GSXR - 750 or 1000?

[SPman]

OK all you Gixxer 1000 riders out there, if you moved up from a smaller bike - how long did it take to readjust your reflexes etc to the increased urge.
After taking out a GSXR750K5 and a 1000K4 last weekend - I REALLY liked the 750 - probably because the thing went like mine with another 20 horses and seemed tiny.. But - I found the throttle on the 1000 very sensitive, which was causing a few moments. Im worried that if I forget and ride the 1000 like a 750 in the initial period, I could come unstuck !
Any advice on this - or should I just say fuck it, go for the 1000 and not worry too much abou it?

[Riff Raff]

OK all you Gixxer 1000 riders out there, if you moved up from a smaller bike - how long did it take to readjust your reflexes etc to the increased urge.
After taking out a GSXR750K5 and a 1000K4 last weekend - I REALLY liked the 750 - probably because the thing went like mine with another 20 horses and seemed tiny.. But - I found the throttle on the 1000 very sensitive, which was causing a few moments. Im worried that if I forget and ride the 1000 like a 750 in the initial period, I could come unstuck !
Any advice on this - or should I just say fuck it, go for the 1000 and not worry too much abou it?

If you REALLY liked the 750, what's wrong with getting it? It's about what you feel happiest on.

[justsomeguy]

Me is think you is need much lots extra test drive, since it appears to me that you haven't yet been able to pledge your sentiments towards a single steed.

[White trash]

The 1000 will be infinitely more saleable later on, but then you don't strike me as the type of bloke that changes bikes often.

I'd say, get the 750, and then let me have a hoon on it. At Master Bike this year, over 3/4 of the testers recorded faster lap times on the 750. It's that much more managable. When released, it also outsold the 1000 3 to 1 in Europe. And those bastards know their sportsbikes.

When can I have a ride?

[SPORK]

When can I have a ride?

After me.


Jaaooookes!

[Rincewind]

OK all you Gixxer 1000 riders out there, if you moved up from a smaller bike - how long did it take to readjust your reflexes etc to the increased urge.
After taking out a GSXR750K5 and a 1000K4 last weekend - I REALLY liked the 750 - probably because the thing went like mine with another 20 horses and seemed tiny.. But - I found the throttle on the 1000 very sensitive, which was causing a few moments. Im worried that if I forget and ride the 1000 like a 750 in the initial period, I could come unstuck !
Any advice on this - or should I just say fuck it, go for the 1000 and not worry too much abou it?

I've ridden both back in the U. K. and I would go for the 750 every time, it had a much better feel to it than the thou but I aint knockin the thou it's a great bike and if you wan't that extra straight line speed outa the corners go for it !!! but remember those few extra cc,s burn up extra $$$$$$$$$$$$$ (you can afford it though) Ha Ha :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

[bugjuice]

end of the day, which ever machine you choose, you'll adjust to it thru regular riding..

[Zed]

OK all you Gixxer 1000 riders out there, if you moved up from a smaller bike - how long did it take to readjust your reflexes etc to the increased urge.
After taking out a GSXR750K5 and a 1000K4 last weekend - I REALLY liked the 750 - probably because the thing went like mine with another 20 horses and seemed tiny.. But - I found the throttle on the 1000 very sensitive, which was causing a few moments. Im worried that if I forget and ride the 1000 like a 750 in the initial period, I could come unstuck !
Any advice on this - or should I just say fuck it, go for the 1000 and not worry too much abou it?Are you not looking at the K5 1000 SPman? If not, I'd say go for the 750 cos you probably won't need to use the extra power of the K4 1000...but the K5 1000 is another level altogether, so they say. :Punk:

Whatever you'll buy I'm sure will give you oodles of endless pleasure...and maybe a sore back over a long journey lol. :whistle:

[SPman]

