While the GSX-R750 debuted in 1985 for most countries, the US first got it and the bigger brother 1100 in 1986.
It was an instant classic – an aluminum box frame housed a 128 horsepower oil-cooled engine, and it looked the part thanks to the full bodywork. The dry weight was 433 pounds, an impressively low number for the time.
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.”
This example is VIN: JS1CU74A4G2103588, engine #: U703112851.
The odometer shows 24,283 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, change the oil and oil filter, clean and sync the carbs, reroute the ignition wiring, repair the front brake light switch, replace the taillight bulb, correct the turn signals connections, and replace the missing bodywork hardware.
We also performed a compression test; the results are as follows:
Alex and Luce did the work, they note the following in their condition report:
Tire Years – Front/ Rear: 2020
Tire Life – Front/Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 34PSI;
Rear:36PSI
Brake Life – Front: 80%; Rear: 100%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front/Rear/Clutch: Ok
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: OK
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery:
OCV: 12.88V
Capacity: 12.5Ah
State of Health: 100%, New
State of Charge: 100%
Cranking Voltage: 10.49V
Charging Test – Load Off: 15.00V; Load On: 15.08V
Diode Ripple – 0.22V Normal
BIKE CONDITION
– Rusty header pipe
– Paint scratches/rubbing all around engine cases
– Brand new plugs already installed
– Headlight little loose
– Rides fine, once warmed up the bike becomes difficult to restart; starter may be overheating.
Modifications:
Vance & Hines exhaust.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT tires with date codes of 0920 and 4820.
The sale includes one key.
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 Utah title. Have any GSX-R1100 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.