photographed, see video. A still appreciating classic that can hold its own in modern day road conditions to enjoy on vintage runs and rallies.

Vehicle location

Cinnamon Park, Cinnamon House, Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4SN, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Category:
Motorcycles
Reference number:
C1832144
Listed on:
30/01/2025
Make:
Suzuki
Model:
GT 750
Year:
1978
Colour:
Red
Seller type:
Auctioneer

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