Not the K5 1000 cant afford that one - hell - cant really afford anything, but wtf.
The 750 felt like a real weapon - light, nimble, with a big top end surge, and I reckon I would be quicker on this one - but I loved the effortless rush of the 1000 - mind you ,it was far harder to keep speeds down to even semi-legal levels:whistle:

[Zed]

Not the K5 1000 cant afford that one - hell - cant really afford anything, but wtf.
The 750 felt like a real weapon - light, nimble, with a big top end surge, and I reckon I would be quicker on this one - but I loved the effortless rush of the 1000 - mind you ,it was far harder to keep speeds down to even semi-legal levels:whistle:Spose you'll save yourself 5-7 grand if you don't go with the K5 Thou! :yes:

[Sensei]

Have riden a brand new GSXR750 K3 at Phil Turnbills before buying the GSXR1000 K3 Thought the 750 handling felt slightly negative when putting into corners & lacked bottome end . Top end was good but had to be pushed to get there which ment more distance to cover . Where as the GSXR1000 has a neutral turn in & well 150+ at the back wheel & 80 Ftlbs just cann't be over looked . As not been able to stop speeding thats up to you & you only bikes don't speed the rider does . Happy buying as long as its a GSXR I'll let you come back to the NAKI !!

[SixPackBack]

Second that sensei......throttle action is fortunatley reversible.....on a thou you can nana around on 3000rpm

[WINJA]

THE 1000CC ENGINE USES LESS FUEL AND LASTS LONGER

[Keystone19]

Second that sensei......throttle action is fortunatley reversible.....on a thou you can nana around on 3000rpm

:rofl: :rofl: You're good at nannering SPB...

[SixPackBack]

:rofl: :rofl: You're good at nannering SPB...

Struggle in reverse following you......be a gentleman an you get lip :rofl:

[Keystone19]

Struggle in reverse following you...... :rofl:

Were you trying to select reverse on your GXSR? That hangover must have been bad... :rofl: :rofl:

[SixPackBack]

Were you trying to select reverse on your GXSR? That hangover must have been bad... :rofl: :rofl:

Leave you behind next time cheeky chops :devil2:

[username]

get a zx9r much nicer bike

[loosebruce]

You wouldn't be dissapointed with the 750 John, plus those aniversary ones are pretty trick and good looking, for something a little different. Either or, whatever you decide, you're making the right choice by stepping onto a GSXR.

[Lou Girardin]

Show the world your dick is big enough and get the 750.

Then embarrass Thou riders in the twisty's.

[Drunken Monkey]

The Seven fiddy will RoXoRz your SoXoRz...

I'm not biased, honest!

(Never owned anything but Gixxer 750's...)

[steved]

(Never owned anything but Gixxer 750's...)
Impressive that you learned on a Gixxer 750 :whistle:

[Drunken Monkey]

Impressive that you learned on a Gixxer 750 :whistle:

It was an '86 = they weren't that fast.

All you need is a steady hand.

[steved]

It was an '86 = they weren't that fast.

All you need is a steady hand.Well that wasn't the response I was expecting :ride:

It still would have had 80+ hp yeah? How did you find learning on it?

[Drunken Monkey]

Well that wasn't the response I was expecting :ride:

It still would have had 80+ hp yeah? How did you find learning on it?

No? Thought I was taking the proverbial, did ya?

89 rwhp I beleive.

Not as light and nimble as a 250cc sportbike, but not particularly difficult. One thing learning to ride on small gutless bikes does, is gets you into the habbit of whacking the throttle to wide-open when you want to get a move on. I have 'roll-on throttle smoothly' firmly ingrained in my psyche.
Its all about mature approach I guess. I was 22 going on 23 and had already gone through my 'must drive car fast and dangerously all the time' phase. Probably would've killed myself had I done it this way 5 years earlier...

[nicko]

Any advice on this - or should I just say fuck it, go for the 1000 and not worry too much abou it?

'Fuck it' is always the best solution.

(most of the time) :whistle:

[White trash]

No? Thought I was taking the proverbial, did ya?

89 rwhp I beleive.

