I know that I have no fix and that this petrolhead aspect that floods me will never stop. I check it when I come across gems like this GSX-R750 K5 limited edition Barry Sheene for sale on the specialized portal H&H Classics. Seeing it has made my pulse quicken, although I suppose this will happen to many of you who read these lines, and enter after the sale announcement of the aforementioned.
Leaving aside the internal physicochemical processes of each one, depending on what they put in front of them, it is always a pleasure to find a limited edition of this type. For many reasons in general, but for some especially in particular. For example, paying tribute to the legendary two-time world champion, or having only 50 units in the world of this GSX-R750 K5 Barry Sheene.
For sale a very special Suzuki GSX-R750 K5
The K5 version of the famous Suzuki GSX-R750 is possibly one of the best-selling in the history of the model. Among other things, due to the economic context in which we found ourselves at the time of its commercialization. Also because she stayed, playing practically alone in the seven and a half sports category, with what that entailed in any aspect.
Let us remember that the GSX-R750 K5 is equipped with a 749 cc four-cylinder engine, with a 16-valve cylinder head, liquid cooling and an electronic fuel injection system equipped with 46 mm throttle bodies. This technical conjunction gave us a final result of 145 HP at 12,800 rpm and a maximum torque established at 86 Nm at 11,200 revolutions. With a maximum speed close to 280 km/h and a curb weight of just over 180 kilos, we were undoubtedly faced with an effective tool in the right hands.
If to all of the above we add a special “Barry Sheene Replica” livery, the result could not be better, nor more exciting. In addition, Suzuki only sold 50 copies of this exclusive limited edition and now we can get the unit number 37 at the auction to be held by H&H Classics next October 30. This one, with barely 600 miles traveled, 965 kilometersis associated with the VIN number: JS1B3111200101676.
In the details of the advertisement itself it is explained that: “Offered here is a genuine one-owner example registered from new, which is number 37 of 50 manufactured by Suzuki. This “replica” model has been part of a private motorcycle collection that has been meticulously cared for during ownership and only shows approximately 596 miles. “It is an attractive example and is offered complete with a Suzuki service history, current V5C, manuals, two keys, presentation plate, an unworn limited edition ‘Barry Sheene’ jacket and a rear seat.”
A very special GSX-R750 K5 for which it is estimated that they will pay a figure between 10 and 12 thousand pounds, from 12 to 14 thousand euros approximately. Taking into account that it is practically brand new, what it represents in the history of Suzuki, and the price that we should pay for a motorcycle with similar performance at this time, it even seems cheap to us… And to you?
You can take a look at this link and draw your own conclusions.
