Where to go next?

[boman]

I currently ride a 2008 SV 1000. 25,000km. I have owned it from new. It has been a great reliable bike, but it no longer really lights my fire. Now there are some specials around GSXR 750 for around $16000 new. Do I?? Or is the sv going to be more fun in the long run. Looking towards track days and reasonable road trips. I do Wanagnui each Xmas.

Is there anyone who has done this change? Any regrets? What is the Gsxr like to travel on.

I am really just after ideas and feed back right now. I do still enjoy the SV, but I am eyeing a change also.

[SMOKEU]

Take a GSXR1000 for a test ride. I've heard many good things about them.

[boman]

Take a GSXR1000 for a test ride. I've heard many good things about them.

So have I. The couple of salespeople I have spoken too, all recommend the 750 over the thou. Especially with the track days in mind. More flickable and better handling. Apparantly.

[SMOKEU]

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Sport/GSX-R1000/

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Sport/GSX-R750/

Suzuki NZ state that the current model GSXR1000 has a 205kg curb mass compared to the 198kg curb mass of the GSXR750. You probably won't notice the weight difference that much.

[Hitcher]

The GSX-R750 has to be one of the best motorcycles ever made. And I would have said that prior to becoming a Suzuki owner.

[YellowDog]

The SV and GSXR are poles apart.

If you want to race, then the GSXR is the way to go.

Why don't you look at other marques before making up your mind?

[boman]

The GSX-R750 has to be one of the best motorcycles ever made. And I would have said that prior to becoming a Suzuki owner.

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

[boman]

The SV and GSXR are poles apart.

If you want to race, then the GSXR is the way to go.

Why don't you look at other marques before making up your mind?

The only other bike, that interests me, is a 675. Especially the 675R. But I like the Suzuki brand, and the finish of the bikes is very good. I have looked at the Triumph range and was a little disappointed at the finish. But i have yet to test ride one yet.

[paturoa]

I'll buy it off you for $500! (I miss mine sooooo much)

Seriously though, have you though about getting a rat track bike 4/6 hundie and keep the SV. The price of a rat would be way less than your trade up price and you'd get to see how that goes. Also there are too many peeps that have dropped their bikes on track days.

If I had the money I'd have kept my SV. Its the sound and passing grunt that I realy miss.

Yours looks really nice with the lower fairing, Yoshis, tail tidy, fairing balde, seat, braided lines etc.

Hell, will you take $600?

[blackdog]

The only other bike, that interests me, is a 675. Especially the 675R. But I like the Suzuki brand, and the finish of the bikes is very good. I have looked at the Triumph range and was a little disappointed at the finish. But i have yet to test ride one yet.

yes, very very yummy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-349180028.htm

[Hitcher]

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

Get in touch with Pussy. His arse is very discerning and he rides a GSX-R750 over longish distances, as does Mrs P -- they have a matched set in their gargre.

[jafar]

Yes. They are nice. Very Nice. If it can get me to Wanganui, with feeling left in my cheeks, then it will more than likely move to the top of the class.

Try them all:devil2:
R1 Yamaha is a rocketship:niceone:
ZX10's are good buying at the moment, some of the old stock has been discounted:weird:
CBR 1000RR would be the pick of the litre bikes, but the prices are a bit out there for the new ones.:whocares:
Or you could go for something european:facepalm:

[boman]

I'll buy it off you for $500! (I miss mine sooooo much)

Seriously though, have you though about getting a rat track bike 4/6 hundie and keep the SV. The price of a rat would be way less than your trade up price and you'd get to see how that goes. Also there are too many peeps that have dropped their bikes on track days.

If I had the money I'd have kept my SV. Its the sound and passing grunt that I realy miss.

Yours looks really nice with the lower fairing, Yoshis, tail tidy, fairing balde, seat, braided lines etc.

Hell, will you take $600?

That is what I am afraid of. Missing the SV. Might talk lovingly to the bank and have both.

[boman]

Try them all:devil2:
R1 Yamaha is a rocketship:niceone:
ZX10's are good buying at the moment, some of the old stock has been discounted:weird:
CBR 1000RR would be the pick of the litre bikes, but the prices are a bit out there for the new ones.:whocares:
Or you could go for something european:facepalm:

MMM BMW S1000RR..... $28,000. That excites me:not:

[jafar]

MMM BMW S1000RR..... $28,000. That excites me:not:

Not as much as it would excite your bank manager:bleh:
Take a trip up to Auckland & try one out, they do look the bits & the reports are all positive.:msn-wink:

[Pussy]

I'm probably a bit biased....
But the GSX-R750 does everything for me.
It's good to do a 700km+ days touring on..
It's a GREAT trackday bike
It's great to do a bit of back road scratching on
It's comfy even for a 6' rider

I just love my sem fiddy.
Suzuki have a VERY good deal on them for the next three weeks
$16495 on the road for a brand new LO (2010) model.
Go for it!!

