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|name = Suzuki GT750 | |name = Suzuki GT750 | ||
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|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 72-77 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = | |engine = 750cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |||
|ignition = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B6ES}} '72-74<br />{{sparkplug|B8ES}} '75-76 , '77 | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |battery = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '72-74 , '75-76 , '77 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |transmission = | ||
|transmission = | |frame = | ||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} '72-74 , '75-76 , '77 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '72-74 , '75-76 , '77 | |||
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|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |wet_weight = | ||
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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== | ||
The early 1970s showed [[Kawasaki]] and [[Suzuki]]'s response to [[Honda]]'s already legendary [[Honda CB750K|CB750K]] by inaugurating the new technique of transverse three-cylinder two-stroke engines. | The early 1970s showed [[Kawasaki]] and [[Suzuki]]'s response to [[Honda]]'s already legendary [[Honda CB750K|CB750K]] by inaugurating the new technique of transverse three-cylinder two-stroke engines. If the layout was the same, the offerings of the two rivals represented very different philosophies. The air-cooled [[Kawasaki H2]] was a supersports machine with out-of-the-ordinary performance: over 125 mph top speed and a standing quarter in 12.1 seconds. The Suzuki was a real GT: heavier, larger and with a water-cooled engine. | ||
==Two Errors of Judgment== | ==Two Errors of Judgment== | ||
Suzuki's main error lay in not having foreseen the trend of the market towards sportier machines. A second fault was retaining a front drum brake while Honda, Kawasaki (on its [[Kawasaki H1|H1 500]] and 750) and [[Yamaha]] (on the [[Yamaha XS650|XS650]]) had already opted for discs. They would later almost over correct (in a positive manner) all these errors in the 80s with their introduction of the [[Suzuki GSX-R750]]. | Suzuki's main error lay in not having foreseen the trend of the market towards sportier machines. A second fault was retaining a front drum brake while Honda, Kawasaki (on its [[Kawasaki H1|H1 500]] and 750) and [[Yamaha]] (on the [[Yamaha XS650|XS650]]) had already opted for discs. They would later almost over correct (in a positive manner) all these errors in the 80s with their introduction of the [[Suzuki GSX-R750]]. | ||
==Extraordinary Track Machine== | ==Extraordinary Track Machine== | ||
Built until 1977, when it appeared in the catalog alongside the four-stroke [[Suzuki GS750|GS750]], the GT took a long time to build up its image. It was small consolation that it had spawned an extraordinary track machine, the | Built until 1977, when it appeared in the catalog alongside the four-stroke [[Suzuki GS750|GS750]], the GT took a long time to build up its image. It was small consolation that it had spawned an extraordinary track machine, the TR 750. | ||
However, the GT was an excellent touring mount which marked a turning point in the history of the two-stroke. Reliable and mechanically silent, possessed of remarkable torque, it was a docile road bike, unlike the Kawasaki, which was brilliant but noisy and guzzled gas. | However, the GT was an excellent touring mount which marked a turning point in the history of the two-stroke. Reliable and mechanically silent, possessed of remarkable torque, it was a docile road bike, unlike the Kawasaki, which was brilliant but noisy and guzzled gas. | ||
==1972 GT750J== | ==1972 GT750J== | ||
<gallery | <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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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750K.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750K | Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750K.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750K | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-0.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue | |||
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-1.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue | Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-1.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-2.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue | Image:1973-Suzuki-GT750-Blue-2.jpg|1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue | ||
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==1974 GT750L== | ==1974 GT750L== | ||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750L]] | [[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750L]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]] | ||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT750-Orange-5070-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT750 in Orange]] | |||
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*MODEL CODE: 312 | *MODEL CODE: 312 | ||
*COLOR: Firemist Orange, Firemist Blue | *COLOR: Firemist Orange, Firemist Blue | ||
* Chrome | * Chrome air cleaner covers | ||
* Chrome headlight mounts and housing | * Chrome headlight mounts and housing | ||
* Silver radiator covers | * Silver radiator covers | ||
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==1975 GT750M== | ==1975 GT750M== | ||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750M]] | [[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750M]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | ||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT750-Gray-3361-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Gray]] | |||
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==1977 GT750B== | ==1977 GT750B== | ||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B]] | [[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B]][[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]][[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]][[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]][[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]][[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT750B-Black-3457-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT750B in Black]] | |||
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*FRAME #: GT750-75739 | *FRAME #: GT750-75739 | ||
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* New tank stripes | * New tank stripes | ||
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]] | [[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT750]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT750]] | ||