What kind of engine does a 1989 Suzuki GSX R1100 have?
The Suzuki GSX-R1100 1989 (K model) motorcycle, received the first of the now legendary, harmonious and strong engine of 1127 cc air cooled oil (formerly housed a 1052cc engine), the first of the 1100 “Slingshot”. A new heavier, shorter and stiffer chassis based on the previous year.
Is the Suzuki GSXR1100 an open class bike?
We cut the two most serious open-classers from the herd, lassoing Suzuki’s GSXR1100 and Yamaha’s FZR1000 for this month and saving the more sport-touring-oriented ponies for our next issue.
What kind of suspension does Suzuki GSX-R 1100m have?
Rims increased in size to accommodate 120/70ZR17 and 180/55ZR17 radials. Suspension was much more compliant with multiple levels of adjustability for both the front forks and rear shock absorber. The forked rockers were replaced with separate rockers and shim adjusters in the spring retainers.
When did the Suzuki GSX-R 1 100 get a frame?
Clue number two: The GSX-R750 got a brand-new, more-rigid frame in 1988. “Ah,” says the monkey, “I’ll bet that the GSX-R 1 100 gets a frame similar to the 750’s in 1989.” So it has for 1989, Suzuki built the bike that everyone knew it was going to build. And what a bike it is. Light, powerful, and almost sinful in purpose.
The Suzuki GSX-R1100 1989 (K model) motorcycle, received the first of the now legendary, harmonious and strong engine of 1127 cc air cooled oil (formerly housed a 1052cc engine), the first of the 1100 “Slingshot”. A new heavier, shorter and stiffer chassis based on the previous year.
What kind of motor does Spike have on his GSXR?
With Jasper not being the biggest toolman but knowing full-well what he wanted, Jeroen (Spike) stepped up and off they went. Starting out with a 750M-frame and a late 1127-motor, all was in place to build whatever Jasper had dreamed up.
What kind of frame does a GSXR have?
Starting out with a 750M-frame and a late 1127-motor, all was in place to build whatever Jasper had dreamed up. Many choice parts accumulated over the years found their way to the bike, together with some bits supplied though this website and after a good 2 years (if 2020 can be counted as a year..), what you see above emerged on the other side.
What was original plan for oldskools GSXR engine?
Barry’s original plan was to strip it back and refresh the EFE engine and upgrade everything else. When Rooster Racing were looking for an EFE engine for a race build last year Barry and Don did a deal for a fresh bandit engine and some frame mounts to house the oil cooled plant.