WORLDS FASTEST PRODUCTION SUPERBIKE OF 1984 SUZUKI GS1150ES

[@DrBlue-pt1wp]

I swear all these companies need to do is make these kind of style of bikes and they'd sell retro looks so good and timeless

[@_JellyDonut_]

Yes! Why doesn't anyone make a true throwback version of some of the the mid to late 80's masterpieces? I can't stand the look of newer bikes

[@DrBlue-pt1wp]

@@_JellyDonut_ I agree it's very rare if a new bike looks good, and Kawasaki and Yamaha have been making some cool throwbacks tho

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

They did they have the new katana and the ef they look retro but have modern motors suspension & braking with a lighter frame they look like the old pop-up headlight katana or the ef looks like the one in the video

[@_JellyDonut_]

@@ozbulitsinces1996 What year are those? I just looked at 2023 and 2024 Katana's and I'm not seeing anything that looks retro

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

@@_JellyDonut_ the 2023 katana is a replica of the old pop-up headlight katana and basically look identical but a little bit more modern with a bit more go

[@VN9001]

What a gorgeous bike. I remember them well back in 1984. I had a 1986 Yamaha FZ750 (Genesis 5 Valve Engine). Oh how I miss those days with those fabulous bikes.

[@chrismiller9264]

A true golden age for Japanese big bore bikes.

[@BarbieBarb-i3x]

Ahhh the 80's. Had a 1985 FJ 1100 and still feelin' those 16 inch front wheel 200 kmh plus tank slappers.🤯🦄

[@hensleytomzx10r]

I had the 84 GS1150 it too had 16" front serious tank slappers.. scary but damn fast .

[@uhtred7860]

The FJ is one of the most stable bikes ive ever owned, long and low, don't know anyone who's had a tank slapper on one.

[@r.c.reasor4807]

That engine is indestructible! Equivalent to a big block Chevrolet engine in automotive terms.

[@leejennings8456]

I had a red one for about 2 years. Great rides up and down Hwy 1 between Morrow Bay and Monterey Ca.

[@gtsteele6219]

Took a while for the looks to grow on me after owning the graceful '83 1100ES. But after a few years I grew to love this thing. This is a truly nice example.

[@bobstupaksvegasworld4098]

I had the father of that bike and then its son. I really wish I would have bought that also. The '80s and '90s were a great time to buy not so old classics for cheap.

[@flinch622]

I loved the GS series: super fun every day rider.

[@sveneklund6775]

So beautiful..... What an absolute masterpiece.... Ken, I'm glad you left computers and went into motorcycles... Who else would bring us these awesome machines in your excellent videos... Keep it coming my man .. Kaplan kicks ass....

[@lway8545]

These bikes sounded so good back then, raw carb sound. They dont have that sound anymore

[@Patriot-up2td]

Bikes like this show that the prior generation had just as much fun on ballsy ass bikes as we do today!

[@chiplikestoparty]

My 86 1150e is still on the road! Love that Beast from the East!

[@glennabarry1261]

86 nice

[@minecrafthacker9582]

having a monoshock that long ago? impressive. I love hearing him say "feast your eyes on this..." in the beginning of every video brings a smile to my face

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

That was probably one of the more fundamental differences between it and the GS1100.

[@donniebaker5984]

Yamaha was the first to have a monoshock in 1976 on there YZ dirt bikes Suzuki called their single rear shock "Full Floater" 1st came out in 1981 RM dirt bikes

[@cartdoc]

@@donniebaker5984 yes..full floater came before liquid cooling for Suzuki

[@Roaddawg68]

That is one cool ass bike , must be a scream to ride , sounds wicked . Great video!

[@bomberaustychunksbruv4119]

I have one, a GSX1100efe, Blue and White, they are a beast, it's my main rider!. Mine gets stared at wherever I go as you don't see them much nowadays. Open carbon pipe sounds utterly sublime on the overrun, when I turn up EVERYBODY knows I turned up. Hahaha Also I can attest - you can empty the fuel tank on these in less than 40 mins.

