Suzuki GT380 (1972)

The Suzuki GT 380J is a motorcycle produced in 1972 with a two-stroke transverse three-cylinder engine and a capacity of 371 cc or 22.6 cu in. The compression ratio is 6.7:1, and it features Mikuni carburetors for induction, battery and coil for ignition, and a kick start. It can reach a max power of 27.7 kW or 38 hp at 7500 rpm and a max torque of 38 Nm or 3.9 kgf-m or 28 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The clutch is wet and multiplate, and the transmission is six-speed with a final drive of chain. The front suspension is telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is dual shocks with springs that are 5-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes are 180mm drum, and the front tire is 3.00-19 while the rear is 3.50-18. The dimensions of the motorcycle are length: 2090 mm or 82.3 in, width: 800 mm or 31.5 in, and height: 1100 mm or 43.3 in with a wheelbase of 1380 mm or 54.3 in and seat height of 787 mm or 31 in. It weighs 171 kg or 377 lbs when wet and has a fuel capacity of 15 Litres or 4.0 US gal or 3.3 Imp gal. It can travel up to a top speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 380J

Year: 1972

Engine: Two stroke, transverse three cylinder

Capacity: 371 cc / 22.6 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm

Compression Ratio: 6.7:1

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

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, springs, 5-way adjustable

Front Brakes: 180mm drum

Rear Brakes: 180mm drum

Front Tyre: 3.00-19

Rear Tyre: 3.50-18

Dimensions: Length: 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1100 mm / 43.3 in

Wheelbase: 1380 mm / 54.3 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

Top Speed: 153 km/h / 95 mph