No Reserve – 1987 Suzuki GSX1100 EF

Description

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Up until the 1970s, the two-stroke three-cylinder GT750 served as the flagship model of Suzuki’s sportbike offerings. Of course, that all changed with the introduction of the GS750. Initially, the GS series was designed to be an all-around standard.

Come 1981, however, Suzuki had debuted its radical, furistic Katana GSX1100S. The following year, it broke up the biggest GS model further with different trims like the E, the G, and the EF.

While the E became the king of the dragstrip and the G evolved into something of a lazy man’s tourer, the EF got treated to a swooping set of bodywork. The engine got some extra work, and cosmetics were slightly tweaked, leading to a bike more similar to the early Katanas, and an engine that produced over 100 horsepower and nearly 70 foot-pounds of torque.

This example is VIN: GV71D100238, engine #: V704100231.  It came to Iconic as an import from the UK; prior history is not known.

The odometer shows 19,401 kilometers (12,055 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us change the oil, the hydraulic fluid, the oil filter, the air filter, and the oil temperature gauge sensor. Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Fuel tank condition: Ok
Tire years – Front: 2012; Rear: 2011
Tire Life – Front/Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure -Front: 36PSI; Rear: 38PSI
Brake Life – Front: 80%; Rear: 95%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear: New
Engine Oil: Level: Ok; Quality: Ok, New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: Battery Test
OCV: 13.02V
Capacity: 14 Ah
State of Health: 78%
State of Charge: 100%
Starter Test – Cranking Voltage: 7.94V (Low)
Charging Test – Load Off: 12.82V; Load On: 12.73V
Diode Ripple – 0.09V
Test Ride: 15km test ride, bike operates as intended

We also sent out one of the side panels to Brian of B.K.M. Creations to have it repaired and repainted.

Modifications:
MRA windscreen.

Battery tender lead.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Metzeler Lasertec tires with date codes of 1411 and 0912.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any GSX1100EF stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!