my 3th bike was a 1990 GSX-R 1100, and i still have it and it still rides. it now has 165.000 km on it. off course the bike gets a bit old now.... but so am i. it is raw, but it is fantastic.
My first brand new motorcycle was a blue and white 1990 GSX-R 1100. 9 motorcycles later and that Gixxer was still my favorite of all of the. Wish I still had it.
My first brand new motorcycle was the second one and currently what I have. A 2013 Yamaha Stryker. Kind of bored with the speed and handling and was super close to getting a new 2020 Suzuki Gsxs1000f, hopefully next year I could get something more sporty. Otherwise a low costing used sports something
These bikes are iconic to the bike world. I have owned a 91 fpr 23 years and still live to ride it over any newer bikes. The sound and ride is like no other. Yes they are getting harder to find and going up in value.
What I loved about the '90s 1000/1100 bikes is that they all were uniquely different in styling dept. While I ( mostly...ish) like today's bikes, they look much more similar, and less separation, between rivals. Still identifiable, but less and less. Even up to early 2000s lots of distinct looks. But today's rivals are so similar.
I HAD THE SAME BIKE FOR 23 YEARS AND I WAS THE ORIGANAL OWNER UNTIL ONE DAY IN 2013 I TOOK IT TO A SHOP FOR THE FIRST TIME TO DO A CARB REBUILD AND HE TOTALY DESTROID THE MOTOR WHEN HE CLEANRD THE CARBS WITH A WIRE BRUSH
Wish I still had my 91 1100. I did so much work on that thing. Back when race tech was just getting popular I had them rebuild my shock and forks for my weight and style. Excellent handling bike.
I remember riding pillion for the 1st time on my college mates 1100, it was tuned also and I couldn't believe the speed at the time,just as well he was a young but talented rider.
@@69VAJRA thats normal for such a huge engine, my 2017 panigale streetfigher v4 gets up to 220F, if you arent wearing leather pants it will burn you on rides longer than 15 minutes, i have plenty of scars from its heat
Appreciate that Quake 2 soundtrack ;) Perfect for such a beefy bike and amazed that this thing manages to use less fuel than my 250 four cylinder also from Suzuki
As a disciple of the Holy Order of Sacred Green, I've often wished Kawasaki did an 1100 version of the ZXR. Twin round headlights and big CCs: perfection.
I still don’t get it how Kawasaki put so much weight into ZXR and ZX-7R. Especially P version. Weight almost 240 kg wet. Freaking ridiculous. At the same time we have big boy GSX-R 1100 carrying the same weight. Both bikes looks beautiful and I’m on the hunt for ninja. Never had a privilege to ride Gixer 1100.
@@makan1568 The ZXR was created before the drive for minimal weight came into vogue (the Fireblade being the commonly accepted marker for change in road bikes, which is probably debatable); so I don't think we should be surprised that the ZXR wasn't lean. But it was the best bike in its class at the time, and drop dead gorgeous. But I agree with you on the 7R - it was/is baffling as to why K would pass off on the design, being so weighty. Thinking about it now, as I type this, I wonder if it was cojoined to the 7's famous front end grip - and someone high up didn't want to lose that element - seeing it as being consequential of the (relatively) high weight? Surprising that non of the usual suspects in Bike media have attempted to get an interview with the design team to try to get to the bottom of this. Interesting, isn't it :-)
i have had 2 1990 gsxr 750 and both were blue/white and i loved then both. always ran k&n filters, dynojet jet kits, vance & hines pro supersport exhausts, pirelli dragon supercorsa 120/70zr17 and 190/50zr17 tires. ive owned a bunch of bikes in my 32+ years of riding and love riding my current zx14r.
owned a brand new 1990 750. I really want a 1990 1100 in black, but they are hard to find in good condition so I just got a deal I couldn't pass up on a 1991 zx11 in very good condition. I prefer the look of the gsxr, but I am finding my zx11 to be a more comfortable ride than the gsxr750. I recall the sore wrists, buzzing hands, and cramped legs. Performance is better than the gsxr1100 according to specs. Zx11 has lower center of gravity. But the 1990 gsxr is the most beautiful bike ever made. I still want one.
@@alanluscombe8a553 Ended up selling it to another member of the group I was in. Got kinda tangled up in bills and was forced to. Before I sold it I had bought a rare set of plastics from a guy in Italy. I have a 1996 RF900R now, and that one is getting all the love I couldn't give the GSXR1100. I'll actually be doing a full 1100 upgrade (replacing the gear set, heads, and pistons) on it when I get some more free time.
