1978 Suzuki Gs1000 Frame No. Gs1000500101 Engine No. Gs1000-103359 - Apr 21, 2024 | Bonhams In Stafford
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1978 Suzuki GS1000 Frame no. GS1000500101 Engine no. GS1000-103359

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1978 Suzuki GS1000 Frame no. GS1000500101 Engine no. GS1000-103359
1978 Suzuki GS1000 Frame no. GS1000500101 Engine no. GS1000-103359
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1978 Suzuki GS1000
Registration no. WED 859S
Frame no. GS1000500101
Engine no. GS1000-103359
The success of Honda's four-cylinder CB750 made it inevitable that the other major Japanese manufacturers would follow suit, Suzuki's offering - the GS750 - arriving in 1976. Within a short time, there was also a 1,000cc version - the GS1000. The latter arrived in the UK for the 1978 season, vying with Kawasaki's Z1000 for the 'top sportsbike' crown. 'The GS1000 provides the silky smoothness synonymous with most across-the-frame fours, an incredible amount of torque which reduces gear changing to a minimum plus devastating performance,' reported Bike. The 'devastating performance' amounted to a sub-12s standing quarter-mile time and a top speed in excess of 135mph - good enough to beat the Kwacker in a straight line - while air forks at the front, and rear suspension units adjustable for damping as well as spring pre-load, made for superior handling when pressing on. Historically significant as Suzuki's first one-litre multi, the GS1000 is today one of the most collectible of early Suzuki four-strokes.


This nicely presented GS was purchased by the current vendor in 2018 and has been used sparingly since, currently displaying a mileage of 48,490. Sadly, no history is known of its previous ownership but is believed to have been originally dispatched to the UK. Documentation consists of a current V5C, expired MoT's and invoices.
Offered with key
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1978 Suzuki GS1000 Frame no. GS1000500101 Engine no. GS1000-103359

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