1967 Suzuki Hustler T250 X6

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Up for auction is this super rare original and unmolested 1967 Suzuki Super Six Hustler T20 250cc classic sport bike. That's a mouthful of designations, but if you know these bikes, then you know the japanese were fond of given multiple monikers to their special creations. You can choose to read up on this if you'd like and you'll find that they were known to crush the big british bikes with engines that were at least double their size. This one is no exception.....it has a surprising amount of kick for what is, by today's standards, a small displacement bike. Quoted from motorcycle classics online: "The X-6 made quite a splash when it hit dealers’ floors. With the T10 from 1964 leading the way, the X-6 set new standards for style in the rapidly expanding field of mid-size bikes from Japan. A 247cc, 2-cylinder engine was bolted to a tubular, duplex frame, a first for Suzuki. All previous Suzuki models had used a pressed-steel frame, making the steel tube frame of the X-6 a step in the right direction. Suzuki tapped Masanao Shimizu to create the X-6’s engine. Masanao, previously in charge of Suzuki’s racing program, had already earned an enviable set of records under the Suzuki banner and quickly turned his talents to the design of the X-6 engine. The parallel twin Masanao designed was a 2-stroke, as were all Suzuki engines until 1977. A major advancement was the engine’s Posi-Force automatic lubrication system, which freed owners from having to keep a can of 2-stroke oil in their tool bag. As long as the separate oil tank was full, the Posi-Force system did the rest, increasing reliability and ease of use immensely. Made of aluminum alloy for lightness and strength, the X-6’s 247cc parallel twin was rated at 29 horsepower at 7,500rpm, which was, for the day, a fairly significant figure. Only three years prior to the release of the street legal X-6, the Suzuki factory race bikes were only achieving 28 horsepower at 11,000rpm. Suzuki set another standard when it chose to add a 6-speed gearbox to the compact Hustler. Known as the “Super Six” in some markets, it was the first ever production motorcycle to feature six ratios, just one of the many endearing qualities of the new model. Mating this stone-solid engine to a 6-speed gearbox meant it was easy to stay right in the powerband. The bike was easy to start and almost as easy to maintain and ride. And at just over 300 pounds wet, the X-6 was quite light and manageable. Additional features that helped to set the Hustler apart from the crowd were the front brakes, of racing design with double-leading shoes in an 8-inch dimension. A wide saddle had enough room for two grown adults and was well padded for their riding comfort. The rear shocks offered three positions so you could cater the stiffness to your size and riding style. The circular instrument mounted in the top of the headlight nacelle features a split display with both a tachometer (featuring an 8,000rpm redline) and speedometer. An onboard air pump came in handy when you found the pressure in the tires a bit low, and it saved you a trip to the corner filling station. The X-6 could turn the quarter mile in 14 seconds at a speed of 90mph, with a top speed of 100mph. The fuel tank held 3.7 gallons of fuel, enough to provide hours of fun for the rider and a passenger. With fuel at about 35 cents a gallon, who wouldn’t have fun?" This bike is certainly a fine example of what Suzuki originally intended. I found this bike with plates that hadn't been registered in over 10 years and can assume that it was simply parked. I cleaned the tank and carbs, checked the oil pump functionality and it simply started right up. I had intended to modify it, but decided that it was best to let this original gem go to a collector....someone who knows how rare an X6 in this shape really is. The photos are a realistic representation of the bikes paintwork, however the paint reads in person as more purple to Fuschia. The photos make it look more burgundy. I believe this to be original paint and have never seen one in this color. The paint shined up easily with just a few minutes of cleaning. I spent very little time on the chrome or aluminum and believe it could easily be shined up to even better condition than it currently shows. The video of the bike running show its condition a bit better. The professional photos seem too enhance the negatives rather than the positives. Bid with confidence as this is a VERY clean motorcycle of this vintage. A quick first-kick starter shown here: There are only a few minor concerns regarding the bike. The only obvious cosmetic or mechanical issue that I can offer is that the left sidecover is missing. I see that they come up on ebay from time to time, so it could be assumed that it wouldn't be that difficult to replace, but getting the paint to match perfectly might be a bit more challenging. Most of the chrome work is in great condition, but for some reason one of the rear shocks has more surface rust than the other and more than any other part on the bike. The photo shows it clearly. Even the exhaust shows little to no rust. I took close-up photos to show the edge of the tank and the cleanliness. I have not even remotely come close to detailing this bike and it still shows to be very clean. The photos seem to show rust-through on the tank, but it definitely is just dirt and the tank holds fuel just fine without leaks. I would also recommend a new battery, although it starts and runs fine on the engine alone. I don't have air filters for it. It had the universal "Uni" filters on it when I got it, but they quickly deteriorated due to age. It has barely run without them.....maybe ten minutes worth. The video shows that it runs perfectly...idles and revs to redline without fail. The compression is strong. The tires, though with plenty of tread, are sure to need replacement if one intends to take a long fast roadtrip as I'm unsure of their age. The front tire appears to be a replacement factory-style one and the rear is more modern and sporty. I also do not have a title for the bike. I will offer a proper bill of sale only. I do expect international buyers to be interested and I will sell worldwide, but be prepared to have possible issues shipping without a title. I can recommend a few places that will likely be able to help you obtain a proper title, but I will not take responsibility for doing so and complete payment will still be required within 7 days. I will store the bike for one month for free, but anything after will have a fee charged. I also will admit that I'm not certain that this is a 1967 model since I don't have a title. They only made these for 3 years and I am making my best guess given the VIN code and the features. Any Suzuki experts out there might be able to correct me if necessary. I reserve the right to end this auction early.