[@davekat4680]

My best friend had a stock cherry one late 90’s. Moved away with family to Az and sold it. We still talk about it. It was a beast 🔥I sent him the link to reminisce. Thanks Dave Kaplin 👍💥

[@robertbyron3097]

Insane throttle response, brings me back. Great review, thanks from south Florida!

[@KaplanCycles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Steven-p4j]

That was a great time for motorbikes, they had begun to design handling into the frame and suspension, and the engines were high technology, compared to automobiles. It was the beginning of what we now expect in a modern motorcycle.

[@michaelrobbins1370]

You are bringing back memories Ken worked with a guy who had the same bike.

[@bobg1219]

The blue really pops!

[@sonnyseabury4051]

That is a dream vintage musclebike. Gorgeous Paintjob. Wish I could afford her, and had room. Loved when you got on it, as you were leaving out of your parking lot, and she got a little squirrely. I would get too many speeding tickets with that beautiful monster. Heavenly exhaust note. 😊

[@fernardwicks1473]

I have a blue & white 85 gs 1150e like that one!!!! That one there is clean as hell too!!!

[@ravenassociateslawyers]

Beautiful bike, such a classic

[@Stevo736]

I had the red and black unfaired one from new. Great drag bike and still used. As you mentioned Ken it was an amazing bike and then another game changer for Suzuki after this with the GSX-R.

[@ramcclure200]

I had the GS550es same year, what fun it was.

[@PhillipHoskyn]

i nearly brought one of these back in my youth but never liked full fairing bikes. currently run a 1200 05 bandit

[@SB-vb8ch]

Last of the dinosaurs! Love them. I have an 88 registered EFG which has been heavily modified but have kept all kf the keybits which make them so iconjc.

[@ar2043]

God I fell in love with the looks of the ES when it came out. I remember loving that when I was younger. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

[@BIKELIFEAP]

My bandit 1200 has this legacy in it, the 1127cc 89-92 GSXR1100 oil/air cooled behemoth!!!! Boy I love the torque and power delivery, but still can’t wheelie with confidence

[@brianfalkner108]

3 years ago I bought a 2000 bandit 1200 all original with only 2000 original miles. Only had it for a little over a year only putting a little over 1k miles then sold it because I had nobody to ride with. BIGGEST REGRET EVER!! still kicking myself in the butt!

[@Robert-tj3qq]

I remember this bike and the Katana. I believe the year before . The fastest production bike was the Honda V65 ,looked like a sleeper.

[@thomascarlsson7722]

One of the best ever from 1980's Suzuki. I had a red/white one in 1985 together with a couple of 1327cc Katanas. Suzuki Drag ♥

[@1967brokedude]

I had one worked over , everyday over 150mph runs - never died or left me. Never caught by blue lights.

[@Vibevoyage21]

I had an 83 GS 1100E with Vance n Hines and some of the best memories of my life. I also had a 550E before that I can't remember what year, but it had kerker exhaust. Freekin love those bikes. 👍

[@flinch622]

Kerker? I thought Yoshimura was the thing.

[@Vibevoyage21]

@flinch622 it is, but you take what you get when you're 17 with no money. Lol

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

⁠@@flinch622Yoshimura for GSXR, but not for GS! Not the right vibe. (Except for maybe the GS1000) Yoshimura evokes road racing whereas GS’s are muscle.

[@jameskwak3198]

Worked at a Suzuki dealer as a mechanic in the mid 80s loved prepping new bikes on a Saturday morning was a dream job for a 19 year old worked there when the gsxr 750 came out and the 1100 feel like those were great times for motorcycling now young folks are trapped in there moms basement playing video games.

[@thesunreport]

Reminds me a bit of an Mk1 RG 250, with it's angular design/s on the bodywork.

[@anakinflores8810]

Beautiful bike. will you guys be showing off more of your collection at AMA VMD this year ?

[@michaelbiehl7516]

Glad to see you're wearing a helmet bro! Thank you. 👊🏻

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

I always look at these as the early busa 😮

[@dylangarsed7254]

Sounds sick with that pipe ❤

[@fad8383]

Nice old school sound.