Good review. Just to let you know my GSXR-750 SRAD from 1998 also cooks the rider in urban traffic. It gets seriously hot. I only take it out on days where the temperature is 21C or below. It has a sole coolant radiator whilst the new GSXR-1000's have an additional oil radiator cooler. But the old school body styling with the bigger front fairing and twin headlights has lots of appeal.
Yamaha r6 2019... 123 hp 14500 rpm.. 67nm 10500 rpm Suzuki gsx 1100 ef 1984.. 124 hp 9000rpm 100+nm 6500rpm.😉 The 600 lives on high revs. the 1100 drags from idle. Had an 1100 E 111 hp. 80 kmh top gear drag with a 900 fireblade.. it stood no chance. 2 different worlds with each charms. For small bikes i prefer my cbf 500. gsxr 1100 91-92 145hp 1100 wp 93 155 hp.. dynojet 1 + akraprovic 170+ = 142 rear wheel hp.. Experience...
I LOVE the 90/91 750. The one in the picture (1:55) is gorgeous!. Maybe tied with the CBR600F2 for best lookin scoots of the day, or EVER for me. Nostalgia?...for sure, but I had a 2014 GSXR1000 that I also loved. It was very beautiful and what a KILLER bike...Just not as striking as the early 90's mounts, they were works of art, with just an shot of Steam Punk thrown in
Out of the CBR 1000F, FZR 1000 EXUP and the GSXR 750 which I owned around that time I still remember the GSXR as the most fun but damn uncomfortable riding position.
Currently got a stock 1100 K with about 10000 miles on the clock, fantastic bike don't really have any issues with the heat coming off the bike with city riding as I also have a 91 Triumph Daytona 1000 and that roasts your legs in the summer. When I brought the GSXR I was actually looking to buy a Slabby originally but a decent one in the UK are currently going for anything above £7000 but found the K fir a really good price so couldn't say no, Also have a 84 GSX 1100 E which is a fantastic bike, I have owned and ridden modern bikes but I now find them a bit boring as there are too many rider aids getting in the way, also Its always better when the metal in your garage is going up in value and not down.
Those clip ons are 750... Also the 750 was a six speed transmission... I rode my 1990's and 91's every day... Rear tire 180/55/17 1100 had clip ons on top of the triple clamp. I owned a 90 and a 91 1100's and 3 750's including a 1990 Yoshimura 750 limited edition.....
adikxx83 I edited it... And yes you are right on the trans but your clip ons are still not in the right position as a factory 1100..also my 91 1100 was heavily modified by gatling motosports 1255 with a rfo powersports exhaust system and Yoshimura and Vance and Hines parts... I spent thousands on a 7500.00 bike I only purchased brand new from berts mega mall... I bought 5 gsx-r's brand new there....
@@Adikxx did you have to cut the fairing to accommodate the higher clipons? I have a 1988 750 and have been looking for a more upright riding position modification.
Got one 1989, it is a real hell cat, comfortable to drive and has good handling even for drivers how do not cut kurves on the edge of their knees. It is old but has quite a cool design, it is still reliable but long rides in sqaut will dear to fell your knees, beeing honest as an average rider you won't be a jokey for a periode of more than 20min to 30 min, so this shouldn't bother anyone. Sofar I can just recommend this bike even if I am not used to modern supersports bikes and this one is not light wight with their 445kg as shown on the identification plate but it has enough reserves to transport your grilfriend and packs, if you want to and got one. It is clear, it is not an Ducati and not state of the art but quite awesome. Pure riding without the pretty little helpers is also something yould could interpretated as somekinde of a feature.
Back in the day that bike was the boss !! The size and displacement was very intimidating. It was always considered a straight line bike. If you road next to a CBR 900 in the mountains, you would get smoked and left behind. Guys trying to ride it in the twisty roads said it was so wide and heavy, like trying to muscle a cow back and forth.
Same thing with the Hayabusa of today. Every liter bike in the world runs away from it. Until that straight line appears. Then here comes all that horse power...
