Rare Barry Sheene Suzuki GSX-R750 K5 Set to be Auctioned in the UK

A three-time Grand Prix world champion, Barry Sheene MBE remains one of Britain’s most famous two-wheel racers.

All three of his championship wins on the world stage came with Suzuki, who as a result built 50 limited edition GSX-R750 K5 motorcycles to honour Sheene.

Sheene won the third of his three world championships in 1977, and although he failed to win another, his success continued for many years as he wrapped up wins and podium finishes whilst competing for Suzuki and then Yamaha, with whom his last victory came.

Sheene’s impact on racing was huge and he was one of the biggest names of his era, and while Suzuki would go on to claim further success including its last world title win in 2020 when Joan Mir won the MotoGP title, Sheene’s name remains synonymous with the brand when we think about racing.

One of its most famed sportbikes, Suzuki’s GSX-R750 remains a very popular bike worldwide and this Sheene limited edition K5 model offers a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder 749cc engine, producing a whopping 145hp at 12800rpm.

The bike will be auctioned by H&H Classics on 30 October and is a genuine 'one registered owner from new' example, which is no.37 of the 50 built by Suzuki.

This Sheene replica model has formed part of a private collection of motorcycles that has been cared for meticulously in ownership and only displays c.596 miles, according to H&H Classics.

The estimated price is between £10,000 and £12,000 and is offered complete with a Suzuki service history, current V5C, handbooks, two keys, presentation plaque, a limited edition unworn 'Barry Sheene' jacket and a rear seat.

Much of Sheene’s racing career with Suzuki saw him compete with two models, the RG500 and TR750.

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