... I ended up having no end of expensive problems with the Kawasaki and in the end I part-exchanged the bike for a brand new Suzuki GSXR-750 K5 model. I bought my bike as the new model was coming out so I got a hefty discount on it. You can pick one of these up for about £4000 now. Which is good ... Read review
Suzuki GSX-R750
When the Suzuki GSX-R750 was first introduced, it launched a new genre of race replica ... more
sports bikes. Utilising race technologies on a road bike, the streetfighter was born! For Suzuki fans, Maisto have introduced a model of the legendary GSX-R750. This...
Maisto - Suzuki GSX-R750
Model: Suzuki GSX-R 750 Make: Maisto Scale: 1/12 Diecast Metal with Plastic Parts ... more
Colour: Yellow / Black Product Code: MT31153 UPC Code: 090159311539 Details: Real looking seat and spokes, working stand, detailed suspension and ro...
Maybe not quite as stylish looking as some other bikes .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Susuki GSXR-750. The Hooligans weapon of choice!!!
Previous to buying my Gixxer 750 three years ago I owned a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 600. I ended up having no end of expensive problems with the Kawasaki and in the end I part-exchanged the bike for a brand new Suzuki GSXR-750 K5 model. I bought my bike as the new model was coming out so I got a hefty discount on it. You can pick one of these up for about £4000 now. Which is good considering that they are known for their bomb-proof engines so you shouldn’t get any problems. Just be careful as they are a bit of a track day goers favourite so might have been trashed around race tracks.
~~~~~~~ The Look ~~~~~~~ I bought one of the less popular colour schemes, yellow and black. I actually really like this colour. It looks good with my black windshield. A bonus is that you will see a lot less of these about than the standard blue and white Suzuki colours. Not knocking the blue and white scheme though, it does look nice. My favourite is the black paint job but I don’t want to pay more just for the paint job.
I appreciate that the newer model is a better bike. But I am not a fan of the styling. So that was another thing that helped me make my decision. The K5 has a more angular, sharp styling which I prefer. You get digital clocks which are very clear to see and look stylish. You will want to change the number plate bracket. It is massive as on most standard bikes and it really spoils the sporty look of the bike. The wheels are black now rather than the white ones that they had in the past. So dirt does not show up so much. The white ones must have been a nightmare to keep clean.
~~~~~ Engine ~~~~~ Everywhere I look always seem to give different BHP figures for my bike. So it is somewhere in the range of 130-150bhp. The bike is not as loud as a similar 600cc sports motorcycle. The engine does not need to rev as hard to access the power. I used to feel like I was banging through all the gears on my 600, right at the top end of the gears, but still lacking power. The 750 is far less frantic and you’ll find yourself changing gear a lot less often as the engine has more torque than a 600. There is more power lower down the rev range. The gears feel quite firm and slot into place reassuringly. I love the metallic snarl that the exhaust makes on Gixxers. It seems to egg you on saying `come on you wuss, thrash me how you know I like it!!!’. It’s not screamingly loud like on a 600cc but it has a very purposeful, snarly sound to it.
You do need to be quite smooth when riding the Gixxer as it does have a powerful engine. You need to be smooth on the throttle. Also when changing down gears there is quite a lot of engine breaking and it does not have a slipper clutch as I think you get on the newer models. So if you change down through the gears too quickly the back tyre will skip and skid along if you are overly aggressive with it. But you’ll get used to what you can get away with after some time on the bike.
~~~~~~~ Handling ~~~~~~~ The handling is great!! You have the same size chassis as on a 600cc bike but with a more powerful engine. This makes the bike very flickable around corners and very fast down the straights. I actually used a Honda CBR600RR on a track day last September at Donington Park. After riding my bike the CBR felt very lacking in power.
When I first picked up my bike from the garage I was amazed at how easy it was to ride. It had more instant power than I was used to, so I had to take it easy on the throttle. But the handling was brilliant. The standard Bridgestone BT0014 tyres are great. They handle well in the dry and the wet and seem to get up to temperature quickly. They recommend not to rev your bike above 6k revs for the first 500 miles. This is hard to do, but it does help you get more used to the bike before you thrash it.
The radial brakes do a very good job once up to temperature. It is important to get them up to temperature as I had quite a moment once when my brakes were cold. It took me what felt like a mile to stop =0(
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzuki Dealers ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I bought my bike from the George Whites dealership in Slough as it was the nearest one to me. Always consider where your nearest dealer is when purchasing a bike. You don’t want to have to travel too far for servicing etc. I found George Whites to be reliable at servicing my bike and they also have good prices on bikes to buy.
