GSXR 750 vs. 1000. Which would you choose?
Poll: GSXR 750 vs. 1000. Which would you choose?
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1000 for the same reasons as stated above
They cost no more than a 750. Both bikes are stupid fast( especially for the road )
I recently took out the L6 1000, a lovely bike but no more impressive than the K7 I have just purchased. In fact I would say that the K7 was more impressive as it has decat and race can.
what was really annoying on the test ride is that the power mode switch is now where the pass button used to be on the left handlebar, the bike had 10 miles on it and was not set up properly and every time I used the clutch it changed power modes. Very annoying!
They cost no more than a 750. Both bikes are stupid fast( especially for the road )
I recently took out the L6 1000, a lovely bike but no more impressive than the K7 I have just purchased. In fact I would say that the K7 was more impressive as it has decat and race can.
what was really annoying on the test ride is that the power mode switch is now where the pass button used to be on the left handlebar, the bike had 10 miles on it and was not set up properly and every time I used the clutch it changed power modes. Very annoying!
I've ridden both, back to back, both were brand new but a few years ago now. I've owned 4 1000cc sportsbikes (3 GSXR 1000s). I also had a GSXR600 track bike. To add a little context, I'm also now old enough to be eligible for Saga products, so I'm immune to the "because 1000" scenario 
My honest view: for the road, if you want to be "on it", the 750 is a better option. Why? Because on the 1000, the sheer pace is such that you can get into liberty-losing territory very easily indeed, and whilst yes, of course, the throttle goes both ways, I found in the end that every time I went out on mine, I spent as much time scanning for cameras/vans/police cars as I did enjoying the ride, and that ended up spoiling it. That was the key factor in selling my last one. The 1000 is almost, ironically, a better bet if you'd rather take it a bit easier, because it'll do it so effortlessly. The 750 is still very quick, but just loses that insane edge.
Society has changed, too. A mate of mine (and it WAS a mate, not me, on an R1) was done for 142mph on a D/C about 15 years ago and walked away with a large fine. Today, he'd have had to pack his toothbrush for his court appearance.
In a slightly different vein, the reason I went for a 600 track bike (having had lots & lots of track time, both on UK TDs, and hundreds of Nurburgring laps, often on a closed circuit) is that on the 600, you can wring it's neck and enjoy thrashing it, whereas on a 1000, you (well at least, I!) need to measure and control the performance a little more. Don't get me wrong, a 1000 is epic on the right track, but being able to properly cane a bike is perhaps more fun?
<Sits back and awaits the jeers of youth. Yes, N, jeers, of youth>
My honest view: for the road, if you want to be "on it", the 750 is a better option. Why? Because on the 1000, the sheer pace is such that you can get into liberty-losing territory very easily indeed, and whilst yes, of course, the throttle goes both ways, I found in the end that every time I went out on mine, I spent as much time scanning for cameras/vans/police cars as I did enjoying the ride, and that ended up spoiling it. That was the key factor in selling my last one. The 1000 is almost, ironically, a better bet if you'd rather take it a bit easier, because it'll do it so effortlessly. The 750 is still very quick, but just loses that insane edge.
Society has changed, too. A mate of mine (and it WAS a mate, not me, on an R1) was done for 142mph on a D/C about 15 years ago and walked away with a large fine. Today, he'd have had to pack his toothbrush for his court appearance.
In a slightly different vein, the reason I went for a 600 track bike (having had lots & lots of track time, both on UK TDs, and hundreds of Nurburgring laps, often on a closed circuit) is that on the 600, you can wring it's neck and enjoy thrashing it, whereas on a 1000, you (well at least, I!) need to measure and control the performance a little more. Don't get me wrong, a 1000 is epic on the right track, but being able to properly cane a bike is perhaps more fun?
<Sits back and awaits the jeers of youth. Yes, N, jeers, of youth>
Ive had a few of each and ridden both of these, you'll be happy with a nice example of either BUT if you took the trouble to go and test ride both yourself rather than asking online, I think you will settle on the 1000, the 750 doesnt offer anything over the 1000 in any respect but the 1000 certainly does offer more than the 750 in the engine department.
Servicing is the same, insurance isnt much of a difference..you may get thru another rear tyre in a Summer but thats about it..
Let us know what you choose.
Servicing is the same, insurance isnt much of a difference..you may get thru another rear tyre in a Summer but thats about it..
Let us know what you choose.
The GSXR 1000 is just under a grand more for the models above on average. Insurance costs are quite a bit more, but that could just be me.
That was the initial reason I was drawn to the 750, but this morning I spoke to my insurers again and it was much more reasonable, now I'm not sure.
Still waiting on a 750 test ride.
That was the initial reason I was drawn to the 750, but this morning I spoke to my insurers again and it was much more reasonable, now I'm not sure.
Still waiting on a 750 test ride.
I've got a 750 albeit the K4 and have never thought I wish this had more power. Fact is with 5k+ revs its plenty fast enough and goes mad over 9k.
I went 750 partly because annual running costs are usefully lower but also because I'm of the impression its less likely to throw me over a hedge if I wind on too much throttle.
That being said I'm looking at a ZZR1400 for my next bike - the k4 is getting a bit wristy plus stiff hips on older bones.
I went 750 partly because annual running costs are usefully lower but also because I'm of the impression its less likely to throw me over a hedge if I wind on too much throttle.
That being said I'm looking at a ZZR1400 for my next bike - the k4 is getting a bit wristy plus stiff hips on older bones.
if youve never had a litre bike on the road id go for the 1000. Everyone should experience it for at least a while. But personally i really like the using more of a smaller engined bike and 130 odd hp is that sweet spot of not needing to worry bout being hamfisted unless its wet obviously where as you can get caught out fairly easily on a 1000
I prefer 750 (have owned L3 for 18 months and with a few mods - aka Performance Bike, Shim,Pads,Sprocket,Corsa's) it pretty perfect - however I did come directly from RSV 125 (15bhp) , tried 1000 but didn't get on with ABS (strange feeling through the lever), performance wise the 1000 was noticeably quicker (+25 mph terminal speed on my favourite route)
My thinking for buying my 750 was I'd never use the power of a litre inline 4 on the road. You can *just about* *occasionally* use the power of a 750. They're ludicrously light and flickable, the front will loft over every little hump, bump and crest in the road if you're winding it on. Epic bike.
You'd be happy with either. If you're in no rush get a 750 and then the thou in a couple of years.
You'd be happy with either. If you're in no rush get a 750 and then the thou in a couple of years.
I had a 750Y which I absolutely loved (road and track) then a 1000K3 which was faster (better on track, knee down at Curve Grande, Monza is still a personal record) but not as much character - or rather to get to the 'character' bit, shortshift when the airbox does it resonating thing you are travelling just that bit too fast (for SE England anyway).
Had a 1000K8 track bike just recently and ........... Meh! apart from the power wheelies.
On that basis I vote for the 750 for road use with the odd trackday esp coming from a CBR600.
Had a 1000K8 track bike just recently and ........... Meh! apart from the power wheelies.
On that basis I vote for the 750 for road use with the odd trackday esp coming from a CBR600.
Edited by moto_traxport on Friday 29th April 18:09
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