Probably. Either way I’d rather leave these classic machines 100% stock. Sometimes it feels like a crime to break them apart and customize them. I think they are absolutely gorgeous machines fully stock.
Many thanks Jon for another highly enjoyable video! Big Suzuki fan here, I got a 1100 G earlier this year and am looking forward to starting working on it once the riding season here in England heads into winter. I managed to get the same small fairing that you have on yours and will soon get it painted to match my bike. Ride safe.
Enjoyed the comparison. I like the Suzuki as I've mentioned before. It has the looks that I like. But I also like standard XS1100. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE Jon!
When the 1977 Suzuki GS 750 came out it RULED among all other bikes in it's class with the best acceleration, comfort, handling, and smoothness. Then the GS 1000 and just added more of everything, maintaining the Crown. And to top it off, enter the GS 1100. These bikes were king of super bikes in the late 70's and well into the 80's. These bikes were extremely well engineered and designed, very reliable, and were the best bang for the buck in the industry.
I totally agree. That's why there are multiple GS1100s currently in the garage. Easy to ride with eye-opening performance - it's what makes a GS a GS! Cheers!
Do you guys have the XS11OO Sport? Like the midnight special, but flatter bars and a bikini fairing. I put a Guiliari 2:4 seat and a Z650 tailpiece on mine, it was beautiful.
Muy buen video Jon. Te pregunto ? La Suzuki es modelo 82? A partir del 80 ya tenian la culata de 16 valvulas .? ( 4 por cilindro)Este modelo tiene 2 por cilindro (osea 8) como el GS 1000?.saludos cordiales.
@@eduardofktrmp9463gracias Eduardo. Estoy casi seguro que es 8 valvulas ya que las 16 son diferentes los embellecedores (redondos para el 8V Retangulares para el 16V)
Suzuki produjo motos de 1100 cc con 16 válvulas (E, ES) y motos de 1100 cc con 8 válvulas (G, GK, GL). Las motocicletas de 16 válvulas tienen tapas de tapa de válvulas rectangulares. Las motocicletas de 8 válvulas tienen tapas de extremo de tapa de válvula redondas. ¡Salud!
I have lent towards Suzuki in the past, I would happily own either. Great review.
Thank you! They are both great machines!
I’m 30 I have a beautiful Xs special. I fell in love with the thing. But there’s something soecial about that Suzuki sound
Makes me smile every time!
The reason why it sounds like that is because of the four into one exhaust. If Yamaha had the same exhaust set up, the Yamaha would sound similar.
@k.i.i.3699 Maybe. It would sound good, but probably different. My Kawasaki's sound different than my Suzukis with the same exhaust mounted.
Probably. Either way I’d rather leave these classic machines 100% stock. Sometimes it feels like a crime to break them apart and customize them. I think they are absolutely gorgeous machines fully stock.
@k.i.i.3699 I leave some stock, but I can't help making them function better, ride safer, handle better, etc.
Many thanks Jon for another highly enjoyable video! Big Suzuki fan here, I got a 1100 G earlier this year and am looking forward to starting working on it once the riding season here in England heads into winter. I managed to get the same small fairing that you have on yours and will soon get it painted to match my bike. Ride safe.
You're welcome! Let me know how the G turns out!
Enjoyed the comparison. I like the Suzuki as I've mentioned before. It has the looks that I like. But I also like standard XS1100. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE Jon!
Thanks Henry!
You know I'm watchin... Good Morning.!.☀️😊👍🏼
Right on!
Another great review! Handlebar cables and wiring looked a bit untidy on the Yamaha but what a beautiful bike.
Thanks! I'll see if I can tidy them up a bit.
When the 1977 Suzuki GS 750 came out it RULED among all other bikes in it's class with the best acceleration, comfort, handling, and smoothness. Then the GS 1000 and just added more of everything, maintaining the Crown. And to top it off, enter the GS 1100. These bikes were king of super bikes in the late 70's and well into the 80's. These bikes were extremely well engineered and designed, very reliable, and were the best bang for the buck in the industry.
I totally agree. That's why there are multiple GS1100s currently in the garage. Easy to ride with eye-opening performance - it's what makes a GS a GS! Cheers!
I agree, I have that exact Suzuki and love it.
@@erniepost641 Right on!
I love both of them, and would find it hard to pick one, however i love the colour scheme of the Midnight Special
The Midnight Special does look great!
Do you guys have the XS11OO Sport? Like the midnight special, but flatter bars and a bikini fairing. I put a Guiliari 2:4 seat and a Z650 tailpiece on mine, it was beautiful.
We didn't get the sport but it was a beautiful bike! Cheers
The Suzuki's pillion seat looks longer than the Yamaha's , is it more comfortable for the passenget ?
That's a great question. My wife likes the Suzuki for its top box with a pillion pad. I haven't taken any passengers on the Yamaha yet.
Muy buen video Jon.
Te pregunto ? La Suzuki es modelo 82?
A partir del 80 ya tenian la culata de 16 valvulas .? ( 4 por cilindro)Este modelo tiene 2 por cilindro (osea 8) como el GS 1000?.saludos cordiales.
Nadie a contestado, pero entiendo que este modelo es de sólo ocho.
Rafa en Oregón.
@@eduardofktrmp9463gracias Eduardo. Estoy casi seguro que es 8 valvulas ya que las 16 son diferentes los embellecedores (redondos para el 8V
Retangulares para el 16V)
Suzuki produjo motos de 1100 cc con 16 válvulas (E, ES) y motos de 1100 cc con 8 válvulas (G, GK, GL). Las motocicletas de 16 válvulas tienen tapas de tapa de válvulas rectangulares. Las motocicletas de 8 válvulas tienen tapas de extremo de tapa de válvula redondas. ¡Salud!
Gracias Eduardo!
Звук мотора xs прекрасен и надёжен и радует слух❤
Я согласен!
Another great video. Thank you Jon! :) Did you receive the e-mail I sent to you?
I responded to two emails last night. Your UA-cam handle isn't the same as your name, so I'm a little confused on who this is.
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 - I forwarded the e-mail I sent to you. Check your spam folder.
What were the upgrades please on the Yamaha? I have one.
Emgo rear shocks, Emgo Magna Wide handlebar, Spiegler brake lines, and a standard XS1100 master cylinder to work with the lower bars.
Copy that, thanks