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Gs 1200ss

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Recently saw a photo of this overseas-only model(2001-2002). Can anyone please tell me why this bike is NOT being sold in the US? This is the best looking retro-80's superbike that I have seen in some time.(If only the Bandit had some personility).
 
Re: Gs 1200ss

I think the GS1200SS is being sold in NZ.

Earl

oldschoolGS said:
Recently saw a photo of this overseas-only model(2001-2002). Can anyone please tell me why this bike is NOT being sold in the US? This is the best looking retro-80's superbike that I have seen in some time.(If only the Bandit had some personility).
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It's enough to make you cry.
Let's not forget that it took a while to get the Bandit.
Keep the faith Brothers!

Steve
 
NZ has the 1200ss and GSX1400. Australia has the GSX1400. I test rode one, very nice :))
 
Yes, were very lucky here we have both, but the 14 would be my pick.

Anthony
 
Hmmm Saaz, I send you money to buy a GSX1400. You take it apart and mail it to me one piece at a time as educational materials. (I'm trying to learn how to assemble a GSX1400) :-) :-) Ahhhh, a plan. :-)

Earl


saaz said:
NZ has the 1200ss and GSX1400. Australia has the GSX1400. I test rode one, very nice :))
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We can get the1200ss in NZ , but only in black , looks mean and is a real bargain as well , a bit of a throw back to the late 80s styling wise but thats a good thing.

Dave
 
I heard they were talking about offering the GSX1400 here in the states. Has anyone else heard such a thing.
That is one awesome machine...
 
earlfor said:
Hmmm Saaz, I send you money to buy a GSX1400. You take it apart and mail it to me one piece at a time as educational materials. (I'm trying to learn how to assemble a GSX1400) :-) :-) Ahhhh, a plan. :-)

Earl


They are about $US7000. You never know, when you assemble it you may have an old GS1000 instead :))
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Thats OK Saaz, I am rather fond of the GS1000. Besides, thats a good value for only $7000 confederate money. :-)

Earl

saaz said:
earlfor said:
Hmmm Saaz, I send you money to buy a GSX1400. You take it apart and mail it to me one piece at a time as educational materials. (I'm trying to learn how to assemble a GSX1400) :-) :-) Ahhhh, a plan. :-)

Earl


They are about $US7000. You never know, when you assemble it you may have an old GS1000 instead :))
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Confederate money..is that the one with 3 dollar bills?

The thing I like about the 1400 is the build quality, as they have not had to sacrifce solid built like the sports bikes. It has grat brakes, fully adjustable suspension, big tyres...the only bike I have seriously looked at for years during my marriage to the GS!!!
 
GSX 1400 for me :D :D :D :D Now if we could talk Craig Vetter into making us some new farings :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
With the US emissions standards being what they are and other considerations I can't even imagine, It would probably be too costly and such a hassle to get registration approved for one. We could all Lobby Suzuki and see if they would grace us with one imported here. I suspect the price would be in the $9000 range.
 
I can't see that emissions etc would eb a problem, as it meets Australia's standards, and out noise restrictions sometimes mean we get lower powered versions of some bikes.

The trouble is sensible bikes like this get panned as too heavy, not enough power for a 1400 etc...it is judged as a boy racer bike rather than for what it is. When is the last time a US test said "gee this does everything I want for the road, and is heavy enough to ride well"!!!
 
The trouble is sensible bikes like this get panned as too heavy, not enough power for a 1400 etc...it is judged as a boy racer bike rather than for what it is. When is the last time a US test said "gee this does everything I want for the road, and is heavy enough to ride well"!!!
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When they are V twin Cruisers, that's when. There is a certain bias in the U.S. market place that says an inline four just can't out class the Harley Clones.
 
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