1973 Suzuki GT750K Colours
The 1973 model came in four main colours: Pearl Red (code 708), Pearl Blue (code 707), Candy Gold (code 288) and Dark Green (code 722). Pure White (code 64) and Lawn Green (code 104) were used as accent colours. Additional colours were offered in other markets such as Japan - see here for additional information. The tank, plastic radiator filler cover, headlamp bucket, fork ears and frame side covers are all painted in the main body colour. The radiator side covers were chrome plated. Five tank striping patterns are recorded - for the blue tanks two stripe patterns are used together, so there are actually just four styles '911' using 721 (Orange tape) with 64 (Pure White) on the Pearl Red body (lower left photo), '914' together with '915' on the 707 (Pearl Blue) tanks with 64 (Pure White) plus 718 (Red Tape) and more 64 (Pure White) in the centre photo, '927' being the 722 (Dark Green) main colour with 64 (Pure White) trim (not shown) and finally "912" which is 288 (Candy Gold) together with 104 (Lawn Green). The plastic radiator filler cover on the fuel tank was done in solid colour to match the main tank colour, and the warning decal was centred on the tank flap.
The tank badges used a red fill on the Suzuki text, raised 'chrome look' edge and matt black fill between the letters. The frame side cover badges said 'GT750' with the '750' having metallic flecked orange filled numbers. Later NOS replacement badges from Suzuki used a red rather than orange flecked fill. The polished pot metal casting and raised letter faces were highlighted by a matt black painted fill between the numbers and letters.
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The tank badges used a red fill on the Suzuki text, raised 'chrome look' edge and matt black fill between the letters. The frame side cover badges changed to be just 'GT750' without the 'liquid cooled' as used in 1972. The 'GT' having metallic orange fill in the letters with a polished surround. The numbers were raised and polished and a matt black painted fill was used to highlight both the letters and numbers. This style of side cover badge was used through to the end of production. |
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