A Suzuki GS1000R XR41 once raced by seven-time TT , and three-time Grand Prix race winner, Mick Grant is going up for sale with H&H Classic Auctions on July 22 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
The bike is said to be in running condition, having been used at Goodwood events in recent years, and is estimated to fetch between £45,000 and £55,000 when it goes under the hammer on the 22nd july.
This machine was said to be prepared at Suzuki’s Hamamatsu factory in Japan specifically for Mick Grant to ride during the 1984 racing season under the Heron Suzuki team banner – competing in various Formula One and TT races.
Since then, it has been maintained by specialist mechanic, Paul Boulton who worked for Heron Suzuki during the bike’s heyday – having been ridden at the Festival of Speed by its previous owner.
As is common with racing machines of the time, it was adapted throughout the season, and is said to be sold with a race-tuned GSX1100 engine. It also comes with a plethora of usable spares, including its Isle of Man TT extended-range fuel tank.
The GS1000 was launched in 1978 as the company’s first litre bike, powered by a DOHC air-cooled inline four, derived from their earlier GS750. An example of these bikes took victory in the 1983 Isle of Man TT, ridden by Rob McElnea .
To find out more, call Mike Davis, Senior motorcycle specialist at H&H, on 07718 584217.
A Mick Grant Suzuki is a very desirable machine, and this one has its Goodwood heritage to go along with its in-period racing pedigree, and expert spannering to match. Sure, it might end up costing a fair chunk of change, but it’s not everyday you see something like this come up for auction.
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