Slingshot, indeed!

[JJ]

These were awesome, high performance bikes made by Suzuki in the late 80's.   

Still very capable even by today's standards!! This one is in very fine condition.   

Most were flogged and trashed on the racetrack. 

Two wheel rocket ship!!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-suzuki-gsx-r-750-slingshot-js1-vin/

[oldbike54]

 Gotta love these invented model names 

 Dusty

[Turin]

I don't see an issue with the name " Slingshot ".  It describes what you are in for.

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[oldbike54]

I don't see an issue with the name " Slingshot ".  It describes what you are in for.

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 Polaris might take exception .

 Dusty

[Turin]

Polaris can... but Suzuki beat them to the punch by over two decades. I don't care for the aesthetics of these sportscar/trikes, nor do I "get it". I suppose I should drive one before I pass judgement.   

[oldbike54]

 It appears that Suzuki put the name on some of the 750's from that year , something I was unaware of not having ever paid much attention to sportbikes .

 Dusty

[wymple]

I don't see an issue with the name " Slingshot ".  It describes what you are in for.

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[wymple]

I don't see an issue with the name " Slingshot ".  It describes what you are in for.

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How about the Impact?

[John A]

Or a Dodge  Ram

[wrbix]

Ford Power Stroke

[JJ]

Cushman "Road King" from the early 1960's....long BEFORE Harley-Davidson...

[LowRyter]

Being in the Suzuki 1200 Bandit hobby, the Gen 1 bikes were supposed to wake up with installation of the 750 "slingshot" head.  I have no idea where the name came from.  OTOH the OEM Bandit has good ol' lock nut valve adjusters just like a Guzzi. 

[fotoguzzi]

I don't see an issue with the name " Slingshot ".  It describes what you are in for.

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stone, Racer

[Gino]

I raced one (750) back in the day, as always I was late to the party, they were outclassed immediately by the Honda RC30, I plugged away with it in 88 & 89 and we had it going pretty well but not well enough unfortunately

[Nolan Woodbury]

Suzuki did (does?) make a SlingShot - which I believe is a 250cc home market bike. Not sure if they ever called the Gixxer that, but they are equipped with Mikuni RS 36mm 'slingshot' carbs, which I discovered rebuilding the same carburetors on my D9 triple. Searching GSX-R bits was far easier than trying to find the same parts for a 1996 Triumph.   

[Turin]

Second gen GSXR's were all slingshots. 1100 and 750. had something to do with the carbs appearance. I remember guys swapping the 750 and 1100 engines.

If I were to go the Japanese superbike road, I have a weak spot for team green.

[JJ]

In the end, the ol' SLINGSHOT sold for $7400 + 5% Buyers Premium...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-suzuki-gsx-r-750-slingshot-js1-vin/

[Tiki Joe]

I think that's a fair price actually....I've been following these and I'd like to add one to the garage....Looking for a '88-'92 GSXR.  These are what started it all for me.  I'd love to find a 1990 1100cc but would consider a 750 in this year range if anyone has one sitting around.  They're getting very rare....especially in decent condition!