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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 | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Suzuki SP370''' | |||
|image = [[File:Suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-3.jpg|frameless]] | |||
|aka = SP 370 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1978 - 1979 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = [[Suzuki SP400]] | |||
|class = [[Enduro]] | |||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 85.0mm x 65.2mm | |||
|compression = 8.9:1 | |||
|top_speed = 80 mph (129 km/h) | |||
|power = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7500RPM | |||
|torque = 20.65 ft/lbs (28.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = Carburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '78-79 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '78-79 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: Full floater, swingarm | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.91 inches (1420 mm) | |||
|length = 86.61 inches (2200 mm) | |||
|width = 33.5 inches (851 mm) | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 135.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.25 Gallon (8.50 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Suzuki DR370]] | |||
|competition = [[Yamaha XT500]] | |||
}} | |||
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 [[Suzuki Colleda|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 the [[Yamaha XT500|XT500 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]]. 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. | |||
Colors: Red, Silver. | Colors: Red, Silver. | ||
Initial frame number: SP370-100001. | Initial frame number: SP370-100001. | ||
==1978== | |||
[[Image:1978 SP370 red side 800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 red right side]][[Image:1978_SP370_red_leftside_800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 red left side]][[Image:1978 SP370 slv leftside 800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 silver left side]] | ==1978 SP370C== | ||
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-SP370C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki SP370C]] | |||
[[Image:1978 SP370 red side 800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 red right side]] | |||
[[Image:1978_SP370_red_leftside_800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 red left side]] | |||
[[Image:1978 SP370 slv leftside 800.jpg|thumb|left|1978 SP370 silver left side]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*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== | |||
<gallery mode='slideshow'> | |||
File:suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-4.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki SP 370 | |||
File:suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-3.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki SP 370 | |||
File:suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-2.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki SP 370 | |||
File:suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-1.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki SP 370 | |||
File:suzuki-sp370-1979-1979-0.jpg|600px|1979 Suzuki SP 370 | |||
File:1979-Suzuki-SP370N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki SP370N | |||
</gallery> | |||
*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 | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/silver-dream-racer#suzuki-sp370 Silver Dream Racer] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-professionals#suzuki-sp370 The Professionals] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/de-helaasheid-der-dingen#suzuki-sp370 De helaasheid der dingen] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/minder#suzuki-sp370 Minder] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dempsey-makepeace#suzuki-sp370 Dempsey & Makepeace] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-sandbaggers#suzuki-sp370 The Sandbaggers] | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Suzuki SP100]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP125]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP200]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP250]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP400]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP500]] | |||
*[[Suzuki SP600]] | |||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|SP370]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|SP370]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki SP series]] | |||
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||