1985 Suzuki GS700ES

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Ninja Geoff · Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:16 pm

...as a first bike.
The moto guide on this site lists it as 80 bhp. But weren't the testing standards from back then a lot more lax on how you tested and how the power was actually measured? Or am i just trying to justify a 80 hp bike as my first road bike? Though it's only $750 and i think i'm going to just say damn the hp and get it. Anyone have any info or experiance with one of these things?

FYI it's my first road bike, but i've been riding a dirtbike this past season, so i'm thinking "grey area". Yes i did take MSF and got my motorcycle endorsment for my license.

jmillheiser · Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:50 pm

Sounds like a near twin to a nighthawk 700.

The 80hp number is probably very optimistic knowing the test standards at the time.

From everything I have heard the nighthawk 700s were actually pretty forgiving and not too tough to learn on.

You might want to ask Zootech about this, he had a nighthawk 700 before he got his mean streak.

BuzZz · #3 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 5:29 pm

I think you'll be o.k. with that bike. Good price if the bike is in decent shape. If it is and you like the feel of it, grab it.

jpaul · #4 Unread post by **jpaul** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:15 am

If the bike is in good shape, it should be an excellent choice for you. If you do get it, and need advice on any issues, try this site:

http://www.thegsresources.com/

Lots of knowledgeable people there to help.

gsJack · #5 Unread post by **gsJack** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:24 am

Hey John, just noticed your posting here now, was just talking about you on the Kenda tire thread.

Ninja Geoff · Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:19 pm

Yayy! Good news, the guy knocked the price down to $650 cause he broke the choke cable and a blinker. And he also wants to buy my dirtbike or do a straight trade. Going to look at it tomorrow, hopefully get there before another guy that called.