Suzuki GT750 (1977-78)

The Suzuki GT750 was produced from 1977 to 1978 and was a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 738cc. The engine had a compression ratio of 6.7:1 and was liquid-cooled with three Mikuni VM 32 carburetors. The bike had an electric and kick start and a multi-disc, wet clutch. The maximum power output was 52.2 kW/70 hp at 6500 rpm and maximum torque was 83 Nm/8.5 kgf-m 61.5 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. It had a five-speed transmission and a final drive chain. The front suspension was telescopic forks and the rear suspension was a swinging arm fork with an adjustable shock absorber. The bike had two front disc brakes and a 190mm drum brake at the rear. The dimensions were 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: 140 mm/5.5 in, Dry Weight: 230 kg/507 lbs, Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal, and Oil Capacity: 1.8 Litres/3.8 US pt/3.2 Imp gal. The bike could do the standing quarter-mile in 12.6 seconds and had a top speed of 193 km/h/120 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 750

Year: 1977 – 78
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: 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 83 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m 61.5 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: 2 x Discs
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: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 230 kg / 507 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