
LOT 397
1976 Suzuki GT250A Registration no. UFK 963R Frame no. GT250-81082 Engine no. GT250-81139
Sold for £2,702.50 inc. premium
Lot 397
1976 Suzuki GT250ARegistration no. UFK 963R Frame no. GT250-81082 Engine no. GT250-81139
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1976 Suzuki GT250A
Registration no. UFK 963R
Frame no. GT250-81082
Engine no. GT250-81139
Registration no. UFK 963R
Frame no. GT250-81082
Engine no. GT250-81139
Stung by criticism of its long-in-the-tooth and lacklustre GT250M, Suzuki responded with the GT250A in 1976, the newcomer incorporating the most radical changes to Hamamatsu's 250 two-stroke twin for a decade. Gone was the 250M's 'Ram Air' cylinder head cowl, while more importantly the engine gained a four-bearing crankshaft, one-piece cylinder head, extra transfer ports, and larger carburettors. Suzuki claimed a maximum power output of 32bhp for the GT250A, two horsepower more than the GT250M, a seemingly minor gain that translated into vastly superior on-the-road performance. Tested by Bike magazine in February 1976, a 250A reached 91mph and rocketed through the standing quarter-mile in 15.02 seconds, an improvement of 9mph and 1.2 seconds respectively over the 250M tested the previous year.
Previously registered overseas (almost certainly in the USA), this GT250A was acquired by the lady vendor's late brother in 2003 and subsequently fully restored by him. Dry-stored since the restoration's completion, the machine requires some parts to complete it, the front brake lever, master cylinder, brake hose, and right-side mirror being missing. The vendor advises us all fluids have been drained from the Suzuki, which following its lengthy period of post-restoration inactivity will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road. Currently displaying a total of 7,240 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C document.
Previously registered overseas (almost certainly in the USA), this GT250A was acquired by the lady vendor's late brother in 2003 and subsequently fully restored by him. Dry-stored since the restoration's completion, the machine requires some parts to complete it, the front brake lever, master cylinder, brake hose, and right-side mirror being missing. The vendor advises us all fluids have been drained from the Suzuki, which following its lengthy period of post-restoration inactivity will require re-commissioning at the very least, or possibly more extensive restoration, before returning to the road. Currently displaying a total of 7,240 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C document.
Footnotes
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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