Not as light and nimble as a 250cc sportbike, but not particularly difficult. One thing learning to ride on small gutless bikes does, is gets you into the habbit of whacking the throttle to wide-open when you want to get a move on. I have 'roll-on throttle smoothly' firmly ingrained in my psyche.
Its all about mature approach I guess.

Interestingly, and I mean this in the nicest possible way DM, I believe that you'd be a *faster* rider, had you done your time on the smaller bikes and built your way up. Note "faster" not neccessarily "better".

[texmo]

Why do people that learn on smaller bikes become faster riders WT? does that mean because I learnt on something with less than 2bhp I will be realy realy fast?

[Kickaha]

Why do people that learn on smaller bikes become faster riders WT? does that mean because I learnt on something with less than 2bhp I will be realy realy fast?

It teaches you to optimise your corner speed and ride smoothly cause it take to long to get the bastards back up to pace if you roll off the throttle to much

[justsomeguy]

It teaches you to optimise your corner speed and ride smoothly cause it take to long to get the bastards back up to pace if you roll off the throttle to much

Truer words were never spoken.

Anyway --- have you made your mind up?? Or been on more test rides??

[RON SOAK]

Garn ya woos! getta thow!

[RON SOAK]

garn ya woos getta thow. Don lissen to thees loosers abuot 750s. small bikes suk!

[texmo]

Ahhhh thats why people say bucket racing is so good for improving your riding skills?

[Zed]

Why do people that learn on smaller bikes become faster riders WT? does that mean because I learnt on something with less than 2bhp I will be realy realy fast?If you started riding it at 2yrs of age you probably would be!! :clap:

Honestly though, being weaned off a smaller bike/s on to a larger more powerful machine will gain you valuable experience you would otherwise not have. Then there's an individuals natural talent added to the equation, and the amount of riding time is a contributing factor to how good a road rider you will become over time! :ride:

So Texmo, are you one of those die-hard *scooter* enthusiasts? Ever gonna upgrade??

[Morepower]

Ahhhh thats why people say bucket racing is so good for improving your riding skills?
Whens it an RD 50 you just keep the throttle wide open and hope for the best :scooter:
I guess blind luck can be mistaken for skill :no:

[texmo]

Upgrade? what are you trying to say???
I want to get a bike after I have finnished restoring my lambretta and my race bike. I will probly get a sports bike of some description anything from a vfr400 to a GSXR750 nothing any bigger than that but maby an older 1000cc moto-guzzi like that one on trademe right now..... All froth at this point though.
And yes I am a die-hard scooter enthusiasts I have 5 scooters now, a gay jappa 50cc auto, pk50, belladonna, lambretta li150 and a pk125 only 3 go tho no wait my pk50 motor is in bits and my lammy has no seat, wof or rego. so only one bike goes....

[Zed]

Upgrade? what are you trying to say??? I am trying to say that *scooters* don't go fast! :clap:

Have you ever owned a proper motorcycle Tex? :Punk:

[Drunken Monkey]

Interestingly, and I mean this in the nicest possible way DM, I believe that you'd be a *faster* rider, had you done your time on the smaller bikes and built your way up. Note "faster" not neccessarily "better".

Quite possibly. Too late now.

[texmo]

Nah I live at home and I get the old not under my roof bit with bikes..... I have a friend who said he would store one for me If I got one. Have ridden a few though and would defintly have to get something 400cc or bigger or there is no point in "upgrading"
A good tuned lambretta will do 100mph with ease on 10 inch wheels. If I was to get a bike I wouldnt want to spend over 8grand.

[Drunken Monkey]

I am trying to say that *scooters* don't go fast! :clap:

Have you ever owned a proper motorcycle Tex? :Punk:

Don't be mean, scooters are real bikes.

You're just jealous.

