Suzuki SP370: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki SP370 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1978 to 1979. The Suzuki SP370 was the first Suzuki motorcycle with a single cylinder four-stroke engine, if you don't count the short-lived Colleda CO and COX models from the fifties. Unfortunately it had a bit too weak engine and it was a bit too expensive to become a great success. Yamaha, for example, could offer a 500cc trail bike for the same money as you had to pay for the SP370. It was made in the US from 1978-1979. Suzuki produced an enduro oriented variant in the Suzuki DR370
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 78-79 |
| Engine | 370cc |
| Sparkplug | D8EA '78-79 |
| Battery | 6N4B-2A '78-79 |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 '78-79 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 '78-79 |
| Related | Suzuki DR370 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Colors: Red, Silver. Initial frame number: SP370-100001.
1978 SP370C
- FRAME #: SP370-100001
- ENGINE #: SP370-100001
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 370cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 324
- COLOR: Red
- Leading axle forks
- White and silver Suzuki decal
- Fenders primary color
1979 SP370N
- FRAME #: SP370-109645
- ENGINE #: SP370-109448
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 370cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 324
- COLOR: Maroon
- Leading axle forks
- Silver Suzuki decal
- Fenders primary color
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | SP 370 |
| Production | 1978 - 1979 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 85.0mm x 65.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Top speed | 80 mph (129 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 20.65 ft/lbs (28.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Battery | 8.9:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Full floater, swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
| Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 86.61 inches (2200 mm) W 33.5 inches (851 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 135.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki SP370 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1978 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h). Max torque was 20.65 ft/lbs (28.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 85.0mm bore x 65.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 370.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Full floater, swingarm. The SP370 was fitted with a 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
1979 Suzuki SP 370
The 1978 Suzuki SP 370 was the first motorcycle with a single cylinder, four stroke engine, after the short lived Colleda CO and COX models from the fifties. In 1988 SP 370 was replaced by the SP 400, a similar bike but with more powerful engine.