Highlights
- Originally supplied in California and imported to the UK in 2001
- Stored in a dehumidified garaged environment during the seller's custody
- Last MOT in July 2022 (now expired) was a first-time pass with no advisories; eligible for MOT exemption
- Accompanied by a good history file including dating certificate and California title
The Appeal
The GS1100G was Suzuki's shaft-driven sport-tourer, built around a torquey DOHC inline-four and engineered for effortless long-distance riding. With its relaxed ergonomics, maintenance-free shaft drive, and generous fuel range, it earned a devoted following among riders who valued comfort and reliability without sacrificing performance, a genuine "sleeper" among early-1980s Japanese superbikes.
This example was originally supplied in California before being imported to the UK in 2001. It was subsequently cherished by its late owner, Don, who toured extensively on the machine, including memorable trips through Scotland and the Inner Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay. Now eligible for MOT exemption and finished in black with red pinstripes, this GS1100G presents an opportunity to acquire a well-cared-for example of Suzuki's muscle tourer with a rich personal history.
Key Information
- Mileage: 44,932 miles (indicated)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from the USA in August 2001)
- Technical inspection status: eligible for MOT exemption; last tested in July 2022 (expired), first-time pass with no advisories at 44,209 miles
- Technical specs: 1,095cc air-cooled DOHC inline-four, five-speed manual, shaft drive
- Paperwork: V5C, previous MOT certificate, Saddleworth Classic Motorcycles Dating Certificate, previous State of California certificate of title, insurance documents, DVLA correspondence
The Detail
- Black paintwork with red pinstripes
- Black seat pad
- Four-into-two exhaust system
- Quartz analogue clock
- Triple disc brake system with cast aluminium mag wheels
- Air-assisted front forks and dual adjustable rear shocks
- Stored on carpeted flooring under dust sheets with a dehumidifier running
- The vendor states the bike was kept to an excellent standard both mechanically and cosmetically by its late owner
- Currently on SORN
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