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1974 Suzuki T500

Silverstone Auctions - The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale Motorcycles 2022
Birmingham, 13 November
  • Year of manufacture 
    1974
  • Motorcycle type 
    Street
  • Engine number 
    T500 68658
  • Lot number 
    18974
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Colour  
    Other
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Performance 
    32 PS / 24 kW / 32 BHP

Description

  • Synonymous with Dresda Motorcycles, Dave Degens built bikes for racing and road use using his legendary bespoke frames
  • This rare example was recently recommissioned and has run in the last few weeks
  • Recent engine rebuild, frame and swing arm refinish, new tyres and brake rebuild
  • Apparently built in 1973 by Dresda for racing use but never used and road-registered in 1974
  • Believed to be the only survivor of the 10 original bikes made in 1973
  • UK-registered on a V5C. History file with old V5, period photo, Terry Beckett Tuning correspondence and some old receipts