Edit: As much power as you're ever likely to need, too

[specter]

i LOVE my 7fifty!

[Gone Burger]

I know its only the baby of the family but a mate of mine works at Coleman Suzukis in Auckland and they have a brand new K10 GSXR600 for 13k that needs to be sold. May be of interest, but its no 750, thats for sure.

[Gone Burger]

I'm probably a bit biased....

You... biased? Never. Thought you HATED your bike Pussy! :msn-wink:

[Pussy]

I know its only the baby of the family but a mate of mine works at Coleman Suzukis in Auckland and they have a brand new K10 GSXR600 for 13k that needs to be sold. May be of interest, but its no 750, thats for sure.

The six hundy is an awesome bike, too!
13k for a new LO is GREAT buying!
Should have YOUR name on it, Katie!

[Gibbo89]

Do you ever have a pillion? The gsxr 750 will be shit house at that I assume?

[steve_t]

Holy crap! $13k is amazing value!
MCN just (briefly) reviewed the L1 GSXR600 as the best 600 so far :niceone: much to my disappointment :bleh:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2011/January/jan2011-video-2011-supersports-600-test/

[specter]

Do you ever have a pillion? The gsxr 750 will be shit house at that I assume?

ive never had anyone ride pillion, but the seat that came with my bike is quite big actually, but it could be aftermarket?

[Gone Burger]

The six hundy is an awesome bike, too!
13k for a new LO is GREAT buying!
Should have YOUR name on it, Katie!

I know - nearly fell over when he told me. If me damn house ever sells I'd buy something like that in a heart beat!.

Darryl is the man to talk to if anyone is interested in that deal. Genuine deal as new stock coming in, old stock gotta go.

[Pussy]

Do you ever have a pillion? The gsxr 750 will be shit house at that I assume?

Wouldn't be the best bike to pillion on.....

[Gibbo89]

ive never had anyone ride pillion, but the seat that came with my bike is quite big actually, but it could be aftermarket?

Fair call. just the 08 sv thou has a reasonable pillion seat, whereas I thought this didn't look too large or comfortable:








I may well be wrong

[Pussy]

i LOVE my 7fifty!

The correct terminology is: sem fiddy

You're welcome!

[specter]

Fair call. just the 08 sv thou has a reasonable pillion seat, whereas I thought this didn't look too large or comfortable:

I may well be wrong

that has a racing cowl, so yes plastic would probably hurt

heres what mine came with 229903


The correct terminology is: sem fiddy

You're welcome!

sorry oh wise one!

i beg for your forgiveness :not:

[Pussy]

heres what mine came with
sorry oh wise one!

i beg for your forgiveness :not:

Yep... that's the stock pillion seat....

And I'll let you off this time......

[Usarka]

Ride an IL4 just to make sure you're not hooked on the massey-ferguson-ness of the V2win.

[boman]

I'm probably a bit biased....
But the GSX-R750 does everything for me.
It's good to do a 700km+ days touring on..
It's a GREAT trackday bike
It's great to do a bit of back road scratching on
It's comfy even for a 6' rider

I just love my sem fiddy.
Suzuki have a VERY good deal on them for the next three weeks
$16495 on the road for a brand new LO (2010) model.
Go for it!!

Edit: As much power as you're ever likely to need, too

Yes. Very, Very tempted by this deal.... Will organise a test hoon as soon as I can.

[wynw]

traded my sv thou on a k5 anniversary 750 and never looked back. I liked the sv but the 750 was a lot more comfotable and good on a long trip, handling is also far superior. Test them all, its your money...:scooter:

[Tink]

Yes. Very, Very tempted by this deal.... Will organise a test hoon as soon as I can.

Go for it.... !!! GSXR 750 all the way.

:innocent:

[boman]

Well, I have done some more research. It looks like the 2011 model semfiddy, is the bizo. Brembo brakes, and Showa Big Piston Forks. And what pictures I have found on the web, it looks gorgeous in Black.

229970

[specter]

Well, I have done some more research. It looks like the 2011 model semfiddy, is the bizo. Brembo brakes, and Showa Big Piston Forks. And what pictures I have found on the web, it looks gorgeous in Black.

229970

:wait:
man is it just me or does that look very fireblade-esqe?

[george formby]

The GSX-R750 has to be one of the best motorcycles ever made. And I would have said that prior to becoming a Suzuki owner.

It's the sport bike I would buy with my bonus ball bonanza, no question.

[javawocky]

I currently ride a 2008 SV 1000. 25,000km. I have owned it from new. It has been a great reliable bike, but it no longer really lights my fire. Now there are some specials around GSXR 750 for around $16000 new. Do I?? Or is the sv going to be more fun in the long run. Looking towards track days and reasonable road trips. I do Wanagnui each Xmas.

