I bought a new 1975 Suzuki GT 380 back in 1976 and in the next 6 months I rode it across Canada, through every US state and eventually all the way down to Panama in Central America. In total I put over 50,000 km on the little bike and aside from basic maintenance, oil (😮a lot of oil) new tires, chain and sprockets, I had no issues. It was super reliable bike, it made for a great one up tourer.
The GT380 was a characterful and somehow charming old stinkwheel rattle box. A wonderful machine. It was in that strange border zone between learner bikes (250 at the time) and the bigger stuff. On UK roads in the 80s, a 2-stroke 380 triple was plenty for a quiet ride or a more enthusiastic blast. Nice to know it's going to a good home. There was a time when the crackle of a 2-stroke triple could be heard every day. KH250/400.... GT380/550/750... Lovely!
I’m in the uk and my uncle had one when I was 8 years old I’m now 60 they where such a good looking running bike I can remember like yesterday his was green and white nice nice bike
I worked in a bike dealer and bought one new in the same colour, it really was a great bike. I was going to buy the first release of the 400 four Honda, but it was delayed and delayed, so I bought the Suzuki. That was actually a good thing, as the Honda was very small, the Suzuki was a much better size.
This and the slightly more baritone tones of the GT550 are the sound of my youth living 200 yards from a south London Suzi dealer. Thanks for the post.
@@motorcyclerewind One of my coworkers likes trying to go. He likes vintage bikes and a family member rebuilds them here and there as a hobby. I'm trying to talk him into committing to the visit. Do y'all ever consider the Alabama Dragon when in town? If you head south to north, it ends on the far end of Leeds (just past the big haunted house, Atrox Factory -- admittedly I haven't been in years), and then it's a left, down 78 to the left turn which leads back to Barber's. I have a couple videos on my channel showing the way -- not fishing for views, I put them up to show some friends and family who were curious about the route.
Love it, one of those bikes that sound better than they look, and they look great, when I was 17 in 1980 in the UK I had the RD 250 but one of my mates had one of these and boy that triple 2 stroke sound was a head turner
I had one of these in 1986, it was fun, but fancied a Z1000. The 4 strokes seemed more sensible, plus sounded more meaty. The local cool guys were all riding triumph Bonneville choppers, they moved to honda sohc 750 engines in the early 80s and my 2 strokes just didn't cut it. Great memories though! These bikes are pretty quick.
Lovely condition. Love old Suzuki's. My first big bike was a GT185 which I bought aged 17, lasted 6 weeks before I wrote it off. Now got a 1200 Bandit😂 I'm from England too!
There's a motorcycle workshop/dealer in Xenia, OH with a bunch of bikes like this on the floor. I particularly remember seeing a GT500 and a GT550 amongst others. A couple of decent blokes and some oddball bikes - what could be more fun? 👍
@@motorcyclerewind Yep, that's the place! Thanks - I couldn't remember the name. And I soooo would love to help myself to a couple of those old 'Zukes. ☺
hi would you have a rough idea what a 1976 GT380 in good going condition is worth as a man i know has one and his selling it are they collectable Thank you
when you hadn't passed your test and you had the 250cc GT the next step up was either this or if you had the extra money the 550, I didn't like the kettles, to much faff,
I had one too in England. Was a 1975 250M model in gold which i bought in 1978 at 17 years old. Coming from a KTM Comet Cross with 3 bhp to this was mind blowing. Happy days. I can smell the two stroke now !!
I bought a new 1975 Suzuki GT 380 back in 1976 and in the next 6 months I rode it across Canada, through every US state and eventually all the way down to Panama in Central America. In total I put over 50,000 km on the little bike and aside from basic maintenance, oil (😮a lot of oil) new tires, chain and sprockets, I had no issues. It was super reliable bike, it made for a great one up tourer.
Wow. I would love to hear that story. Congrats on such an adventure. Send me your contact info to motorcyclerewind@gmail.com.
The GT380 was a characterful and somehow charming old stinkwheel rattle box.
A wonderful machine.
It was in that strange border zone between learner bikes (250 at the time) and the bigger stuff.
On UK roads in the 80s, a 2-stroke 380 triple was plenty for a quiet ride or a more enthusiastic blast.
Nice to know it's going to a good home.
There was a time when the crackle of a 2-stroke triple could be heard every day. KH250/400.... GT380/550/750...
Lovely!
😂 the best description of a bike ever😂 This is such a great example. Thanks for watching.
I’m in the uk and my uncle had one when I was 8 years old I’m now 60 they where such a good looking running bike I can remember like yesterday his was green and white nice nice bike
That’s awesome. I love hearing motorcycle stories. Thanks for sharing.
