1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100

Description

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While the GSX-R750 debuted in 1985 for most countries, the US first got it and the bigger brother 1100 in 1986. The 1100 was bigger and stronger with a 1052cc, four-cylinder, oil-cooled, four-stroke in-line motor housed in a lightweight aluminum frame.

This meant the new full fairing icon was capable of 128bhp at 8,500 rpm and 70 ft-lbs at 8,000 rpm. At 434 pounds dry, the 1100 was surprisingly light upon release. It also became the first road bike to have a cartridge fork setup and electronically activated suspension.

As Bennetts found in its review, “On the open road it was astonishing. Fast and torquey like nothing else I’d ridden, but nimble too, feeling like what I imagined a proper race bike would as it flicked from left to right on the smallest of rider inputs.”

Manufactured February 1986, This example is VIN: JS1GU74A8G2101025; U703102155. The seller purchased the bike 13 years ago from a private party in California.

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 2,500 miles. The odometer shows 32,138 miles.

Maintenance:
Per the seller, “This is a California model. Receipt for rebuilt brakes, spark plugs, cylinder gaskets and valve adjustment, OEM handlebar balancer set, hand grips. New OEM wind screen – no receipt. Oil and filter change with Motul 10/40 synthetic – no receipt. Start button does not work every time you press it”

Dreamcycles notes the following in their condition report:

Modifications:
“Tank has original paint but new decals and clearcoat. Decals starting to lift in a few spots.”

Steel braided front brake lines.

Not shown: K&N filter.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax tires with date codes of 0811 and 4120.

The sale includes four keys, and literature.

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

Currently located in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any GSX-R1100 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!