
LOT 597
1972 Suzuki GT380J Registration no. PGU 807K Frame no. GT380-27103 Engine no. GT380-28030
Sold for £5,520 inc. premium
Lot 597
1972 Suzuki GT380JRegistration no. PGU 807K Frame no. GT380-27103 Engine no. GT380-28030
1972 Suzuki GT380J
Registration no. PGU 807K
Frame no. GT380-27103
Engine no. GT380-28030
Registration no. PGU 807K
Frame no. GT380-27103
Engine no. GT380-28030
Suzuki joined the exclusive superbike club in 1971 with the launch of the GT750. A three-cylinder water-cooled two-stroke, the GT750 was joined a year later by a pair of smaller air-cooled triples: the GT380 and GT550. Using the 54x54mm bore/stroke dimensions of the existing T250 twin, the GT380 displaced 371cc and produced 38bhp. The gearbox was a six-speeder, complemented by Suzuki's useful digital gear indicator in the instrument binnacle. Performance was brisk - 100mph being achievable. Smooth and comfortable, the GT380 handled surprisingly well once the original-equipment Japanese tyres had been replaced by superior European rubber, proving quicker than the more powerful, but heavier and harder-to-handle, GT550 over cross-country going.
This early drum-braked GT380 has been restored by collector Harry Kay and remains cosmetically in very nice condition. Decommissioned, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with a US Suzuki Warranty Booklet and Owner's Manual, expired MoT (March 2018), DVLA correspondence, 2016 NOVA correspondence, and a V5C.
This early drum-braked GT380 has been restored by collector Harry Kay and remains cosmetically in very nice condition. Decommissioned, the machine will require re-commissioning to a greater or lesser extent and thus is sold strictly as viewed. The machine is offered with a US Suzuki Warranty Booklet and Owner's Manual, expired MoT (March 2018), DVLA correspondence, 2016 NOVA correspondence, and a V5C.
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As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.










































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