Suzuki GT380: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Production | 72-77 |
Predecessor | Suzuki T350 |
Engine | 380cc |
Sparkplug | B8ES '74-77 B7ES '72-73 |
Battery | 12N7-4A '72-73 , '74-77 |
Front Tire | 3.00-19 '72-73 , '74-77 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-18 '72-73 , '74-77 |
Competition | Yamaha RD350 Kawasaki S2 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki GT380 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1972 to 1977.
1972 GT380J
- FRAME #: GT380-10001
- ENGINE #: GT380-10001
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: ... 330
- COLOR: Jamaica Red, Hawaii Green
- Headlight flat on bottom
- Front drum brake
- Side cover, headlight housing and mounts primary color
1973 GT380K
- FRAME #: GT380-30919
- ENGINE #: GT380-32894
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: ... 330
- COLOR: Canyon Red, Coronado Blue
- Hydraulic front brake
- Round headlight
- Locking gas cap
- Side cover, headlight housing and mounts primary color
1974 GT380L
- FRAME #: GT380-48732
- ENGINE #: GT380-53849
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: ... 331
- COLOR: Redondo Blue, Aztec Gold
- Chrome air cleaner covers
- Chrome headlight mounts
- Rear grab rail
- Digital gear indicator
1975 GT380M
- FRAME #: GT380-65984
- ENGINE #: GT380-73229
- ENGINE TYPE: 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 331
- COLOR Silver Mist, Gypsy Red
- Two piece tank stripes
1976 GT380A
- FRAME #: GT380-86754
- ENGINE #: GT380-97353
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: ... 331
- COLOR: Black, Coronado Blue
- Front fender has lower support only
- 6 Speed
- Kick start
1977 GT380B
- FRAME #: GT380-95063
- ENGINE #: GT380-108577
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: ... 331
- COLOR: Red, Blue
- Black headlight mounts and housing
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Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Also called | GT380J, GT 380 J, GT 380 |
Production | 1972 - 1979 |
Class | Sport/Touring |
Engine | in-line three, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 54.0mm x 54.0mm |
Compression ratio | 7.2:1 |
Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Horse Power | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Battery | 7.0:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
Wheelbase | 54.29 inches (1379 mm) |
Dimensions | L 82.28 inches (2090 mm) W 31.3 inches (795 mm) |
Seat height | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 190.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki GT380 was a in-line three, two-stroke Sport/Touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1972 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max torque was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled in-line three, two-stroke. A 54.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 371.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 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 Dual shocks. The GT380 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.29 inches (1379 mm) long.
1972 - 1979 Suzuki GT 380
The 1972 Suzuki GT 380 showed much promise, on paper at least. If the other Japanese manufacturers had stood still during the 70`s then the GT 380 would have made perfect sense. The GT 380 saw some minor improvements every year of its production; this was never enough to bring it to the forefront of the capacity class.