Thinking of changing to a GSXR 1100 WP - opinions please.

[Bomber Denton]

Hi all, I am thinking about getting a GSXR1100 WP, it is a 1992 (K) with 24k on the clock, anyone had any experience with them????

I currently have a ZXR 750 H1.

[nellyleelephant]

spooky, i have a ZXR750 L3 and was looking to change to a GSXR1100 myself!

The general feeling i got from here was to stick with the kwak.

[sybaseian]

Bomber Denton said:

Hi all, I am thinking about getting a GSXR1100 WP, it is a 1992 (K) with 24k on the clock, anyone had any experience with them???? I currently have a ZXR 750 H1.

I had a go on one in 1994 around the 'Ring' - bloody quick at that time 175+mph, but a bit top heavy. It's also the only bike I've ever got to the edge of the Front tyre......

[lockhart flawse]

In 1992 I ran a green H1 and if I remember correctly the 1992 Suzuki colour schemes were possibly the worst ever put on bike. The equivalent of that shocking Arsenal away shirt from a few years back.

For that reason alone I would stick with the Kawasaki which also has one of the best standard exhaust notes ever. I reached my highest ever top speed on my H1 that same year on the M3 one evening in June......

Also seem to recall that the equivalent 1992 Yamaha was a much better bike.

L.F.

[bimsb6]

have a ride on one i had an 1100L quite hard work in the bends,they feel very heavy swinging them from side to side .they do however have a stonking engine seem to rev on forever as you go into warp speed .

[Bomber Denton]

Thanks for the input fellas, I do love the ZXR but I just find it a bit too cramped for my legs on a long trip.

Hmmmmm???

[F.M]

I just sold mine...a 92 M ...Stonking bikes but need a firm hand and nerves of steel..
Oiled cooled models are the one of go for...fast though the W`s are...
They make good sports tourers....and match modern stuff on the gas.

[itsadeal]

Bomber

All jokes aside that was a really good bike in its day, However heavy in comparison to todays beasts but you seem a big chap who will relish the steadiness of it. Its a step in the right direction.

It was a bomb proof machine and will definately stand the test of time.

Paul

[waynester]

I own a ZXR 750 H1 too....
In Feb/Mar of the 'Used bike Guide' there is an article on owning a 1990 GSX-R1100L. Accepting that it's a big heavy bike compared to todays fly weights, it was a favourable write up.

[Fire99]

Up until recently i owned a 1991 GSX-r1100m

I owned a 98 ZX9 before that.. (dont ask why.. there was a KR1s in between)

Anyway mine had an Akropovic full race system and stage 3 dynojet.

Went like a rocket in a straight line. Despite the weight, lifted the front wheel in 1st 2nd and 3rd.

A very top heavy bike being slab sided and the frame going over the top of the engine, and its heavy too so you have to muscle the bike quite a bit.

I had a Pirelli Dragon on the back and Dragon Corsa on the front and it didnt handle bad. (if you're committed!)

Its just a different riding experience from the current superlight superbikes.

Try one for a few miles and see what you think

all the best,

Nick