~~~~~~~~~ My Opinion ~~~~~~~~~ I’m definitely a Gixxer convert. No looking back now. When I change bikes it will have to be the new Gixxer 750. Don’t think that I’ll bother making the jump to a 1000cc. I just think that it will be too much for the road. The 750 you can just about use to it’s capabilities on the road, occasionally. On a 1000cc I don’t think I would get anywhere near it’s limits. I like the feeling of revving out all of the gears to the red line. I don’t think a 1000cc would let me do that. Also I’d probably be slower due to worrying about putting down too much power and getting slung off the bike.
Advantages: all the fun of a 600, WITH MUCH MORE POWER!!!!!! Disadvantages: Not quite as good finish as Honda's
Suzuki GSX-R750- A Review By Addy
Having been an ardent dedicated Honda man for the majority of my biking life, I actually relented and bought a Suzuki GSX-R 750. I was definitely looking for a step up from super-sport 600's, after having 3 different models of CBR 600. I was giving serious contemplation to two other bikes at this time which were Aprilia RSV Millie, or a Honda CBR 900 Fireblade. However, after much deliberation and friend's recommendations, ... ...judgement that you get the best of both worlds combining raw 750 power in a 600 chassis. The first Gixer 750 was released in 1985 and has undergone periodical changes since then.
THE LOOK
As in the picture above I purchased mine in the typical blue and white Gixer colours. In standard form the bike is aesthetically pleasing and ultra sexy but the beauty of motor-biking is the levels of personalising. I wanted a bike that looked sweet on both ...
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Advantages: Speed, power, sex-appeal Disadvantages: Very, very few!
...with the help of a Suzuki technical advisor, the problem was finally established. The cold air being drawn in through this models SRAD (Suzuki Ram Air Direct) system had caused the carbs to freeze over, with the problem being compounded by the high water content of modern fuel.
Obviously, this is therefore going to be a problem now for the rest of the winter, and would probably be a problem for many other bikes that have this SRAD system.
As to ... ...So, if any other Suzuki owners out there have had this problem, then hopefully this solution will be of use. It is also pleasing to add that this has been
the only fault found this winter, with the bike starting and running as if it were summer throughout.
All I can say to finish is that i can't wait until the warm weather returns and I can begin to use my GSX-R as it has been bred to be use.....on the track!!! ...
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Advantages: Speed Quickness and Agility Disadvantages: No Competition Around
When this Motorcycle was created, they took out all the stops. They made sure that no one else would be able to touch it for a long time! The 900cc bikes have a hard time keeping up. Very quick and agile performer. Great balance for turning and leans. You won't be dissapointed with a purchase of this bike! I've had several bikes with different sizes and this one was clearly the best, hands down!!! All you need for this bike after you buy it, is all ... ...or D&D pipe on it and get it chromed out. The ladies love these machines. At top speeds the bike handles very very well. I would not suggest this bike for a first time rider. It's just way too much power. Try the 500E if you are a first time rider. Then go to the 600 Katana for a little bit more power before you get to this beast. If you need more power after the GSXR750, then go the GSXR1000! ...
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Suzukis GSX-R 750, the very best of all 750s ever. With an weight of 166 kg an 144 hp, you won't have to ask just any question. This is what gives you a real smooth lightweight handling, and you even don't need sharp corners to get into fight with the big 1000ccm bikes like YZF R1 or the CBR 900. Not only the power rocks, also the fact that you can push the engine until 14.400 rpm, which gives you an horrifying feeling, the front wheel rises into ...
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Advantages: Looks Speed Handling Accelleration Disadvantages: Gear Changing and Comfort
...After learning to ride and riding an old Kawasaki GT550 (briefly I moved on to a SuzukiGSX750. This was a beast but nothing compared to my 2004 Kawasaki ZX6r 636. From the moment I set eyes on the bike sitting in the shop I loved it. It just looked mean, it's sharp headlights and gold grilled air intake between the front lights and the standard bubble growled out to be bought. So a short test ride later saw me return with a small deposit and my leathers. The bike is truly amazing. From it's accelleration, speed and handling, to it's good looks, smart engine and querky toys such as the lap timer and gear change light make this bike something I have only ever dreamt about. For me, finding such a good bike wasn't easy. I'm 6'2 and approx 18 stone but the 636 handles like a dream, out pacing many bigger bikes due to it's weight...
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07.06.2006
