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LOT 468

c.1967 Suzuki 247cc T20 Super Six Racing Motorcycle Frame no. none visible Engine no. T20 40883

Sold for £3,680 inc. premium
Lot 468

c.1967 Suzuki 247cc T20 Super Six Racing Motorcycle

c.1967 Suzuki 247cc T20 Super Six Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. none visible
Engine no. T20 40883

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. Introduced in 1965, the T20 was an entirely new design, although still a 250cc parallel-twin two-stroke. 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.

Since 2007 this Super Six has been raced by the vendor, Steve Bedford, throughout the UK and Europe with some success. Riding the Suzuki, Steve was the Preston & District Classic Champion in 2008 and 3rd in the FIM (Vintage) 250cc category. For the last few years the Suzuki has been mainly a spare bike and was last run at Aintree in 2022. Recommissioning will be required before it returns to the racetrack. Modifications include a four-bearing crankshaft; higher 1st gear; PVL electronic ignition, and 32mm Mikuni carburettors.
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