2017 gsxr 750

[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/List...?id=1283297338

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

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

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

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?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-...unch-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.