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Although the 1975 Suzuki GT750 offered strong performance, it didn't see as many sales as its two-stroke Kawasaki competitors. Check out more pictures of this motorcycle.The 1975 Suzuki GT750 motorcycle marked a pivotal shift in Suzuki's approach to design, reflecting innovations introduced by the company years before.
In 1971, Suzuki boldly ventured into new territory with the introduction of the GT750, a large-displacement water-cooled two-stroke engine. It soon earned the nickname 'Water Buffalo' for its size and power.
Though two-stroke engines had been around for decades, they were typically small-displacement singles or twins under 250cc. Their light weight and high-revving power bands made them a favorite for racing motorcycles.
In the mid-1960s, Suzuki launched the Titan, a 500-cc twin that became one of the largest two-stroke street bikes to gain notable popularity at that time.
The 1975 Suzuki GT750, featuring water cooling, was equipped with a large radiator mounted to the front downtubes of the chassis. The engine's water jacket helped keep temperatures down while also reducing noise.
The GT750's three-cylinder engine expelled exhaust through four distinct pipes, each capped with a full-length megaphone, which was made from two halves joined by a visible seam.
Despite its advanced engineering, the GT750 was overshadowed by Kawasaki's two-stroke triples, which, although lacking water-cooling, were considerably faster.
Nevertheless, the Water Buffalo had reasonable sales success and remained in production until 1977, when it was replaced by a more conventional four-cylinder four-stroke model.
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Pictures of the 1975 Suzuki GT750
The radiator positioned in front of the engine was a clear sign that the 1975 Suzuki GT750 was a liquid-cooled bike.The 1975 Suzuki GT750 earned the moniker 'Water Buffalo' thanks to its large, water-cooled engine.
Because of its water-cooled engine, the bike was equipped with a coolant-temperature gauge positioned between the speedometer on the left and the tachometer on the right.
The exhaust from the three-cylinder engine was routed through a 'three-into-four' configuration, with the center cylinder directed to two smaller mufflers.For additional fantastic motorcycle articles and photo galleries, be sure to check out:
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