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Custom Suzuki GT550 by Virginia’s Motohangar
11 May 2021 Custom
Sponsored by Moto Animals

The custom undertaking we’ll be analyzing today hails from Virginia’s Motohangar – an ambitious enterprise with some genuine talent at work on its premises. For a clear demonstration of their remarkable abilities, let’s proceed with a closer examination of the crew’s accomplishments on a weary 1975 model from Suzuki’s GT550 lineup, shall we?

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Within its steel frame, the donor carries a two-stroke inline-three powerplant that boasts a respectable displacement of 543cc. At approximately 7,500 rpm, this feral piece of Japanese machinery will gladly deliver up to 48 untamed horses. Furthermore, the air-cooled beast is fully capable of generating as much as 39 pound-feet (53 Nm) of crushing torque at 6,000 rpm.

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A five-speed constant mesh transmission is tasked with handing the engine’s force over to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Ultimately, this state of affairs enables the GT550 to reach a respectable top speed of 111 mph (178 kph). To be fair, Suzuki’s two-stroke warrior is no speed demon, but we can probably all agree that it was one competent motorcycle during the ‘70s.

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As to Motohangar’s bespoke work of two-wheeled art, the moto artists kicked things off in the bodywork department, where they’ve discarded the standard items to make way for a selection of custom alternatives. The original fuel tank was retained, but the factory subframe has been replaced with a one-off module that supports the machine’s new seat and tail section.

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Up front, suspension duties are taken good care of by a 2005 GSX-R600's forks, while an ‘06 SV650’s swingarm and three-spoke wheel were transplanted onto the bike’s rear end. The twin shock absorbers were removed in favor of a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R's monoshock setup. Last but not least, we spot a unique exhaust system that’s been heat-wrapped and powder-coated for good measure.

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Motohangar’s pros completed this fascinating project over the course of eight painstaking months, and the result certainly speaks for itself. What’s your take on this whole shebang?

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