With the era of big sport bikes long past, the GS1200SS was a motorcycle that harkened back to a time in Japan that involved high speeds and big engine sizes. Back in the 1980’s, Japan underwent quite a few regulation and policy changes that made the possibility of selling anything over 750cc impossible in the domestic market. With this change, the Japanese market saw a shift to smaller, high-revving motorcycles that favored agility and handling over power-output. Come the turn of the century, nostalgic flair and appeal were on the rise, and Suzuki was one of the first to capitalize. The GS1200SS was a celebration of decades prior, with features such as a wired speedometer and a reasonable weight of roughly 462 lbs., the GS1200SS bore many similarities to the original GSX-R1100 from the 80’s.
The GS1200SS came powered by an air and oil-cooled inline 4 engine good for a solid 100 horsepower, while roughly 69 ft/lbs. of torque supplied the rider with ample grunt to get in and out of trouble.
This example is VIN: GV78A101422. The seller acquired this example one week ago from a Japanese auction.
The odometer shows 56,779 kilometers (35,280 miles). The seller states they have not ridden this example.
Maintenance:
The seller has not performed any maintenance on this example.
Modifications:
Brembo brake calipers and steel braided brake lines.
Yoshimura top triple tree.
Aftermarket levers and bar-ends.
Carbon fiber gas cap cover.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Aftermarket turn signals.
Aftermarket headlights.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone tires from 2020.
This sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Obu, Aichi, Japan, this Suzuki is offered on a clean Japan title. Have any GS1200SS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
8/4 Update: The seller will be providing free shipping from Japan to Iconic’s facility located in Santa Monica, California
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.
