1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100
Current bid $18,500
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Details
| Year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Model | GSX-R1100 |
| Series | Sportbike |
| VIN | JS1GU74A8G2103951 |
| Mileage | 26,679 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Red, White & Blue |
| Transmission | Not recorded |
| Seller | kaplancycles |
| Listed by | eBay |
| Location | Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut |
| Notes | AUCTION |
About this bike
For sale on eBay: a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 (Sportbike), Red, White & Blue, in Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Current bid $18,500 on eBay.
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Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1986; Make: Suzuki; Model: GSX-R1100; Mileage: 26,679 miles; Engine: 1,100 cc; Type: Sportbike; Color: Red, White & Blue. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1986 SUZUKI GSX-R1100 SLABSIDE RARE MINT ORIGINAL PAINT CLASSIC EXTENSIVELY SERVICED, TUNED & DETAILED AN INVESTMENT-GRADE CLASSIC RARE FIRST-YEAR GSX-R1100 | ORIGINAL FACTORY PAINT & BODYWORK | 26,000 ORIGINAL MILES | VANCE & HINES EXHAUST | DYNOJET STAGE 3 | 30 HOURS OF SHOP LABOR + $1,100 IN PARTS = $6,900 IN PARTS & LABOR INVESTED A RARE & EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL SURVIVOR! A LEGENDARY FIRST-GENERATION SUPERBIKE PRESERVED IN REMARKABLE ORIGINAL CONDITION! Feast your eyes on this absolutely spectacular 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 Slabside , one of the most iconic and historically significant Japanese superbikes ever manufactured! This is the legendary first-year GSX-R1100, the machine that helped redefine the superbike category with its lightweight aluminum frame, massive air-and-oil-cooled four-cylinder engine, aggressive racing-inspired bodywork, and extraordinary performance. This particular example has just 26,000 original miles, retains its stunning original factory paint and bodywork, and has an incredible three-owner history. Finding a nearly 40-year-old GSX-R1100 in this level of original condition is becoming extraordinarily difficult. These were high-performance motorcycles built during the golden age of superbike racing. Many were raced, crashed, heavily modified, or simply worn out over decades of use. This motorcycle is different. It has been lovingly maintained, carefully preserved, and passed between three lifelong friends who grew up riding sport bikes together. Its original paint, factory body panels, original turn signals, remarkably preserved hardware, and beautiful overall appearance speak volumes about the care it has received. It has also just undergone an extensive $6,900 cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning at Kaplan Cycles , performed by our experienced technician Justin, who specializes in high-performance motorcycles. The result is an exceptionally original, fully sorted, outstanding-running vintage superbike that looks absolutely stunning and performs every bit as impressively as its appearance suggests. This is not a ground-up restoration. It is something increasingly difficult to find: a beautiful, predominantly original survivor with the mechanical work already completed! WHY ORIGINALITY MATTERS – A $100,000 RESTORATION STORY! To fully appreciate this motorcycle, it helps to understand what it takes to restore a first-generation GSX-R1100 to this level of appearance. We recently completed another 1986 GSX-R1100 here at Kaplan Cycles for one of our most valued clients. That motorcycle underwent an extraordinary nut-and-bolt restoration performed by our master restoration technician Dean, who has been with us for approximately a decade. The project took nearly two years to complete and required an astonishing 490 hours of labor . The factory-style multicolor paintwork alone consumed approximately 200 hours of painstaking preparation, refinishing, and graphic reproduction work. At today's professional restoration labor rates, 490 hours represents: $73,500 in labor at $150 per hour $95,550 in labor at $195 per hour That is before accounting for many of the necessary replacement parts and additional materials. In other words, recreating a GSX-R1100 to this standard can easily become a project approaching or exceeding $100,000. And that is precisely what makes this particular motorcycle so special. This 1986 GSX-R1100 retains its original factory paint, original bodywork, original finish on many of its components, and remarkably consistent, authentic patina throughout the motorcycle. From approximately ten feet away, it presents comparably to our extensively restored example, while retaining the authenticity and character that only an original survivor can offer. The original paint and graphics alone are a tremendous asset. The fit and finish of the body panels are outstanding. The rear solo-seat cowl fits beautifully, without the common mounting-point stress cracks found on many surviving examples. Even the original engine hardware and exposed studs retain remarkably clean finishes, with none of the heavy corrosion so often associated with motorcycles that have endured decades of improper storage. You cannot simply recreate that kind of originality. For the collector who understands the enormous cost of high-end restorations, this motorcycle represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully preserved example without having to undertake a massive restoration project. AN EXTRAORDINARY THREE-OWNER HISTORY One of the most interesting aspects of this GSX-R1100 is its ownership history. According to the previous owner, this motorcycle has belonged to just three individuals, all lifelong friends who grew up in the same community riding sport bikes together. The original owner purchased the motorcycle and eventually sold it to one of his riding buddies. When that owner decided to move on, he sold it to their third friend, who continued preserving and enjoying the motorcycle until it was acquired by Kaplan Cycles. All three owners were passionate motorcycle enthusiasts who appreciated this machine for what it was. Unlike so many GSX-R1100s from this era, this example was not subjected to a lifetime of racetrack abuse or extensive cosmetic modifications. It was reportedly stored indoors under exceptional conditions, and its preserved original finishes strongly reflect that history. The most recent owner reluctantly decided to part with the motorcycle after experiencing a significant health issue. With the tremendous performance of the GSX-R1100, he felt it was time to retire from riding such a powerful sport bike. His careful ownership is readily apparent throughout the machine. Three owners. Approximately four decades of history. Original factory paint. Just 26,000 miles. That combination is becoming increasingly difficult to duplicate. $6,900 IN
What the photos show
- First-generation GSX-R1100 in red, white and dark blue, photographed indoors and presenting very clean for its age.
- Full fairing with twin round headlights, red seat and all main graphics intact; paint looks glossy with only light marks visible on lower panels.
- Analogue dash is legible, showing 26,679 miles, with clear clocks, mirrors and switchgear in cockpit views.
- Vance & Hines exhaust system is fitted, and exposed pod air filters replace a standard airbox look in the fairing cut-outs.
- Black three-spoke wheels, drilled discs front and rear, gold-coloured chain and Pirelli tyres are visible and tidy.
- Frame plate in the photos reads GSX-R1100 and Made in Japan, matching the title.
- No visible rust, leaks or crash damage in the frames viewed; photos cannot settle cold start, carburettor tune with the pod filters, electrics or title status.
Money: $18,500 buys a very tidy 1986 GSX-R1100 showing 26,679 miles with a Vance & Hines pipe and pod filters — verify it starts and runs cleanly on that intake setup, and confirm title and originality of panels before bidding.
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