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firefighter
14th February 2010, 16:29
I'm looking for a new bike. I have both mentioned bikes in the title that i'm looking at purchasing.

Both are year 2000.

The Zx7R has half the kms. Both bikes are the same price.......

I dunno how to decide, the Suzi has ohlins fitted for someone much lighter than myself, standard sys on the kwaka.

What would you decide on and why?

Ps. I am a little more inclined toward the ZX7R, it just seems to have more personality. ;) However as I said I like both pretty much equally.

Any good and bad stuff on each bike would be helpful.
Pussy
14th February 2010, 16:33
If the gixxer is a " Y" model, go for that.
Fuel injected, great handling, lots of bits available for them.
How many km has the GSX-R done?
firefighter
14th February 2010, 16:56
If the gixxer is a " Y" model, go for that.
Fuel injected, great handling, lots of bits available for them.
How many km has the GSX-R done?

40000kms..........so thats why i'm finding this difficult. A little worried about the kms......

GSXR with good sys etc in very good condition, or an extremely tidy ZX7R with only 20000kms.......(Both have the mandatory pipes/screen etc mods)
MSTRS
14th February 2010, 16:58
40000kms..........
Is that all? Pft!!
firefighter
14th February 2010, 17:01
Is that all? Pft!!

I know that's not that much really, my last bike I sold had 46k, but it was a 900 and less revvy/more torque.

I'm less worried now however!
MSTRS
14th February 2010, 17:07
18000 when I got it...3 1/2 years later, still happy...now done 55000.
firefighter
14th February 2010, 17:27
Cheers for the info guys.

+2 for the Gixxer, any ZX7R owners/ownees have any comments?
MSTRS
14th February 2010, 17:36
This site (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-ZX-7R-Ninja-1996-2003-/?&R=EPI-262) says Get the GSXR.
I've ridden the ZX750 RR model and that gave me the horn (for sound, at least).
On the other hand, Sugilite has a single R 750. It's a dog. But it goes. And goes. And goes. Over 100,000kms and he wins races on it.
hmmmnz
14th February 2010, 18:40
i think the 7s are better looking,
ive owned both and think the 7 handled better in standard guise, if a bit on the hard side,
the gsxr felt smoother and was possibly a bit faster,

the 7s are a dream to do the valve clearances on as well :D but use a rocker system and shims where the gsxr uses cam onto bucket over shim, so cams have to come out when you do the clearances,

ease of servicing or less parts to go wrong :D
Pussy
14th February 2010, 18:56
Having to adjust the valve clearances on a GSX-R is a pretty rare event
nallac
14th February 2010, 20:06
I know that's not that much really, my last bike I sold had 46k, but it was a 900 and less revvy/more torque.

I'm less worried now however!

Ya sold the Horny'et already?....

I'd go for the GSXR750...
firefighter
14th February 2010, 20:08
Ya sold the Horny'et already?....

I'd go for the GSXR750...

Yeah mate. A mean bike, I was just after something a bit sportier.

Oh yeah, and I own a GSXR 750 as of 5 mins ago! :woohoo:
nallac
14th February 2010, 20:17
Yeah mate. A mean bike, I was just after something a bit sportier.

Oh yeah, and I own a GSXR 750 as of 5 mins ago! :woohoo:

Sweet. A new toy to play with..
firefighter
14th February 2010, 20:21
Sweet. A new toy to play with..

Yep! I'll probably sell it by the end of the year. I'm a slut like that. I want one of everything! (problem is I usually spend all the money on them then sell then off tidier than I brought them!)
nallac
14th February 2010, 20:28
Yep! I'll probably sell it by the end of the year. I'm a slut like that. I want one of everything! (problem is I usually spend all the money on them then sell then off tidier than I brought them!)

haha, i have the same prob,
last year had the Hornet, R1 and then the Buell..

But this year i can't think of anything i really wanna swap it for?...yet....hmm maybe another Buell.....????????????????.
trailblazer
14th February 2010, 20:44
congrats on the new bike. I personally would have gone for the gsxr that is what i am looking to upgrade to when the time comes.
sosman
14th February 2010, 21:10
A thrash artist would choose the GSXR every time cause of the bigger rush of power @ 10,000rpm.....So do ya wan't to give arse or just cruise!
firefighter
14th February 2010, 21:39
A thrash artist would choose the GSXR every time cause of the bigger rush of power @ 10,000rpm.....So do ya wan't to give arse or just cruise!

Actually both!

I like to go for fast paced rides with my bro, but I also actually enjoy riding in itself. I have'nt bought a sportsbike for touring though. I'd have stuck with the Hornet for that.

I'm pretty keen to get into track days once I sort out some leather pants, which is'nt too far away.
MSTRS
15th February 2010, 08:14
Either one would have been a good call. But since 'everyone' has a GSXR - welcome to the club.
BoristheBiter
15th February 2010, 08:44
Actually both!

I like to go for fast paced rides with my bro, but I also actually enjoy riding in itself. I have'nt bought a sportsbike for touring though. I'd have stuck with the Hornet for that.

I'm pretty keen to get into track days once I sort out some leather pants, which is'nt too far away.

Top choice.
use my gsxr for everything (touring, track etc), never regreted any part of it, absolte dream it ride.