So tempted to get a new L5 GSX-R600

[samgab]

At the current price, it's soooo tempting. To get back onto a real bike again would be great. (But it would mean getting in debt again, so maybe I should wait a bit.)

One thing about the L5 GSX-R600, which overall I think looks great. (And some great quality parts like the 4-pot Brembos on the front and the chunky Showa forks... )
But on the current Gixxer 600's what's with that great big oversized can, where the old ones, like the K6's had IMHO, a better looking smaller muffler. I reckon in some respects the styling has gone backwards. Is it some kind of emissions thing?

Not a fan of the headlight on the latest GSX-R's either. But it's still a hell of a bike for $13K new, compared to $20K for the CBR600RR or nearly $19K for a new R6.

[Pound]

Absolutely the best value brand new super sport money can buy, and don't forget the banging 2 year Suzuki warranty!

[AllanB]

Despite the awful blue graphics that is a lot of bike for you bucks if you are in the market for a mid sport bike - 'save' $5,500!!!!

Just do it if you want it. You deserve one. You have been working hard. Interest rates are falling - pop it on the mortgage .........

Linky for all to see- so hurry up and order one.


http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Sport/GSX-R600/

[f2dz]

Would be a killer bike, but yea, definitely not a fan of the new graphics on em.

And I know what you mean about the exhaust. My K7 was the last to have it and it easily sounds a lot better stock than K8 onwards up til the L4 at least.

[samgab]

Would be a killer bike, but yea, definitely not a fan of the new graphics on em.

And I know what you mean about the exhaust. My K7 was the last to have it and it easily sounds a lot better stock than K8 onwards up til the L4 at least.

Yeah, if I was to splash out, I'd mostly likely go for the so-called "Pearl Bracing White/Metallic Mat Fibroin Gray"... aka white and gray. Bit more discreet.

[breakaway]

Buy it but only if you are willing to accept a minimum 30% drop in value the second it's registered in your name, before factoring in interest on a depreciating asset liability. Then a further ~10% drop in value every year until it plateaus out at ~6-7k.

[Mike.Gayner]

Buy it but only if you are willing to accept a minimum 30% drop in value the second it's registered in your name, before factoring in interest on a depreciating asset liability. Then a further ~10% drop in value every year until it plateaus out at ~6-7k.

Yeah that's called motorcycle ownership.

[AllanB]

"Pearl Bracing White/Metallic Mat Fibroin Gay"

Fixed the colour name for you above.

Looks good in the white and grey.

Pipe is a easy fix and lets face it at that price you can afford a pipe! You can pick up a aftermarket slip on from the USA or Pommyland for a good price.


I don;t think the value of Suzukis specials drops the same as a non-special Suzuki. They probably have a new 600 on the way, run out the current model and the new one will bang in at $19k again. Unless you are racing it the 14 model will still be desirable and once sold will still command a good price used for it's first year or so.

I've been watching their Summer Fest specials for a dozen or so years now and provide excellent value and as above hold it for longer than the current year model (most Fest models are not current year).

The person I feel sorry for it the one who paid $19k just before Xmas for his 600 .........

[haydes55]

The person I feel sorry for it the one who paid $19k just before Xmas for his 600 .........

I have a GEM visa that I bought a bed with. Got shoppers insurance on it, if I buy any item on it, then the item goes on sale, I file a claim, show the current price of the same item and bam they credit me the difference. I think its valid for about 6 months after purchase

[Waihou Thumper]

I have a GEM visa that I bought a bed with. Got shoppers insurance on it, if I buy any item on it, then the item goes on sale, I file a claim, show the current price of the same item and bam they credit me the difference. I think its valid for about 6 months after purchase

That seems weird and good luck claiming, I am sure there is a huge page of fine print there!
I bet you have to pay RRP then really....
I mean to say, almost everything is on sale at some stage right?

[samgab]

...They probably have a new 600 on the way, run out the current model and the new one will bang in at $19k again. Unless you are racing it the 14 model will still be desirable and once sold will still command a good price used for it's first year or so.

I've been watching their Summer Fest specials for a dozen or so years now and provide excellent value and as above hold it for longer than the current year model (most Fest models are not current year)...

Not sure if I misunderstood, but the on-special $13K Gixxer isn't the outgoing 2014 model, it's the newly arrived 2015 (L5) model. So that's even better, as it will be about a year until they come out with another model, with different coloured plastic and maybe a couple of mm's reshape here and there.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah, if I was to splash out, I'd mostly likely go for the so-called "Pearl Bracing White/Metallic Mat Fibroin Gray"... aka white and gray. Bit more discreet.
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I've got one avail if you want one. I'll fly you down to come and get it.

Buy it but only if you are willing to accept a minimum 30% drop in value the second it's registered in your name, before factoring in interest on a depreciating asset liability. Then a further ~10% drop in value every year until it plateaus out at ~6-7k.

Won't happen. You'll loose way less percentage wise buying a GSXR600 at that price than just about anything else. It'll not be a 6-7 k bike for years to come.

[samgab]

I've got one avail if you want one. I'll fly you down to come and get it.



Won't happen. You'll loose way less percentage wise buying a GSXR600 at that price than just about anything else. It'll not be a 6-7 k bike for years to come.

lol, well you certainly called my bluff, cheers... I'm about 5 minutes from Grey Lynn Red Baron, and about 7 minutes from Coleman's, so I'll see if I can get a test ride over the next week or so, and if they don't have it in white/grey, I may get back to you on that offer, cheers! Which dealership are you with, may I ask?

[Crasherfromwayback]

lol, well you certainly called my bluff, cheers... I'm about 5 minutes from Grey Lynn Red Baron, and about 7 minutes from Coleman's, so I'll see if I can get a test ride over the next week or so, and if they don't have it in white/grey, I may get back to you on that offer, cheers! Which dealership are you with, may I ask?

Lol. Yeah come and give me/us your coin. Run it in on the way home! I'm at Wellington Motorcycles mate.

pmcdonald@wmcc.co.nz

Pete

[AllanB]

Not sure if I misunderstood, but the on-special $13K Gixxer isn't the outgoing 2014 model, it's the newly arrived 2015 (L5) model. So that's even better, as it will be about a year until they come out with another model, with different coloured plastic and maybe a couple of mm's reshape here and there.

Correct - it is the current 2015 model - rare for a Suzuki Fest. I'm guessing global sales of the 600's are slow (media indicates this) thus a excess.