Description
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In 1993 and 1994, Yamaha sold a sport-touring bike that was far ahead of its time – the GTS1000. Full of technology that would not make its way to most bikes for years to come, the GTS featured fuel injection, ABS brakes, and most importantly, the RADD front suspension designed by James Parker. This suspension was able to isolate braking from damping, leading to increased performance in both aspects as well as more stability.
Yanked from the FZR1000, the Genesis engine was detuned but still made triple digit (102 hp) power.
The GTS gives you all the fun of a rare, quirky bike, but without the support-related drawbacks. You can use it everyday, and that’s one of the reasons why Bike magazine called it the ‘coolest of rare motorcycles’ ever made: “Scarce, stylish, yet capable and completely usable: that’s cool in our book.” It’s also why Forbes said that Yamaha should revive it as an electric motorcycle.
This example is VIN: JYA4HHN01PA002132. The seller purchased the bike 19 years ago from a friend.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 42,000 miles. The odometer shows 83,248 kilometers (51,727 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller states, “Full tune up including valve adjustment performed in 2022, only 500 miles since that maintenance. New battery installed in 2024, and the front tire has only 1,000 miles on it.”
Modifications:
Quad Lock phone mount.
New seat.
Not shown: Cruise control.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Roadtec Z8 tires with date codes of 0321.
The sale includes two sets of keys and service manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Montreal, Canada, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any GTS1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
