Description
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Though the model debuted in 1985, Suzuki’s legendary Gixxer line did not make its way to the US until 1986. The changes were minor – better headlights, a revised belly pan, and 25mm longer swingarm, but Americans were probably too busy drooling over the first true street-legal race replica sold in this market to notice.
Those aren’t just our words – Suzuki specifically marketed the Gixxer as a “racebike for the street” and backed it up with a design that featured a 749cc inline-four motor fed by 31mm Mikuni carbs and Suzuki’s Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber with 16 valve heads. It put down 80 horsepower at the rear wheel (106 at the crank) through a six-speed transmission, and impressively the engine weighed 30 pounds less than the previous GS750 motor (even though that was air-cooled).
Weight savings were not just limited to the motor. The whole bike weighed just 388 pounds dry, which was a revelation at the time. The GSX-R750 inspired copycats from the other Japanese manufacturers and impressively, it’s still in production today (though it hasn’t seen significant changes since 2011).
Manufactured in November of 1985, this example is VIN: JS1GR75AXG2101876. The seller acquired the bike from the original owner in Marina Del Rey, California. He reports that it was kept in storage since 1988.
The odometer shows 5,312 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “the bike was recommissioned in 2023 with new tires, an AGM battery, a fresh chain, some new brake pads, a complete fluid flush, a carburetor rebuild, a professional tank cleaning, as well as a replacement petcock and
rear master cylinder.” Additionally, he notes that he “replaced the spark plugs, adjusted the valves, performed a compression check, touched up the paint and applied new tank stripes, and installed new K&N air filters.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, perform a safety inspection, and make a list of recommended repairs. Steve did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Gas Tank Internal: Ok
Tire Year Front: 2820/ Rear: 4720
Tire Life Front: 100% / Rear: 100%
Tire Press Front: 28PSI / Rear: 38PSI
Brake Life Front: 60% / Rear: 90%
Hydraulic Brake Fluid Front: Ok Level:
Ok
Clutch Fluid: Ok
Drive Chain Condition: Ok
Suspension Leaks: None
Oil Quality: Dark Level: Ok
Coolant: N/A
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Kill: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: Ok
Notes:
• Non OEM Rear Master Cylinder – Reservoir Hose Mounted 180°, affixed with zip ties
• Non OEM Pet Cock
• Forks are slightly pitted, not currently leaking
Services Completed:
• Carbs
Services Recommended:
• Oil Change
Modifications:
Vance & Hines slip-on muffler with Yoshimura decal.
K&N air filters.
Alternate wheel color. Per the seller, the wheels are original but the dealer changed the color at the time of purchase.
Flush mount turn signals.
Aftermarket headlight tint.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Angel GT tires with date codes of 2820 and 4720.
The sale includes one key.
The sale also includes a tool kit, the original rear master cylinder, the original fuel petcock, a dealer-installed steering stabilizer as well as the original dealer documentation.
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 California title with registration current through October 2024.
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