LOT 684

1966 Suzuki 247cc T20 X6 Hustler Registration no. KKH 906D Frame no. 23323 Engine no. 23370

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium

Lot 684

1966 Suzuki 247cc T20 X6 Hustler
Registration no. KKH 906D Frame no. 23323 Engine no. 23370

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1966 Suzuki 247cc T20 X6 Hustler
Registration no. KKH 906D
Frame no. 23323
Engine no. 23370

Using the Colleda marque name, Suzuki launched its first 250cc two-stroke twin in 1956, and the type would remain a fixture of the range for the next 40 years. The replacement T10 appeared in 1963 sporting, among numerous improvements, Suzuki's new 'CCI' pumped lubrication system. The next stage of development was the now classic T20 Super Six, which was marketed in the USA as the X6 Hustler. Introduced in 1965, the T20 was an entirely new design although still a 250cc two-stroke parallel twin. The frame was a now tubular and of the duplex loop type, while the gearbox offered the rider the luxury of six speeds for the first time on a road-going motorcycle. With its precise handling, good brakes, powerful (29bhp) motor and 90mph-plus top speed, the Super Six received rave reviews in the motorcycling press and soon established a giant-killing reputation in production machine racing. Inevitably, many were converted for racing, and original, unmodified examples are rare. Today the Super Six/Hustler is one of the most collectible of 1960s Japanese classics. Run recently, this X6 Hustler is described by the vendor as in good original overall condition. The machine is offered with a V5C Registration Certificate and current MoT (expires December 2020).

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.

Saleroom notices

The frame number is T20-23323. The engine number is T20-23370. The MOT expired 1 December 2020. Please click the link to view the walkaround video of Lot 684: click here

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