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On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350
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On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350

On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350

On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350

On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350

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Picture gallery: On the move with the Suzuki Gooze 350.

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At 14,970 marks, the Goose was just as expensive as the four times stronger super sports car. This ensured the Goose 350 a high degree of exclusivity in this country.

On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350
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Roland Kappelt bought his black Goose two years ago in England and had it brought to Augsburg by a forwarding agent.

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In contrast to the well-known enduro variant, the ohc single cylinder in the Goose has 33 hp thanks to the flat slide carburetor and sharpened valve timing. …

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… Whether that’s really enough to let the goose fly?

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Some components of the Goose are also known from other Suzukis. For example the fork from the RGV 250 or the instruments from the Bandit 400.

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A special feature of the sturdy tubular space frame are the massive aluminum plates that accommodate both the engine and the complete rear suspension.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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In MOTORRAD 25/93 the tester was very impressed by the Goose. Only the price seemed too high to him.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Steel swing arm with rear axle mountings in eccentrics. This simplifies tensioning the chain and ensures that the rear wheel is precisely aligned.

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More appearance than screaming: only a muffled drumming escapes from the aluminum pot.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Suzuki Gooze 350.

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Picture gallery: On the move with the Suzuki Gooze 350.

On the move with the Suzuki Goose 350

Rare single-cylinder athlete

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You have to be very lucky to come across a Suzuki Goose 350 in our region. We are all the more delighted that we even got the opportunity to experience the qualities of the little one-cylinder athlete in the tradition of Aermacchi & Co. to find out for yourself.

NUsually members of the Anserinae family get around quite a bit. After all, geese are migratory birds that often cover very long distances on their flight routes. But one goose seems to have fallen out of place a little. Because of the Suzuki Gooze 350, which had its breeding ground in Hamamatsu, Japan, only a few made it to us. Which is probably due to the fact that Suzuki’s rare bird belongs to the species of mild geese. With just 33 HP from 350 cm³, the Goose is also one of the typical Japanese small motorcycle cattle, which traditionally does not find the best living conditions in this country. Especially not in the performance-crazy Germany of the post-reunification period, which is why the German Suzuki importer decided in 1991, without much fuss, not to raise geese.

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On the move with a Suzuki Goose 350

On the move with the Suzuki Goose 350
Rare single-cylinder athlete

Suzuki Gooze 350 with 1300 km on the clock

He bought his black Suzuki Gooze 350 two years ago via the Internet in England and had it brought to Augsburg by a forwarding agent. “Even back when I was dealing with imports from Japan, I really liked the Goose. Later I really wanted to have one myself, but it should be good enough to be worth storing, ”the trained electrical engineer tells me, who has long since returned to his job. “I looked for a good copy like this for several years and got it right away.”

With almost 1300 kilometers on the clock, the small four-valve single from the DR 350 S has just retracted. In contrast to the well-known enduro variant, the ohc single cylinder in the Goose has 33 hp thanks to the flat slide carburetor and sharpened valve timing. Are they really enough to make the goose fly? My expectations are not too high when I swing myself on the spartan padded seat roll, which offers enough space for the very best just 75 centimeters above the floor.

Because of the high footrests, however, I first poke into the void – yes, gosling is really small! But, with the exception of the acute knee angle, not as uncomfortable as it first appears. Despite the steering stub attached below the fork bridge, the posture is quite comfortable.

Without jerking through the city – even in sixth gear

The air-cooled single starts spontaneously at the push of a button, but the aluminum pot only emits a subtle chatter – the front silencer under the engine does a great job. There is time to warm up with the Goose until the oil, stored in a separate tank in front of the engine, has reached operating temperature. However, I became friends with the air-cooled single-cylinder after a few meters, it already pulls through the city without jerking or hacking on 2000 tours – even in sixth gear if need be! Even beyond the city limits, the 350 is happily committed as soon as the tachometer needle passes the 5000 mark. However, if things are to go fast, the pilot has to show a certain commitment and keep the relatively small-volume single in a good mood with busy switching work in the precise gearbox. From 7000 rpm the short stroke shows a sporty bite and turns willingly up to nine and a half, acoustically accompanied by energetic single-cylinder drums. In a jiffy, the speedometer shows 140 km / h, then I turn into the actual territory of the Goose.

