tlr, gixxer, hayabusa

**texmo** · 6th September 2005, 23:09

Whats the diffrences between al these bikes why is the gixxer so popular over the others, when to me...... they all look the same.

**SPORK** · 6th September 2005, 23:21

Originally Posted by texmo

Whats the diffrences between al these bikes why is the gixxer so popular over the others, when to me...... they all look the same.

Um, maybe if you're blind?

The Hayabusa is droopy and sloppy, the GSX-R is sharp and clinical, and the TLR doesn't look anything like the others.

Seriously, WTF?

**chickenfunkstar** · 6th September 2005, 23:27

Originally Posted by texmo

Whats the diffrences between al these bikes why is the gixxer so popular over the others, when to me...... they all look the same.

They're 3 completly different bikes. GSXR is the most popular because it offers great power / handling at a reasonable price.
To me all scooters look pretty much the same.

**BurnCycle** · 6th September 2005, 23:30

Originally Posted by texmo

when to me...... they all look the same.

1300cc Hypersport I4
http://www.scigacz.pl/gallery/moto/suzuki/hayabusa.jpg

1000cc Supersport I4 (also in 750/600 flavors)
http://www.gtmotorcycles.com/newbike...1000K5ver2.jpg

1000cc Supersport V2
http://www.koups.com/sales/suzuki/im...1000R-Blue.jpg

Look the same?

**GR81** · 7th September 2005, 08:54

they all have 2 wheels?

**slob** · 7th September 2005, 09:35

Granted they have the generic "Suzuki" look, but these bikes aren't about looks - at least for me:

GSX1300-R Hayabusa:
- 1298cc inline-4 hyper sports tourer
- Comfy, grunty, FAAAAST!
- Around 150 hp, 210kg

TL1000R:
- 996cc V-Twin superbike
- Grunty, throbbing, FAAST
- Nimbler handling than Hayabusa
- Around 120 hp, 195kg

GSX-R1000:
- 988/998cc inline-4 superbike
- Grunty, FAAAAST!
- More performance than above two
- Around 150 hp, 168kg

**Coyote** · 7th September 2005, 09:43

TLR - Fast
GSXR - Very fast
Hayabusa - Fastest production bike

In fact, is the Hayabusa still the fastest production bike? Looking at those stats it would seem like the Gixxer has the advantage

**WRT** · 7th September 2005, 10:35

Busa has more weight, but better aerodynamics and gearing for very high speed runs.

**inlinefour** · 7th September 2005, 12:45

Originally Posted by texmo

Whats the diffrences between al these bikes why is the gixxer so popular over the others, when to me...... they all look the same.

Once you get pasy the soooooki name the simularities end

**Biff** · 7th September 2005, 13:16

TLR - fast, but make sure that it has a steering damper fitted. Early models were recalled as the short wheel base and big power plant combined to make for a very 'twitchy' bike. Nice to ride, great for wheelies, but a pain in the arse (literally) over any kind of distance.

GXR - A very fast race bike replica. More manageable than a TLR, less prone to tank slappers and an altogether more complete machine. A very capable machine. Although critics will say that earlier models don't like high mileage due to their build quality. Not so for K4,K5 models. Gets my vote

Busa - No longer the worlds most powerful production bike, (ZX-12R is if you go by BHP). Not a racing bike - straight line speed over a few K’s and it will beat most other production bikes, but show it a set of medium grade corners and its enormous bulbous weight will soon have you being overtaken by 600 and 1000 sports bikes. A very capable sports tourer though, but not particularly friendly around town due to its weight.

**Zed** · 7th September 2005, 13:17

Originally Posted by texmo

Whats the diffrences between al these bikes why is the gixxer so popular over the others, when to me...... they all look the same.

They can't possibly all "look" the same being distinctly different models?

Technically the Hayabusa is a Gixxer anyway - GSX1300R!

**Sniper** · 7th September 2005, 13:28

All made by Suzuki? Nothing similer to each other

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th September 2005, 13:44

from what i know, the TL1000R does look a bit like the older SRAD GSXR line (750 and 600). Nowadays the gixxer thou and busa are a tad overpowerd for my liking but i know ppl that have been enjoying them thoroughly.

I think the gixxer thou wins a 1/4 mile against the busa but i may be wrong. I dont think the busa has changed much since it was bought out (maybe a bit more power/less weight) but otherwise still looks the same to me.

On the aerodynamic side of things... a guy was doing top speed runs on a modded GSXR600... he got an extra 5mph just my changing his front guard to a busa one... 5mph just from airflow over the front wheel at top speed - that is some serious R&D if you ask me

**loosebruce** · 8th September 2005, 01:44

Originally Posted by alarumba

In fact, is the Hayabusa still the fastest production bike? Looking at those stats it would seem like the Gixxer has the advantage

Not so, even though the Busa is heavier and aerodynamics do play a part in it's strong top end, it's all about the cubes, 1000cc to 1300cc, it's the torque thats kills the GSXR1000 up top. They wouldn't be far apart till 240-50kph once over that kiss the busa good bye. In the twistys though the a busa rider can kiss the GSXR goodbye, depends on what ya want really. Buts it's all torque.