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: Iconic has several private shipping partners that criss-cross the country for us. Please email transport@iconicmotorbikes.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a quote.
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.
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.
California/Nevada/Arizona We are located in Santa Monica, California 90405. On a case-by-case basis, we can transport motorcycles in our van. Please email transport@iconicmotorbikes.com or fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a quote.
$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.