Suzuki GT380 (1978)
The Suzuki GT380C is a motorcycle produced in 1978 with a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 371 cc. It has a compression ratio of 7.2:1, air cooling and is equipped with a 3 into 4 stainless steel exhaust, 3x24mm Mikuni carburetors, and a battery and coil ignition system with a kick start. Its maximum power is 27.7 kW / 38 hp at 7500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiplate with a 6-speed transmission and final drive chain. The front suspension is telescopic fork, oil dampened, and the rear suspension is dual shocks, springs, 5-way adjustable. It has a single 275 mm disc brake in the front and a 180mm drum brake in the rear, with 3.00-19 4PR and 3.50-18 4PR tires. Its dimensions measure 2090 mm in length, 815 mm in width, and has a height of 1125 mm. The wheelbase is 1379 mm, ground clearance of 145mm, and seat height of 787mm. The wet weight is 171 kg, with a fuel capacity of 15 litres and an oil capacity of 1.3 litres. It has a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.8 seconds and a top speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GT 380C
Year: 1978
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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