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The 1972 Suzuki GT 380 showed much promise, on paper at least. If the other Japanese manufacturers had stood still during the 70`s then the GT 380 would have made perfect sense. The GT 380 saw some minor improvements every year of its production; this was never enough to bring it to the forefront of the capacity class. | The 1972 Suzuki GT 380 showed much promise, on paper at least. If the other Japanese manufacturers had stood still during the 70`s then the GT 380 would have made perfect sense. The GT 380 saw some minor improvements every year of its production; this was never enough to bring it to the forefront of the capacity class. | ||
== NGT380 version (384cc) == | |||
In italy the very popular GT380 underwent a transformation from 1975-1979. Due to law and also the registered name "GT380" by Ferrari, Suzuki was compelled to change the model name in the country, thus it changed to NGT380 (or New GT380). | |||
this version became a more desired version in hindsight due to the higher engine capacity (increased from 371cc to 384cc) which gave the bike more power and torque (41ps instead of 38ps) | |||
The NGT was exclusivly distributed by Italia SAIAD S.p.A. - Via Cassini 89 bis - 10129 Torino (Turin) , Italy | |||
The markings on the frame shown below. | |||
[[File:NGT380.jpg|left|thumb]] | |||
[[File:NGT380 - N stamp.jpg|left|thumb|373x373px]] | |||
commercial of the italian 'NGT' compared to the regular 'GT' | |||
[[File:1975-NGT380-Italia-840.jpg|left|thumb]] | |||
[[File:1975-GT380-Global-840.jpg|left|thumb|246x246px]] | |||
=== general specs 1975-end of production === | |||
* max horsepower : 41PS/7500rpm | |||
* max torque : Kgm. 3.98/6000 rpm | |||
* engine bore : 55mm | |||
* engine stroke : 54mm | |||
* compression ratio : 6.7/1 | |||
* 6 speed | |||
* front tire 3.00S19-4PR | |||
* rear tire 3.50S18-4PR | |||
* max speed 176 | |||
* quarter mile acceleration : 13.3sec | |||
* braking distance from 50km/h : 12meters | |||
* Overall Length: 2 105 mm (82.9 in) | |||
* Overall Width: 850 mm (33.5 in) | |||
* Overall Height: 1 100mm (43.3 in) | |||
* Wheelbase: 1 355 mm (53.3 in) | |||
* Dry Weight: 171 kg (376 lbs) | |||
=== model year specific specs === | |||
==== NGT380M (MY 1975) ==== | |||
* FRAME #: NGT380-65984 | |||
*ENGINE #: GT380-73229 | |||
*ENGINE TYPE: 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple | |||
*MODEL CODE: 331 | |||
*COLOR Silver Mist, Gypsy Red | |||
* Two piece tank stripes | |||
==== NGT380A (MY 1976) ==== | |||
* FRAME #: NGT380-86754 | |||
*ENGINE #: GT380-97353 | |||
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple | |||
*MODEL CODE: ... 331 | |||
*COLOR: Black, Coronado Blue | |||
*Front fender has lower support only | |||
*6 Speed | |||
*Kick start | |||
==== NGT380B (from 1977 to end of production) ==== | |||
*FRAME #: NGT380-95063 | |||
*ENGINE #: GT380-108577 | |||
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple | |||
*MODEL CODE: ... 331 | |||
*COLOR: Red, Blue | |||
*Black headlight mounts and housing | |||
==== NGT380B-7 (final production model) ==== | |||
this bike had same specs as the NGT380B but came with a flush gas cap and the front fender didn't have any support. | |||
[[File:NGT380 - gascap.png|left|thumb]] | |||