1986 Suzuki GSX-R750

Description

Click here for a VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

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).

This example was manufactured in January of 1986 and is VIN: JS1GR75A6G2104984. The seller purchased the bike in August, 2023 from Rev Moto of Seattle, Washington.

During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 309 miles. The odometer shows 8,732 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “I installed brand new original Suzuki OEM handlebar weights and four brand new flush-mount turn signals. It seems as though the shock may sag more than what I imagine it would have brand new and may need replaced at some point.”

Modifications:
The seller would like to point out the bike is, “Unrestored with period correct original D&D full exhaust with the appropriate jetting.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin tires that are aged out.

The sale includes one key, the original owner’s manual, and tool kit.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Chipped paint on the wheels.”


“Small dent in the gas tank.”

“Crack in the right side upper fairing.”

Currently located  in Canton, Michigan, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Michigan title.

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