Me too, I had the blue one with yellow white flash. Totally reliable apart from an alternator brush parting from its copper braid. The sounds and smells of a misspent youth just lovely !
My first real street bike. Got it in my junior year in high school. Went everywhere on it and did stupid 17-18 yr old riding on it. Damn, I loved this bike. I preferred over my friends Kwai 2-stroke triples because it was wider, heavier, and more comfortable on longer rides IMHO. Rode it all yr round in Briarcliff Manor, New York: rain, sunshine, cold, ice and snow. Graduated high school with it and had for many more years when I moved to British Columbia Canada - riding the pacific coast roads and mountains. Eventually moved up to a GS750 while in college in Albany NY and road that across the US to Arizona. Been riding my whole life and now at 65 have an Harley Ultra Limited for touring with many bikes in between. But it all started back in late 72 with a GT380. Wish I still had it today. Thanks for posting your review. Put a smile on my face.
Takes me back to 1980! I had an A model with a Piper 3-1 exhaust, knocked ten mph off the top speed but sounded amazing! Also had a 1973 M model, metallic green, that was a cool bike.
I had that exact same bike in 74! Except mine was blue. It had a six gear, one down and five up. Digital gear selector, to let you know what gear you were in. Cost back then? $1199.00. My payments were $67.76 a month for two years. WHat a GREAT bike that was. I truly miss it!! I was 19 when I bought it.... I'm now 60. :(
My memories of my Suzuki 380 are not a rosy as some comments here. I certainly enjoyed it, riding in the late 70s between University, home and work. However, it was a pig on gas, and I frequently had trouble with the plugs fouling after only a couple hundred miles after service which robbed the bike of power big time. If someone offer me my ol’ bike I would decline the offer and find me a smooth running retro 4 stroke machine.
This was my first bike back in the 70’s. Had a silver one. Would have been nice to see more of the bike than the handle bars and the top of the gas tank. Was hoping for a walk around. Even so brought back fond memories.
Should have done a little walk around , Great bike,, I had one of these as well plus a Yamaha RD 350 triple and a Kawasaki KH 400 Triple , all very desirable bikes today ,very hard to find and worth plenty of $$$$$$,, your a lucky man even being able to take it for a spin : )
YAM RD 350 triple? They never may a triple of this did they?? Anyway curious to know what you thought had the fastest acceleration of the bikes you mentioned? My money is on the Yam RD 350 which was a twin two stroke. cheers
Or in that condition , I had one as well plus a Yamaha RD 350 triple plus a Kawasaki KH 400 Triple , all very desirable bikes today ,very hard to find and worth plenty of $$$$$$
@@bazerwazer6180 I know Bazer Wazar ..I had an LC 350 and a 400cc ( older than the LC ) My brain is old and too many bikes I did have an very old Suzuki GT 2 stroke triple though in 2 sizes a 380 and 550 ( only the 550cc worked though ) the 380 needed repair,, My Father also rode a 1972 and 1973 Kawasaki 500 and 750 Mach 3 and also a few Harley's, Triumphs and Norton's,,,Nicest bike I've owned was a 1965 Honda CB/CL 350 Dream ,, though I'm losing my Marbles prematurely I still ride a 2009 M50 Suzuki Boulevard and a 2004 Kawasaki ZZR600, thanks for pointing out my memory malfunction..one of many and many more LOL ,,stay sunnyside up : )
@@MrMambott Ha ha, you too Steve - enjoy your bikes! I purchased a Suzuki GT380 (late model '79) in December and just had it recomissioned. Still running in the rebore / new pistons so keeping the revs low. Can't wait to open it up! It's great fun and a real contrast to my '04 BMW 1200GS. Keep safe
@@bazerwazer6180 I was looking at a Market Place site about 3 months ago and a woman was selling her late Fathers Suzuki GT380 and a Suzuki GT500 very complete though very average condition with lots of work needed,, She had them for sale for $300 ,, I messaged her privately and told her to take them down and look at Suzuki Forums to sell them ,, she messaged me back a week later saying she sold them for $2700 , would have loved them myself but far too sick for a job like that ,, Don't you love the Ram Air Shroud on the Heads LOL Don't Ram much air at all BUT without it Bikes like my Kawasaki ZZR600 wouldn't have great actual RAM AIR : )
