Cafe Racer (SUZUKI GT 380 by The Motoworks)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- (Legendado em Português)
This is a special video, about a very special motorcycle.
The Suzuki GT380.
It has been a while since I presented a custom project with a 2 stroke engine.
The bike presented on this video, was built by the American Sean Pelletier, the man behind "The MotoWorks", located in Rochester, New york.
His project was inspired by a pertinent question.
Instead of modifying and combining parts from other motorcycles, why not build almost everything from scratch?
Essentially, the main idea is eliminate the time spent on modifications, and spend it just on building everything from scratch.
I hope you like it.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Here are some interesting links about this motorcycle/Builder:
/ @themotoworksinc5702
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What a beautiful build! My daily rider is a 76 suzuki gt550. They are deffinitly a unique ride. My fairly original, surviver condition bike gets more attention then all the newer, nicer bikes when I go on group rides. The two stroke is a whole different experience, although the suzuki ones deffinitly aren't as fast as you would expect a two stroke of that size to be. The way the power band comes on in stock form is much smoother and less peaky than what people are used to with a two stroke. It's very fun, especially mine with Bassani expansion chambers and extensive port and polish work, but it's not like a cr250r dirt bike that will rip 3rd gear power wheelies when the power band hits.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
I'm really impressed. It gives it that x75 triumph look. Where the tridents exhaust was all on one side. I love the idea of the three cylinder 2 stroke. Those were mikuni TM flat slide carburetors he had on there that didn't come stock. Painted the head gold, made it look like a DG high compression head piece. And a Fritz egli type of chassis. Nice, great work. Like those chambers!!
I am somewhat impressed with Sean's build of only 6 months at 20hr/week on a bike with this kind of build quality. Sure the bike might not be to everyone's taste according to some comments posted, but Sean's vision to see everything in 3D and custom build all the unique parts is exceptional for anyone to undertake as you pointed out. 2 stroke, 4 stroke, or electric! Who cares? This guy has talent and your video surly showed that once again to us all. Till next time.
I cut my motorcycling teeth on 2 stroke engined bikes and to this day some 40 years later I still have a soft spot in my heart for them. My first Café Racer build was based on a Suzuki GT250 X7 which became a "Bitza" special as I it had parts from more that one manufacturer on it (Even foil cases from small apple tarts, that were transformed into under tank lighting)!
The skills shown here in the making of the parts and especially the frame are amazing. The lines are beautifully put together to flow just right. .... and as far as that sound ... music to my ears. My only regret is this is not filmed in "Smell-o-vision" to get that wonderful smell of a 2stroke exhaust!
I've only owned four '4 strokes', (CB 250 Dream, CBR 600F, VFR 750 and a Gilera Nordwest 600) all brilliant bikes in their own way.
However when I borrowed a friend's 2 stroke Suzuki 250 it scared the living daylights out of me, as there's no engine brakeing, something I wasn't expecting, and the peak power (for such a small engine) was incredible.
I'd definitely own a 2 stroke if I could find a nice one, but they do require a lot more hands on daily maintenance and carb 'fettling'.
As for this bike, I'm sure its a thrill a minute due to the lightened subframe.
Bravo for this brave build. 👍
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I used to have two stroke engine bike 20 years ago.. the smell of half burning petrol (rich mixture) really get me going.. this bike look and sound awesome..! Nice build..
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My first bike was a GT250 X7... just imagine a 15year old teenager on a 2stroke of the 80’s... It was a 1982 model the same year I was born and my dad had it abandoned in a warehouse so I gave it a life and called it “Lazarus” cause of this. We had great times for 4 years when I finally bought a ZXR250 then a RGV250 (banana) but it was there with me just to remind me my teenage years and the first wheelies and side to side slides.U gave me the spark to try and give this bike a reincarnation thanks for the post
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@@RACER_TV thank u for giving us the opportunity to watch desirable custom bikes with a great narration and commentary
The Suzuki gt380 was the first bike I rode pillion on when I was 15 . Always wanted one . Can't get one for love nor money now in the UK . You need to be very wealthy to get one . That machine is fantastic . Such a good looking motorbike . I can only dream . As a friend used to say to me "dreams cost nowt" .
