gsxr1000 k5 test ride

[Madmax]

Zx10s rock pretty fast front end though, and a top end to dream of
just whack the gas open in first going on a motorway onramp
pure bliss (just make sure there is no oil or shit around,and its not wet)

[Madmax]

one other thing the mirrors are useless..
mind you half the time you overtake anything
its like they just beemed of the planet

[StoneChucker]

Just to clarify, I came off an '87 CBR250 as my first bike, to the R1 - so as you can see I LOVE it for that reason as one. The other is the looks, by far the best of the 4 (while I agree the Gixxer is a better performing bike, it's looks are lacking, which is why the Buell got more looks on your test ride). And finally, it's relatively tame compared to the recent Gixers in terms of power delivery up to 7 or 8 K rpm, so it's good as a second bike (for me). Like I said, not too sure if it'll be your thing. I rode the 03 Gixer, and I see the Raw feeling you're describing. The R1 doesn't have as much Rawness.

Just don't want you to get too excited I actually wouldn't mind a ZX10 test ride, from what you all say. But, for first gear entries onto a motorway I don't think you can top the R1. 175km/h in first is pretty impressive (claimed - Yamaha: I've never tried it, YET)

[loosebruce]

I'm still in two minds, buy a K5 in a few months or so, or buy a K3 and with the spare coin saved throw some gold goodies from ohlins at it as well as some nice yoshi bits. Hmmmmmmm. Not having ridden either yet who knows see what deal comes along when the time comes, either why there's no way i'll be dissapointed after getting off the mighty eh TLS, head shakes anyone well hows about whole bike shakes.
I'll even wait and see if Suzuki bring out a new 600 and if it looks anything like the K5 i may well be sold, but the power of the 1000cc and the wheelies, well...............

[WINJA]

I'm still in two minds, buy a K5 in a few months or so, or buy a K3 and with the spare coin saved throw some gold goodies from ohlins at it as well as some nice yoshi bits. Hmmmmmmm. Not having ridden either yet who knows see what deal comes along when the time comes, either why there's no way i'll be dissapointed after getting off the mighty eh TLS, head shakes anyone well hows about whole bike shakes.
I'll even wait and see if Suzuki bring out a new 600 and if it looks anything like the K5 i may well be sold, but the power of the 1000cc and the wheelies, well...............

I REALLY RATE THE TLR AND TLS , THEY ARE FUN TO RIDE

[SPman]

Too expensive - yes
coming from a 750 background with minimal 1000 experience (apart from a period of Aprilia time) its inevitable it felt fucken quick. To me though it also felt fucken comfortable and I liked the looks!
MC USA rates it with the ZX10 - both similar handling with the ZX10 as a bit more of an animal, and reckons they both have a similar top end, but I wouldnt know. Ultimately - a bike has to feel good to the person riding it and if ya come away feeling a bit let down, or feeling something isnt quite right, then you shouldnt get the bike regardless of what the specs are - which is why I ride a crappy old Yam, coz it always makes me feel something - rage,elation,alls well with the world,supreme hatred, whatever - and of all the modern bikes I have ridden, only the Z1000 and the K5 have had that "something" which makes me want to start the purchase fund! The K3-4 just dont do it for me

[Grumpy]

of all the modern bikes I have ridden, only the Z1000 and the K5 have had that "something" which makes me want to start the purchase fund! just dont

Me thinks you have good taste in bikes SPman

[Two Smoker]

, coz it always makes me feel something - rage,elation,alls well with the world,supreme hatred, whatever - and of all the modern bikes I have ridden, only the Z1000 and the K5 have had that "something" which makes me want to start the purchase fund! The K3-4 just dont do it for me

WELL HURRY UP AND BUY THE K5!!!! Your around 6 foot tall, how comfortable was it in the leg department???

[loosebruce]

I REALLY RATE THE TLR AND TLS , THEY ARE FUN TO RIDE

Oh fuck yeah, never ridden the R but this is my 2nd S, love it too (lots of) bits for sure, and if I have my way (not the missus) i'll be keeping the thing to thrash round. So many good memories on TL's and not so good as well, but no doubt they're a wicked bike, no way near as shit handling as what some claim them to be, i think i get along alright on it, being a stock with no suspension upgrade, can see why peeps praise upgrading the rear damper though, wicked front ends though. I've just run through a bad patch with basiclly replacing everything, but it's getting on and is probably due for most of the shit i'm doing anyway.
Just riding the TL then jumping onto a GSXR at the track really highlights the differences, but then again the TLS aint no track bike at the end of the day and can still hold it's own on the road.

[DEATH_INC.]

Whaddyamean 'replacing everything'??????We took lotsa shit off,but didn't put a lot back on......

[Two Smoker]

Whaddyamean 'replacing everything'??????We took lotsa shit off,but didn't put a lot back on......

hehehe...

Why dont you take the K5 for a ride, then compare it to your turbo???

[Sensei]

How useable is a turbo charged bike in the twistys . My K3 is pretty on edge sometimes & that only has 155RWHP so what a Turbo like ?

[Two Smoker]

How useable is a turbo charged bike in the twistys . My K3 is pretty on edge sometimes & that only has 155RWHP so what a Turbo like ?

Yeah... sorry didnt clarify my post... more in terms of straight line speed... 165RWHP versus 220+RWHP....

[Sensei]

220RWHP thats sound excellent for Drags but pretty much useless down here
roads to tight & twisty

[StoneChucker]

220RWHP thats sound excellent for Drags but pretty much useless down here
roads to tight & twisty

220? Pah. What about sticking a Turbo on the R1, straight to 251. Add a good exhaust, PC3, bits and bobs like velocity stacks, maybe some Nitrous and hey presto you're way over 300! And, there you have one seriously fast bike in a straight line, and really really hard to ride in the twisties!

How would you get a Busa up to 600 like Ghost Rider? Hell you wouldn't HAVE to be good in the twisties with that, you could just go THROUGH them