Oh crap! I'm getting older. This bike is a half century old and it seems new to me. Ha ha
Beautiful bike thanks
😂 you are getting older. 😂 Thanks for watching.
I worked in a bike dealer and bought one new in the same colour, it really was a great bike. I was going to buy the first release of the 400 four Honda, but it was delayed and delayed, so I bought the Suzuki. That was actually a good thing, as the Honda was very small, the Suzuki was a much better size.
I also really like the size of the GT380. Thanks for watching.
This and the slightly more baritone tones of the GT550 are the sound of my youth living 200 yards from a south London Suzi dealer. Thanks for the post.
Thats awesome. Thanks for watching.
Dude, seriously?! I drive past the road to the Barber Motorsports Museum at least twice per week on my way home from work! That's awesome!
There’s no excuse for you not to stop and see us at Vintage Fest. The first wee in October. Only about 9 weeks away. Our spot is G-14
@@motorcyclerewind One of my coworkers likes trying to go. He likes vintage bikes and a family member rebuilds them here and there as a hobby. I'm trying to talk him into committing to the visit.
Do y'all ever consider the Alabama Dragon when in town? If you head south to north, it ends on the far end of Leeds (just past the big haunted house, Atrox Factory -- admittedly I haven't been in years), and then it's a left, down 78 to the left turn which leads back to Barber's.
I have a couple videos on my channel showing the way -- not fishing for views, I put them up to show some friends and family who were curious about the route.
Gorgeous!
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
That is a great story and there’s no better place to end up at then barber
Agreed. I love being able to share these stories.
Awsome. Like People Who take care of there bikes and cars like this 😊👌❤️
Me too. You know Tom really liked this motorcycle.
Love it, one of those bikes that sound better than they look, and they look great, when I was 17 in 1980 in the UK I had the RD 250 but one of my mates had one of these and boy that triple 2 stroke sound was a head turner
I had an RS250. It was shocking when you got into the power band. It was like flipping a switch. Thanks for watching.
I had one of these in 1986, it was fun, but fancied a Z1000. The 4 strokes seemed more sensible, plus sounded more meaty. The local cool guys were all riding triumph Bonneville choppers, they moved to honda sohc 750 engines in the early 80s and my 2 strokes just didn't cut it. Great memories though! These bikes are pretty quick.
These are great bikes. No match for the Z1000 thanks for watching.
This is a very beautiful original GT380.
Very good example. Tom took amazing care of it. Thanks for watching.
I owned one back in 1981. It ceratinly wasn’t in thios condition but did only cost me the equivalent of $150!
I love cheap motorcycles. Ironically a guy tried to give me one the other day. It was too far gone. Had been left in a field for years.
My first ROAD BIKE!!!
These are such amazing bike.
Wow many memories associated with that bike
Honored that I was able to share this for Tom.
Honored I was able to share this for Tom.
My dream bike.
It’s a beautiful bike.
I had 2 of these bikes around the mid 80's . Fantastic machines of their time but when they went wrong they were expensive to repair
I bet they were. Thanks for watching
Lovely condition. Love old Suzuki's. My first big bike was a GT185 which I bought aged 17, lasted 6 weeks before I wrote it off. Now got a 1200 Bandit😂 I'm from England too!
Awesome. I love hearing first bike stories. That Bandit is an awesome motorcycle. Thanks for watching
There's a motorcycle workshop/dealer in Xenia, OH with a bunch of bikes like this on the floor. I particularly remember seeing a GT500 and a GT550 amongst others. A couple of decent blokes and some oddball bikes - what could be more fun? 👍
Was it Williams Vintage Cycle?
@@motorcyclerewind Yep, that's the place! Thanks - I couldn't remember the name. And I soooo would love to help myself to a couple of those old 'Zukes. ☺
East German technology with Japanese manufacturing skills . A winning combo
Thanks for watching
hi would you have a rough idea what a 1976 GT380 in good going condition is worth as a man i know has one and his selling it are they collectable Thank you
I would say a good complete, running riding would be around 3k. Price would go up or down based on condition.
Was it called the Sebring in US
Not sure. 🤔
Is it for sale
Already sold. Thanks for watching.
I notice the flat bars . Is it euro spec
It could be.
I've just listened to it properly. He's says it was shipped from Engkand . Sorted
when you hadn't passed your test and you had the 250cc GT the next step up was either this or if you had the extra money the 550, I didn't like the kettles, to much faff,
Thanks for watching.
I am from England and my first bike after passing my test was a GT 250 ram air 1976 it was the best I am now 64 and still looking for another one lol
I had one too in England. Was a 1975 250M model in gold which i bought in 1978 at 17 years old. Coming from a KTM Comet Cross with 3 bhp to this was mind blowing. Happy days. I can smell the two stroke now !!
They are out there. You will find one.
I love first bike stories.