SP 370

1978 Suzuki SP 370 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1978 Suzuki SP 370 utilizes a 370 cc (22.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the SP 370 measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5 kg per horsepower). The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1978 to 1979, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.