the bigger question is what are you looking for in a bike?

 

i say

 

go to the gixxer forum and see what they say. I obviously am in favor of an R1, but it fit the needs I was looking for.

 

:corn :fork

 

It depends on what you want. The Gixxer feels bigger, bulkier, is faster (but doesn't feel as fast as it really is). The Gixxer's stock brakes suck. The R1 feels more solid, more nimble, razor sharp, and looks WAY better.

If you want a stunt bike, go with the gixxer. But if stunting isn't your primary focus, then go with the R1. I've ridden tons of gixxers and they don't feel as refined to me. I've had 4 hondas and the R1 feels pretty close (except the R1 has more power) in the fit and finish department. Plus you've got to admit that the R1 is probably the best looking japanese bike out there.

 

Had a '02 R1 which was stolen. Bought a 03 GSX-R 1000 to replace it... Selling the GSX-R1000 to get a '04 R1....
The reason why I'm going back? The fit & finish... Yamaha's attention to detail far exceeds that of the GSXR...

Yes, the GSXR has more power... And it even felt more flickable to me... But in the end, I can't stand how cheap the GSX-R felt...

Don't get me wrong, the GSX-R is a powerful track tool. I just like the R1's looks and build quality better...

 

If you want a stunt bike, go with the gixxer. But if stunting isn't your primary focus, then go with the R1. I've ridden tons of gixxers and they don't feel as refined to me. I've had 4 hondas and the R1 feels pretty close (except the R1 has more power) in the fit and finish department. Plus you've got to admit that the R1 is probably the best looking japanese bike out there.

All this is totally subjective to some, so I am qualifying that up front.

But I want to say after having owned 2 models of R1s and a number of GSXRs (and a bunch of Honda and Kwaks), I find the opposite is true.

The current GSXR is dead stable and works better the harder you push it. It only feels off when you are tea trollying around with it. newbies will like the R1 better most of the time.

The R1 is the other side of that coin. Its feels great to 95% and is nimble and all those other things, but gets all out of shape when pushed to its limit. You really have to work with one to get it where you need if you use that last 5%.

Hopefully they get that better on the new one, and not just by factory mounting a damper. Yamaha beleives in a very high center of gravity, and that is harder to make work.

Basically the GSXR is the track tool and the R1 is the great streetbike and stunter.

But that's my opinion, your mileage may vary.

 

I got one of both. The GSXR is faste in the high speed stuff 100+ the R1 is more nimble. They are both a hoot to ride. I dont worry about the 2000 R1 braking down but I do with the GSXR. The handeling on the new R1s are suppsed to be more stable though so all bets are out for next year. I would think the 04 R1 will be a pretty safe bet thouhg. The GSXR is better for passengers the rear spring is just about right for two people and it is not easy to fix without a new rear shock.

 

I was looking up motorcycles on line and i cannot decide whats seems better. I know im going to get responses like "this is an R1 forum, what do you think?" But in reality what would you sugest.:2bitchsla

why would you even waste your time asking that here.. what do you think we are going to say..

 

FUUCCKKKKIN HELL!!!

GUYS- ***CCKKKIN 'ELL! Hasn't this topic been beat to shiitt for more than enough times?!?!?! Go buy a ****king cycle world and go read what they have to say if you're serious about that question.... Why would you possibly ask that, particularly on an R1 forum???

:bash :fire

 

please delete this thread

 

Neither... They both suck... The Hodaka Wombat will own them both :fact

- BA

 

please delete this thread

:iamwithst
How are we suppose to compare the G1k to something we've only seen pictures of?

















O, and go with the gixxer.:yesnod

 

:2bitchsla :bash This thread:boom

 

:corn

 

ehhehehehehehehe "

 

*points to the fact that topic starter is only 17 years old* :lol

 

My cat's breath smells like cat food.
:lol

 

bladerblader mafer? hermafam

 

I was looking up motorcycles on line and i cannot decide whats seems better. I know im going to get responses like "this is an R1 forum, what do you think?" But in reality what would you sugest.:2bitchsla

stupid question on this forum.. Go do i honda forum or something...

ofcourse almost everyone here will say r1...
well goodluck with your question

 

:iamwithst
How are we suppose to compare the G1k to something we've only seen pictures of?






O, and go with the gixxer.:yesnod

:

Smart ass :hellobye you:rock

 

I think we all know what I will say!:rock

 

But really:crash

 

Im going to bed, and play with some:boobies


Oh and my answer is :fork