Suzuki GSX-R 1000 good or bad

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suckingair · Thu Jul 07, 2005 2:11 pm

Like most of the race-reps they require quite a bit of TLC to keep them in top condition. But then, if you spend a bit of dosh on one you'll want it to be going for quite awhile..

Have you seen the '05 model with the triangular exhaust.. looks HUGE.. the exhaust that is, the bike is smaller than my VFR800..

And yes, they are quick..

God, I wish it were summer...

Keyoke · #12 Unread post by **Keyoke** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:25 am

Please tell me this isnt your first bike???

Dennis27 · #13 Unread post by **Dennis27** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 9:40 am

Bad azzz bike... however, The Ninja 636 and the R6 will take it in the 1/4 mile... Only because the 1000's are to tough to keep on the ground...All the power doesnt make it a better bike it just makes it hard to control and keep on the ground. You'd have been better off getting the 750.. You can get butt loads useable power out of them and whoop up on someone trying to ride a 1000...LOL they'll just end up on their backs....I'll be getting a 05 GSX-R 750 soon!!!

canuckerjay · Tue Jul 12, 2005 2:48 am

Though I won't knock you for wanting the Gixxer, I always felt those kinds of bikes were simply too much for me. I might be able to handle it, but at least in my mind, I've always thought, 'why bother?' I'll never use it to its potential even while speeding on the highway. Like others have said, that's an incredible amount of power between your legs and I've always just thought of it as being people biting off more than they could handle for the sake of being able to say they have one of the fastest production bikes around.

Honestly, there's nothing that I would do on a GSXR 1100 that I couldn't do on a GSXR 750; so in my mind, why get the 1100; unless the goal is to actually take it to the track.

I always liked the 750 sportbike class -- a bit more weight than the 600s, but not as overpowered as the larger 1000s.

MarkyPancake · Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:23 am

The GSX-Rs have good torque throughout the rev range for inline fours.

ronboskz650sr · Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:10 am

Motorcyclist amgazine has a comparison of the GSXR1000 and the zx6 this month. The whole idea was to answer the "average rider" question. In the end, they all agreed the gsxr was too much for almost everybody...and they all preferred it as well. Go figure. The ego part of the equation was well addressed, though. They basically said most folks don't need it, and should just admit it. They said it was easier to ride in some situations, due to the excessive power available, but even easier to get in trouble with. One tester even said "it's not a matter of if...but when" regarding getting hurt on one if you are new, intermediate, or have a tendancy to get on it ( the ego thing.) I think this is the first time I read a test that put intermediate riders in the same danger category as beginners on this bike. Something to think about.

ronboskz650sr · Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:22 am

I just wanted to add, in a separate post, my own ego problem. I think I am above average in my overall abilities. I don't, however, know this for sure. I can only judge based on my reference points on the road, the people I ride with, and my improvements I can document. Truthfully, there are times when I'd like to have 100 horses at the rear wheel (easier wheelies, for one thing...keeping up with Chris out in the country for another), but I don't honestly think I need 162 of them. Then again, in traffic, my lowly 65 horses can get downright impressive as nearby cars rush past in the wrong direction on the right (or left, sometimes). In those situations, I wonder if it's even the same bike. Yes, it takes over 4 seconds (i think it does, anyway) to reach 60 mph, but what do I do with 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear once I get there? I know, it's obvious, but I think you get my drift. My ego check tells me, I "need" a late 80's project sportbike with about 90 horses, and I'd be set for life. Reality...I'm probably going to ride the 1979 kz650sr until it falls apart.

MarkyPancake · Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:29 am

I agree with you ronboskz650sr.

I'm not afraid to admit that I'll never ride my R1 to its full capabilities, 93mph in 1st is more than enough for me, but it's what I really wanted. I'm not heavy handed and it suits my riding style just fine. Even 600s are too much for the road really.