Photo: Daniel Vidinha
After almost four decades of faithful service, I’m sure this GSX1100 appreciates the overhaul.
Back in the day, Suzuki’s almighty GSX1100 was a showstopper in the truest sense of the word. A 1982 variant in the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup is powered by a feral four-stroke DOHC inline-four colossus, with four Mikuni carbs and a humungous displacement of 1,074cc.
At approximately 8,700 rpm, this nasty piece of twin-cooled machinery will gladly supply as much as 100 hp. On the other hand, a monstrous torque output of 63 pound-feet (85 Nm) will be produced at optimal revs. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with feeding the engine’s brutal power to a chain final drive, resulting in a generous top speed of 134 mph (215 kph).
Now, to say that Suzuki’s work of two-wheeled art was ahead of its time would be an understatement. Given its top-grade characteristics, a workshop will be delighted when given the opportunity to work its magic on this fascinating beast.
One such creature (dubbed Fenix) hails from Santo Tirso, Portugal. The authors of this spectacular feat go by the name of Luis Alves Motos – an ambitious enterprise that’ll stop at nothing in its quest to develop some of the continent’s raddest bespoke masterpieces. Let’s take a look at what they’ve managed to achieve on the GSX1100, shall we?
For starters, the Portuguese moto artists went about removing each and every last stock body panel. In their stead, you will find a 1980 GSX1100’s gas tank and a fiberglass tail section that hosts a neat rear lighting kit. The bike’s new tail was painstakingly fabricated in-house.
Additionally, you will find a Motoscope gauge module from Motogadget’s catalogue, as well as a pair of clip-on handlebars that wear fresh grips and aftermarket switches. Suspension duties are taken good care of by refurbished forks up front and dual Koni shock absorbers on the opposite end. Last but not least, the hoops are hugged tightly by high-performance Lasertec tires from Metzeler.
Try not to drool too much as you browse that photo gallery, ok?
At approximately 8,700 rpm, this nasty piece of twin-cooled machinery will gladly supply as much as 100 hp. On the other hand, a monstrous torque output of 63 pound-feet (85 Nm) will be produced at optimal revs. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with feeding the engine’s brutal power to a chain final drive, resulting in a generous top speed of 134 mph (215 kph).
Now, to say that Suzuki’s work of two-wheeled art was ahead of its time would be an understatement. Given its top-grade characteristics, a workshop will be delighted when given the opportunity to work its magic on this fascinating beast.
One such creature (dubbed Fenix) hails from Santo Tirso, Portugal. The authors of this spectacular feat go by the name of Luis Alves Motos – an ambitious enterprise that’ll stop at nothing in its quest to develop some of the continent’s raddest bespoke masterpieces. Let’s take a look at what they’ve managed to achieve on the GSX1100, shall we?
For starters, the Portuguese moto artists went about removing each and every last stock body panel. In their stead, you will find a 1980 GSX1100’s gas tank and a fiberglass tail section that hosts a neat rear lighting kit. The bike’s new tail was painstakingly fabricated in-house.
Additionally, you will find a Motoscope gauge module from Motogadget’s catalogue, as well as a pair of clip-on handlebars that wear fresh grips and aftermarket switches. Suspension duties are taken good care of by refurbished forks up front and dual Koni shock absorbers on the opposite end. Last but not least, the hoops are hugged tightly by high-performance Lasertec tires from Metzeler.
Try not to drool too much as you browse that photo gallery, ok?
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