I could/should have bought a slower bike

[Esceptico]

Just completed the first 1000km on the GSXR 750 this morning. Booked in for its first service next week.

Owing to the running in period I’ve been restricted to 7000 rpm...but to be honest I’ve not had to concentrate on keeping brow that as I’ve not needed more than 7000 rpm! 7000 rpm equates to about 150 kmh which is 50 kmh more than the speed limit here in NZ. Also, even using half throttle and up to around 7k revs the acceleration is more than enough for overtaking and on most of the roads I’ve been riding there are so many bends that high speeds are not possible even if I wanted to go mad. Hardly any point screaming away from a bend if the next one is only 100m-200m away. Upside is that with so many bends it is great fun to ride even if your average speed is low.

I am definitely going to check out the Aprilia RS660 when it comes out later this year as could be a good replacement for the Suzuki.

[Esceptico]

Krikkit said:

Blakeatron said:

More rides and i am comfortable on it, still thinking about a duke 390 or similar for slower fun

Probably too far the other way! I reckon 80-100hp is plenty if you like being able to stretch its legs instead of short shifting while to keep it semi sensible.

I briefly owned a 390 Duke and although fun it was just a bit underpowered. Also I prefer the feeling you get cornering a sportsbike. 80-100 sounds ideal to me.

[Esceptico]

I’ve had litre sportsbikes and supernakeds. They were fun and there is a buzz of full acceleration but opportunities to do so on the road are limited and strangely on track the acceleration doesn’t feel as severe as it does on the road.

I did think about getting a KTM Duke 790 and it would have been ideal for NZ roads although perhaps too ideal. When I tested one in the UK I found myself riding a bit too enthusiastically around the bends.