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Suzuki SP370
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
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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

Colors: Red, Silver. Initial frame number: SP370-100001.

1978 SP370C

1978 Suzuki SP370C
1978 SP370 red right side
1978 SP370 red left side
1978 SP370 silver left side


  • 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

1979 Suzuki 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

See Also


Suzuki SP370
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

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
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
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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

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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.


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