If anybody out there reading RSBFS is anywhere near Switzerland, then this is a highly recommended purchase. If you will buy this one, please drop me a note and pass by to let me have a short spin with it, as a thank you note. Are you about to invest some of your cash in a new exhaust or any other accessory for your machine ? Well, don’t do that. Instead buy this Gixxer.
With 29000 km on the clock, this ’88 (GR77B) Swiss model is worth every single penny of the asking price. At just 2200 CHF, the equivalent of about 1800 € or 2300 $ this could be your buy of the year.
The Suzuki is completely original and it comes with its period seat cover.
You are right, that squared light is awful, but that’s what the Swiss law demanded at the time. It won’t be hard to source the round double headlights on the net. With this little mod, you will have in your garage a true jewel. Call it a modern classic, call it a lucky find, a survivor…I call this: SMART MONEY. I swear that when I saw this I hesitated a little. It is only because I don’t have space left in my garage that I will not buy this myself. From what we can judge from these pictures, the bike seems in top conditions. You don’t come across many GSX-R like this. These models are very reliable and beautiful to look at, especially in their Suzuki white and blue colours.
Also known as flat nose, the ’89 and ’90 models, were the last to feature the less aerodynamic front fairing but also the last to be still fairly light. It also comes with a very recent (April 2013) MFK stamp. This, certificates that the bike is ok following a thorough test from the authorities. For bikes of this age, the MFK is required every 2 years. Having a recent one, is not only a guarantee that the bike is in good order but also that the 750cc was regularly driven, which us always good. If you are close enough, go ahead with this, you will not regret it, trust me! This GSX-R is a lot of a motorbike for a little money…
1988 Suzuki GSX-R 750 in Switzerland
Claudio
I have one I’ll sell you. Already in The States, already with the round headlights. Twice the price though. It’s a certified Modern classic.
Here is a link to a picture at The Modern Classics show at Martin Motorsports in PA.
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/pixelnation1/8589311173/
Love the bike. Run the cyclops headlight. No one stateside has ever seen it. Pick up a double headlight to keep for later, but what a conversation piece.
Absolutely love the ’88, ’89, ’90 750’s.
Jason, if yours is an ’89 red/white/black I might be a buyer…
Hey, Jason I am interested. How do I reach you?
Mine is the same year and color as this one. j.belz •at• comcast.net
Gentlemen, gentlemen, I hope that you are aware of the fact that all the Swiss destined bikes of that era are limited to 100hp. So, you should know that they are not the same as the ones over here, in the States.