750cc or 1000cc

[Chriss]

Hi all, I'm looking to get a new bike, and I'm thinking of the R1, however, I've also been tempted by a GSX-R750, but my dealer won't let me test ride either (bike 19, I wonder why!)

I was basically wondering what the 750 is like to ride, I've ridden an R1, and I love the fact it's got so much power you can just hoist a wheelie up at any speed with the power, and the way the rear wheel spins as you power it out of a corner. As you can tell, I've fallen in love with litre power, but I was wondering if the 750 gives similar performance.

Thanks.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[VTR SP1]

Unless you take the R1 to it's limits you probably would not notice the difference on the road. I believe the 750 is a very good bike and more useable on a day to day basis as a road bike.

SP1

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[mr motorbiker]

did you say you were 19?

how much is the insurance going to be, roughly.

gsxr750 specs say it only weighs 165kg which sounds really light for a powerfull bike.

[bish777]

I'd get the GSXR750! Its not much less powerful than the 1000's and the torque curve will have less nasty surprises than the 1000's.


GSXR750s are all class acts of any age and the recent and current ones are ranking on the sublime.
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[mistergixer]

I want the k5 750!
I believe a 750 is the perfect compromise between power, weight and handling Their power to weight ratio puts them almost on a par with a 1000, but have superior handling characteristics.
However, i am biased by the fact that i love gixers.
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[bish777]

[mistergixer]

Old bikes have their place (museums etc), but for me i love modern bikes. It never fails to amaze me how much 'stuff' they can cram into such a small place.

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[bish777]

[mistergixer]

Did i say museums? I meant history books!
I'm sure there is a picture of an old oil cooled gixer on the Bayeaux tapestry.

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[Chriss]

Insurance isn't much more than my current 600. Does anyone know how I'd get to test ride a GSX-R750? Go through Autotrader and get a test ride?
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

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Turn up to a dealer with some cash, a decent one should be able to sort you out if they think you're serious.

[bish777]

[mistergixer]

The one thing the old gixers were very good at was going very fast in a straight line.
Didn't get on so well with corners though!
The original hedge seeking missile.

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[david916]

The new Suzuki GSX-R750 is a great bike. It's fast and it handles like the extreme sports bike it is (light and agile like a 600 with a 750 engine), but the new R1 is absolutely awesome. It's a more all round bike, is very fast, surprisingly comfortable, easy to ride (but always treat it with respect 'cos it can bite back if you don't), and it looks stunning!
I get to ride both regularly and given the choice it's the R1 for me all the time.
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[colin1]

if you give them the cash value of the bike as security, someone will let you have a go but if you break it you have bought it
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[AcIdBuRnZ]

As said, if you prove you are serious and have the means to actually purchase the bike, then there is no reason why they shouldn't let you take it for a spin.

However, they've probably had a hundred guys your age come in and ask the same question, but with no intention of making a purchase!

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[Chriss]

This is the problem, I want to use my bike as a part exchange. Does mean I'll have to save up the £4k extra?

Anyway of saying "I break it I buy it" legally?
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[RealNinja]

The problem might be an insurance thing. You might have to be over 21 to get on their cover, but If he wont let you test ride them and you are serious about purchasing, I would go elsewhere.

A car dealer wouldn't have the same problem with you testing them.

I hate the fact that you have to beg for test rides on bikes!
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[AcIdBuRnZ]

[Silver]

I haven't ridden an R1, but my GSXR750 K3 is an awesome bike and (in the real world) is everything (and more) that'd you'd ever need. It's got loads of grunt but is surprisingly civilised with it. I really can't fault it. Having said that, I'm sorely tempted by a Thou, just for the experience!

[Chriss]

I've been on the back of a R1, and it's the silly things that have me hooked, like powering out of a corner, and the back just starting to let go, and then hoisting the front wheel up at 80 mph.

Stupid things, that can only be done with that sorta torque, that's what I love about 'em. Never been on a 750, so don't know if that sorta stupidity can be done with them. (Mind you, I don't think I'd try doing it on a test ride...)
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[MarkyPancake]

[Chriss]

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