I was going to buy either the Suzuki 380 or a Yamaha rd350 back in 74 .....i went with rd because it was a rocket and the 380 was more a highway bike. My friend had a 75 380 and we would swap out sometimes and the 380 was a lot better on the highway and not as buzzy as the RD. He rode it from Phoenix to S.D. more than once and i would never do that on the RD. I bought a almost new 75 Yamaha TX500 twin with 400 miles ...and rode it to CA a few times with him. He totaled the bike but it had 18k miles and still ran great before he was hit. Back then you meet guys that rode to Canada and back on a CB350 Honda....not anymore
Bought the exact same bike (even same color) in 1974. I was 21 years old and rode it for 5 years. I'm age 69 now and would love to have the bike again
Me too, I had the blue one with yellow white flash. Totally reliable apart from an alternator brush parting from its copper braid.
The sounds and smells of a misspent youth just lovely !
My first real street bike. Got it in my junior year in high school. Went everywhere on it and did stupid 17-18 yr old riding on it. Damn, I loved this bike. I preferred over my friends Kwai 2-stroke triples because it was wider, heavier, and more comfortable on longer rides IMHO. Rode it all yr round in Briarcliff Manor, New York: rain, sunshine, cold, ice and snow. Graduated high school with it and had for many more years when I moved to British Columbia Canada - riding the pacific coast roads and mountains. Eventually moved up to a GS750 while in college in Albany NY and road that across the US to Arizona. Been riding my whole life and now at 65 have an Harley Ultra Limited for touring with many bikes in between. But it all started back in late 72 with a GT380. Wish I still had it today. Thanks for posting your review. Put a smile on my face.
I am glad that old Japanese motorcycles are cherished abroad.
I had a 74 380 in 1977, I loved the thing, no troubles whatever!!
Had this exact bike in Iowa City, Iowa! It was still my favorite bike at age 66!!! I loved it and wish I still had it! Silver Streak!!!!
Takes me back to 1980! I had an A model with a Piper 3-1 exhaust, knocked ten mph off the top speed but sounded amazing! Also had a 1973 M model, metallic green, that was a cool bike.
I had that exact same bike in 74! Except mine was blue. It had a six gear, one down and five up. Digital gear selector, to let you know what gear you were in. Cost back then? $1199.00. My payments were $67.76 a month for two years. WHat a GREAT bike that was. I truly miss it!! I was 19 when I bought it.... I'm now 60. :(
+tomnmeg My dad had a 73 and it was his first vehicle as well! That's the reason why he got this. we are going to fix it up.
+moparbrent760 Nice!! Great find! I miss that sound! :)
absolutely love this bike
+christopher benson Thank you
My memories of my Suzuki 380 are not a rosy as some comments here. I certainly enjoyed it, riding in the late 70s between University, home and work.
However, it was a pig on gas, and I frequently had trouble with the plugs fouling after only a couple hundred miles after service which robbed the bike of power big time.
If someone offer me my ol’ bike I would decline the offer and find me a smooth running retro 4 stroke machine.
Great vid ! I started on a GT250 in 1978
This was my first bike back in the 70’s. Had a silver one. Would have been nice to see more of the bike than the handle bars and the top of the gas tank. Was hoping for a walk around. Even so brought back fond memories.
This was my first bike. But in blue
Should have done a little walk around , Great bike,, I had one of these as well plus a Yamaha RD 350 triple and a Kawasaki KH 400 Triple , all very desirable bikes today ,very hard to find and worth plenty of $$$$$$,, your a lucky man even being able to take it for a spin : )
YAM RD 350 triple? They never may a triple of this did they?? Anyway curious to know what you thought had the fastest acceleration of the bikes you mentioned? My money is on the Yam RD 350 which was a twin two stroke. cheers
I have one of these same year and color.but it had been repainted red. Very cool and fast bike.
