Location: Hyannis, Massachussettes
Mileage: 30,353
Price: Auction, starting at $4,500
So if you spend a lot of time on RSBFS, as I like to do, then you start to get a sense of the history of the sportbike. If you do, then you also know the importance of Suzuki’s GSX-R line. The GSX-R 750 single handedly brought the race bike to the street and changed the game. The GSX-R 1100 seen here defined over-the-top power for the liter bike. Boasting an air and oil cooled motor that pushed the chassis to its limit, the GSX-R 1100 is a true sportbike classic.
Here’s the brief description from the seller-
1987 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 in museum condition. This bike was part of a collector’s collection. I purchased this bike several years ago. I believe I am only the second owner. This bike has never been disassembled or modified except for the Vance & Hines exhaust pipe and jet kit. Bike runs flawlessly. The only imperfection on bike is a slight crease in the fuel tank where someone pushed in with the palm of their hand. If you would like more information please call me.
And some more pics-
This bike looks to very clean and well taken care of for the mileage. The pipe has been swapped and the seller describes a crease in the tank. You may want of close up photo of the tank just to see how bad the crease may be. Otherwise the photos seem to show a clean and original bike.
The seller is starting the auction at $4,500 which is right in there for a bike like this. Don’t know where the reserve is, but if it is somewhere within a grand beyond the starting bid, then you should be getting a solid deal.
If you bleed all things Suzuki then I suggest you make the jump!
-RN
The GSXR is an iconic motorcycle for sure but a 30,000 example has no business being on this site when there are 3,000 mile examples still available. EPIC FAIL on your part!
Rare means RARE and not run of the mill. You are losing touch with your fan base
I absolutely love older GSX-Rs and look forward to everyone posted here. I don’t see any 3,000 mile examples showing up for sale, so I don’t know where you got those facts. And this one looks way cleaner than many less-mileage examples have seen lately. Thanks again RSBFS! Love the site and keep up the good work!
-FYF
A slabby in this state (basically stock) and condition (minty) is certainly “rare” even with 30k miles… 25 years later, most have been wrecked, beat on, or streetfightered.
Hey Guys,
I bought this bike new in 87, they were $5500 but because me and 3 of my friends bought them we got it for $4999. I added the V+H pipe and jet kit. The bike was amazing and bike of the year I believe. Even with 30k on this the bike looks pukker, I love it!!
Jay
Sweet bike and in great condition considering the year. I still wish I kept my 96 Honda CBR900RR. It was in like mint condition. Like Dallas said, most of these older bikes have been beat up and road hard. Not rare, but still worth having.
I picked up my CBR for only $2600. Had fun with it for a couple months and it sold for a quick profit @ $3400. ☺
Pic of my (ex) 96 CBR900RR
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I want this bike email me lets get it done.