Description
This motorcycle is Lot 513 of Bonhams Motorcycles Online – The Winter Sale; open for bidding 5-15th December 2025.
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Auction Timings:
Bidding on all Lots commences Friday 5 December, 12:00 noon.
Bidding closes Monday 15 December, 12:00 noon, starting with Lot 501.
Each subsequent Lot will then close one minute apart unless bidding remains active.
Public Viewing:
Lots 501, 519 & 525 only:
Friday 12 December, 9am - 5pm
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Wednesday 10 December, 9am - 5pm
Thursday 11 December, 9am - 5pm
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Lot 513
1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 WT SRAD
Registration no. N324 YTO
Frame no. JS1GR7DAthe details below
Engine no. Rthe details below
Suzuki rewrote the 750-class rulebook when it launched the GSX-R750 back in 1985. The 'Gixxer's development had been strongly influenced by lessons learned from the works TT F1 and Endurance racers; lighter than a 600 and as powerful as a 1000, it made all other super-sports 750s seem flabby and slow. One of the modern era's few instant classics and the sole surviving Japanese 750cc sports bike until its recent deletion, the GSX-R750 has been a huge commercial success for Suzuki and enjoys cult status today.
Offered here is an example of the totally redesigned 'SRAD' version, which was first introduced in 1996. SRAD stood for Suzuki Ram Air Direct, a reference to the pressurised induction system, but arguably the most striking feature of the new Gixxer was its aluminium beam frame, which was based on that of the RGV500 Grand Prix bike. Suzuki were intent on producing a machine that would be competitive in the World Superbike Championship, hence the uncompromising approach to the SRAD's design.
This SRAD was first registered on 4th April 1996 and has had five former keepers, one of whom owned the Suzuki for 15 years (2001-2016, see HPI keeper history on file). Our vendor purchased the machine on 19th February 2021 from a friend who had previously built track bikes for him. Unused for quite some time, the Suzuki is presented in age-related condition and would benefit from detailing. (It should be noted that the right side front indicator stalk is broken though a replacement is offered with the lot.) Accompanying paperwork includes the current and previous V5Cs and DVLA MoT/ tax check documents showing that the last MoT was issued in February 2020 at 19, 057 miles (the current odometer reading is 21, 061 miles). Following a period of inactivity, the machine will require recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed.
£1, 000 - 1, 600
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
