1989 SUZUKI GSX-R 750 Slingshot

This entry has been published on May 13, 2010 and links to eBay may have been updated to point to similar bikes of interest.

1989 SUZUKI GSX-R 750 Slingshot submitted to us by its owner and RSBFS regular – Thanks for the heads up!

Location: North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Price: $3,700.00 B.I.N. or best offer
Mileage: 19,680

In 1989 I was two years removed from high school and dreaming of purchasing my first street bike, but my $6.00 hour job wasn’t having anything to do with it. Spending money chasing my now wife didn’t help any either. Oh, and don’t forget the weekend binge and purge habit 🙂 I also remember seeing the bike guys posting up at White Castle with all of the hot girls looking for a ride around the loop. The bike of choice? GSX-R 750’s baby….

Oil cooled, hot and loud is how I best remember most of these early GSX-R’s. These were bad ass and everyone wanted one, including me. These were pumping out around 112HP at the crank and weighed in at a phat 502 pounds full of liquids. Not stellar by today’s standards, but was more than capable in 1989. I always thought the double side vents looked sharkish and mean…

Have a look:

Here you go. If you have been looking you will know the opportunity doesn’t come by often on these, in this condition. A 95% stock GSX-R 750. As you can tell by the pictures it is in above average condition. It is even more striking in person. Only areas to make perfect is the left lower fairing (I see one up for auction on e-bay right now), minor scuffs to right lower fairing, left mirror (also on E-bay), wear to peg areas and lower forks – very minor, considering it is over 20 years old and 19K miles. I included photos for full disclosure. It was otherwise very well taken care of.

Other than that – it needs absolutely nothing. It is smooth, fast and runs perfect. Upgrades include: Stainless header and Muzzy performance exhaust, smoke windshield, new – front & rear Michelin Pilots with under 100 miles, chain, front & rear sprockets. Comes with factory passenger seat and tailpiece, tinted headlamp covers and tank protector as shown in photos.

I searched long and hard for one of these in this condition – I found it. Unfortunately, things happen and am forced to sell – I stress, reluctantly. You are not taking a chance on this one. Look on E-bay, Craigslist – anywhere, nothing even comes close. A truly collector’s piece.

It has a clean title, currently registered and inspected.

Looks like this one is ready to Head out on the Highway with new tires, new sprockets and lets not forget that snazzy Lockhart-Phillips tank bra. Okay, I admit it, I had one of these as recently as 2007, but only because I’m a little OC and wanted to keep my tank free from any scratches.

If you’re looking to hit 1989 again grab your Skid Row cassette, crank up “Youth Gone Wild” and and pick this one up.