Here is a survivor 2nd gen/GSX-R 750 K model located in Plano Tx (near DFW).
While the 1st generation GSX-R 750 have already been deemed a classic, the 2nd generation models are really starting to appreciate. Perhaps its because they looked a bit more polished, perhaps it due to the slingshot motors, perhaps its the color schemes or maybe its a combination of these and other factors, I really don’t know. What I do know is that we have featured a few of these 2nd gen GSX-R’s here on RSBFS and prices are definitely on the rise.
1989 Suzuki GSX-R for sale on ebay
This 1989 Suzuki GSX-R750 is located in North Texas and is clad in the 1989 Red and White color scheme instead of the more GSX-R 750 identifiable blue and white. NOTE: In just the 12 months we have featured several 2nd gen GSX-R750s in Texas with this red and white color scheme…perhaps Suzuki marketed them near Texas tech or something? Based on the pictures provided by the seller this one looks to be really clean and in great shape. The seller does make a statement about normal wear and tear but I would guess this means its not a concours level bike and might also need new tires, brakepads, oil, fluids, batteries, etc.
Mileage is only 12500 and the pics look great.
So whats this one worth? Well back in January we posted a 1990 edition of this bike with 2600 miles that went for over 8,300 USD. This bike has more miles so i wouldnt expect a price quite that high. But this bike was listed on ebay back in October and didn’t sell/meet reserve at $4,650 USD so any interested buyer should probably consider that as a minimum offer.
Marty
Not a slabby.
Hmmm… I have seen these referred to as slabside/slabbys but according the gsx-r forum, the term “Slabside/Slabby” refers to the Gsx-r750 (1985-1987) or the Gsx-r1100 (1986-1988).
Do I see some rash on the right side can?
The rgv 250 vj 21 of this era is more aesthetically pleasing. Too bad the grenade like vj 22s are so much more abundant
I feel the rising price on clean stock examples is the result of so few gen 1’s in same condition. As an owner of a gen 1 this makes me happy!
+3 NOT a “Slabby”!
They were overweight, underpowered, without enough ground clearance, and too short a stroke! I am surprised people want these. I’d rather have a later 1995 model. Especially a 1995 GSX-R1100, with 153 h.p.!