History of the suzuki gt550 the suzuki gt 550 was part of their famous gt grand touring series of the 1970s, which included the gt750 and gt380. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for suzuki gt550 for sale. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. This is the latest example of the increasing number of immaculate cafe racers coming out of america. Called the honduki, its an award winning build based on a 1975 suzuki gt550 but, as you can. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reviewers and riders alike raved about the new 750, yet while the smaller suzuki gs550 was essentially a scaled down 750, it failed to capture the same level of attention, at least from the motoring press. Suzuki gt 550 technical specifications ultimate specs. By far, the most wellknown gt550 build in recent yearsand really the only other of major note besides the warlockis honduki, a 75 gt550 cafe racer built by motorhanger of vienna, virginia. Once you decide to return the goods you must not use them and you must take reasonable care of them while in your possession. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1976 suzuki gt550a indy motorcycles with kelley blue book. It was also known as the indy the 1972 suzuki gt 550 was the big version of suzukis gt range of touring and commuting twostroke triples. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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Now located at our cafe racer sspirit workshop only one previous owner and just. My left cylinder dumps the fuel mixture out the exhaust. Suzuki gt550 for sale in uk 54 secondhand suzuki gt550. The 1975 suzuki gt550 was the mamabearsized version of suzukis gt range of touring and commuting twostroke triples. The gt series is a series of twostroke, rider and passenger, chain drive motorcycles manufactured and marketed by suzuki for model years 19721977, with a range of engine capacities and cylinder counts. Please scan the material in jpeg format large enough that all the details are visible and send them to me. Now located at our cafe racer sspirit workshop only. Shorter front fender 5310031703 with only one fender stay. It had a digital display between the clocks that told which gear you were in. The bigger 750 was an instant hit with buyers and was cycle worlds pick for its annual best of breed in the 750cc class. A history of the repertoire in suzuki violin books 110 paperback november 28, 2012 by hadley johnson author 4. The gt550 and gt750 featured electric starting while other models, with the exception of the gt185, were kick start only. This gt is a very original other than the machine has recently had a repaint respray in the period metalic gold colours and a new seat has also been fitted, the only thing that has to be finished to bring the. Called the honduki, its an award winning build based on.
Suzuki service manual gt550 paperback january 1, 1973 by publisher author 4. Suzuki new type carburetor service manual for model gt. If you email us we will normally reply the same day or within working day. Introduced along with its smaller sibling the gt in the gt bridged the gap between the and the flagship gt watercooled triple the gt was. Because there was a wealth of low end torque, you could even run it with a sidecar i did for 2 years. The latest addition to the ojb web site, called a field guide to the suzuki gt550, is now on line along with a load of other new material. Three grand touring models including the gt380 and gt750 and were originally offered for sale with the beginning of the 1972 model year my with the 550 called indy for the north american market. The bike has been built at blacktop choppers of denver. The suzuki gt750 lemans lasted six years, right through the 1977 model. Suzuki changed that with the introduction of three new bikes in the gs family for 1977, the. The 1972 suzuki gt 550 was the big version of suzukis gt range of touring and commuting twostroke triples.
Nov 20, 2014 this is the latest example of the increasing number of immaculate cafe racers coming out of america. Suzuki gt 550 for sale in uk 61 used suzuki gt 550. Suzuki gt 550 specs 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Year bike picture description 1972 suzuki gt550j 3 cylinder, 5 speed, electric start, two stroke 50bhp motor capable of over 110mph. Clymer workshop manual 6th ed updated by ed scott to include 1985 models by clymer publications, stephens, randy isbn. Suzuki new type carburetor service manual for model gt 380, gt 550, gt 750 suzuki motor co. A field guide to the suzuki gt550 notes from the corner.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The bike is a true frankenstein, constructed out of various suzuki and kawasaki donors, but in the best way possible. View the best 1973 suzuki gt 550 gt550 motorcycle pictures uploaded by users all over the world. Here are a few pics of my newly acquired j model beautifully restored by barrie vernon of oxford. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 48. In 1976, all of the major japanese motorcycle manufacturers were producing motorcycles powered by fourstroke fourcylinder engines. Mar 07, 2014 1974 suzuki gt550 l vintage suzuki for sale if you are looking for a real nice suzuki gt550 l then this possibly could be the one here we have a 1974 suzuki, gt550 l model imported in from the usa in. Its of early 1972 vintage but registered as a 1973 model, 3 cylinder, 5 speed, electric start, two stroke 50 bhp motor capable of over 110 mph.
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With this drivetrain, the suzuki gt 550 is capable of. Certain markets received the gt380 until model year 1980. See more ideas about motorcycle, bike and cafe racer motorcycle. We specially welcome references to suzuki gt 550 tests, riders experiences, good and bad insurance companies for this motorbike, and tips on styling and performance enhancements. Suzuki changed that with the introduction of three new bikes in the gs family for 1977, the gs400, gs550 and gs750.
This list excludes japanese domestic market jdm frames, but includes jdm engines. In this version sold from year 1973, the dry weight is and it is equiped with a inline three, twostroke motor. The 1976 suzuki gt 550 and all other motorcycles made 18942020. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out. The suzuki gt550 is a twostroke, aircooled, three cylinder 1970sera motorcycle in suzukis grand touring gt series. The bike is custom built, new battery, brakes, shocks, ignition, coils. This is how a project often starts, ie with a pile of parts in less than perfect condition. During this difficult time, we are working hard to maintain our service. A field guide to the suzuki gt550 old japanese bikes. Gt 550 left cylinder dumps fuel mixture out exhaust. Manufactured for six years 1972 to 77, the gt550 was available in 6 different models, starting with the 1972 gt550j and ending with the 1977 gt550b. Enter any question, comment or answer about this motorcycle. The suzuki gt550 was a inline three, twostroke standard motorcycle produced by suzuki between 1972 and 1977.
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