Several readers have alerted us over the holidays of this rare find, a GSX-R 750R! These bikes were released only to the Japanese market as race ready machines and limited to 500* units.
Double R standard upgrades include (via SuzukiCycles.org): The newly redesigned engine reverted to the original long stroke (70 x 48.7mm) configuration. Crankcase, crankshaft connecting rods and clutch were among the critical areas receiving more attention necessary for the race duty. The ‘Double R’ also received new 40mm Slingshot carburetor and 4-into-1 exhaust pipe as well as close ratio gearbox, rear swing arm with sub frame, new aerodynamic fiber with large air intake duct, solo seating with race number box and 19 liter aluminium fuel tank as standard equipment. The dry weight measured, 187kg/412lbs (saving 17lbs from the standard bike).
Suzuki GSX-R 750R for sale on eBay in France
Seller’s description is lacking, but a proper pre-purchase inspection is required with a piece like this anyway:
GSX-R 750 R, 1990
1000 models produced.
No cost involved.
BEG.
French registration.
Record pictures on request.
*Conflicting sources suggest 500 or 1000 units were produced, but in either case they don’t come up for sale very often. According to my research, these were only produced in 1989 but maybe this one is registered as a 1990. Here are some brochure shots that Ian shared in a GSX-R 750R post back in 2010:
This bike has a $17k buy-it-now option and is listed with 30k miles! The mileage has to be a misprint right? That’s a lot of history on a very rare and desirable bike. Guess if you’re a serious buyer you’ll be heading to Paris to see it up close anyway!
Thanks to all the reader who emailed us!
dc
These were not Japan only delivery. I have a NOS sales brochure I got from a dealer in Germany (still have it). If I recall the price was about $15,000 back then not including race kit. The regular 750 was $7000
I believe that James is correct. Also, Japan only bikes usually won’t have a brochure in english. IIRC, they also had some magnesium side covers and a dry clutch as standard.
Joel
Thanks for the corrections guys.
Yep, we got these new in Canada as well..