Editing Suzuki GT380

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki GT380
|photo= 1974-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-412-1.jpg
|aka              = Sebring, GT380J, GT 380 J, GT 380
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1972 - 1979
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki T350]]
|successor        =
|class            = Sport touring
|engine           = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 54.0mm x 54.0mm
|compression      = 7.2:1
|top_speed        = 90 mph (145 km/h)
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque           = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '74-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '72-73
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N7-4A}} '72-73 , '74-77
|transmission     = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>

|final_drive= {{chain|530x104}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 40T
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Dual shocks
|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-19}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|3.50-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 54.29 inches (1379 mm)
|length           = 82.28 inches (2090 mm)
|width            = 31.3 inches (795 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      = 30.98 inches (787 mm)
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 190.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Suzuki GT380]]<br />[[Suzuki GT550]]<br />[[Suzuki GT750]]
|competition      = [[Yamaha RD350]]<br />[[Kawasaki S2]]
}}

The '''[[Suzuki]] GT380''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Sport touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line three, two-stroke. A 54.0mm [[bore]] x 54.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 371.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The GT380 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.29 inches (1379 mm) long.  



==1972 GT380J==
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT380J.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT380J]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GT380-10001
*ENGINE #: GT380-10001
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 330
*COLOR: Jamaica Red, Hawaii Green
*Headlight flat on bottom
* Front drum brake
* Side cover, headlight housing and mounts primary color

==1973 GT380K==
[[Image:1973-Suzuki-GT380K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT380K]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GT380-30919
*ENGINE #: GT380-32894
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 330
*COLOR: Canyon Red, Coronado Blue
* Hydraulic front brake
* Round headlight
* Locking gas cap
* Side cover, headlight housing and mounts primary color

==1974 GT380L==
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380L]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-412-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-412-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-412-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-7.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-9.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-11.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT380-Gold-3970-12.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT380 in Gold]]
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*FRAME #: GT380-48732
*ENGINE #: GT380-53849
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 331
*COLOR: Redondo Blue, Aztec Gold
* Chrome [[air cleaner]] covers
* Chrome headlight mounts
* Rear grab rail
* Digital gear indicator

==1975 GT380M==
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380M]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380-Red-1071-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380 in Red]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380-Red-1071-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380 in Red]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380-Red-1071-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380 in Red]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380-Red-1071-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380 in Red]]
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT380-Red-1071-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT380 in Red]]
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*FRAME #: GT380-65984
*ENGINE #: GT380-73229
*ENGINE TYPE: 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 331
*COLOR Silver Mist, Gypsy Red
* Two piece tank stripes

==1976 GT380A==
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380A]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT380-Black-5.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
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*FRAME #: GT380-86754
*ENGINE #: GT380-97353
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 331
*COLOR: Black, Coronado Blue
*Front fender has lower support only
*6 Speed
*Kick start


==1977 GT380B==
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380B]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-SEBRING-Black-4050-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-SEBRING-Black-4050-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-SEBRING-Black-4050-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-SEBRING-Black-4050-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 Sebring in Black]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT380-Blue-1707-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT380 in Blue]]
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*FRAME #: GT380-95063
*ENGINE #: GT380-108577
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 371 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 331
*COLOR: Red, Blue
*Black headlight mounts and housing


==1972 - 1979 Suzuki GT 380==
[[File:suzuki-gt380-1972-1979-4.jpg|600px|1972 - 1979 Suzuki GT 380]]
[[File:suzuki-gt380-1972-1979-3.jpg|600px|1972 - 1979 Suzuki GT 380]]


The 1972 Suzuki GT 380 showed much promise, on paper at least. If the other Japanese manufacturers had stood still during the 70`s then the GT 380 would have made perfect sense. The GT 380 saw some minor improvements every year of its production; this was never enough to bring it to the forefront of the capacity class.

== NGT380 version (384cc) ==
In italy the very popular GT380 underwent a transformation from 1975-1979. Due to law and also the registered name "GT380" by Ferrari, Suzuki was compelled to change the model name in the country, thus it changed to NGT380 (or New GT380).

this version became a more desired version in hindsight due to the higher engine capacity (increased from 371cc to 384cc) which gave the bike more power and torque (41ps instead of 38ps)


The NGT was exclusivly distributed by Italia SAIAD S.p.A. - Via Cassini 89 bis - 10129 Torino (Turin) , Italy


The markings on the frame shown below.
[[File:NGT380.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[File:NGT380 - N stamp.jpg|left|thumb|373x373px]]


































commercial of the italian 'NGT' compared to the regular 'GT'
[[File:1975-NGT380-Italia-840.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[File:1975-GT380-Global-840.jpg|left|thumb|246x246px]]



















=== general specs 1975-end of production ===

* max horsepower : 41PS/7500rpm
* max torque : Kgm. 3.98/6000 rpm
* engine bore : 55mm
* engine stroke : 54mm
* compression ratio : 6.7/1
* 6 speed
* front tire 3.00S19-4PR
* rear tire 3.50S18-4PR
* max speed 176
* quarter mile acceleration : 13.3sec
* braking distance from 50km/h : 12meters
* Overall Length : 2105 mm (82.9 in)
* Overall Width : 850 mm (33.5 in)
* Overall Height : 1100mm (43.3 in)
* Wheelbase : 1355 mm (53.3 in)
* Dry Weight : 171 kg (376 lbs)

=== model year specific specs ===

==== NGT380M (MY 1975) ====

* FRAME #: NGT380-65984
*ENGINE #: GT380-73229
*ENGINE TYPE: 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: 331
*COLOR Silver Mist, Gypsy Red
* Two piece tank stripes

==== NGT380A (MY 1976) ====

* FRAME #: NGT380-86754
*ENGINE #: GT380-97353
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 331
*COLOR: Black, Coronado Blue
*Front fender has lower support only
*6 Speed
*Kick start

==== NGT380B (from 1977 to end of production) ====

*FRAME #: NGT380-95063
*ENGINE #: GT380-108577
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 384 cc [[Two-stroke]] Triple
*MODEL CODE: ... 331
*COLOR: Red, Blue
*Black headlight mounts and housing

==== NGT380B-7 (final production model) ====
this bike had same specs as the NGT380B but came with a flush gas cap and the front fender didn't have any support. 
[[File:NGT380 - gascap.png|left|thumb]]










==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-professionals#suzuki-gt380 The Professionals]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-satanic-rites-of-dracula#suzuki-gt380 The Satanic Rites of Dracula]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cecil-b-demented#suzuki-gt380 Cecil B. DeMented]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Suzuki}}

[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT380]]

[[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]