[pjf02]

Just got home from the dealer with my silver baby! Unfortunately it's foggy and misting here today so I only rode 4 miles However, in those 4 miles I discovered what an awesome machine this is. Keep in mind that my previous bike was a 96 GSX-R 750. The R1's power delivery simply stomps all over the the Gixxers. The riding position is very comfortable but the clutch pull seems a little heavy. It will probably lighten up a little I'm sure. The running lights look way cool and the exhaust note is actually kind of agressive for a stock can. I can't really comment on the fuel injection other than to say it works. It will take a fair amount of time in the saddle before I can really comment on it. But what really blew my mind was the unbelievable torque! :rock I never even revved it above 6500 but the hit is just awesome. I can't wait for some better weather and to get the bike broken in. Some videos will be coming when the roads clear up and I can get down to some serious corner carving :thumbup Until then I'll be gently breaking this monster machine in. See ya on the streets!


P.J.

 

[ke0kie]

My feelings about my silver 02 R1 almost mirror yours perfectly, that and I learned how to do 1st gear wheelies mighty quick...:rock

I just made 600 miles on mine, so Im about to do the 1st service, then ITS ONN!!!!!:thumbup

 

[Big_J]

Keep in mind that my previous bike was a 96 GSX-R 750. The R1's power delivery simply stomps all over the the Gixxers.

Also keep in mind that the 96 750 Gixxer is a carburated bike whereas your new one is Fuel injected. Congrats on the new bike. Where are the Pics ?

 

[Droog]

Don't worry, carbed R1's still stop all over carbed Gixxers too

 

[turborl7]

I just sold my 2k1 GSXR-1000 and ordered a 2k2silver R1.

 

[pjf02]

Big_J-

Your absolutely right. I wasn't knocking my old Gixxer at all. It was an awesome bike! :rock I had it geared down 2 teeth, stage 1 jet kit and a V&H Carbon SS2R pipe. That bike had a great howl that a lot of people commented on. It was awesome to run through the gears on that thing. It really did haul a$$. But the power on the R1 comes on STRONG at about 5000 RPM where as the Gix didn't come on strong until about 8000 RPM. I'm not a brand loyal type of guy, but, this machine just might make me that way.:thumbup

P.J.