2017 gsxr 750

[Azz]

Just purchased my first brand new bike, gsxr 750 2017, I have always owned ninjas but this bike is awesome, light weight, handles extremely well, I couldn't be happier with it.

[Banditbandit]

Awesome. If I was going pure sports that's where I'd go

[EJK]

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[Azz]

i didnt know how to upload photos but here you go :) 328411328412

[Mike.Gayner]

Such ridiculous value for money these GSX-R's. Good buy.

[Autech]

Photos or it didn't happen

Tits or GTFO says Henry


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[98tls]

i didnt know how to upload photos but here you go :) 328411328412

Nice choice,best bang for buck sprot bike since:scratch: well forever really... period.If i was lucky enough to be a younger fella again there would be one in the shed for sure,enjoy.

[mossy1200]

Great choice. Im sure I stop asking my thousand for acceleration well before your 750 would stop delivering. Must handle like a dream also.

[Azz]

Yes it really does handle like a dream, its so light and sticks to the road, im still running it in as only put 300kms on it so far so i am not sure what it can really do yet, a hell of a lot lighter and better handleing than my zx636r i had anyway.

[Moise]

Nice bike mate, enjoy. That model could well be the final Gixxer 750. Triumph has stopped making the Daytona; sad times for mid size sportsbikes.

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[manxkiwi]

Would be my choice too, if the Daytona 675 didn't exist. Crazy value for money nevertheless. Hope you enjoy it, I'm sure you will.

[Azz]

definately enjoying it, especially the head turns as i ride passed :)

[Berries]

Yes it really does handle like a dream, its so light and sticks to the road, im still running it in as only put 300kms on it so far so i am not sure what it can really do yet, a hell of a lot lighter and better handleing than my zx636r i had anyway.
I got me the 2016 model about this time last year. I think you have done your running in now. What you want to do is sit it at 6,000 RPM in second and then nail it until you think you have to change gear. I have to do this at least once a day to keep myself sane.

[Moise]

I got me the 2016 model about this time last year. I think you have done your running in now. What you want to do is sit it at 6,000 RPM in second and then nail it until you think you have to change gear. I have to do this at least once a day to keep myself sane.
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[george formby]

Yes it really does handle like a dream, its so light and sticks to the road, im still running it in as only put 300kms on it so far so i am not sure what it can really do yet, a hell of a lot lighter and better handleing than my zx636r i had anyway.

Really? The 7fiddly is even better than I thought. I'm jealous, it's pretty much at the top of a very short list of pure sports I would like to own. Smart buying.

[nzspokes]

Really? The 7fiddly is even better than I thought. I'm jealous, it's pretty much at the top of a very short list of pure sports I would like to own. Smart buying.

Well im enjoying my old K9. Better with having had Dave Moss adjust the suspension to suit.

[L.L. Cool M]

I've had Kawasakis for about nine years, and the only bike in that time that has appealed outside the brand are the Suzuki GSX-R 750s. I want to replace my 2005 636, but I haven't liked the last couple of years' paint schemes on the Kawasakis. They are more black than green and are starting to look like licorice allsorts.

On the one hand I feel like I should try something else, on the other hand, most of my gear is based around riding a bike that is green coloured, so I'd need to replace some of that as well, plus Kawasakis have pretty much just been my thing for so long. It would feel weird to not have one, but I don't have space/a need for two bikes. I guess I need to go try a 750...

[Azz]

I've had Kawasakis for about nine years, and the only bike in that time that has appealed outside the brand are the Suzuki GSX-R 750s. I want to replace my 2005 636, but I haven't liked the last couple of years' paint schemes on the Kawasakis. They are more black than green and are starting to look like licorice allsorts.

On the one hand I feel like I should try something else, on the other hand, most of my gear is based around riding a bike that is green coloured, so I'd need to replace some of that as well, plus Kawasakis have pretty much just been my thing for so long. It would feel weird to not have one, but I don't have space/a need for two bikes. I guess I need to go try a 750...

I have always owned Kawasaki since I was a teenager, my first bike was a 89 Sp 250, since then I had 4 more . I then sold my 636 about 5 years ago. I was driving passed the Suzuki shop a few months back at night and thought I would have a look in the window and they had 3 of the new gsxr 750 and a 2012 636 ninja fully carbon fibre. The gsxr instantly caught my eye, I went back 3 more times to stare at it lol and then bought it the next week .still running it in, I took it up port hills on Friday and it's better all round than my ninja by far.

[L.L. Cool M]

I have always owned Kawasaki since I was a teenager, my first bike was a 89 Sp 250, since then I had 4 more . I then sold my 636 about 5 years ago. I was driving passed the Suzuki shop a few months back at night and thought I would have a look in the window and they had 3 of the new gsxr 750 and a 2012 636 ninja fully carbon fibre. The gsxr instantly caught my eye, I went back 3 more times to stare at it lol and then bought it the next week .still running it in, I took it up port hills on Friday and it's better all round than my ninja by far.

I like the shape of the 2017 GSXR-1000, such as the new front light and rear of the bike. I'm wondering if next year these kind of changes will filter down their range (though some say this is their last 750)? Of course, it's not possible to know these kind of things at this stage. One option if I buy now, is I go for the GSXR-1000 over the 750, but I wonder how nimble and commuter friendly the liter bike would be? What year was your 636? Did you try a new 636? 12 years since my bike was made should mean it is quite a different experience and worth a go.

Anyway, keen to hear further 750 updates from you.

