Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: GT-750 19240
Engine No: GT15907
CC: 750
MOT: Exempt

• Allen Millyard restored 'Kettle' as witnessed on ITV4's The Motorbike Show, 2023
• Entered by TV producer and presenter Henry Cole
• A very early Suzuki GT750J
• NOVA number present

The Suzuki GT750 is a water-cooled three-cylinder two-stroke motorcycle made by Suzuki from 1971 to 1977. It is the first Japanese motorcycle with a liquid-cooled engine. The prototype Suzuki GT750 was shown at the 17th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1970 and launched in Japan in September 1971 as a sports tourer and was developed from the Suzuki T500 with an extra cylinder and liquid cooling. Marketed as the Le Mans in the US and Canada, it was nicknamed the "Kettle" in Britain, the "Water Bottle" in Australia, and the "Water Buffalo" in the United States. The first model year (1972), the GT750J, had a double-sided, twin-leading shoe, 200mm drum front brake with 180mm drum rear. The Exhaust Coupler Tube System (ECTS) that connected the left- and right-side exhausts together was designed to boost low-end torque. Carburettors were 32mm Mikuni slide type and the power output was 67bhp at 6,500rpm.

This GT750 J in Candy Lavender, surely the colour to have, was subject to a televised extensive five month long “nut and bolt” restoration by the legendary builder Allen Millyard on ITV4’s The Motorbike Show Series 12 this year, and for the total cost of £10,262. Series presenter Henry Cole tells us that it runs and rides beautifully, but could do with a change of plugs as its been standing in a heated garage for a few months. The bike was originally an American Import (and Newport Blue), so the machine is still on a NOVA number, however, it is straightforward to register with a UK V5C. Paperwork is included in the sale. This is a suitable opportunity to own a very special GT750 J which is probably the best known in the UK!