Is there anyone who has done this change? Any regrets? What is the Gsxr like to travel on.

I am really just after ideas and feed back right now. I do still enjoy the SV, but I am eyeing a change also.

I've made a similar change SV1000 2k6 > GSXR 600 K7

What I miss about the SV.
All that torque on motorways for passing traffic
The sound, especially when you are going faster than 140kph - on a track of course :weird:
The way the back wheel hooks up out of corners egging you to give it more gas.
My fully sintered break pads must get more of those!
Powerwheelies without having to bother with popping the clutch
Setting off car alarms as the Micron cans burst into life

What I don't miss about the SV
The useless lumplyness of 1krpm to 3krpm in first gear. Makes slow riding a pain as you have to keep feathering the clutch, but you get used to this without thinking.
Turning the large mass around at the bottom of my drive way to get it parked
The pain with the loud cans caused my ears till I became deaf and didn't care anymore :msn-wink:
Paying nearly $1000 for the clutch basket to be replaced after spirited Hampton Downs goodness

What I like about the Gixxer
Lots more fun.
Flickable
Smooth power deliver
User friendly
Sounds sooo nice when the revs climb
Riding position is a little more comfy than the SV for my size.
Track focused goodness
Less likely to flick me off in a high-side situation.
Much nicer on short mundane commuting tasks - Smooth engine - light weight - smaller size.

What I don't like about the Gixxer
Could use a little more torque
On hot days it bakes my legs alive from the engine heat.
Can be cramped on long rides
Less wind protection unless you are tucked under the fairing.
Makes me want to ride like a hooligan :Police:
Turning circle seams bigger than the SV

Could imaging the 750 would be a better all rounder with the better torque.

Long and short of it, I love my Gixxer and miss my SV. If I had both I would use the SV for longer rides and the Gixxer for track work and shorter commutes and rides involving lots of twisties. No matter what you get you are going to be compromising something for something else I reckon.

[Gone Burger]

Excellent write up Javawocky. I am also one concidering either the GSXR 600 or 750 and it's great to hear peoples opinions, pro's and cons about them.

[javawocky]

Excellent write up Javawocky. I am also one concidering either the GSXR 600 or 750 and it's great to hear peoples opinions, pro's and cons about them.

Thanks Katiepie, Ladies tend to like the 600 to. You might like this opinion from a blogger who I subscribe to... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o39HV2vtTGc

I think they are very user friendly and only get going when you want them to.

[boman]

I've made a similar change SV1000 2k6 > GSXR 600 K7

What I miss about the SV.
All that torque on motorways for passing traffic
The sound, especially when you are going faster than 140kph - on a track of course :weird:
The way the back wheel hooks up out of corners egging you to give it more gas.
My fully sintered break pads must get more of those!
Powerwheelies without having to bother with popping the clutch
Setting off car alarms as the Micron cans burst into life

What I don't miss about the SV
The useless lumplyness of 1krpm to 3krpm in first gear. Makes slow riding a pain as you have to keep feathering the clutch, but you get used to this without thinking.
Turning the large mass around at the bottom of my drive way to get it parked
The pain with the loud cans caused my ears till I became deaf and didn't care anymore :msn-wink:
Paying nearly $1000 for the clutch basket to be replaced after spirited Hampton Downs goodness

What I like about the Gixxer
Lots more fun.
Flickable
Smooth power deliver
User friendly
Sounds sooo nice when the revs climb
Riding position is a little more comfy than the SV for my size.
Track focused goodness
Less likely to flick me off in a high-side situation.
Much nicer on short mundane commuting tasks - Smooth engine - light weight - smaller size.

What I don't like about the Gixxer
Could use a little more torque
On hot days it bakes my legs alive from the engine heat.
Can be cramped on long rides
Less wind protection unless you are tucked under the fairing.
Makes me want to ride like a hooligan :Police:
Turning circle seams bigger than the SV

Could imaging the 750 would be a better all rounder with the better torque.

Long and short of it, I love my Gixxer and miss my SV. If I had both I would use the SV for longer rides and the Gixxer for track work and shorter commutes and rides involving lots of twisties. No matter what you get you are going to be compromising something for something else I reckon.

Excellent post, Thank You.. Just outa being plain Nosy. How tall, and heavy are you. The reason I ask, is in reguards to the riding position.

[javawocky]

Excellent post, Thank You.. Just outa being plain Nosy. How tall, and heavy are you. The reason I ask, is in reguards to the riding position.

Um, I don't know, no taller than your average bear.
Na, looks like I am 173cm

Point is the SV (mines was the S btw) was tall in the seat for me. At first I looked into lowering the suspention and even put the forks through the tripple claps quite a bit, but put them back after a while. I got used to it pretty soon though and managed it fine for the year I owned it. You get used to sagging your butt over the seat a little to give you a firmer foot plant.

