HIGHLIGHTS

One owner, ultra rare and collectable motorbike
Original frame and engine numbers
Just over 25,000 miles
Not ridden for 18 years
Will require recommissioning and/or restoring

THE APPEAL

The early 1980’s brought Turbo-mania with Suzuki joining the party in 1983 with the XN85. It was designed as an out-and-out sports machine from day one and offered a claimed 85 bhp with a potential turbo-boosting top speed of 128 mph and impressive sports bike handling characteristics.

One of just 1,153 built, this particular bike has not been ridden for some 18 years and will clearly require a degree of re-commissioning to get it up to speed once again. With low mileage and professional servicing history, the vendor, who has serviced this bike in the past, assures us that the engine turns over and should run well after a thorough going over.

Following the lay-up, all the components appear to be intact, and despite it’s age, this rare example still looks edgy and purposeful with ‘go-faster’ angles and decals. According to the website ‘how many left’ we found just one road registered example on U.K. roads.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

First registered on the 10th August 1983
V5 (in previous owner’s name)
Original registration number
Owner’s Manual
Service book
Sorn paperwork
MOT, servicing and parts invoices
2 sets of keys

Owned exclusively by an ex. police officer, this Suzuki was purchased from Suzuki dealers, Aeros, in Norbury, London.

Looking at the service book we can see some early stamps from Aeros, one from Frontiers Motor Cycles in 1992 and one from G.D. Brown Motorcycles in 1999.

We understand the last MOT was also carried out by G.D. Brown, in 2003 at 23,942 miles.

THE CONDITION

Please check out the photographs
Identification plate in-situ
Original silver paintwork
Protective half fairing
Visible surface corrosion throughout
Instrument cluster appears sound
Switchgear and electrics may need attention
Presentable saddle
Original 16/17” alloy wheels
Older Michelin tyres

THE MECHANICS

673 cc 4-stroke, four-valve DOHC engine
IHI turbocharger
Electronic fuel injection
A claimed 85 bhp and torque of 56.4 ft-Ib @ 6,500 rpm
5-speed gearbox
20-litre fuel tank
Large oil cooler
Telescopic front forks with antidive units
Aluminium rear swing arm with Suzuki Full Floater and single Kayaba Damper
10” dual disc front brake and 10.8” single rear disc

SUMMARY

Of their time, the turbo-powered machines from the ’80’s have their own niche in motorcycling history and this rare Suzuki XN85 is no exception. (mullet and shoulder pads optional).

Now requiring a partial, or full restoration (your decision), it represents a fantastic chance to get your hands on a complete and appreciating Japanese sports bike to overhaul and enjoy riding.

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