How could anyone not "Like" this video? If you don't like the bike, you have to admire the time , effort & ingenuity that went in to it, the quality of the filming & production that created the end product. Not all the bike's are to my taste, but i can appreciate how much time, effort & money, let alone the determination to finish a project that is putting up a fight. I build as a paying hobby, & it is the most difficult thing ever to keep going when you hit that wall, so don't give it a thumbs up if that's how you feel, but don't give it a thumbs down, any one of those thing's deserve better.
Once upon a time, I had a GT 550... among many other Suzuki’s. Excellent craftsmanship by this builder! Beautiful lines and the sound, well it warms my heart! After riding over fifty years, “I can see the line, feel the bars twitch, hear the leaves rustle, see the wind, smell the pines and pre-mix in the air, anytime; because I believe!” Quote: Willy .... And, as always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Ride safe my dear friend and again, thank you for this wonderful video! Hope you and your family are all doing well.
Thank you Dear Willy for sharing your perspective about this Suzuki. Yes, we are all fine here. I hope the same from you. Thank you. :) Cheers.
Not just a motorcycle, this is art, l luv 2 stroke, tks racer tv, bravo
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Hi,
I am a close follower of you channel & learnt a lot from your videos. If I want to showcase my build, what is the procedure. Please help me what all do you need from me. I am from India.
My email is 26.naveed@gmail.com
Thanks Racer TV for showcasing this splendid build. And thank you Sean for making available the parts to the riding faithful.
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Racer, you're wrong. You said (1:30) that "...this is one of those projects that has to be studied before reaching a final conclusion." Racer, my jaw had already dropped. And it kept dropping further throughout the video. My final conclusion was made before you said I shouldn't. Sublime! And if it's not a REAL café racer -- in the sense that it couldn't come from some inspired kid's back-yard workshop -- it embodies the café racer SPIIRIT better than anything I've seen in years! Thank you!
Lol. Interesting perspective. And you absolutely right. It is hard to find a motorcycle lighter and powerful than a good project with a good 2 stroke engine. :)Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
When I was an almost 20 year old the engines on these 380's looked so cool to me but I do not think they sold that well in Canada as I have seen only a handful in the last 45 years. If you could have had this build back then those bikes would have flown out the door. I love the mid 60s to 70s Suzuki 2 stroke bikes; the 500 titan, the 250 scrambler and the 380 triple. Also loved the Kawasaki 500 and 350 triples. Those triple engines sure wail and scream! Thanks for sharing and triggering long lost memories. Kind regards from Canada.
Find some footage of the GP bikes from 2cycle fame. They were absolute monsters to ride. That is why the switch to 4- cylinder was done.
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A thrilling machine I bet! Anyone who has ridden two stroke motocross bikes with a powerband will know. Talented builder!
First (1977) road bike was a GT250, ported, polished, hand built chambers, rear set pegs and clip ons all the fun stuff we could do back then. Next was a GT550, with a similar set up, alas to much fight in the corners for my liking but a rocket on the line. I went more sedate after that.
Probably would have thought I had died and gone to heaven had I seen this bike back then.
These are a bike that is very close to my heart, my beautiful wife own's one, the first bike she ever rode on, & the one she used to get me riding again. Although her's is standard, well better than standard, it should be, it stands me at over £500 all in. I'm a bit worried because she keep using my Suzuki "Gamma" 500, and she does say "nothing vibrates like a 2 stroke". It's a beautiful bike, an d so are the part's, the prices not so much, but "Custom" costs, either way 2 stroke's are a labour of love, and you either love them or loath them, me, I love them madly. Thank you.
Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV Thank you for showing me the best the world has to offer.
i rode a stripped down and tuned GT380 back in the day . I put a Piper 3 into 1 expansion pipe on it , junked the air box in favour of à K&N 3into 1 air filter. With clip on handle bars, rearsets & good rubber it was pretty quick. The sound was just awesome. Junk that triple can with stinger set up and fab a 70mm 3into1. You won't regret it.
The attention to detail is amazing.... That throttle linkage box that he made is really clever and nice looking, the rear suspension design is unique and clean looking, and the cnc aluminum parts are on point. You may not like two strokes, but the talent that went into making this bike is undeniable.
