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|related = [[Suzuki GSX- | |related = [[Suzuki GSX-R750]]<br />[[Suzuki GS1000 AMA Superbike]]<br />[[Suzuki GS1000S]]<br />[[Suzuki GS1000L]] | ||
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The [[Yoshimura]] R 1000 GS in 1980 was led by the pair made up of riders [[Wes Cooley]] and | |||
Graeme Crosby, then respectively [[Suzuki]] riders in the [[AMA Superbike Championship]] | |||
American and World 500. | |||
The R 1000 GS prepared by Pop Yoshimura, took part in the Suzuka 8 Hours in 1980 and | |||
allowed the Japanese team their second success in this historic race from the | |||
[[Kawasaki]] team made up of pilots and Hansford Lawson. | |||
The number 12, which stands on this endurance-racer, after this major success came | |||
The | |||
number 12, which stands on this endurance-racer, after this major success came | |||
almost thirty years ago, was adopted as a mascot by the motion of the Yoshimura | almost thirty years ago, was adopted as a mascot by the motion of the Yoshimura | ||
team that raced in this race in later years. | team that raced in this race in later years. | ||