On narrow, winding country roads, the little Suzuki is in great shape. Just one thought is enough and the Goose folds into an inclined position without showing a hint of nervousness. At most, big bike drivers get nervous because the Suzuki simply cannot be shaken off. Yes, this feather-light swaying that comes so easily from the hand is really a very special pleasure that I actually did not expect.

In any case, there is no trace of the not so light 166 kilograms, and the suspension set-up was absolutely successful. A fully dampened upside-down fork springs at the front, while at the rear an equally tightly coordinated central spring strut is hidden between the aluminum plates, which also accommodate the swing arm bearings. Together with the sturdy tubular mesh, the snappy, perfectly controllable brakes and the successful chassis geometry, Suzuki’s goose breeders succeeded 25 years ago in creating an incredibly fun motorcycle that prevents any curve discussions – because everything is so easy and carefree!

Named after the TT Gooseneck hairpin

Well, the modern Bridgestones that Roland raised especially for this ride certainly played their part. Just like the meticulous adjustment of the engine and the chassis components, Roland just likes to screw things “for his life”. Occasionally, too, as the pillion rests on the shelf and the missing right mirror show: “I’ve always only driven with the left rearview mirror.” Apart from the steel-sheathed brake lines from England, which HEL offers custom-fit for the Goose, and aluminum handlebar stubs from the GSX-R 600, Roland has left its Goose, a “Special Edition”, in its original condition. Only the aluminum inlays in the side covers, which are supposed to symbolize the Gooseneck hairpin of the TT course on the Isle of Man – from which the name of the Suzuki Goose 350 comes – Roland had painted black.

During a short rest at a small lake, I let the Suzuki Goose 350 work on me. The rear with the integrated storage compartment should be more delicate for my taste. And I would prefer the swing arm with the eccentric mounting of the rear axle to be made of aluminum. Otherwise, however, the Goose looks very pleasing, even the curved cast wheels fit perfectly into the picture.

It’s a shame that Suzuki didn’t have the courage to officially offer the Suzuki Goose 350 – at a competitive price, of course. Because on angled stretches the 350 with its lively drumming single and the bike-like handling offers more entertainment value than many a big bike. My conclusion is therefore: goose great!

Technical data Suzuki Goose 350

Engine: Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, a chain-driven, overhead camshaft, four valves operated via fork rocker arms, bore x stroke 79 x 71.2 mm, displacement 349 cm³, compression 9.5: 1, a Mikuni carburetor, Ø 40 mm, power 33 HP at 8000 rpm

Power transmission: Multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, chain drive

Landing gear: Steel tubular frame with aluminum swing arm mounting plates, upside-down telescopic fork, double swing arm with central spring strut articulated via a lever system, cast aluminum wheels with 110 / 70-17 tires at the front and 140 / 70-17 at the rear, front disc brake with four-piston caliper, Ø 300 mm, disc brake rear with two-piston caliper, Ø 220 mm

Mass and weight: Wheelbase 1350 mm, weight 166 kg with a full tank, tank capacity 15 l

Driving performance: 0-100 km / h in 7.5 seconds, top speed 156 km / h

opinion

Roland Kappelt, owner of the Suzuki Goose 350: One thing first: I am an absolute Suzuki fan, and when it comes to motorcycles, I practically live this brand. So now everyone can assess for themselves how “objective” my statements about the Goose are. Because for me this little athlete is a really big one, even if the rather tame key data doesn’t suggest it. You just have to play with it where a Gilera Saturno or a Honda Clubman are really in their element. And yes, I’ve always liked the styling of the Suzuki Goose 350. The fact that modern components are screwed to the tubular space frame gives her an advantage in terms of driving dynamics.

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