1986 Suzuki GSX-R750

Description

Click here for an 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).

Manufactured January 1986, this example is VIN: JS1GR75A8G2104629; Engine: R705123303. The seller purchased the bike from the original owner in 1991.

During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 2,754 miles. The odometer shows 7,806 miles.

Maintenance:
The seller states, “Changed oil (Golden Spectro), replaced brake fluid, cleaned air filters. Never raced, never wrecked and never laid down.”

Modifications:
Kerker pipe.

GSX-R1100 Dyna Jet carbs with K&N air filters.

Corbin Gunslinger seat.

Fender Eliminator kit.

Tank pad.

Liberty radar detector.

High-pitched whistles. “In the farm country of Michigan, we have many white-tailed deer. These little black gizmos distract and repel them. They are affixed with adhesive pads and can be removed easily.”

Not shown: Ignition advance.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Dunlop Sport Radial tires with date codes of 459 and 310.

The sale includes two keys, original seat & backrest, exhaust, air box, grab bar, tool kit, rear fender and stock carbs.

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

Currently located in Pigeon, Michigan, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Michigan title. Have any GSX-R750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!