Suzuki GT380 (1977)

The Suzuki GT380B motorcycle was produced in 1977 and features a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 371cc. It has a compression ratio of 7.2:1 and an air-cooled cooling system with a 3-into-4 stainless steel exhaust. The bike is equipped with 3 x 24mm Mikuni carburetors and a battery and coil ignition system. It can be started with a kick and has a maximum power of 27.7 kW / 38 hp @ 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm.

The Suzuki GT380B has a wet, multiplate clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with oil dampening and the rear suspension consists of dual shocks with springs that are five-way adjustable. The bike has a front single 275mm disc brake and a 180mm drum brake on the rear. The front tyre is 3.00-19 4PR and the rear tyre is 3.50-18 4PR.

The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2090mm in length, 815mm in width, and 1125mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1379mm, a ground clearance of 145mm, and a seat height of 787mm. The wet weight of the bike is 171kg and it has a fuel capacity of 15 litres, an oil capacity of 1.3 litres, and can reach a top speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph. It also has a standing 1/4 mile speed of 13.8 seconds.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 380B

Year: 1977


Engine: Two stroke, transverse three cylinder
Capacity: 371 cc / 22.6 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Exhaust: 3 into 4, stainless steel
Induction: 3 x 24mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 27.7 kW / 38 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, oil dampened

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, springs, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Single 275 mm disc
Rear Brakes: 180mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-19 4PR
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18 4PR
Dimensions: Length: 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase: 1379 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Seat Height: 787 mm / 31 in
Wet Weight: 171 kg / 377 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Oil Capacity: 1.3 Litres / 2.7 US pt / 2.2 Imp pt
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec
Top Speed: 153 km/h / 95 mph

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