Description
While the GSX-R750 debuted in 1985 for most countries, the US first got it and the bigger brother 1100 in 1986. The 1100 was bigger and stronger with a 1052cc, four-cylinder, oil-cooled, four-stroke in-line motor housed in a lightweight aluminum frame.
This meant the new full fairing icon was capable of 128bhp at 8,500 rpm and 70 ft-lbs at 8,000 rpm. At 434 pounds dry, the 1100 was surprisingly light upon release. It also became the first road bike to have a cartridge fork setup and electronically activated suspension.
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.”
As you can see, this isn’t your typically Gixxer. It has been written up in multiple articles which you can read here and here.
This example is VIN: JS1GU74A0H2101130. The seller had the bike custom built by Haxchmoto in London, U.K. and states, “I fell in love with motorcycles in 1986 when I saw first of the GSX-R1100s. I was 12 at the time. Ever since then I have wanted to own one and as opportunity came to have one build with state of the art parts where it matters, I commissioned Haxch Moto and Marc Bell to build it for me. Marc executed my vision to the fullest with custom build rear frame and fairing.”
True mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Based on a 1988 slabside 1100 GSX-R which started its life as a Isle of Mann racing bike (frame and rear swingarm mods from the period). Engine was rebuild during the build process and I have attached a picture from the dyno (rear wheel, dyno looses about 15hp).”
Modifications:
“New adjustable Maxton rear shock, rebuild upside down adjustable forks with new Maxton internals, Ohlins steering damper, Brembo calibers, HEL master cylinder and clutch, Dymag light weight wheels, Yoshimura full system, headlights, Oxford bar end mirrors, LED indicators. All the fairings have new custom paint”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler Sportec M9 RR tires with date codes of 3722 and 2523.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“The idea of the bike has been to respect its racing origin and keep much of the original patina on it. The only blemish on the paint work. It’s on the front fairing and is basically just the clear coat that has cracked. The fairing itself is not damaged at all.”
Currently located in Geneva, Switzerland, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Switzerland title. Have any GSX-R1100 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
