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: JS1GR75A5G2101347, Engine #: R705-118681. The seller acquired it earlier this year from the Iconic classifieds. However, he has since decided not to ride it.
The odometer shows 37,628 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us remove the bike’s decals and repair and refinish the upper fairing, the heel guards, and the bar ends. We sent the parts out to our friend Brian at BKM Creations to have them repainted. Moreover, the shop replaced the rear turn signal relay and tuned the carbs. Yonni did the work, he notes in his condition report that the front and rear tires are at 80% and 50%, and that the front and rear brakes are at 80% and 70%, respectively. The clutch is OK, though the front brake fluid is low and the oil is dark. The low beam, high beam, turn signals, tail light, brake light, plate light, killswitch, and horn are all functioning correctly.
Modifications:
The original owner spent some time drag racing, and he had the factory-sanctioned Yoshimura hop up kit installed. The motor is now at 13:1 compression and requires high octane aviation fuel.
Mikuni carb kit.
Yoshimura exhaust.
Superbike grips.
Battery tender.
Extras:
Period Suzuki poster.
The original owner’s leathers and boots.
Suzuki rear wheel stand.
Original owner’s Servicard, owner’s manual, and tips/practice guide.
Service Manual.
Suzuki tank bag.
Original parts.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon AM22 tires with date codes of 4903 and 2904.
The sale includes two keys.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean Idaho title. Have any GSX-R750 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.
