Test Rode a GSX-R 750 and 1000
Discussion
Colin Appleyard in Leeds were good enough to let me test ride both there Suzuki Demonstrators last weekend [Gixxer 750 and Gixxer 1000], although I wasn’t actively looking for a new bike I had the mind frame that if they REALLY appealed to me then I had the funds and could upgrade if I wanted to.
I currently ride a 2004 R6 … I’ve been riding a couple of years but never been on anything faster than a 600 …. So I was looking forward to the experience.
First 750 – Very very impressive … felt like a 600 on Steroids. I could use full throttle and all of the revs happily … at first I thought it’s not ‘that much ’ faster than the R6. I soon realised whatever speed I thought I was doing I was generally doing about 30mph faster!! I think the reason for this is due to the extra power and torque it doesn’t have the power band like the R6, so instead of waiting for the power to kick in on the R6 it just accelerates smoothly all the way though the revs and you end up at much higer speeds MUCH faster! It felt / handled and stopped just like a 600 in every other way apart from the power.
Second 1000 – Insane .. absolutely insane. In my opinion too much for the road …. the acceleration [especially the way it pulls after 120mph was awesome!]. I simply don’t think I’d buy a thou as my licence wouldn’t last 2 minutes [never mind the rear tyres]! Anyone who regularly uses full throttle and the full rev range whilst on the road on a litre bike is a mad man in my opinion!! I can see the appeal in that it makes riding much more relaxing as the power is instantly available …. But I just don’t have the self control to not be at warp factor 10 all the time [I think there’s a lot to be said for the enjoyment of really riding a bike hard – using all the revs on full throttle]. 155 leptons in 4th gear IIRC in the blink of an eye!
I realise everyone here that rides a 750/1000 will already know all this but I thought it may make interesting reading for someone like myself who has only ever ridden a 600.
I currently ride a 2004 R6 … I’ve been riding a couple of years but never been on anything faster than a 600 …. So I was looking forward to the experience.
First 750 – Very very impressive … felt like a 600 on Steroids. I could use full throttle and all of the revs happily … at first I thought it’s not ‘that much ’ faster than the R6. I soon realised whatever speed I thought I was doing I was generally doing about 30mph faster!! I think the reason for this is due to the extra power and torque it doesn’t have the power band like the R6, so instead of waiting for the power to kick in on the R6 it just accelerates smoothly all the way though the revs and you end up at much higer speeds MUCH faster! It felt / handled and stopped just like a 600 in every other way apart from the power.
Second 1000 – Insane .. absolutely insane. In my opinion too much for the road …. the acceleration [especially the way it pulls after 120mph was awesome!]. I simply don’t think I’d buy a thou as my licence wouldn’t last 2 minutes [never mind the rear tyres]! Anyone who regularly uses full throttle and the full rev range whilst on the road on a litre bike is a mad man in my opinion!! I can see the appeal in that it makes riding much more relaxing as the power is instantly available …. But I just don’t have the self control to not be at warp factor 10 all the time [I think there’s a lot to be said for the enjoyment of really riding a bike hard – using all the revs on full throttle]. 155 leptons in 4th gear IIRC in the blink of an eye!
I realise everyone here that rides a 750/1000 will already know all this but I thought it may make interesting reading for someone like myself who has only ever ridden a 600.
Interesting thoughts. I'm still amazed that people can give it the beans on a 1000 on the road. I opened up the 750 the other day, was nicely tucked away behind the screen, and only slowed down when I saw 169 leps on the clock. It honestly didn't feel that fast. (maybe I shouldn't have got the black one)
Try the 750, I think it's a great all-rounder!
Try the 750, I think it's a great all-rounder!
Like all these things you get used to the extra power and it isnt quite the event it was before when you've had the bike for a while.
..and its hard to go back to a smaller engine(mainly for the lack of torque vs a smaller engine) after you've had summat bigger...however at least Suzuki do offer an option in the 750, I gotta blag a test ride on one of these before the summer is out.
Is there much difference in insurance between the 2?
..and its hard to go back to a smaller engine(mainly for the lack of torque vs a smaller engine) after you've had summat bigger...however at least Suzuki do offer an option in the 750, I gotta blag a test ride on one of these before the summer is out.