[@sissygoog9456]

Wow! What a beautiful machine has every bell and whistle. What an amazing bike. Your Lou really had that thing decked. I wonder if he knew my buddy father that does drag racing motorcycles his name is CIVA He's very well known up in New Hampshire. Great video! Ken, awesome video! Ronnie One of my most favorite bikes

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Great grandfather of my bandit 1200

[@muzkat101]

I'm old enough to remember when this bike came out, and I Loved It. Then a motorcycle review came out shortly after word to point out one glaring issue the bike had... front shock 'stick-tion.' The article mentioned a design flaw in the front suspension that caused some riders some concern in cornering, that the front end would not float properly but found the shock to stick and slide out a bit in rough corners... causing some riders to load their shorts a bit.

[@nbowling10trio]

I say line it up next to the Buell supercruiser. 😂 let's see what these bikes are made of😂

[@dhy-s1h]

My Friend still has his 1985 Gs1150 .

[@jaybones821_YT]

I love it Kap! Another Diamond!! love the deep undertone in all those classics

[@kevinsivertson5800]

Beautiful bike ! Classic s will never get old ! Tkx Ken!

[@RRM707]

Awesome bike in amazing shape.

[@revvedupwithmike]

Hell yes. We just visited the Museum on Friday, riding our bikes from Carthage NY. I loved seeing this bike on the floor. Guys, you need to go here and check these bikes out. Great bikes, and great friendly people. Grab some Kaplan T-shirts! Get in that raffle for the Gas Gas! Definitely will be back. My flashback to youth was the beautiful 86 GSXR 1100 on the floor. Unfortunately, Ken was not there, so we are definitely going back soon.

[@KaplanCycles]

Sorry I missed you guys but thank you for coming Junior and I are there Monday through Friday

[@revvedupwithmike]

@@KaplanCycles Thank you brother! We will definitely be back. Amazing Place. I love your passion for bikes.

[@junkyardjedi7706]

They actually had a seat that allowed you to ride farther than 75 miles !

[@mainebigfoothunter7088]

This bike is a diamond. You won't easily find a comparable example

[@joesutherland225]

Curious on your thoughts on v- max.

[@andresinnett4319]

Suzuki , you can't go wrong , who needs a caricaturless new model , these were the best of the old world , if you need to scare yourself well , I'm sure that bike would do that with ease 😎😀👍

[@bomberaustychunksbruv4119]

I have one. If you want to scare yourself, take it to 80mph and take your hands off the bars, if you survive, you are lucky guy. :)

[@gokurakumaru1]

スズキは最高！

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Mushi mushi

[@cartdoc]

That is an absolute beautiful GS.. I had a Star sidewinder pipe on a 78 gs1000 that ended up at the track more than the highway

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

Would love to see a photo

[@cartdoc]

@@rbfclaboratoryandstudio unfortunately that was 45 years ago!

[@rbfclaboratoryandstudio]

@@cartdoc😂 👍 I’ve not seen this pipe much, but definitely is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen on an 1150! Works so well with the frame, doesn’t hang low and the chrome is 👌

[@cartdoc]

@@rbfclaboratoryandstudio I still have the megaphone part of the pipe that has the star emblem on it!

[@2jerrysapp560]

My friend let me ride his once. I was generous with the throttle, which upset him. 1150ES rode solid on the asphalt. I so wanted to come across another bike on the rode

[@six-pack1332]

She's a beauty.

[@philiptaylor174]

Just ask me once if i would like to take it for a ride. Iwas 28 when it was new. Dream machine.

[@RDEnduro]

It even has the stock turn signals and reflectors, i mean after all this time.. super nice.

[@randellrounds7000]

I have to say this I used to own a Suzuki back in the 70"s and they may not be the prettiest bikes but they are some of the fastest Bikes out there especially for that eara they are haul ass bikes fast I tell you really fast with a quickness

[@davidvanbrunt4233]

Loved my GS550E, my first streetbike.....

[@craigbecker8938]

I had a 1985 red and white 1150es when I was a senior in high school

[@TroyPrewitt-fm7ic]

Sweet bike , you always come across the Best !

[@greggphealey]

So, is this particular bike for sale? I can't find it on Kaplan's website or eBay...

