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LOT 457

1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100G Registration no. C379 XRT Frame no. GU74B-107310 Engine no. U704-100659

Sold for £6,325 inc. premium
Lot 457

1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100G
Registration no. C379 XRT Frame no. GU74B-107310 Engine no. U704-100659

1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100G
Registration no. C379 XRT
Frame no. GU74B-107310
Engine no. U704-100659

Suzuki re-wrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 on an unsuspecting world back in 1985. Lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1,000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. When the 1,100cc version arrived for 1986, it similarly eclipsed every other big-bore sports bike. "The acceleration is awesome – like being charged in the back by a rugby scrum," enthused Bike magazine's tester, attempting to sum up the experience of riding a bike weighing a svelte 450lbs that produced 127bhp and could top 150mph. A collectible future classic, for sure.
This sought-after early example was purchased in May 2001 by the vendor, who was told by the seller that it was originally in Italy (the date of first UK registration is 11th September 1998). The vendor advises us that the Suzuki has seen only light use over the last 20 years, being mainly used in summer months as a weekend ride. When purchased the bike was in blue/red/black livery, but in 2018-2019 it underwent a full cosmetic makeover by JAL Motorcycle Restoration, which included repair or replacement of the fairing, general tidying and cleaning, and a repaint in the classic blue/white finish preferred by devotees of this iconic model. Related bills are on file and the machine also comes with a V5C registration document and MoT to September 2023.
Offered with key

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Saleroom notices

The Frame number is: GU74B-100731.

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