RE: Suzuki GSX-R1000: PH Fleet
Discussion
JimClark49 said:
Fort Jefferson said:
Let me run it in and get the first service over, and I'll let you know.
Ok thanks mate. The brakes are a LOT better.
It's not as comfortable.
The throttle mapping/rideability under 5000rpm isn't as good.
The top end doesn't feel much, if any, different.
The adjustable foot pegs are handy.
If you have a K5, you're not missing much, if you want a "new" bike, then buy one.
Fort Jefferson said:
The handling is a bit better.
The brakes are a LOT better.
It's not as comfortable.
The throttle mapping/rideability under 5000rpm isn't as good.
The top end doesn't feel much, if any, different.
The adjustable foot pegs are handy.
If you have a K5, you're not missing much, if you want a "new" bike, then buy one.
Brakes are easily fixed:The brakes are a LOT better.
It's not as comfortable.
The throttle mapping/rideability under 5000rpm isn't as good.
The top end doesn't feel much, if any, different.
The adjustable foot pegs are handy.
If you have a K5, you're not missing much, if you want a "new" bike, then buy one.
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Fort Jefferson said:
The handling is a bit better.
The brakes are a LOT better.
It's not as comfortable.
The throttle mapping/rideability under 5000rpm isn't as good.
The top end doesn't feel much, if any, different.
The adjustable foot pegs are handy.
If you have a K5, you're not missing much, if you want a "new" bike, then buy one.
Thanks Jefferson for remembering to get back to me..much appreciated.The brakes are a LOT better.
It's not as comfortable.
The throttle mapping/rideability under 5000rpm isn't as good.
The top end doesn't feel much, if any, different.
The adjustable foot pegs are handy.
If you have a K5, you're not missing much, if you want a "new" bike, then buy one.
Nice to hear your thoughts. I will never sell my K5 as it is just a sublime machine - this is reinforced by your observations. I am not remotely interested in new bike. In fact, I would much rather buy a classic 90's sportbike as a second bike.
Thankfully, I have the brembo m/c with EBC Fa379hh pads and have no complaints with the brakes - not sure how bad the standard master cylinder setup would have been.
The K5's pull through the lower gears is phenomenal, and its handling is excellent. I feel privileged to own a K5.
Long live the legend of the K5.
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