Description
Suzuki GS1000G | 1980
Highlights:
– 997 cc air-cooled DOHC inline-four engine
– 22,000 km indicated on odometer
– Restoration work carried out according to the seller
– Engine refreshed with honed cylinders and new piston rings
– Repainted in the original colour scheme
The private seller offers for sale this 1980 Suzuki GS1000G, powered by a 997 cc inline-four engine. Presented in gloss black with gold pinstriping and the iconic GS1000G side panel decals, it is a striking example of Suzuki’s shaft-driven superbike, and the odometer indicates 22,000 km. According to the seller, the motorcycle had stood for a long period before undergoing an extensive restoration. The frame was stripped to bare metal and refinished with a 2K primer and 2K top coat, the fuel tank was coated on the inside, and the bodywork was resprayed in the original colour scheme. The chassis received new bearings throughout, an overhauled front fork, new rear suspension, fully overhauled brakes and new brake lines, while the carburettors were ultrasonically cleaned and renewed and the wiring harness was partly replaced. The engine was treated to all new gaskets and seals, lapped valves and valve seats, honed cylinders and new piston rings, and the seller notes that the camshafts, cam chain and clutch were found in good condition given the modest mileage. Fresh oil and a new oil filter were fitted after the motorcycle was set up and adjusted. With its polished alloy, chrome exhausts and deep black paint, this GS1000G captures the presence of a late-seventies Japanese big bike in a way few motorcycles can.
The Suzuki GS1000 arrived in 1978 as Suzuki’s first four-stroke litre bike, and it immediately set new standards for the class with its smooth, air-cooled double overhead camshaft inline-four, a chassis that handled with genuine composure and a reputation for near bulletproof reliability. On the race track it was a force to be reckoned with, with the Yoshimura-prepared GS1000 carrying Wes Cooley to the AMA Superbike championship in 1979 and 1980. The GS1000G followed as the grand touring variant, the G denoting its shaft final drive, which brought clean, low-maintenance long-distance comfort to the proven GS1000 engine and frame. Its combination of muscular torque, refined road manners and classic late-seventies styling has made the GS1000G a sought-after choice among collectors of Japanese classics, and it remains one of the most rewarding motorcycles of its era to own and ride.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
