The Unthinkable Question!!!

[R1 Cr@zY]

Now i know this is like throwing shit into the fan!

Plz before reading this post it would be most advisable for you to put any brand loyalty out of the window.

The question is..... I have been looking around on the net for a nice R6, and what year model would suit what i needed. So i got to reading a few discussions on the matter and a few UNBIASED reviews of the R1, R6, GSXR-750 and so on.

The interesting thing is that in more cases than not the bike that best suited my purpose is the Gixxer 750. Now i was wondering whether anyone in here has any personal experience with them. Plz dont begin with the gixxer sux crap cause i know it all already, i have pitched in with the burning of Troy member.

This is a serious question i pose to you all.


Thanks.. Adam.

[bigkvn1]

Man, no doubt about it the Gsxr 750 is a seriously bad ass bike! In fact, I was to pick one up on a Tues. when I ran a cross my R1 which had 600 mi. on it for an iuncredible deal on the Sun. before and could't pass her up. If sense bought a Gsxr 600 for track. As far a gsxr's suck, a bit of friendly rivalry is always healthy. All the modern bikes are seriously badd ass!

[R1 Cr@zY]

Thanks for your insight man. yeah i know, i have been on da phone with one of my mates back in Aus now for the last 10mins and he's been giving me the low down on a nice 2000 model GSXR-750 up for sale.

I am still unsure so any one with some advice.... i'm listening.

[bigkvn1]

I think 01 is when the gsxr went fuel injected. I'd get an injected one.

[4NIKTOR]

the GSXR was fuel injected from about 97 if memory serves me correctly.... Adam i dont think you can go wrong with any of the late model bikes mate.... havent heard much about the gixxers as i dont really know many people that ride them but aslong as the bike is neat and reliable i say go for whatever you want....i dont think many of us could even use the full potential of a 750 let alone the 1000's that the majority of us ride

[Griffbo80]

Buying a sportbike in this day and age is all about personal preference. The majority of people on this forum PREFER the R1... whether it be for the performance, looks, handling, comfort, etc. It's been said here many times, engine displacement, in terms of importance, falls far below rider skill and technique. I have ridden, though never owned, several Suzuki's, and never found them to be as comfortable as the R1. IMO, they don't look as good either. In terms of performance, the 750 is right up there with the R1... very powerful... but, not quite as 'flickable.' For track purposes, I've been told that the 750 is a great mix of handling and performance. For street riding, most people will probably never expolit the horsepower and torque differnces between it and a 600, or it and a 1000.

Just my $.02.

Be safe...

[Wayburn]

i would go with a later model gix750(01-03) before an R6 anyday,,for track or road

[pjm12]

I have a 2000 model gixxer 750 for the road, fantastic bike my only small niggle is the std sreering damper-too stiff for my tastes. I also have a 2000 model R1 (track bike) and have spent over £3000 improving it (wheels/suspension/brakes). When standard I would rate the gixxer as the better bike! (At least for the track-it all depends what you're after). As far as speed is concerned there's very little difference, except the R1 has much more torque, but rev the gixxer and it's plenty fast. The brakes on the gixxer aren't too good but can be fixed with s/s lines and decent pads. The Suzuki is also surprisingly comfy (I'm only 5'8" so that helps). Hope this helps.........

[R1 Cr@zY]

well at least i havent coped the anti-gixxer flogging i was expecting.

Thanks for all da help guys keep it comin.

[Paul.R1]

get the 04 gixxer 750 if you can...

one thing with the earlier gixxers, is the dodgy cam chain tensioner, which it was better to always get the aftermarket APE manual tensioner.. i believe they have made them better in the 2k series.. also there EFI came out in 98, 96-67 were carbs..

with a few mods they will keep up with pretty much most bikes..

i had a 96 gixxer 750 which i only sold a few weeks ago.. it had 45000 km's on it, from numerous trackdays, commuting, weekend hooning and it was still very quick..

[ASHMAN]

I had a 97 model gixxer, LOVED it. GSXRs are awsome MAD bikes id get one of those before a stink'n R6...........But I do LOVE the punch the R1 has.

Or just get an CBR.........250................hehehhehehe

[R1 Cr@zY]

looks like the concensus is again with the gixxer..

so i think i'll have to look more closely at that GSXR-750 my mate was telling me about.

[Valerossi]

Originally posted by Wayburn
i would go with a later model gix750(01-03) before an R6 anyday,,for track or road

I think for '00, they had both models, cause I had an '00 for a year, and it's the exact same thing, same look as the '01-'03 models.


R1 Cr@zY,

Anyway, just try to get one of those late models. When I had that for a year, I switched ride a few times with my friend's '00 R6. IMO, I think you'll be happier with the Gix750 if you're taller than 5'8''. Plus I found the Gix was more stable at high speed than the R6. The R6 has almost no wind protection at all. And with its extremely narrow tank, it just doesn't feel that stable at high speed.

[R1 Cr@zY]

yeah i am 6'2" so i guess i will fit a bit better on the 750.

[R1 Cr@zY]

oh i just got an e-mail from the guy selling it. here is a piccy in case anyone wanted to see.

[4NIKTOR]

clean looking bike mate

[R1 Cr@zY]

Thank you to evryine that has posted on here. And i mean everyone, each and every one of you.

I have some serious thinking to do, and i think that despite the gizzer bashing we do on here it may end out comin on top.

[Petrol_Spice]

Crazy, If you want I'll go and have a look at it for you and let you know what it looks like in person. I would agree with the rest and say go the Gixxer 750 they are an AWESOME ride.

[bigkvn1]

That bike pictured is tits man. I don't think you would be dissapointed!

[buja]

Originally posted by Petrol_spice
Crazy, If you want I'll go and have a look at it for you and let you know what it looks like in person. I would agree with the rest and say go the Gixxer 750 they are an AWESOME ride.

uncle petrol,

im currently going hunting for bikes too. the bikes on my list would be 600cc.
which comes down to the gsx and the r6.
if the late models r1 would be cheap and insurance not that bad, i might consider a 2000 year r1 ( but i doubt i can afford this)

so it comes down to r6 or gsx600.
any good places/dealers to reconmend ?
im in the brisbane cbd .
i need a more experienced guy to help me checking out second handed bikes.... pls ? hehe....

thank u uncle petrol (in advance)...heh