Suzuki T500 | 1974 Highlights: – 492 cc air-cooled parallel-twin two-stroke engine – 11,116 miles indicated on odometer – Metallic blue tank with chrome Suzuki badges – Brown diamond-quilted saddle – All import duties and VAT paid The professional seller offers for sale this 1974 Suzuki T500, powered by a 492 cc air-cooled parallel-twin two-stroke engine. Finished with a deep metallic blue tank carrying chrome SUZUKI badges and fine pinstriping, black side panels with orange GT500 decals and a brown diamond-quilted saddle, this Suzuki combines classic 1970s Japanese lines with a warm, café-inspired touch. The odometer reads 11,116 miles. Chrome exhausts sweeping back from the finned two-stroke twin, twin Nippon Seiki instruments, chrome fenders, a round headlight with chrome shell, spoked wheels and a front disc brake all add to its period character. The motorcycle has been standing and, according to the seller, needs to be recommissioned before it returns to the road. It is offered with Canadian documentation, and all import duties and VAT have been paid. With its distinctive colour scheme and personalised details, it is an attractive proposition for anyone who appreciates the charm of the big classic two-strokes. Suzuki introduced the T500 in 1968, and at the time it was one of the largest two-stroke motorcycles in series production, a bold statement from a manufacturer that had built its reputation on smaller two-stroke machines. Sold in various markets as the Cobra and later the Titan, the T500 used an air-cooled 492 cc parallel twin with Suzuki’s Posi-Force oil injection, delivering strong mid-range torque and impressive top speed in a comfortable, easy-going package. It quickly earned a reputation as one of the toughest and most dependable two-strokes of its era, and racing versions of the engine proved competitive on circuits around the world. Developed continuously through the early 1970s and continued from 1975 as the GT500, the big Suzuki twin remains a favourite among classic motorcycle enthusiasts, who value its smooth power delivery, its unmistakable two-stroke sound and its important place in Suzuki’s history. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle is currently located in: Overijssel province, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Canadian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible motorcycles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more