Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1980 Suzuki GS1000S. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In 1978, Yoshimura had the incredibly talented Wes Cooley campaigning a Kawasaki KZ1000, but they weren’t winning races. Once they switched to the Suzuki GS1000, however, their luck began to change – Cooley proceeded to win both the ’79 and ’80 AMA Superbike Championships. All the while this was happening, Suzuki decided to release a Euro-only sport version of the GS1000.
Once American dealers got a peek, they started clamoring for them, too. Enter the Suzuki GS1000S. Though it was never officially given the name by Suzuki, riders around the country were eager to call it the Wes Cooley Replica.
The 997cc inline four cylinder produced 90 horsepower, which was good enough to propel the 524-pound bike to a top speed of nearly 130mph. For more on the bike that changed many American minds about Suzuki’s sporting credentials, check out this profile from Motorcyclist magazine. It makes reference to a 1979 issue of Cycle Guide – the GS1000S “demands recognition as the finest all-around ride motorcycling has to offer.”
Manufactured December 1979, this example is VIN: GS1000530619. The seller purchased the bike June 2021 from Pennsylvania. He is selling to clear up room in the garage.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 3,220 miles. The odometer shows 21,975 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller stats, “Oil changed twice, Metzeler tires, new 630 chain and sprockets, carburetor float bowl gaskets, OEM intake pipes, fork seals, spark plugs. The oil temp gauge does not work but the clock does.”
Modifications:
Stainless steel brake lines.
Bar ends.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Lasertec tires with date codes of 3818 and 2620.
The sale includes two keys, service manual, original literature.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Per the seller, “At some point the white inset on the right side of the tank has been painted. The SUZUKI lettering was masked off when painted, there are some spots where you can see where they cut the tape around the lettering. The color match is an excellent job and you have to be very close to the tank and looking directly at the lettering.”
Currently located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this Suzuki is offered on a clean North Carolina title. Have any GS1000S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