I actually enjoyed the size on the track cause I could hang off the thing like Stoner without falling - like Stoner.

The Gixxer is a different story. Feet easily planted on the ground, its light and compact so no worries.

Here is a random cellphone picture a work mate took plus some "angry face" track pics for good measure.

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Then the Gixxer taken some time in winter....
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[Pussy]

Yes. Very, Very tempted by this deal.... Will organise a test hoon as soon as I can.

Don't muck around.... when they've gone, they're gone! You won't be disappointed!

[Bytor]

I currently ride a 2008 SV 1000. 25,000km. I have owned it from new. It has been a great reliable bike, but it no longer really lights my fire. Now there are some specials around GSXR 750 for around $16000 new. Do I?? Or is the sv going to be more fun in the long run. Looking towards track days and reasonable road trips. I do Wanagnui each Xmas.

Is there anyone who has done this change? Any regrets? What is the Gsxr like to travel on.

I am really just after ideas and feed back right now. I do still enjoy the SV, but I am eyeing a change also.

Have no idea but just love the bouncy...bouncy! As you where...

[The Pastor]

cbr250RR + new suspension would clean up

[boman]

Um, I don't know, no taller than your average bear.
Na, looks like I am 173cm

Point is the SV (mines was the S btw) was tall in the seat for me. At first I looked into lowering the suspention and even put the forks through the tripple claps quite a bit, but put them back after a while. I got used to it pretty soon though and managed it fine for the year I owned it. You get used to sagging your butt over the seat a little to give you a firmer foot plant.

I actually enjoyed the size on the track cause I could hang off the thing like Stoner without falling - like Stoner.

The Gixxer is a different story. Feet easily planted on the ground, its light and compact so no worries.

Here is a random cellphone picture a work mate took plus some "angry face" track pics for good measure.

230136230134230135

Then the Gixxer taken some time in winter....
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Thank you again. I am 183cm. Have had no worries with the seat height at all. I think the semfiddy will be a worthy replacement for the SV. If I can find room, might keep both.

:cool::banana:

[Pussy]

I'm 6' tall, and have placed the footpegs on the lower position. 14mm lower than how the bikes come out of the crate. 14mm makes a HUGE difference to comfort

[boman]

Thanks, to all who replied.

Whilst I have not test ridden yet, I have sat on a Triumph 675. Just sitting in the showroom, talking to the salesman, my ass was going numb!! Man the seat is hard, and uncomfortable. Also took the time to sit on a semfiddy. The seat, at least, was a lot more comfortable. Now all I need is time to ride these beasties, and make a decision.

:woohoo:

[javawocky]

Thanks, to all who replied.

Whilst I have not test ridden yet, I have sat on a Triumph 675. Just sitting in the showroom, talking to the salesman, my ass was going numb!! Man the seat is hard, and uncomfortable. Also took the time to sit on a semfiddy. The seat, at least, was a lot more comfortable. Now all I need is time to ride these beasties, and make a decision.

:woohoo:

I got conned into test ridding a Triumph 675 and that was an absolute blast. Its midrange torque is so much fun, the front was coming up in 3rd on the motorway onramp.

Riding position is pretty similar to the Gixxer however the 675's engine is probably far better for road use due to the midrange goodness.

I wouldn't rule it out based just on the seat, if you can test as many of them as you can and then swet about which one to choose, you will find them all to be exceptional rides.

[boman]

I got conned into test ridding a Triumph 675 and that was an absolute blast. Its midrange torque is so much fun, the front was coming up in 3rd on the motorway onramp.

Riding position is pretty similar to the Gixxer however the 675's engine is probably far better for road use due to the midrange goodness.

I wouldn't rule it out based just on the seat, if you can test as many of them as you can and then swet about which one to choose, you will find them all to be exceptional rides.

I do intend to ride a 675. Just to see what all the fuss is about. To be fair to the seat. I was dressed in civvies, and had a wallet in my pocket. So a ride is definitly on the cards.

[boman]

I got conned into test ridding a Triumph 675 and that was an absolute blast. Its midrange torque is so much fun, the front was coming up in 3rd on the motorway onramp.

Riding position is pretty similar to the Gixxer however the 675's engine is probably far better for road use due to the midrange goodness.

I wouldn't rule it out based just on the seat, if you can test as many of them as you can and then swet about which one to choose, you will find them all to be exceptional rides.

Okay... I just rode the Suzuki GSXR 600, (not a 750. They had none.) and a Triumph 675. My god. The 600 was a bore. It was like a push bike. Did nothing for me at all.. But the 675.. well.. The sound. FUCK. The Torque. Fuck. It was light, nimble, and oh so much fun. And it was quite a nice ride also.

The semfiddy has alot to do, if I am going to chose to buy one..