MAKE. Suzuki
MODEL. T500 M (UK Bike, Restored, Registered Historic)
YEAR. 1975
REGISTRATION. P
COLOUR. Coronado Blue Metallic
ENGINE SIZE. Air Cooled Parallel Twin 2 Stroke 493cc 44bhp @ 7000 rpm
TRANSMISSION. 5 speed manual Wet clutch
TOP SPEED. 115mph
WEIGHT. 186kg
MODEL SUMMARY.
Delightful Suzuki T500 M in Metallic Coronado Blue. Registered 1975 on a ‘P’ suffix
This is a UK bike, and now registered Historic it no longer requires road tax or MOT
Unlike so many classics advertised, this is not a ‘project’ requiring extensive work, and UK registration. It is in fine fettle, and ready to be used this coming season with no work required
We believe that the bike was cosmetically restored some years ago, and having barely been used since this, remains in that as restored state. Further to this it had significant engine reconditioning work carried out in 2019 by well known engine specialists Chris Applebee Engineering in Benfleet, Essex. This work is documented and included crank overhaul with new bearings and crankcase seals, and cylinder rebores with new pistons and rings
With all of the above in mind, the bike remains true to it’s original specification, and is in truly excellent condition. Finished in Coronado Blue, the paintwork and finish is excellent, and the chromework is likewise bright and essentially blemish free. As new Avon RoadRiders are fitted, the chain and sprockets are in excellent condition and all other brightwork, such as the brake drums, are in beautiful condition
With the afforementioned engine work completed, and very few miles covered since, the motor has decent compression, starts easily, and both runs and sounds superb
A T500 ‘M’ model, this is the last of the drum braked T500s, just prior to the later disc braked GT500s. It’s 2 stroke air cooled parallel twin motor was typical of the day, offering performance well in excess of 100mph, all the time emitting the ‘ring a ding’ noise and smell that only a 2 stroke will. With 45 odd bhp, acceleration and thru’ gear performance was decently spritely
Again, we emphasise that this is a bike ‘on the button’ ready to be used for the season ahead. A quite different proposition to the majority of others, invariably unregistered imports needing much time and money spent
And so, a brilliant little 2 stroke Japanese Classic. A lovely machine that will an absolute treat to use and show at next summer’s meets
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