Suzuki GSR 750 - I don't see much love!

[jrich123]

Afternoon All,
After passing my CBT this Feb and now got the theory test under my belt last week. Mod 1 & 2 now booked in the coming weeks (fingers crossed with those!)

Appreciate some first big bike advise!

I have perused the usual.. Street Triple, MT 07/09, CBR etc etc. But I don’t see much love for the Suzuki GSR 750? Any reason for this?

I like the look the and the riding position of the GSR 750 but anyone had any experience or any love for the bike?

The bike will be used as commuting/pleasure tool so naked I think is the way forward. Current ride is an MT125, 8 miles a day in and out of central London.

Budget £5k

Thoughts Ladies and Gents

[Sea Demon]

De-tuned GSXR engine in those I think - not sure why they aren't more popular, see 1 on my commute & it looks really nice

[Maruchino]

I'm no expert, but they looked pretty low on the tech/innovation front when I was comparing them to their rivals. Solid bikes without any of the modern bells and whistles. Whether that matters is purely a personal matter I guess.

[Janluke]

I think it's a decent bike, its just in a very competitive sector and its rivals stand out a little more

[Gavia]

I think it’ll get stolen.

[LuS1fer]

Fairings tend to have better lights and keep all that sh*t off you being thrown up by the cars ahead. Naked is all very well but I'd rather stay clean.

Edited by LuS1fer on Monday 30th October 18:27

[CoolHands]

Are you female?

[Loyly]

Sea Demon said:

De-tuned GSXR engine in those I think - not sure why they aren't more popular, see 1 on my commute & it looks really nice

They arr popular, just not the sort of blokes that talk about bikes on the internet. They're a bit anonymous but that never stopped the Diversion selling.

[Birky_41]

Maruchino said:

I'm no expert, but they looked pretty low on the tech/innovation front when I was comparing them to their rivals. Solid bikes without any of the modern bells and whistles. Whether that matters is purely a personal matter I guess.

There were 2 (now 1 see picture below) in our group. Potential to be a stonker let down by an engine in my opinion detuned too much. Ride a gsxs1000 and you'll be laughing all over the place. It maybe a detuned k5/6 thou lump but it just does things in a great way
Where as the 750 is a bit flat, very linear power. A decent exhaust makes you sound a hero without going that fast. Its very soft on handling and the ABS comes in early.

You wont get off that bike and think wow like others in a competitive market. You might from the dealer with the cheap deals though.

Its a good price though and the one thats left out of my lot is thrashed about every week and never misses a beat

[jrich123]

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.

I guess it’s a case of suck it and see when I get the mod 1 & 2 done over the next month (hopefully).

Birky_41, cheers for the real world feedback (owner or member of the group owner). As it’ll be my first big bike linear power is what I need/want so could fit the bill well. Anyone used a GSR for city commuting with a bit of A/B road?

Cheers

[cbmotorsport]

Gavia said:

I think it’ll get stolen.

You're probably right, unfortunately this is a reality in London these days.

OP Whatever you get, spend a fortune on security if parking in central London, and expect the worst.

[Djkirk3000]

I was looking round at this market in April and i liked the GSX750 and the newer faclift, But in the end bought the Kawasaki Z800.

The Kawasaki while being heavier got better reviews and better quality componets for the same price i.e. forks. Plus the fact they were selling off 6 month old ones cheap on 0% meant it was a no brainer for me.

Id be looking at the Triumph as well, depending on insurance and theft probability may discount that one.

[sheldimus]

I had the GSR600 and then upgraded to the GSR750 after I wrote the first one off..

Absolutely loved both of them and would recommend to anyone.
I personally felt as though the 600 handled better but the 750 obviously had more punch.

A pretty common upgrade is the brakes, they aren't brilliant.

[jrich123]

cbmotorsport said:

Gavia said:

I think it’ll get stolen.

You're probably right, unfortunately this is a reality in London these days.

OP Whatever you get, spend a fortune on security if parking in central London, and expect the worst.

Yep agree!

I am in fortunate position to have a garage at home and secure underground parking at work so security is kind of taken care of, but as people know this is no guarantee from the scrotes getting their greasy paws on my property!

This is where I currently park the MT, but I guess the bigger bike will be more of a magnet to the pond life.

[sc0tt]

Birky_41 said:

There were 2 (now 1 see picture below) in our group. Potential to be a stonker let down by an engine in my opinion detuned too much. Ride a gsxs1000 and you'll be laughing all over the place. It maybe a detuned k5/6 thou lump but it just does things in a great way
Where as the 750 is a bit flat, very linear power. A decent exhaust makes you sound a hero without going that fast. Its very soft on handling and the ABS comes in early.

You wont get off that bike and think wow like others in a competitive market. You might from the dealer with the cheap deals though.

Its a good price though and the one thats left out of my lot is thrashed about every week and never misses a beat

Corringham?

[Djtemeka]

sheldimus said:

I had the GSR600 and then upgraded to the GSR750 after I wrote the first one off..

Absolutely loved both of them and would recommend to anyone.
I personally felt as though the 600 handled better but the 750 obviously had more punch.

A pretty common upgrade is the brakes, they aren't brilliant.

I’m guessing you were on the old gsr forum?
The name rings a bell.

Jaime/djtemeka

[Birky_41]

sc0tt said:

Corringham?

No although we have been to 'the magic roundabout'

This was in Canvey

[boyse7en]

I rode the GSX-S750, which is the updated and restyled GSR, in May against the Street Triple and Yamaha XSR900.

It was competent and in isolation was absolutely fine, but it didn't have the "ride me" appeal of the other two.
It's a safe choice, and won't do anything to bite you if you are a new rider, is smooth enough and handles well enough. It just lacks the last 10% of desirability.

[Djtemeka]

sheldimus said:

I had the GSR600 and then upgraded to the GSR750 after I wrote the first one off..

Absolutely loved both of them and would recommend to anyone.
I personally felt as though the 600 handled better but the 750 obviously had more punch.

A pretty common upgrade is the brakes, they aren't brilliant.

I’m guessing you were on the old gsr forum?
The name rings a bell.

Jaime/djtemeka

[Birky_41]

anonymous said:

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Unfortunately yes at times. We are a keen bunch but some do ride beyond their means at times which is a shame. Im happy having a plod and leaving the fast stuff for track

RSV4 guy is getting an insurance pay out, I was messaging him couple hours ago. He's torn between a 2014 HP4 or a 2017 brand new GSXR 1000

I said go with the Suzi. Cant beat a new bike with warranty given how he rides plus we are at Spa & Nurburgring again next year