1979 Suzuki GS850G

Registration No: LGH 150T
Frame No: GS850 102038
MOT: Exempt

• Suzuki's bullet proof 4-cylinder DOHC tourer
• Recommissioned by the vendor this year
• Recent new tyres, supplied with a V5C

The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4 wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early 60s were second only to Honda in numbers of two-wheelers manufactured. Better known for their two strokes, Suzuki joined the four stroke revolution in 1977 with the GS750, a bike that matched European standards of handling but with the Japanese build quality and performance levels. This was soon followed by a 550cc middleweight, an 850cc to compete in the touring segment and full 1000cc version, setting a new benchmark in the superbike performance.

This attractive GS850G in 'Candy Gipsy Red' appears to have spent its early years in the USA, being first registered in the UK in 1995. Bought by the vendor recently, he has given the bike a good recommissioning including a new battery, a pair of Bridgestone Batlax tyres, clutch cable, choke cable, fuel tap and an EBC clutch kit. The carbs have been cleaned, new plugs fitted and valve clearances checked together with new oils and filter. Probably the best all round sports tourer of the time, the GS shaft still has performance and brakes that can hold their own in modern day road conditions, making it a great bike for attending classic bike events and rallies, supplied with a current V5C and toolkit.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189