Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2000 Suzuki TL1000S. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Following the success of Ducati’s V-Twin-powered racers in the World Superbike Championship, other major manufacturers followed suit by developing their own race-bred V-Twins. Suzuki’s first attempt at a performance-driven V-Twin model came in the form of the half-faired TL1000S in 1997.
The TL1000S earned such a “Widowmaker” reputation when it was released due to the unique rotary rear damping system which had some issues and prompted a worldwide recall to install a steering damper. You might think that this would have killed consumer demand for the bike, but motorcyclists are an odd breed. If anything, the Suzuki TL1000S became an instant cult classic with the mystique of a difficult-to-tame beast.
Most people think of Ducatis when they hear “V-Twin sports bike”. But this Suzuki changed some minds with 125 horsepower, 96 pound-feet of torque, and a top speed of 165 miles per hour.
Manufactured December 1999, this example is VIN: JS1VT51A6Y2100227; Engine: T501116063. The seller purchased the bike from a private party in Seattle two years ago. He is selling to thin the heard.
During his ownership the seller has covered approximately 1,000 miles. The odometer shows 20,677 miles.
Maintenance:
Prior to bringing the bike to Iconic, the seller states that he installed a D.I.D. 530VX3 chain and new JT front and rear steel sprockets. He notes that they’ve seen approximately 50 miles.
In preparation for this listing the seller had us change the oil and oil filter, flush and fill the brake fluid, and replace the right front turn signal bulb. The shop notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 3122/3322
Tire % Front/ Rear: 100/100
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 35/42
Brake % Front/ Rear : 70/50
Front hydraulic fluid: NEW
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: NEW
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: NEW+FILTER
Coolant: COLOR OK/LEVEL OK
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: OK
Plate Light: OK
Kill: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.72
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.42
Test Ridden?: YES
Notes:
• YOSHIMURA CARBON SILENCERS
• SUNSTAR FRONT ROTORS
• CORBIN SEAT
• AFTERMARKET HEATED GRIPS
• BROKEN RIGHT SIDE FAIRING
Modifications:
Yoshimura carbon fiber slip-ons.
Power Commander III.
Corbin seat.
Heated grips. Yoshimura bar ends.
HeliBars.
Sunstar front rotors.
Tank pad.
Yoshimura decals.
Colored matched lower pipes and mounting hardware. K&N air filter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport tires with date codes of 3122 and 3322.
The sale includes two keys, a belly pan, the original exhaust and the seats, the stock handlebars, and an assortment of take-off parts.
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 Washington title. Have any TL1000S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
