15th Nov, 2023 13:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1972 Suzuki GT550K
Sold for £3,680
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: CTV 504K
Frame No: GT550 21308
Engine No: GT550-22568
CC: 543
MOT: Exempt
- A mostly original Suzuki GT550
- Correct numbers machine
- Current owner for the last 11 years
- Original exhaust system
The GT550 introductory model was Suzuki's counter to the Kawasaki H1 Mach III. The GT550 had a massive four leading shoe double panel drum front brake shared with the GT750. The conventional telescopic front forks had rubber gaiters covering the fork stanchions. Both fenders were chromed steel. Chrome and polished aluminium were used on the rest of the bike. The fuel cap was, unusually for the times, lockable and this was carried on through to the end of production. Engine cooling was by the Ram Air system. First year sales were 11,000+ units.
The 1972 Suzuki GT 550K model was purchased by the current vendor in 2012 and we have been advised that it is mostly original and benefiting from its original exhaust system. A mostly original machine that has seen very little use in recent years, some recommissioning will be required before use. The machine has been in short-term storage and is covered in duck oil to save the chrome work. It comes complete with a current V5C showing 4 former keepers from new, and 8 old mot certificates.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 15th Nov, 2023
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