Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Mileage: 6,139
Price: Auction, starting at $6,000
Well, all you have to do is read the June 2011 issue of Motorcyclist to learn anything you need to know about this rare, awesome machine. And if you did read it, especially the Smart Money column (that highlights RSBFS!), you know what an opportunity this could be for one lucky soul.
There is plenty that is special about this bike. From the seller:
Don’t mind the low feedback – I trade commercially as loudbikesteve on eBay and enjoy an excellent reputation. I set this account up to keep my personal stuff separate from my business stuff..
I’m listing this 1986 Suzuki GSXR 750 Limited for a very good friend who’s not very computer savvy. I’ve personally seen the machines and took the listing photos last summer.
I had just started road racing when this bike came out and if you were up in the 750 class, this was the bike to have. Suzuki took the GSXR750 and added trick bits to create a racing homologation Limited Edition model that offered some interesting goodies that improved an already great bike. Gun-coat engine finish, gold-plated chain, blue-coated wheels and two sets of racing numbers plus a new electrically activated front suspension system (NEAS), 310 mm floating front brake discs, steering damper, racing type adjustable clutch-lever, dry clutch, hand-laid fiberglass single racing seat, remote rear damper reservoir, amber halogen head lights and more.
More race bike than street bike, this one is absolutely MINT. The machine was decommissioned and has been on display in a climate-controlled environment since acquisition by the current owner almost a decade ago. Please check out the hi-resolution pics on my Flickr account HERE.
If you have zero feedback, please contact me before submitting a bid. Any questions, feel free to email me (I’ll gladly give you my phone number if you need to chat).
More photos:
As described in Motorcyclist, this bike was $6499 when it came out in ’86, $2,100 more than a stock GSXR 750. It came to the States in limited numbers (299) in order to qualify for AMA Superbike. Again, the June 2011 issue will give you all the information you need.
This is truly one collectible, historic sportbike. The seller says above that he deals commercially and is listing this for a friend. I don’t know the seller’s reputation, and there’s limited feedback, so I would want to be very clear on the situation with the bike. I would also point out that that it may be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find some parts for the bike should you ever need them. And with it being stored for a decade, I would want to know if, and how, it runs.
That being said, I would rate this as one of the coolest and most collectible sportbikes of all time. And I would certainly put it at the top of any Suzuki list. If you can’t pass up this opportunity, make the jump and place your bid!
-RN
The owner would not add gas or a battery to prove it runs. I assume because of his ego. It needs tires badly and has fallen on to its right side. It has a new front right signal and paint work around the same area. Brake fluid leaked onto inner fairing when it was down. I just couldnt hand over the 10 grand without knowing the condition of the clutch and motor.
The clutch release arm is also missing.
Just remember, the right front panel has been repaired along with the signal being replaced. NO CLUTCH ARM release arm and it needs 2 new tires, a battery. NOT IN RUNNING CONDITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be careful
HiI have a GSXR 750 ltd. it was my old race bike
the moto has been worked so it was putting out 138bhp the last time i had it on a dino, its just been sitting in the sheed the last time i started it was back in 1993
the mods are Falcon lightened Polished Blueprinted Crank, Carrillo Rods, Cosworth Pistons 1mm over side, Head Ported Milled,Yoshimura Stage 2 Cams,Valves & Springs +some other lightened parts.