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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki GT750
|name            = Suzuki GT750
|photo= 1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-0.jpg
|image            = [[File:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-0.jpg|250px]]
|aka              = Water Buffalo, GT750J, GT 750 J, GT 750
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1971 - 1978
|production      = 72-77
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Standard
|class            =  
|engine          = 738cc [[Liquid cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[straight-three]]
|engine          = 738cc [[Liquid cooled]] [[two-stroke]] [[straight-three]]
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 64.0mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 6.7:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 119 mph (192 km/h)
|top_speed        = 115 mph
|power            = 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
|power            = 67 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
|torque          = 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|torque          =  
|fuel_system     = 3x [[Mikuni VM Series|Mikuni VM32]]
|fuel_system = 3x [[Mikuni]] VM32
|ignition        =
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B6ES}} '72-74<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-77
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B6ES}} '72-74<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '75-77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '72-77
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '72-77
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =  
Clutch: Wet multi-disc <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= {{chain|530x104}}
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}} '72-77
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '72-77
|rear_sprocket= 40T
|rake_trail      =  
|frame            =
|wheelbase        = 58 in
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
|length          =  
Rear: Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber
|width            =  
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|height          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|seat_height      =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}  
|dry_weight      = 472 lbs
|rake_trail      =
|wet_weight      =  
|wheelbase        = 57.52 inches (1461 mm)
|length          = 87.2 inches (2215 mm)
|width            = 34.02 inches (864 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 251.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.75 gallons
|fuel_capacity    = 3.75 gallons
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =  
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =  
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  =
|related          =  
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda CB750K]]<br />[[Triumph Trident]]<br />[[Kawasaki H2]]
|competition      = [[Honda CB750K]]<br />[[Triumph Trident]]<br />[[Kawasaki H2]]
|quarter_
}}
}}
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-1.jpg|right|thumb|Suzuki GT750 Ad]]
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-0.jpg|right|thumb|Suzuki GT750]]
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT750''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Sport touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1977. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM.  This bike is heavy, comfortable, economical and extremely smooth, the GT 750 is capable of high 13/seconds standing start quarter miles.  This [[Suzuki]] [[motorcycle]] was known as the '''Water Buffalo''' to many riders, also known as '''The Kettle''' in the U.K.,  Suzuki had officially nicknamed it the '''Le Mans'''.  It was a 750cc 2-Stroke triple.
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line three, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 739.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber. The GT750 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.52 inches (1461 mm) long. 


The '''Suzuki GT750''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1972 to 1977.


This [[Suzuki]] [[motorcycle]] was known as the '''Water Buffalo''' to many riders, also known as '''The Kettle''' in the U.K.,  Suzuki had officially nicknamed it the '''Le Mans'''.  It was a 750cc 2-Stroke triple.


==Two by Three==
==Two by Three==
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==1972 GT750J==
==1972 GT750J==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
<gallery>
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750J.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750J
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750J.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750J
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-0.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
Image:1972-Suzuki-GT750-Red-0.jpg|1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
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* Front fender without supports
* Front fender without supports
* New tank stripes
* New tank stripes
{{Suzuki}}
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT750]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki GT750'''
|image            =
|aka              = GT750J, GT 750 J, GT 750
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1971 - 1978
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Sport/Touring]]
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 64.0mm
|compression      = 6.7:1
|top_speed        = 119 mph (192 km/h)
|power            = 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          = 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetors
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 6.7:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-disc <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
Rear: Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 57.52 inches (1461 mm)
|length          = 87.2 inches (2215 mm)
|width            = 34.02 inches (864 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 251.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT750''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1971 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 61.69 HP (46.0 KW) @ 6500 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line three, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 739.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorber. The GT750 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.52 inches (1461 mm) long. 
==1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 750==
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-1.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 750]]
[[File:suzuki-gt750-1972-1977-0.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 750]]
The new motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 1972 was GT 750. This bike is heavy, conmfortable, economical and extremely smooth, the GT 750 is capable of high 13/seconds standing start quarter miles.








== Videos ==
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPYGI4ZpWt4|600|center}}
==In Media==
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/karatekas-and-co#suzuki-gt750 Karatekas and co]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/karatekas-and-co#suzuki-gt750 Karatekas and co]
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/money-movers#suzuki-gt750 Money Movers]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/money-movers#suzuki-gt750 Money Movers]


==References==
[[Category:Sport/Touring motorcycles]]
{{reflist}}
 
{{Suzuki}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT750]]
[[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]

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