A year after Suzuki changed the sportbike game with the GSX-R750 in 1985, they rolled out the big brother GSX-R1100. The press and the public ate it up, but that didn’t stop Suzuki from making changes every single year. 1991 brought mechanical upgrades in the form of larger carbs, but the most obvious changes were a series of significant cosmetic changes – the bodywork was restyled and the headlights were covered.
Basic specifications of the ’90 model were 145 horsepower and 485 pounds – heavy nowadays but a featherweight when it was released. A Modern Classic review on Bennetts describes the 1100 Gixxer by saying, “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.”
Manufactured in September of 1989, this example is VIN: JS1GV73AXL2101630, Engine #: V710-107187. The seller purchased this example two years ago from us here at Iconic.
The odometer shows 22,460 miles. The seller states they have put three miles on this example.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “Purchased two years ago from Iconic (Fall of 2021) and subsequently refurbished by them to bring the bike back to stock and rideable condition. New chain, sprockets, battery, oil, filters, brake pads & fluid, tires, painted lowers, added new graphics on lowers, powder coated wheels and vapor blasted forks, clip-on’s & rear-sets.”
Modifications:
Battery tender lead.
Powder-coated wheels.
Vapor-blasted forks.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q4 tires with date codes of 3121 and 1621.
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 California title. Per the California DMV, registration fees are not due for at least the next 60 days but we do not know when the registration expires.
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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.