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Oh my gowd! A Suzuki 380 with an Egli style frame! I would have given it alloys and a bit more modern styling but as a whole? Jeeezzz! 👍👍👍
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Had a brand new 380 GT in 1974 in Iowa City, IA! Loved my little two stroke screamer! What a great bike! Wish I still had it! Love that sound!
6 months at 20 hours a week! T he as a blessing!!!!!! I have over 2.5 years and just over 4,000 hours into my Suzuki gs450L cafe bike. And it’s not anywhere as radical as this bike. How are First time builders coming out with world-class quality projects in 300-600 hours and 90-120 days...?
Wow Vitor, that guy is so clever, especially love the single throttle cable pulling a slider that pulls the three throttle cables in a very precise way . Love to see a video of the bike running on the road or track. Cheers for another very interesting video.👍👍🏍🏍😎
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Pulls an oil pump as well.
More of a retro-racer than a café racer, put a Barry Sheene paint job on it and it'd be a winner.. I had a GT380 many years ago, it was dire (middle pot kept seizing) & it sounded faster than it went.
Front has a (deliberate?) hint of Katana about it.
Cool bike, I wouldn't want it, but I do like it. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
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I had Gt 380.... but it didn’t look like that.....it’s a beauty......👍🇬🇧🤓
Fantastic not just bolt on built. To often builds are just a collection of bolt bits stroker as well bravo
It may not be about finding plutonium but discovering a dinosaur and bringing it back to life. I have always liked dinosaurs and two-stroke engines. In fact my first bike was one that had a morini 100cc two-stroke engine in a local design and manufacture. I even have one of those motors as an ornament in my house and I hope one day to bring it to life. But this is certainly another level, I am not a purist in aesthetics, nor in manufacturing, because although the shapes are not "classic", that is, a copy of old motorcycles, it retains the beauty of bygone times. The same can be said for the use of fiberglass and other materials. As for the wonderful three-cylinder Suzuki engine to hear it on the street roaring through Manhattan would be wonderful, but will the EPA bureaucrats allow it? Hope so. A beauty!
Lool. Hello my friend. Interesting thought. A 2 stroke engine running by Manhattan streets. Lol. Thank you my friend Alejandro for sharing your perspective. :) Saludos.
A very beautiful machine and amazing craftsmanship.
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I remember my first ride on a GT380 long time ago so much fun, this bike must be even more fun.👍
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Has to be one of the most impressive bikes on here yet. And you have had plenty real beauties here. Fabrication on here , a master of his craft
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It's bizzarly satisfying costum build
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O Sean é muito inteligente. O farol ficou parecido com janela de navio. Achei top. A moto ficou muito linda, fora a vontade enorme de pegar no punho dela pra passear, motorzão!!!
Obrigado amiga. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um bj.
i used to own and ride a GT380 years ago. I really enjoyed the smooth power delivery, though it was a little heavy. This is amazing.
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今から40年前の高校生の時に友人が乗ってました。
自分のRZ350よりもマフラーからの白い煙は多く 浴びせられながらの追走。
当時GT380(サンパン)は燃費が悪い、曲がらない、止まらないの三拍子。
この " サンパン " はフットワーク良さそう。👍
I have never heard such a beautiful sound. Thank you for this
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Aqui no Brasil as "dt's" eram um grande sucesso!!!! Eu amo o som "aperreado" dela kkkk
Aqui em Portugal também. As DTs 125 foram provavelmente das motos 125cc a 2 tempos que mais sucesso tiveram por cá. :) Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.
Great job, Sean Pelletier. Resolute and brutal. I can see classic nuances with futuristic techniques and images. I love it and it amazes me.
Great video, again. Thank you.
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I love the sounds of those 2 strokes. This one sounds awesome!
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The siren song of the triples...
Immediate thumbs up for the thunberg jab. Jokes aside. I like this build, shows so much skill and to think I could buy some of those parts is pretty cool.
Though I agree with her it's a thumbs up from me also, I would love a t-shirt with this on it, and being hypocritical I have 3 - 2 strokes 72 GT750J, 74 H2B750 and 66 YAS1.