[Zed]

Nah I live at home and I get the old not under my roof bit with bikes..... I have a friend who said he would store one for me If I got one. Have ridden a few though and would defintly have to get something 400cc or bigger or there is no point in "upgrading"
A good tuned lambretta will do 100mph with ease on 10 inch wheels. If I was to get a bike I wouldnt want to spend over 8grand.You're onto it Tex...I wuz just kidding about proper motorcycles btw! You'll get a song for 8K!! :Punk:

[texmo]

Yer but deciding what I want is the hard part.... I would consider getting two types of bikes, A guzzi like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-33101714.htm Add some rear sets, change the seat and tank, new pipes and a few other bits and bobs. that would give me a good bike for going to ma batch or for riding every once in a while.
Or I would get a modern sports bike 1990's or newer, something that I could take on the track if I so desired so a 400 would be Ideal...

Nah scooters aint proper motorcycles they are scooters thats why I love them so much If you go up next to a boy racer in town with his honda civic with some big exhaust and waste him he will think nothing of it but when your on a "moped" and you thrash his car his mates will never live it up....

[Zed]

Don't be mean, scooters are real bikes.

You're just jealous.You knew I was only joking didn't ya dude? :rofl:

Besides, what would I have to be jealous of? They bore me to tears! :crybaby:

[Qkchk]

Looks at it this way ----- you can grow into the 1000....... bet that if you had the 1000 then went back to the 750 you would be disappointed with the power but the 750 would be more 'flickable'...

[texmo]

You knew I was only joking didn't ya dude? :rofl:

Besides, what would I have to be jealous of? They bore me to tears! :crybaby:

The fact that scooterist get all the girls.....

[Zed]

Yer but deciding what I want is the hard part.... I would consider getting two types of bikes, A guzzi like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-33101714.htm Add some rear sets, change the seat and tank, new pipes and a few other bits and bobs. that would give me a good bike for going to ma batch or for riding every once in a while.
Or I would get a modern sports bike 1990's or newer, something that I could take on the track if I so desired so a 400 would be Ideal...

Nah scooters aint proper motorcycles they are scooters thats why I love them so much If you go up next to a boy racer in town with his honda civic with some big exhaust and waste him he will think nothing of it but when your on a "moped" and you thrash his car his mates will never live it up....I doubt a scoot could drag off a boy racer if they both got off the mark at the same time. :mega: :scooter: :scooter:

Anyway, each to his own, if I was in your shoes I'd buy this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-32521049.htm) to fulfill my needs as an upgrade. Just make sure you chop off the 'orrible rear mudguard!! :ride:

[texmo]

I doubt a scoot could drag off a boy racer if they both got off the mark at the same time. :mega: :scooter: :scooter:
I have done it before and will do it again, My brother car is a little bit faster than my scooter though, maby its the fact it has 500 hp at the wheels?
A 600 would be nice but I dunno, depends if I was gonna race or not If I was then I would get a 400. whats the spec's of a 600 like that?

[Zed]

The fact that scooterist get all the girls.....I think it's more like most women are afraid of dangerous motorcycles :mad: but think that scooters are cute and harmless:love: !

[texmo]

If thats what they think then thats fine with me, as long as they are on the back on my bike.....

[Zed]

A 600 would be nice but I dunno, depends if I was gonna race or not If I was then I would get a 400. whats the spec's of a 600 like that?Bout 90 odd hp. But those CBR's are a very user friendly machine, you'd love it. Anyway, you gotta make your own mind up, and riding the bike first should be a must!

[Zed]

If thats what they think then thats fine with me, as long as they are on the back on my bike.....Believe me, after a while you'll want to ride just by yourself, especially at the track! :weird:

[texmo]

Yer I hate going two up, Btw I do race ma scooter at Mt. Wellington gocart track every 3rd weekend of the month with the other bucket racers.

