Please note: This bike doesn’t currently run therefore there’s no cold start video.
Nicknamed “Sanpachi” (Japanese for “Three-Eight), the GT380 was released by Suzuki in 1972 alongside its big sibling—the GT550. At the heart of the bike was a 380cc two-stroke triple putting down 37.4 horsepower and 27.5ft-lbs of torque—at 7,500rpm and 6,500rpm respectively.
Tipping the scales at just over 400lbs wet, the GT380 was smooth, comfortable, and large enough to easily accommodate a passenger. Later is the model’s first year of production, its front drum brake was upgraded to a single disc setup.
Like its larger 550 stablemate, the GT380 had a one-piece cylinder head cooled using the ram-air cooling system that the Hamamatsu marque had originally developed for its road race bikes. It also featured a unique 3-into-4 quad-muffler setup.
In the October 1976 issue of Cycle World, the magazine did an extensive road test of the GT380—which can be read HERE.
This example is VIN: GT38050035.
The odometer shows 11,845 miles.
Maintenance:
The sellers states that they have not performed any maintenance during their ownership.
Mechanical Issues:
Per the seller: “I cannot speak to the mechanicals. The bike turns over by hand but I have never started it.”
Modifications:
Per the seller: “The bike is stock with no modifications.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Cheng Shin tires which have aged out. 
The sale includes 4 ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: The seller did not provide detailed blemish photographs. Please inspect the photo album carefully.
Per the seller: “The bike has typical wear and tear for a 50-year-old machine.”
Currently located in Tempe, Arizona, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