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Stunning. That is all I can say. i had a 2strokes Aprilia 125ccs AF1 motorbike back in the nineties, pure sound and freedom
Rode a Ram-Air GT380 back in the day. Engine was good, the 6-speed box worked so well I didn’t need the clutch for gear change. The rest of the bike not so much. Brakes locked and the plastic Bridgestones didn’t like European grease and rain coated roads. Like the rebuild.
Such a melodious sound of a 3 cyl 2 stroke. Love it
The warthog lives wow talented man
That seat is AMAZING.
wow. Also seems safer for the man parts. Love it.
So much I don't like, but the worst of it is that tap key thing. Hell hell hell NO.
the old triple engine, tank, seat are great though.
The kickstand surprised me a lot.
Awesome video this time for me because my first bike was a 2 stroke 50cc. This man built a project for a reward !!
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I absolutely love a 2 stroke engine.
Oh......the smell. Its intoxicating.
And the sound is like a chainsaw from hell.
I was raised on 2 strokes. And proud of it!!!😁😁😁😁😁💯💯
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Wonderful craftsmanship.Yet it looks like any modern bike.
Fantastic build. I have a 76 GT 380 that I have always wanted to build into something special. Unfortunately the budget is not there to do it. Perhaps one day.
Two strokes rule. Nice job
OW The Sound Brings Me Back To The Day Of My GT 250 1976 I Would leave Anything From A Standing Start At The Lights Another Fantastic Video Thank You.
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Probably the best two stroker I've seen 😉 and that sound is epic 👀
I mis two strokes 😎
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Nice to see this motor in a modern, rigid frame. As I recall, the weak link in the 70s’ two stroke sport bikes was frequently the frame. Ya gotta love how powerful and lightweight these bikes are!
Eu adoro os motores 2 tempos !!! Este projeto ficou maravilhoso resolvendo questões de freios e suspensão que eram problemáticos na época ! Obrigado pela postagem !
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
I own a 1974 GT 750 water buffalo ,great machine . With the money you guys spent i expected more .
Now that 380 should be produced 👍
Best two-stroke custom build so far...? Riiing ding ding ding.... Oh yeah!
Fantastic! I had an RD350 one time. They were fast for how small they were. This build is fabulous.
Achei o chassis muito futurista ,(meu ponto de vista)mas ao msm tempo elogios as resoluções mecânicas , principalmente o sistema de acionamento dos cabos !!(carburadores e dosador de óleo 2t) Obrigado por mostrar mais uma máquina incrível !!
(Obs:sou fã dos 2T)
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
came for the motorbikes stayed for the soothing robot voice.
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Very beautiful bike!
Ever project must depend on the builders skills and knowledge, plus his access to tool machinery. One man's project is another man's impossibility. If you attempt to work outside your ability, the result will be a disasters.
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Another beautiful addition to Racer TV. The bike looks great and sounds awesome. Well done!
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Bom dia Victor! Obrigado por nos trazer mais uma prova da impressionante capacidade criativa do ser humano! Parabéns! Abraço!
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This is art
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Parabéns à RACER TV e ao Sean Pelletier. Máquina maravilhosa!
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
fantastic vision.and execution
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Jeezus...he must have been a Kiwi in a past life!!
I'm currently building a GT380 custom using a GS500E chassis with GSX-R suspension. The GT380 engine was a prefect candidate considering the 500E used a derivative of a 70's air cooled engine, from the factory. The 3 cylinder slotted right in with minor mods.
I just purchased a 73 GT550 with the restomod in mind. What year GS frame and GSXR suspension components are scavenging from. Does everything look in the proper proportions and scale? How did you come up with that combination of components? Thank you my name is Charlie.
Mr. RacerTV has a point that some builders should make it complex.
I am within process of making a single cylinder cafe racer and as I look down on others, they're just too
Simple.
Bonita mesmo. Otimo video. Ok.
Wonderfull bike.
Awesome build but prefer the original. I know, I know that's not the point. Extremely talented 👍
One of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen except the triple exhaust. A simple single one would have been the ideal for me.
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Sounds good and look outstanding with Suzuki gt 380 (2 storke engine).
Wonderful. Great approach, experience has obviously taught him that this saves time in the long run.