[@theamericandreamlegba9638]

All I can say is, come on power ball.

[@Steven-p4j]

Suzuki were giant killers starting from the late 60s, with the very first superbike being the Titan 500 2 stroke, first released in 1966, I believe?

[@ronchambers7972]

Blue Bayou blew by you! RIP Pee Wee. 80's muscle bikes 💙

[@sebasica6016]

How complicated is it to have a motorcycle like this in your country? carburete it, spare parts, etc.

[@muzkat101]

I'm just curious to know, is there an audio issue, or is it just my computer?

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Its your pc😂

[@muzkat101]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Oh. OK, thanks

[@dscotthampton6789]

I owned the 1150 E. Purchased new in 1985. Greg Cope built me a 1428 205 HP street tuned engine in 1996. Dyna ignition with a 2 step. Radial flat slides. PM wheels. Sold it in 2003. Big mistake! Should have kept it.

[@extremeelytonymccullagh3465]

Beautiful Machine !! Ken T .Tipp .

[@joelmclamore1898]

I almost bought one of these .I bought a 1200 Madura instead.It was no slouch.A 1200 Madura would do 115 in the quarter mile .

[@ronth2737]

Had the same one. Wish I keept it 😔

[@billreynolds2221]

Still for sale?

[@brentroscoe9922]

Nice bike

[@markkimball1569]

My brother had one 85 red blk omfg 😮 o I 💩 myself !! From a Dr 500 to this was insane 3rd gear wheelie I wasn’t ready for. But dont worry I kept it in one piece !! 🚑👨🏻‍🚒 I do love it ! The others kept trying to beat it. Kawasaki. Honda Yamaha. It was fast ! 130 on the back was not fun either 💩🥊 awesome Ken sr !

[@markkimball1569]

You’re such a messenger of hope & positivity & faith you have no idea you’ve touched. Many … including me over the past few yrs life’s been difficult. Changing my life on many levels I need the ❤️‍🔥🔥 under me to find a new job skill & way to unload 3decades of 🚒🚑 ! I enjoy what you have created w your family ! See ya soon about 1 hr away the museum ! 🙏🏼God bless ! 🇺🇸

[@ar2043]

Man that is one sweeeeeeeeet scoot!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

It’s beautiful.

[@txrick4879]

The bike i always wated but couldn't afford at the time .

[@colmcc-ij3nn]

What a rip man 😮.The mans a hooligan 😅

[@alq1967]

Gorgeous machine 😍

[@tbone67gthenderson78]

I would love to own that bike but too old for that monster .. ✌🏻😎

[@jokeeffe2006]

thats real nice bike

[@SANDYJONES-c1g]

I'M LOOKING TO BUY ONE ANY FORSALE

[@jrs4ex]

What a beaut Ken

[@robertblanchard6196]

Im probably ramblin 😀lol holy cow batman your ripped now Sr

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Ive never seen one, Wow!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Same here ive only seen GS1000

[@mikehancock6280]

She’s pretty alright.

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

Awesome bike

[@dpurplefox]

My dream bike

[@raytoal]

Cool bike

[@kfallstidi]

Should I go to the bank next week?

[@sissygoog9456]

RRRRRRRRRIP THE HOUSE OFF THE FOUNDATIONS

[@elcapitano1972]

#Wannit!!! 😻

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

getin a vstrom 1k

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 👍sweet

[@JohnMacintyre-cl5nu]

If your going to buy that bike think of it this way "" you have a bike shop! your known for great amazing work! every customer loves your work especially making power work! some budgets are small, time lines are short!, but the works always amazing, so NOW! your the owner an now your doing up your personal bike, budgets not a issue an the timeline is not a factor! "*how badass is the work on an inside that bike!""* BUY IT you will never get that quality of work at this price if I had room I wouldn't be talking to you turd burglars I'd buy it! in a second! lol #realbikes gbyaa!!!!!!!!!!

[@joesutherland225]

Got a thing for mid 80s bikes. Own one so kinda biased l

[@Harley-k6h]

Is it possible to put a trike kit on it?

[@sandwichbar8226]

I hope not