Is there much difference in insurance between the 2?
podman said:
Like all these things you get used to the extra power and it isnt quite the event it was before when you've had the bike for a while.
..and its hard to go back to a smaller engine(mainly for the lack of torque vs a smaller engine) after you've had summat bigger...however at least Suzuki do offer an option in the 750, I gotta blag a test ride on one of these before the summer is out.
Is there much difference in insurance between the 2?
Dunno. I got a years fully comp for £139. A deal the dealership were doing at the time...and its hard to go back to a smaller engine(mainly for the lack of torque vs a smaller engine) after you've had summat bigger...however at least Suzuki do offer an option in the 750, I gotta blag a test ride on one of these before the summer is out.
Is there much difference in insurance between the 2?
Having covered 4000 miles in the last 3 months on my 2006 Kaw 636R, I thought I'd have a change before the miles got too hight (currently 6500 miles).
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
CJ.OK said:
Having covered 4000 miles in the last 3 months on my 2006 Kaw 636R, I thought I'd have a change before the miles got too hight (currently 6500 miles).
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
What a good choice you have madeBecause of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
6000 revs during running in = 100 mph 
When run in the world starts going backwards 
CJ.OK said:
Having covered 4000 miles in the last 3 months on my 2006 Kaw 636R, I thought I'd have a change before the miles got too hight (currently 6500 miles).
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good man....Another guy who can't be bothered to terst ride his bikes!!!Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good on ya!
Chilli said:
CJ.OK said:
Having covered 4000 miles in the last 3 months on my 2006 Kaw 636R, I thought I'd have a change before the miles got too hight (currently 6500 miles).
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good man....Another guy who can't be bothered to terst ride his bikes!!!Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good on ya!
Also, whats all this A, B, C mode all about... I have a basic idea but am not sure about the 'real world' benifits?
Likewise, is the electronic damper noticable?
Hooli said:
Chilli said:
Rawwr said:
Chilli, you didn't buy a black one! You got a pikey grey one which is everso slightly inferior to the black one 
Oh yeah!!!!Jesus, imagine how fast the "ALL BLACK" ones are!!
Yet to see one on the new bike.......(touching wood!!)CJ.OK said:
Chilli said:
CJ.OK said:
Having covered 4000 miles in the last 3 months on my 2006 Kaw 636R, I thought I'd have a change before the miles got too hight (currently 6500 miles).
Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good man....Another guy who can't be bothered to terst ride his bikes!!!Because of the commuting-when-dry nature of my riding (100 miles a day) I really fancied something different and almost purchased a BMW R1200S.... following a test drive last week.
HOWEVER, I called into a dealer for a browse on Saturday and within 30 minutes i had agreed a deal, p/x and collection date (next week) on a new K7 GSXR 1000... traditional Blue/White - beautiful.
Have never even ridden one but all the tests i've read can't be too wrong.
Hope i've made the right decision! Roll on next week
Good on ya!
Also, whats all this A, B, C mode all about... I have a basic idea but am not sure about the 'real world' benifits?
Likewise, is the electronic damper noticable?
by the way....Whats an electronic damper??!!
John Laverick said:
Second 1000 – Insane .. absolutely insane. In my opinion too much for the road …. the acceleration [especially the way it pulls after 120mph was awesome!]. I simply don’t think I’d buy a thou as my licence wouldn’t last 2 minutes [never mind the rear tyres]! Anyone who regularly uses full throttle and the full rev range whilst on the road on a litre bike is a mad man in my opinion!! I can see the appeal in that it makes riding much more relaxing as the power is instantly available …. But I just don’t have the self control to not be at warp factor 10 all the time [I think there’s a lot to be said for the enjoyment of really riding a bike hard – using all the revs on full throttle]. 155 leptons in 4th gear IIRC in the blink of an eye!
Your right, i only realised last week that i have only used full throttle about 5 times in owning my zx10 bike (thats 6 months) And i can assure you the bike frequently goes above 140 leptons.The pull at 1/2 throttle is awsome 3/4's is insane, full throttle is just very difficult to control 60-140 after about 6 seconds. Front wheel in the air 1st 2nd and 3rd its mad.
You correct 1000cc bikes are way too much for the road. But i just had to own one at least once.
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