Suzuki GT750
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Production | 72-77 |
| Engine | 738cc Liquid cooled two-stroke straight-three |
| Top speed | 115 mph |
| Horse Power | 67 bhp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Fuel system | 3x Mikuni VM32 |
| Sparkplug | B6ES '72-74 B8ES '75-77 |
| Battery | YB14L-A2 '72-77 |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 '72-77 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 '72-77 |
| Wheelbase | 58 in |
| Weight | 472 lbs |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 gallons |
| Competition | Honda CB750K Triumph Trident Kawasaki H2 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
The early 1970s showed Kawasaki and Suzuki's response to Honda's already legendary CB750K by inaugurating the new technique of transverse three-cylinder two-stroke engines. Just as theTriumph Trident was in simple terms, one and a half of the their 500cc twin, the GT750 shared the 70x64mm bore and stroke dimensions of the T500 along with similar porting. 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
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 H1 500 and 750) and Yamaha (on the 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
Built until 1977, when it appeared in the catalog alongside the four-stroke 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 TR750.
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 Suzuki GT750J
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
1972 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Black
- FRAME #: GT750-10001
- ENGINE #: GT750-10001
- ENGINE TYPE: 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 310
- COLOR: Newport Blue, California Burgundy
- Dual, front drum brakes
- Headlight mounts and housing, side covers and radiator covers primary color
- Water cooled
1973 GT750K
1973 Suzuki GT750K
1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
1973 Suzuki GT750 in Blue
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
1973 Suzuki GT750 "Water Buffalo" in Red
- FRAME #: GT750-31253
- ENGINE #: GT750-31357
- ENGINE TYPE: 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 310
- COLOR: Royal Red, Royal Blue
- Dual, front disc brakes
- Chrome radiator covers
- Locking flip-up gas cap
1974 GT750L
- FRAME #: GT750-40247
- ENGINE #: GT750-43041
- ENGINE TYPE: 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 312
- COLOR: Firemist Orange, Firemist Blue
- Chrome air cleaner covers
- Chrome headlight mounts and housing
- Silver radiator covers
- Digital gear indicator
- Power increased to 70hp @ 8500 rpm
1975 GT750M
- FRAME #: GT750-52823
- ENGINE #: GT750-57533
- ENGINE TYPE: 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 316
- COLOR: Gypsy Red, Jewel Gray
- New tank stripes
- Black dust seals on lower forks, instead of fork boots
1976 GT750A
1976 Suzuki GT750A
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in White
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
1976 Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo in Blue
- FRAME #: GT750-61729
- ENGINE #: ..... GT750-67558
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: . . . 316
- COLOR: Coronado Blue, Ontario Orange
- New tank stripes
- Locking gas cap cover
- Dropped Le Mans nickname
1977 GT750B
- FRAME #: GT750-75739
- ENGINE #: ..... GT750-82605
- ENGINE TYPE: 738cc Two-stroke Triple
- MODEL CODE: 316
- COLOR: Red, Black
- Black headlight mounts, housing and side covers
- Front fender without supports
- New tank stripes
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