Suzuki T20
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The T20 was the first six speed motorcycle to go in production in the world. It was first manufactured in 1965 and was produced through until 1969. It was a 247cc two-stroke twin with many advanced features for the time and its superb performance and reliability helped establish Suzuki's position as a major motorcycle manufacturer.
In the UK the T20 was called the 'Super Six' although in the USA the bike was designated as an X6 'Hustler'.
Advertising brochures produced by Suzuki listed the following features to be found on the new model:
1) Racing type double leading shoe 8 inch front brake 2) Aluminium alloy twin cylinder engine 3) Close ratio 6-speed transmission 4) Twin 24mm carburettors 5) POSI-FORCE lubrication 6) Air pump 7) Scientifically designed quiet efficient mufflers 8) Safe powerful 8 inch rear brake 9) Wide type tail lamp 10) Safe bright turn signal lamps 11) 3 position adjustable shock absorbers 12) Wide, comfortable dual seat 13) 3.7 gal (14 litre) gasoline tank 14) Racing type throttle 15) Easy-to-read tachometer and speedometer 16) Sturdy oil damped telescopic front fork 17) 12 Volt fully approved lighting system
In comparison to British motorcycles at the time, this was indeed a very high specification, and the T20 model sold in thousands in many countries around the globe.
[edit] Racing
The T20 immediately had real success on the race course in the 1960's, and many are still used to this day in Classic Racing meetings around the world. The T20 has had notable success in the Manx Grand Prix and some riders have managed to lap the famous Isle of Man course at over 100 m.p.h. on heavily modified T20s.
