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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Le Mans (in the US & Canada) |
| Production | 1971–1977 |
| Predecessor | T500 |
| Engine | 739 cc (45.1 cu in) two-stroke water-cooled three-cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 70.0 mm × 64.0 mm (2.76 in × 2.52 in) |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (110 mph) (claimed)[1] |
| Power | 67 bhp (50 kW) @ 6,500 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual w/chain final drive |
| Brakes | Front: twin disc Rear: 180 mm w/single panel 1 leading shoe |
| Tires | Front: 3.25 x 19 Rear: 4.00 x 18[2] |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,210 mm (87.2 in) W: 860 mm (34 in) H: 1,130 mm (44.3 in) |
| Weight | 219 kg (482 lb)[2] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | Transmission: 2.2 litres; Oil injection tank: 1.8 litres |
| Turning radius | 2.6 metres[2] |
The Suzuki GT750 is a water-cooled three-cylinder two-stroke motorcycle made by Suzuki from 1971 to 1977. It is the first Japanese motorcycle with a liquid-cooled engine.[3] The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (in Japanese) includes the 1971 Suzuki GT750 as one of their 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology.[4]
- ^ a b Holliday, Bob (1974), Motorcycle panorama: a pictorial review of design and development, Newton Abbot, pp. 106, ISBN 978-0-668-03647-4
- ^ a b c Suzuki GT750 Service Manual Part #SR-3100 dtd. 07/72
- ^ Benjamin Kubas Cronin (22 October 2010). "Bike Icon: Suzuki GT750". Visordown. Immediate Media Company Ltd. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
The motor was essentially an existing twin design with an extra cylinder and it was the first Japanese bike to feature liquid engine cooling. With a large (and later chromed) radiator, the cooling system was responsible for the extra weight, but it did help to increase the engine's longevity. Its smooth yet strong delivery was a hit with consumers.
- ^ "Suzuki GT750". 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology. Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
This motorcycle had a water-cooled, 2-stroke, 3-cylinder engine that provided good acceleration over a wide speed range from low to high. Technologies developed for Grand Prix racing were incorporated into the body structure and brakes. Easily visible meters and other features were also provided.