Suzuki GT380 (1976)

The Suzuki GT 380A was a 1976 motorcycle model that had a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 371 cc, a compression ratio of 7.2:1, and an air-cooled cooling system. It had a 3 into 4 stainless steel exhaust, 3 x 24mm Mikuni carburetors, and a battery and coil ignition system. The motorcycle had a kick start, max power of 27.7 kW or 38 hp at 7500 rpm, and a max torque of 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The clutch was wet, multiplate, and it had a 6-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain.

The front suspension had a telescopic fork, oil dampened, and the rear suspension had dual shocks, springs, 5-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes were single 275 mm disc and 180mm drum. It had a 3.00-19 4PR front tire and a 3.50-18 4PR rear tire. The motorcycle’s dimensions were length 2090 mm, width 815 mm, height 1125 mm, wheelbase 1379 mm, ground clearance 145 mm, and seat height 787 mm. Its wet weight was 171 kg, and the fuel capacity was 15 liters.

The Suzuki GT 380A had a standing 1/4 mile of 13.8 seconds and a top speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph. It was a classic motorcycle model that had a simple design and was known for its high-revving engine, smooth handling, and good power-to-weight ratio.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 380A

Year: 1976
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