No Reserve – 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750

Description

8/20 Update: We apologize for the inconvenience. One of our followers pointed out that this is likely a 1988 model based on the bodywork. It has been titled as a 1989.

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Suzuki pulled the cover off the first-year GSX-R750 at the 1984 Cologne Motor Show, before its official launch in March of 1985. Upon its release, the Gixxer was unquestionably king, setting a new benchmark in the industry.

Suzuki revamped just about everything for the 1988 debut of the second generation. The aerodynamics were improved (11% less drag), the wheelbase was shortest in class (140cm), and the alloy frame was stronger (60% more rigidity). There were several other upgrades (such as a new short-stroke 748cc engine), but one specific change would end up becoming a nickname for the entire generation – the “slingshot” Mikuni BST36SS carbs.

Basic specifications were 112 horsepower, 55 lb-ft of torque, and a dry weight of 430 pounds. New for ’88 were 17″ wheels, while braking duties were handled by 320mm dual hydraulic discs up front and a 220mm hydraulic disc in the rear.

This example is VIN: GR77C102160. It came to Iconic as an import from Japan.

The odometer shows 64,904 kilometers (40,329 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean the carbs and make a list of recommended repairs. Steve did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Tire Year Front/ Rear:1819/1119
Tire % Front/ Rear: USED SLICKS
Tire Press Front:/ Rear: N/A
Brake % Front/ Rear :70/70
Hydraulic:: MARGINAL
Oil: DARK LOW
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: 12.1 V

Notes:
○ Carbs were serviced (Float assembly broken, needs new floats: BST 38)
○ LEAKING VALVE COVER
○ MISSING CHAIN GUARD
○ CHAIN RUSTY
○ VANCE & HINES PIPE

RECOMMENDED:
• HYDRO
• OIL
• TIRES
• CHAIN
• RR VALVE COVER LEAK
• PLUGS

Modifications:
Vance & Hines pipe.

Aftermarket sprocket.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo slicks with date codes of 1119 and 1819.

The sale includes one key.

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 Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any GSX-R750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

8/20 Update: We apologize for the inconvenience. One of our followers pointed out that this is likely a 1988 model based on the bodywork. It has been titled as a 1989.