1990 Suzuki GSXR750
Miles: 3,704
Clean NV Title
$19,000
1990 GSX-R750 49 state USA model. This gem has only 3704 miles on it! 100% original all the way down to original tires, exhaust, chain, brake pads, windscreen, etc. Purchased in 2007. Ridden only 146 miles as seen on the trip meter. I didn’t want to push my luck on the original tires. The engine has not been run since 2015 due to draining the oil/fuel and put on display. Clear/Clean Nevada title. No trades. No shipping. In person sale only. $19K
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Love me some low miles on a 36-year-old bike. And a gixxer, none the less.
Looking through our archives, we posted a ’90 GSXR750 back in 2014 that received much attention from the readers. Reader Martin shared some info in the comments, “I was trying to understand why the price of this bike was popping up so high for a 14 year old bike and then I found this on carolenash.com, which I think explains it…just thought I would share
EXERPT:
The 1990 GSXR750 was the first truly modern 750cc class sportsbike
The Slingshot GSXR750 models form 1988-91 were lardbuckets compared to the first GSXRs, but the extra 40 odd pounds of dry weight was more than offset by a defter handling chassis and a beautifully revvy engine. The frame got thicker, as did the front forks, (43mm), with new damping rods inside.
A new `Full Floater ‘monoshock linkage at the back improved things too, although it wasn´t firm enough for the road racing boys. New 4 piston calipers on the front disc brakes did prove popular however, as did new 17 inch diameter three spoke wheels, which allowed wider tyre choices.
But the meat and two veg of the new model was the re-worked motor. A shorter stroke, bigger valves, 36mm carbs pumping in the go juice and a stronger crank, running in 50% more oil too. Power was up to a claimed 112bhp at 11,000rpm, aided by two air intake ducts set next to the headlights which were one of the first `ram air ‘type performance mods seen on bikes.
The `89 GSXR gained 5mm on its wheelbase to aid high speed stability, a stainless steel cover on its exhaust end can and revised gear ratios to optimize high speed performance. 1990 saw more noticeable changes, with the revised body graphics and the all new 4-into-2 stainless steel exhaust system being obvious improvements. A larger, curved oil cooler, upside down front forks (a world first) and new disc brakes were all added.
Interestingly, Suzuki opted to learn a few lessons from their many racetrack successes and go back to the ‘long stroke´ engine design, with new, lighter pistons, stronger con-rods and a re-worked cylinder head, plus bigger (38mm) carbs to boost performance. Tyres got slightly wider, a different monoshock mounting arrangement increased the overall ride height, and in turn improved ground clearance for hard riding GSXR owners. Taken all round, the 1990 GSXR750 was the first truly modern 750cc class sportsbike, but quickly overtaken by the 1991 Yamaha EXUP 1000, then Honda´s Fireblade appeared in 1992.”
That bike ended up going for $8,350 in 2014 with 2,645 miles.
What will the market say in 2026?
Good luck to the buyer and seller!
$19k? Good lord that’s absolutely insane for a bike that sold for $6k back in the day?
It is rare. With an 1100 swap it would be more fun. Lots of good bikes out there, just need to pick the right one, or 2 or 3…
The era of hyperinflation and money laundering is evidently not over yet.
Do sellers get the best exposure by excluding those of us who do not use social media?
It does warm my heart to see a good condition example still surviving and with a livery just a tick before the deplorable 90s era dayglow Vanilla Ice graphics marched in. I like this one.