I have an 86 GSX-R1100, blue & white (as they should be😆) 38,000km and mostly stock except for a yoshi 4 into 1 a YSS rear shock and valve emulators. The electronic anti dive was starting to give issues, so i blanked it off and fitted the valve emulators, world of difference😄kept the anti dive units on for a original look but they are non operational, and a period Yoshimura 4 into 1. If i could find an original exhaust i would buy it, even tho they are restrictive. Ive had it since 2000 and used to have a 89K model as well. The 86G model is lighter by 20kg makes a bit less power, due to being 1052cc against 1127 for the K and has smaller carbs. The Ks handling was always a bit...iffy, and Phil Mellor crashed and died on one at the TT due to poor handling at race speed, Jamie Whitham, also on a 1100K also crashed badly. The K was responsible for production bikes to be banned from racing at the TT for years. I ended up selling the 89 and keeping the 86. Theres no school like the old school.😂
I don't agree with the ergonomic criticism nor the higher bars. I'm 6'1" and think they are comfortable, you just have to accept the the riding position, not try to ride it like a touring bike. Had my 91' for many many years, and now own several others 91-95, both 750's and 1100's. If you want a touring bike, just buy a touring bike. : )
Street fighters came about because people crashed and wrecked the plastics and they were so ridiculously expensive to replace that the best option was to go naked with a pair of cibie spotlights and renthal high or flat bars, horses for courses man.
@@beardwierd2783 Yes truth,but i know that also street fighters become popular at that time,and many of non-crashed bikes turn in that street fighters.Traveling at summer time,on long distance on racing motor as gsxr was at that time was wery hard.And that was also one of reasons to moderate powerful motorbike,and travel easier.I still own gsx1100 f 1988 oil colledand same engine as gsxr 1100(from 1989-1992) ,only machine is tuned on 180 hp,but he is all original,and gsxr 1100w 1995,all original.By the way i am on bikes from 1972 when i was 13,and still today rider.
Ivo Smoky I think deliberately made street fighters / factory street fighters are rubbish and have no soul. Very jealous of your bike ,very cool man. Stay rubberside down.
I have a ‘98 750 SRAD.. big fan of late 80s, 90s sport bikes.. I also have an Aprilia RSV, Kawasaki ZX12R, Honda Fireblade, Kawasaki ZXR 750H2. Would like to add an 1100K or 1100M in white/blue
I had a 89 750 and a 90 750RR. FYI the 881100 it was the least imported of all gsxr's yes even the 750LE. With that, I'm wanting to collect any that are blue and white. From 84 till 92.
My heart beats strong when I see this old friend of mine in action. I saw every inch of Europe with her, and You're right, vibrations were so high, that rear view mirrors were useless (but no one ever approched from that direction)......but at eighteen, You're made of steel, and Your girls too, so, who cares of vibrations?
I could regularly get more than 40 MPG from mine on a 200 mile motorway jaunt at more or less legal speeds. Using it to enjoy I could knock that down to 15 MPG. The motor was tweaked a bit and put out 163 BHP, so 50 MPG is a believable figure for a stock motor.
I currently own the gsx1100g 1992 the naked sister of this monster got to love it when boy racers try and race you in ther ricer cars because the G dose not look fast at all lmao
got my hands on a 6 month old slingshot 11 black/ sliver in feb 1990! it was traded in for something smaller and slower!! what’s wrong with it?? i asked, Nothing!! I think he was afraid of it, the shop owner told me!!
Great review thanks I still have my 1100 - l model bought it in 1998! I’ve just pulled it out of its auto cacoon and am throwing a bit of coin at it, first up I’ve just got new dynatek ignition and coils and I have a brand new set of 38mm smooth bore flat slides on the way 👊🏼 I do get the sore wrists these days so would love to know we’re you bought your 1inch risers from, my bike is also the blue and white such a great bike
Hi buddy, below i pasted the ebay link to handlebars i got. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-43mm-Fork-Clip-Ons-Handle-Bar-Riser-Regular-Fit-GSXR750-GSXR1100-1988-1990/264395507760?hash=item3d8f334830:m:mkQjZ74yd1yxJFT398S7hWg
The 90' " L " model was 👍👍👍... regardless of the 89' " K " model which had suspension issues, made 138bhp where the 90' made 143bhp and the 89' had a 17In where the 90' had an 18in...
wery strange, mu gsx r 1100 from 1990 had red from 13000 till 15000 rpms, and handlebars where under the triange of the fork. RPM clock was starthing from 3000 rpms.
john owen yep, it can guzzle a lot on open taps however try freeway 60mph cruise , you'll be amazed. I get similar results from my Busa on long distance cruise.
@@Adikxx I always got great mileage on my busa. Well except when my right hand got frisky. It went down pretty fast. I loved riding that bike ling distance.