29th Oct, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
2008 Suzuki GSXR1000 K8
Ex Aim racing Gary Johnson
Sold for £3,738
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: JS1CY11110010088
MOT Expiry: None
- Rare K8 ex-Gary Johnson and reportedly a 2008 Macau GP & IOM TT campaigner
- Titanium Akrapovič exhaust, 16.5" Marchesini wheel, Öhlins front and rear suspension
- Tough build featuring GB Racing case protectors and race upgrades, ideal track day machine
Introduced during 2001 as the successor to the illustrious GSXR 1100 the GSXR 1000 had a tough act to follow both as road bike and in competition. During the first years of production competition activities were confined to the open class, however with the change in capacity limits for World Superbike and National Championship racing to 1000cc from 750cc for four-cylinder machines the GSXR was able to demonstrate its abilities at the highest level.
This particular GSX-R1000 K8 is a rare machine with a storied history, having been reportedly campaigned by Gary Johnson in the 2008 Macau Grand Prix and Isle of Man TT. Reportedly in running order and used this year, although we have not personally seen it run, it’s equipped with a standard ECU, a full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system, a lightweight 16.5" Marchesini rear wheel and Ohlins suspension front and rear. Ideal as a track bike. Please note, this machine comes with no paperwork and is not road-registered, making it strictly suited for track use.
For more information, please contact:
Charles Slack
charles.slack@handh.co.uk
07889223904
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 29th Oct, 2025
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