Absolutely amazing looking bike,sounds fantastic,
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I had a GT 380 many years ago, great engine !
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That 2 stroke oil tank was so impressive, even Greta loves it! , and i almost sprayed tea over my laptop when that flashed up. Great engineering and takes me back to Stan Stevens RG250/RD350 tuning days. Bring on the Castrol R!
Lindíssima motocicleta . Sensacional por ser 2 Tempos.
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Love the old two stroke days 1980s x7s x5s 350 lcs also gpz 550s twin shocks, katanas cb1100r,s and lots more happy days
takes me back to the 70s love it ......class build 😜👍
the 380 - for those who've never riden one - have a very unique appeal. Lots of fun with enough power to enjoy that fun but - the original frames were, well of an outdated design. The 380 engine in a more contemporary chassis is a recipe for enjoyment and isn't that why we ride?
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You are right. A friend of mine hat a R6 roling Chassis without engine. He took a GT380 engine and converted it to fit in the chassis. That thing is fun bike to ride.
La adoro!!! LOVE IT, veramente un bel lavoro, bravoooo!!!
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MY FIRST MC GT380
E o detalhe no final, 8:56, da puxada dos cabos ali aparente, muito top.
Love that duck tail! Beautiful design, looks like it’s moving while standing still. The usual droopy back ends are sooo butt ugly late 70’s BMW.
It’s a rear cowl
Que máquina sensacional.
Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.
Briliant build! Has racer TV a computer generated voice? never heard a human talk like that
Not a fan of high pitch sound coming out of 2 strokes, tank also a bit too sport bike-ish .. but admirable build indeed..bravo.
Yes, I hate lawn mower engine sound. Disgusting.
If you where to put a thick walled exhaust on a two troke it would give a bassier sound but most two strokes exhausts are really thin so you get a high pitch sound
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@@RACER_TV I get the feeling the people making these comments are young and have no appreciation for bikes of days gone by nor absolutely no idea about engineering. Bloody nice build mate👍👍
A 2 stroke is supposed to sound like that. Can’t beat the sound of a 2 stroke when it comes on the pipe. Music to my ears👍
Two strokes are heaven
2 stroke never die
greta love this project
Lool.
This is a very great way to 1000% customize your bike... I just wich I lived in a country where this is allowed, or easier to get it to be legal😔
Yes, me too. It seems this is one of those situations in which we can say: "only in America". :) Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.
I owned one of these. After I rode decent bikes I realized they were so badly made that they were for people who felt like they wanted to die. However, this guy really has devotion and the motor sounds superb. Also, sometimes even the not so good bikes go well if you are having a good day.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. It is good to read a positive(More or less) review from you. :) Cheers.
@@RACER_TV I just watched it again. I am not sure if he understands stresses in frame geometry but it looks solid. Also, the rest of the build is pretty much uncompromising. The motor is too high in the frame, but that is hard to avoid.
I would say this is the best build you have covered in a long time, but I have no idea what it would be like to ride. It looks better than any production bikes these days, but that is only a back handed compliment.
This is one of the most gorgeous designs I’ve ever seen!
Quando se constrói do zero fica realmente personalizada!!!
Muito bonita. A meu ver o motor perfeito para ter numa mota, sem duvida alguma.
Também à uma café com motor yamaha rd, muito porreira e penso ser nacional.
Grande abraço
Arnaldo procure o Canal do Coruja ou Resistência 2Tempos. Há várias 2Tempos e duas Café , uma RX 180 e uma RD 350 LC. Espero ter ajudado.
@@lobofurioso6669 eu conheço! Esse projeto que estou a falar é de uma mota portugesa e que está qualquer coisa de extraordinaria. Penso até ser um 250.
@@arnaldodamonkey6044 Hahaha!!! É Arnaldo , paixão por 2Tempos a gente descobre matérias e motos até na Lua . Forte Abraço ao Bravo Povo Português.
@@lobofurioso6669 sem duvida! Esse canal que falou conheci no grande canal Mario 7 galo! Adoro. Grande abraço
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I'm a sucker for pie-cut exhaust tubing. ❤
3:00 made me laugh really loud!
I am glad you liked :)
How dare you!!!!!