If it weren’t for their legendary counterparts, modern superbikes wouldn’t be what they are today. Machines like the Ducati Panigale owe their existence in large part to the Ducati 916, and likewise, the current generation YZF-R1 wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the Yamaha FZR1000. That being said, what if you wanted the modern-day performance of a superbike, with the throwback look of its predecessor?
Well, take a look at the image above, and that’s exactly what you’re looking at. You could be fooled to think that this was well and truly a Suzuki GSX-R 1100 from 1989, restored to a remarkable condition. Indeed, on the outside, this is exactly what it is. However, underneath the fairings that look like they come straight from 1989, this bike is a considerably more modern K7 GSX-R1000. Okay, fine, it’s not exactly a brand new bike underneath, but let’s be real – the K7 GSX-R1000 and the current generation aren’t all that different, right?