[Azz]

I had a 2004 636, so yeh even the 2005 was quite a change, mine was bloody fast to. Took the gsxr to akaroa today and it's such a sweet ride, still running it in but up the hill it has pleanty of power , there were heaps of big bikes there today, r1, BMW etc and they were all checking out the 750.

[Azz]

And regarding the 1000 the new light is cool, but they are a massive bike, I would hate to ride one around town, and the price tag is another 10 grand on top I think.

[mossy1200]

Just looked it up thinking it could not possibly be shorter than my rsv4rr but it is. 30mm at 1390 wheel base. That must turn in quick.

[Azz]

Yeh same frame as the 600, so corners with ease

[Pound]

Hey if anybody wants a brand new De cat pipe for their 750 I'd be willing to let them have it for $200.

Link below

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1283297338

Also brand new blue adjustable brake and clutch levers for $30

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1282542879

[Azz]

Hey if anybody wants a brand new De cat pipe for their 750 I'd be willing to let them have it for $200.

Link below

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1283297338

Also brand new blue adjustable brake and clutch levers for $30

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1282542879

Very tempting

[Pound]

Very tempting


Email me if you're interested at shoryukenshane@gmail.com

[L.L. Cool M]

http://amcn.com.au/editorial/suzuki-to-relaunch-gsx-r750/

Some interesting comments in the article. Some of the different 600s getting canned?

[v twin]

Good choice man, I had the k1 which was light years ahead of the zx7r I left. Your new ride must be furkin orsum....

[v twin]

Do they still have that top end rush..?

[Azz]

Do they still have that top end rush..?

Still running it in, for warranty purposes can't rev it over 7000 rpm for first 1000kms, I've only done 850km on it, once first service is done can go up to 11500rpm then at 1800km can treat as normal . It's a sweeeet bike, went for another hoon around the hills and it's just powers up with ease and glides around the corners, going down is a bit scary as the brakes aren't that agressive.

[Berries]

Still running it in, for warranty purposes can't rev it over 7000 rpm for first 1000kms, I've only done 850km on it, once first service is done can go up to 11500rpm then at 1800km can treat as normal . It's a sweeeet bike, went for another hoon around the hills and it's just powers up with ease and glides around the corners, going down is a bit scary as the brakes aren't that agressive.
7,000rpm? Do that in third, sitting at around 110km/h, check your mirrors and then give it laldy. In the words of the great Mark Forsyth, it just fucks off. In the words of crasherfromwayback running in is not necessary - how will the dealer know anyway?

You're right about the brakes. Two fingers does not do it for me anymore and I really don't want to grab a big handful. Replacement pads are the next thing on my list.

[mossy1200]

Still running it in, for warranty purposes can't rev it over 7000 rpm for first 1000kms, I've only done 850km on it, once first service is done can go up to 11500rpm then at 1800km can treat as normal . It's a sweeeet bike, went for another hoon around the hills and it's just powers up with ease and glides around the corners, going down is a bit scary as the brakes aren't that agressive.

A second stage of run in. I was not aware anyone still did that.
I think a lot of the run in period is so you get used to the bike. Its likely a high ratio of injuries on a new bike model looks bad against the manufacturers name.

[Azz]

Still have to run in, it's nothing to do with getting used to the bike. It's about all the parts wearing and meshing together correctly. Less of an issue on newer bikes as they are all computer machined etc,but I would rather not run the risk, so am following owners manual and dealers advice. I've never owned a bike from new and never spent this much money on a bike so better to be safe than sorry 😁

[mossy1200]

Still have to run in, it's nothing to do with getting used to the bike. It's about all the parts wearing and meshing together correctly. Less of an issue on newer bikes as they are all computer machined etc,but I would rather not run the risk, so am following owners manual and dealers advice. I've never owned a bike from new and never spent this much money on a bike so better to be safe than sorry 😁

You dont think a bike manufacturer minds if a high percentage of their bikes get crashed shortly after leaving showroom floors. I think that they dont want that kind of attention. Modern bikes dont need extended meshing in periods. They rev the crap out of MV Agusta engines that havent even been installed into the frame then tell you to run it in when you buy it.

Im not telling you to ignore what can be deemed outside warranty instructions though as I have run all mine in as per warranty. The Aprilia even records your riding revs while your doing it. The extra 800km thing interests me though. That sounds even more like a rider graduation run in period:nono:

[Mike.Gayner]

I saw a documentary on BMW's motorcycle factories...they dyno their bikes at the factory, and thrash the shit out of them on the dyno. Running in periods are old hat. Much of the running in advice defies logic.

For what it's worth, at the plant I work at we have a lot of high load, high speed equipment that is often replaced with new/rebuilt items when they wear out. I've never heard of the engineers putting any of our rotating/reciprocating/etc equipment through any type of break in procedure.

[Azz]

I saw a documentary on BMW's motorcycle factories...they dyno their bikes at the factory, and thrash the shit out of them on the dyno. Running in periods are old hat. Much of the running in advice defies logic.

For what it's worth, at the plant I work at we have a lot of high load, high speed equipment that is often replaced with new/rebuilt items when they wear out. I've never heard of the engineers putting any of our rotating/reciprocating/etc equipment through any type of break in procedure.


Yeh I get what your saying, I had the bike serviced today and I asked about the 2nd run in and they just said common sense really, don't redline it for too long etc, and 1 of the guys said he road his bike hard as from new but didn't thrash it, so maybe some truth in the manufacture wanting you to get used to the bike, but also the initial run in helps engine parts mesh, so bugger the 2nd run in that the manual said to do, time to open the throttle and see what this can do. The new 1000 gsxr are in a few weeks, price tag around mid 20's.