[Zed]

Yer I hate going two up, Btw I do race ma scooter at Mt. Wellington gocart track every 3rd weekend of the month with the other bucket racers.Good on ya mate! :Punk:

[750Y]

I've had a 750 & a thou & i believe it comes down to what You like.
The 750 is absolutely amazing everywhere. The thou is effortless, like having an intravenous adrenalin drip on Your right hand.
I know the 750 can outhandle the thou in the twisties but that's a racing competition mentality. Rider skill being equal it'd be naive to believe the 1000 & the 750 would arrive at the twisties at the same time ready for the 'duel', it's academic. In the real world where You are Your only competition the thou is better. I found the k3 thou better suited to a heavier rider with it's beautiful compliant ride. If it's about the experience & love of roadriding then the thou gets my vote.
good luck in your hunt they both are awesome.

[Coyote]

Sell the house and get both

[texmo]

you race Zed?

[Zed]

you race Zed?Nah, never really made time for it...maybe give it a go one day? The closest I get to racing is doing track days.

[texmo]

You think If someone like me got a cbr600 they would get left behind by all the others on a ride? I like speed but dont push my self when I dont feel comfy expecially on roads I dont know.

[DonaldH]

SP.

I have a 750K5. I thought I had the made the right choice until a trip down to Holeshots at Takapauna changed all that. A 40 mins ride out and I was hooked. The 1000 K5 does everything better and that is saying something after the 750.

By the way if the your picture is accurate then you will understand that the 1000 can make old man very happy.

Aging Scottish exile

[Zed]

You think If someone like me got a cbr600 they would get left behind by all the others on a ride? I like speed but dont push my self when I dont feel comfy expecially on roads I dont know.Nah you sound like a sensible rider, you wouldn't get left behind, and even if you did someone would wait for you!

[justsomeguy]

SP.

I have a 750K5. I thought I had the made the right choice until a trip down to Holeshots at Takapauna changed all that. A 40 mins ride out and I was hooked. The 1000 K5 does everything better and that is saying something after the 750.

By the way if the your picture is accurate then you will understand that the 1000 can make old man very happy.

Aging Scottish exile

A K5 1000 is sooo much smaller than a K4/5 600/750 it's not funny.

[texmo]

Nah you sound like a sensible rider, you wouldn't get left behind, and even if you did someone would wait for you!

Sweet :Punk: I have to finnish my lammy before I buy another bike tho I dont mind having more than one buy but once I start a project I like to finnish it fully....

[justsomeguy]

Sweet :Punk: I have to finnish my lammy before I buy another bike tho I dont mind having more than one buy but once I start a project I like to finnish it fully....

Wow - didn't know people with that attitude actually existed.

[mstriumph]

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
I think it's more like most women are afraid of dangerous motorcycles :mad: but think that scooters are cute and harmless:love: !

[texmo]

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

lol nice......

[Keystone19]

I think it's more like most women are afraid of dangerous motorcycles :mad: but think that scooters are cute and harmless:love: !


I second Mstriumph... :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

Nothing sexier than a guy on a sportsbike. Scooters? Blah...

[texmo]

I second Mstriumph... :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

Nothing sexier than a guy on a sportsbike. Scooters? Blah...

hey, hey, hey. Watch your tounge please. :nono:

[texmo]

what are these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-32517293.htm) like?

[Zapf]

what are these (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-32517293.htm) like?

that bike must have been owned by a cage nut... its got so many car sticks on it its not funny :weird:

So Keystone19, when are we meeting up with you on sportbikes? :whistle:

[Keystone19]

that bike must have been owned by a cage nut... its got so many car sticks on it its not funny :weird:

So Keystone19, when are we meeting up with you on sportbikes? :whistle:

:rofl:

I'm around!

Like the look of your SV650S in Colemans... :whistle:

[Zapf]

:rofl:

I'm around!

Like the look of your SV650S in Colemans... :whistle:

ermm... yes... by the look of it its looking for a rider... from the KB fold hopefully.... :love:

did you get to start him/her up?

[Keystone19]

ermm... yes... by the look of it its looking for a rider... from the KB fold hopefully.... :love:

did you get to start him/her up?

not yet... :devil2: