Suzuki GT750 (1971)

The Suzuki GT750 Le Mans motorcycle was introduced in 1971 with a liquid-cooled, two-stroke transverse 3-cylinder engine with a capacity of 738cc. It had a compression ratio of 6.7:1 and was equipped with three Mikuni VM 32 carburetors. The bike could produce a maximum power of 50 kW or 67 horsepower at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 75.5 Nm or 55.7 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. It was available in both electric and kick-start versions and had a five-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The front suspension of the bike included telescopic forks, while the rear consisted of a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorber. It was equipped with twin-sided 200mm drum front brakes and 190mm drum rear brakes. The bike had a wheelbase of 1469mm and weighed 214kg dry and 226kg wet. The fuel capacity was 17 liters and had an oil capacity of 1.8 liters. The bike could reach a claimed top speed of 193km/h or 120mph and complete a standing quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 750 Le Mans

Year: 1971
Engine: Two stroke, transverse 3 cylinder
Capacity: 738 cc / 45.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 70 64 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 3 x Mikuni VM 32 carburetors
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Electric & kick
Clutch: Multi-disc, wet
Max Power: 50 kW / 67 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 75.5 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m 55.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 5th 4.84 / 4th 5.90 / 3rd 7.15 / 2nd 9.11 / lst 14.92:1
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorber
Front Brakes: Twin sided 200mm drum
Rear Brakes: 190 mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length: 2215 mm / 87.2 in Width: 864 mm / 34.0 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase: 1469 mm / 57.8 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight: 214 kg / 472 lbs
Wet Weight: 226 kg / 498 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Oil Capacity: 1.8 Litres / 3.8 US pt / 3.2 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec
Top Speed (claimed): 193 km/h / 120 mph