Suzuki 2 Strokes

Hi,
I am new to Suzukis, but not to 2-strokes.
I am after a GT750 and a RE5 and have found 2 GT750s that I would love some advice on regarding originality, investment value in the future and amount needed to be spent to restore any non original bits.
Many thanks in advance
Kind Regards
Frank
Here are links to the 2 bikes:
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Two very nice examples. I personally prefer the 74 L model (the orange one), but the 72 was "the first". It doesn't have the flange-mounted carbs, so it's not one of the very early ones. The front drum brake can be adjusted to work very well, so I don't think that's an issue.

I can't comment on the prices, as I don't know your market.

From a quick look…

The 1972 looks correct except for the aftermarket fairing, aftermarket luggage rack, and missing mirrors. It has been repainted & the white decals are not correct.

The 1974 looks correct except for aftermarket mirrors and aftermarket expansion chambers. Paint might be original. One of the tank badges is held on by black tape. The badge may be broken. The mounting pins on new reproduction badges don’t line up correctly so it might also be a new reproduction badge. It doesn’t have a grab rail. (I don’t know if bikes delivered to your market had grab rails.)

Both bikes are quite nice. Don’t know about prices in NZ.

Check out http://www.suzukicycles.org for some general info and pics of official Suzuki brochures and magazine ads.

Both look like nice bikes. What do you want to do with it? Ride it or invest in it?
If you want to ride it they both look fine for that.
If you want to invest in it, buy one that has already had the hard work done on it. It costs a fortune to restore to mint original condition using genuine or NOS parts. It is probably cheaper to let someone else do all the hard work before you buy it.
Value depends upon what the local market dictates.
In the UK you may find a GT750 is worth twice as much as in the USA for example.

Hi whereabouts in NZ are you? In my opinion the 72 drum brake model will always be the most sort after so if its investment you want then that is the one to buy. If you want to ride then the later model may be more useable although a well set up drum front brake shouldn't cause you any problems either. Both those bikes would appear to need work so price might be a bit on the high side.
I might be able to help you with a restored RE5 if you are serious but it wont be cheap
regards Terry

Hi,
I now have found what I believe to be 2 good, unrestored examples.
Can anyone advise on the 2 in the pictures attached? I assume the purple one is the more desirable?
Many thanks
Frank

Both look excellent.

The seats are different. The seat on the green bike looks like a NOS replacement I bought for my 75 GT750. Not sure, but the seat on the purple bike might be original.

Rear fender bolts are on backwards. you should see acorn nuts rather than bolt heads.

I agree that the 72 4LS model is the most collectible.