Registration No: RLY 453R
Frame No: 102365
Engine No: 102594
CC: 500
MOT: None

• Presented in good original condition
• Later version with disc front brake
• Supplied with a current V5C

The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4-wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early 60s were second only to Honda in numbers of two-wheelers manufactured. In the early 1970s the GT range of twins and triples was launched proving to be 'the last hurrah' for the large capacity two-stroke engine. The 500cc twin was first seen in 1968 and formed the basis of many race bikes over the years, with Jack Findlay being the first rider to win a 500 Grand Prix on a two stroke engined bike at the UGP in 1971 on a TR500.

This 1977 GT500 has been part of an enthusiast private collection of classic bikes spanning the decades from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Unfortunately due to ill health, he can no longer ride and maintain the bikes so he reluctantly has to let them find new homes. Not run for a number of years they have been carefully stored in a dry building but will all need recommissioning before use. The bike, presented in original condition is the later GT version featuring a disc front brake and larger GT750 style fuel tank. A model that has always been a favorite with specials builders and classic racers, not many T500 or GT500s have survived in standard trim and once recommissioned it will make a very useable bike in modern day road conditions thats still appreciating in value. It comes supplied with an owners manual, service book,old MOTs and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189