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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Suzuki GT500 replaced the T500 twin in 1975. The new model looked very much like the classic [[Suzuki T500|T500]], once sensationally fast and well-built machine, but in the mid-seventies already becoming out of vogue being a smoky and loud two-stroke. Its days were | The Suzuki GT500 replaced the T500 twin in 1975. The new model looked very much like the classic [[Suzuki T500|T500]], once sensationally fast and well-built machine, but in the mid-seventies already becoming out of vogue being a smoky and loud two-stroke. Its days were outnumbered. Suzuki made a good effort trying to modernize the once very popular model by releasing the GT500 that had a bigger tank, electronic ignition and a front disk brake. | ||
Confusingly, the T500 was renamed to GT500 already in 1971 in Japan, but the rest of the world didn't even know about it. | Confusingly, the T500 was renamed to GT500 already in 1971 in Japan, but the rest of the world didn't even know about it. | ||
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The GT500 wore a single front hydraulic disk brake, identical to that which had been fitted to the [[Suzuki GT380|GT380]] and [[Suzuki GT550|GT550]]. The forks were similar as well having 35mm stanchions and identical triple clamps to the GT range. The instruments were also identical to those found on the GT range. | The GT500 wore a single front hydraulic disk brake, identical to that which had been fitted to the [[Suzuki GT380|GT380]] and [[Suzuki GT550|GT550]]. The forks were similar as well having 35mm stanchions and identical triple clamps to the GT range. The instruments were also identical to those found on the GT range. | ||
Another example of parts simplification was the use of the [[Suzuki GT750|GT750]] fuel tank on the GT500. A plastic insert replaces the unnecessary radiator access flap on the front of the tank. The larger tank gave extended range to the 500 but didn't | Another example of parts simplification was the use of the [[Suzuki GT750|GT750]] fuel tank on the GT500. A plastic insert replaces the unnecessary radiator access flap on the front of the tank. The larger tank gave extended range to the 500 but didn't necessary make the machine more beautifu. A new seat accompanied the change of tank. | ||
==1977 GT500B== | ==1977 GT500B== | ||