Suzuki GSX-R1100 year by year

Introduced in 1986, Suzuki’s GSX-R1100 looked very similar to the GSX-R750 it was derived from, but with a bigger engine, power upped to 125bhp, and a more robust aluminium-alloy frame. 1986: The GSX-R1100G: Oil/aircooled 1052cc DOHC 16-valve engine, five speeds, 18-inch wheels, 197 kilos (434lb) dry.

1987: GSX-R1100H: Unchanged apart from graphics. 1988: GSX-R1100J: Wider rims, three-spoke wheels, bigger 160/60ZR18 rear tyre. A wider front mudguard was fitted along with a stronger side-stand, some graphic changes. 1989: GSX-R1100K: Redesigned with a lower chassis based on the Slingshot 750 introduced late 1988. Engine increased to 1127cc with bigger 36mm carburettors, power increased to 136bhp at 9500rpm. Weight up by 13kg to 210kg (462lb). Wheels changed to 17in with wider tyres. 1990: GSX-R1100L: Longer 57.7in wheelbase and inverted telescopic fork from Showa to meet criticism of poor steering and handling. 1991: GSX-R1100M: Styling changed with enclosed headlamp and revised steering geometry giving 64.2-degree head angle rather than 65.5 degrees. Tyre sizes increased to 120/70ZR17 and 180/55ZR17. More refined suspension with wider range of adjustment for compression and rebound damping.

1992: GSX-R1100N: Unchanged apart from graphics: this was the last of the series to use the oil/air-cooled engine. 1993-1998: GSX-R1100WPWW: Major revamp with 1074cc water-cooled motor, power now 155bhp (restricted in some markets), weight now 231kilos. These are the unfashionable models of 1100 and can be found cheap…