Suzuki

SUZUKI GT 380B 1977

SUZUKI GT 380B 1977
SUZUKI GT 380B 1977 · Photo: SG2012, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GT 380B 1977
Year1977
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, transverse three-cylinder
Displacement / Capacity371 cc / 22.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio7.2:1
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
Max Power27.7 kW / 38 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque38 Nm / 3.9 kgf-m / 28 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
IgnitionBattery and coil
Induction3 x 24 mm Mikuni carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTube frame
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, oil damped
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, springs, 5-way adjustable
Front BrakesSingle 275 mm disc
Rear Brakes180 mm drum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2090 mm / 82.3 in
Overall Width815 mm / 32.1 in
Overall Height1125 mm / 44.3 in
Seat Height787 mm / 31 in
Wheelbase1379 mm / 54.3 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight171 kg / 377 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-19 4PR
Rear Tyre3.50-18 4PR
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed153 km/h / 95 mph
Suzuki file

The 1977 GT380B carried on the small three-cylinder two-stroke with only detail changes. It used Suzuki's CCI automatic oil injection, so there was no pre-mixing of fuel and oil, and kept the six-speed box and 275 mm front disc. It was among the last years of the air-cooled GT380 before four-strokes took over the class.