1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100
Miles: 16,379
Clean Connecticut Title
Listed Price: $18,000
Listing Ends: April 8th, 2026
The very idea of the “sportbike” has been an evolution, but a big reason modern sportbikes look like they do today is down to this machine here, Suzuki’s GSX-R1100. Roadgoing motorcycles had been available in previously from other manufacturers built around a template that included full fairings and monoshock rear suspensions, but Suzuki’s GSX-R range really helped make the package affordable and practical for average motorcyclists. Interestingly, while many of its contemporaries were quickly moving to liquid-cooled engines, Suzuki decided to use an air/oil-cooled inline four for their new sportbikes to reduce weight and improve reliability, via their Suzuki Advanced Cooling System [Note: prominent SACS logo] high-capacity oiling pump. That new powerhouse of an engine, here displacing 1052cc and producing 128hp, was suspended from an aluminum box frame that featured thicker tubing than its 750cc sibling, with a monoshock “Full Floater” rear end and NEAS anti-dive forks up front. The resulting machine was a relatively light 489lbs dry and offered stunning performance that basically defined performance for a whole generation of riders.
1986 GSX-R1100 Beautiful looking and running example. Period correct Yoshi exhaust. Carburetors were just cleaned and refreshed. Ready for spring! Clean CT Title in hand. Original exhaust and wheels are available. We can assist with transport at buyers expense. This motorcycle is in excellent condition everything works as it should. This motorcycle is a collectors piece over 35 years old. Seller is selling this motorcycle as is with no warranty. Additional information pictures running video can be seen on facebook marketplace. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions request additional pictures. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early if the motorcycle is sold locally.
This example of Suzuki’s GSX-R1100 appears to be in very good condition and includes a very nice four-into-one Yoshimura exhaust that should save weight, sound better, and look sleeker than the stock system. Luckily, the seller includes the original components if originality and that funky slotted exhaust shroud is more your thing. The bike also features non-standard wheels, although I’m not clear if they’re later 17″ or the original 18″ size. Again, the stock parts are included if you want to go back to stock. Prices for these early Gixxers are pretty shocking these days, but at least that money does buy you an eminently usable classic sportbike in a package that combines heritage, style, performance, and reliability.
-tad
