2012 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 L2

[Drew]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I REALLY like what I've learned about the new L2 so far.
Back to a litre bike, I wonder??

DO IT!

Middle weights are for poofters!

[Usarka]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

DO IT!

Middle weights are for poofters!

Litre bikes are for pussy's!

(drews words not mine)

[Pussy]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Litre bikes are for pussy's!

(drews words not mine)

I hope a nice blue/white L2 DOES end up being Pussy's bike!

[onearmedbandit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lij8bPdgP-k

Not an overly-informative video but a chance to have a decent look at the bike.

[slowpoke]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

I REALLY like what I've learned about the new L2 so far.
Back to a litre bike, I wonder??

An L2? If I had that dosh to spend on a bike I'd much rather pick up an L0 with a decent zorst already fitted, maybe even a power commander, for mid-teens. Then throw a Brembo RCS radial master cylinder, decent pads, and Ohlins cartridges and shock at it.....leaving me with a better bike and cash in my pocket compared to buying a new L2. I'd then spend the extra cash on a spare set of rims for all the track days I'd sign up for...........where all my smart thinking is completely undone by the fact that some smart fearless lil' fucker on a Hyosung 250 can prolly ride better.......reality is a cold heartless bitch.

[SMOKEU]

Suzuki should have put a nice Yoshimura pipe on the end. Would look way better.

[Pussy]

White trash.... what do you think of the L2 so far?

[codgyoleracer]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

White trash.... what do you think of the L2 so far?

Theres so many great choices in the big bike market aye. But IMO if you narrowed it down to one litre sportsbikes with an across the frame 4cyl layout then the big bang Yam is hard to beat for comfort, power delivery & all round road usabilty. If power to weight is your thing then the BMW is a no brainer, To me the gixxer & the honda sit in the middle of the fence, whilst the Kwaka & MV lean toward the "character sports" department.

[Drew]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Theres so many great choices in the big bike market aye. But IMO if you narrowed it down to one litre sportsbikes with an across the frame 4cyl layout then the big bang Yam is hard to beat for comfort, power delivery & all round road usabilty. If power to weight is your thing then the BMW is a no brainer, To me the gixxer & the honda sit in the middle of the fence, whilst the Kwaka & MV lean toward the "character sports" department.

We're spoiled for choice, which is a good place to be.

The R1 cross plane power delivery isn't my cup of tea, in race mode (which is where most people think they'll go faster), the bike is snatchy and too responsive to the slightest throttle touch. Easiest to notice when you try and wheelie the thing. I'm convinced it's why it now comes with traction control too, they used to highside real nice.

Who can afford the BMW, RSV4, MV, 1198?

The Kawasaki is a massive leap forward for them, it can now keep up.

The Honda although slightly more aggressive than it used to be, doesn't capture my picture of a litre bike for performance. It's too sensible.

The Gixxer doesn't have the best finish, but it's bullet proof, animalistic (no where near as much as a K5/6 which is my thou of choice), and cheap.

[White trash]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

they used to highside real nice.

Dukie pressured me into it.

[Drew]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Dukie pressured me into it.

That instance the exception, of course.

[CHOPPA]

Very Nice! Just scrubbed the tyres in on the TSS demo, thanks Jimmy!

[Drew]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Very Nice! Just scrubbed the tyres in on the TSS demo, thanks Jimmy!

Oh for Christ sakes, now the rest of us have to wait untill the bike gets a new bottom end!

[Crasherfromwayback]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

Oh for Christ sakes, now the rest of us have to wait untill the bike gets a new bottom end!

No such problem. It's not a BMW mate.

[Drew]

This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote

No such problem. It's not a BMW mate.

True dat, no German engineering in these bad boys.