+doug rhine Thank you!
just like RDS Yamaha there were best shafer MTB 😢😢 5:53
Nice old 2 stroke man! You better hang on to that one, you don't see too many around anymore.
Or in that condition , I had one as well plus a Yamaha RD 350 triple plus a Kawasaki KH 400 Triple , all very desirable bikes today ,very hard to find and worth plenty of $$$$$$
@@MrMambott RD 350 is a twin
@@bazerwazer6180 I know Bazer Wazar ..I had an LC 350 and a 400cc ( older than the LC ) My brain is old and too many bikes I did have an very old Suzuki GT 2 stroke triple though in 2 sizes a 380 and 550 ( only the 550cc worked though ) the 380 needed repair,, My Father also rode a 1972 and 1973 Kawasaki 500 and 750 Mach 3 and also a few Harley's, Triumphs and Norton's,,,Nicest bike I've owned was a 1965 Honda CB/CL 350 Dream ,, though I'm losing my Marbles prematurely I still ride a 2009 M50 Suzuki Boulevard and a 2004 Kawasaki ZZR600, thanks for pointing out my memory malfunction..one of many and many more LOL ,,stay sunnyside up : )
@@MrMambott Ha ha, you too Steve - enjoy your bikes! I purchased a Suzuki GT380 (late model '79) in December and just had it recomissioned. Still running in the rebore / new pistons so keeping the revs low. Can't wait to open it up! It's great fun and a real contrast to my '04 BMW 1200GS.
Keep safe
@@bazerwazer6180 I was looking at a Market Place site about 3 months ago and a woman was selling her late Fathers Suzuki GT380 and a Suzuki GT500 very complete though very average condition with lots of work needed,, She had them for sale for $300 ,, I messaged her privately and told her to take them down and look at Suzuki Forums to sell them ,, she messaged me back a week later saying she sold them for $2700 , would have loved them myself but far too sick for a job like that ,, Don't you love the Ram Air Shroud on the Heads LOL Don't Ram much air at all BUT without it Bikes like my Kawasaki ZZR600 wouldn't have great actual RAM AIR : )
GTS,GS, lovely Suzuki there were best, shafer MTB 😂😊😢 3:47
I was going to buy either the Suzuki 380 or a Yamaha rd350 back in 74 .....i went with rd because it was a rocket and the 380 was more a highway bike. My friend had a 75 380 and we would swap out sometimes and the 380 was a lot better on the highway and not as buzzy as the RD. He rode it from Phoenix to S.D. more than once and i would never do that on the RD. I bought a almost new 75 Yamaha TX500 twin with 400 miles ...and rode it to CA a few times with him. He totaled the bike but it had 18k miles and still ran great before he was hit. Back then you meet guys that rode to Canada and back on a CB350 Honda....not anymore
Would this be a good first bike? Found a beat up '76 I'd like to restore.
Bilbo Swaggins Its a great first bike
Bilbo Swaggins ABSOLUTELY!!!
God yes
damn thats a fast bike
oohhhhyes
Its a fucking two stroke! rev it! Jeez! this guy is going for the groceries!
In a neighborhood? Cool story.
Had one in 1977:
けっこう、外国では日本のバイクが生き残ってるね？
ありがとう。ここの人々は、日本車が大好きです。あなたが言うことができるように、私はあらゆる種類のが大好き！
Thank you. People here love Japanese vehicles. As you can tell, I love every kind!
Jeez! Ride that thing like you have a pair or are you afraid you don't have good camel toe grip on the seat?
It's not even mine. Get real dude. Upload some videos yourself before you talk.
What's wrong with this video...it's not as loud as your other ones :)