How comfy are GSXR750's ?

sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Just wondering really - is a GSXR750 K4 suitable for the odd long distance ride?

I know any bike can tour in theory, but compared to say a ZX6 636 or a GSXR600 or even a 2006 ZX10R is the 750 a bit more roomy?

Anyone done any big trips on one?

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

More uncomfortable then the older K series but still way better than any modern 600 or GSXR750.
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Got a k5 600 same shape.

Comfy as hell, have done many a slog.

600+ miles in a day with no problem.
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Mr Nice Guy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Karma :

Its exactly the same as the GSXR600.
Haven't rode a ZX10, but if thats anything like a B1h 636 then the gixer is more comfortable.

Thinking about it, its actually decently comfy for a full on sports bike, I'm 6'2 and only start to wince when riding for an hour or doing slow stuff/town work. Can get cramp in the left side every now and then though, although I'm yet to adjust the gear selector rod to see if this helps... think the problem is cause I have size 12/13 feet and have to contort my leg abit to change up.

Fairing is good at keeping the wind off, although the standard size screen is woeful above 130.

Go for it, its a cracking bike Thumbs Up

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jonboy22 · Crazy Courier Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Karma :

I've got a K4 Gix 6 and I'm 6'3". Comfy as you like, rode up and down to Newcastle in a day from London, nay probs.....
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sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Cheers - its just a thought I've been having really. I bought the Blackbird with the intention of doing some long trips this year (ie Europe) but the need to buy a house has curtailed any extra holiday time, so my riding this year is likely to be restricted to Sunday days out and perhaps a few days in scotland.

The Blackbird is almost too capable for that sort of riding - I did a 250 mile round trip the other week and it was incredibly easy but not that exciting.

Theres a nice '05 750 local to me going for £4800 and I've never owned a Suzuki so thought I might at least go for a test ride to see if this hype about 750 engines being perfect for the road is right Very Happy

mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

Did plenty of European mileage on mine without issue(over 3000 miles in 2006) - managed Montpellier to Hatfield, Herts in one go (minus fuel stops). Left Montpellier at 12.30pm got home at about 4am - around 800 miles.
Remember, it is primarily a sportsbike, so the pegs are relatively high and can get a bit crampy on motorways, wrists can get a bit achy in town. Stay on twisty roads and go 'sports touring'.
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I find the two most limiting factors are a) tank range, and b) my bladder range.
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sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Nice - I take it from that pic thats its a metallic tank? Thats one thing that put me off the ZX636 - plastic tanks arent very practical for tankbags!

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strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

A mates GSXR 750, Assen 07. He had a pillion as well.
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St0rmer66 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Karma :

What is it with you and changing bikes? Laughing

. I haven't even seen the Blackbird in person yet and you're already wanting to sell it!
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

I'm 6'0 and just had a GSXR750 K4.

I had no comfort issues with it - i enjoyed it. Cool

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

i sometimes think i might want a blackbird one day, so I'm curious, why do you want to get ride of it ?

What is it that you prefer about a sports bike ?
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TUBZ69 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Karma :

yep there fine i reakon, i ran a K2 gsxr 750 all yr round for everything, all weather, all over the shop, im 5 FT 10ish...
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sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

Well, it turned out the 750 engine was as good as they say!

I was really really impressed - its the first GSXR I've ever ridden and I can see why they are so well liked.

The handling was superb - by far the best handling bike I've ridden - really quick to turn, loads of confidence in the front end and just so precise.

The engine sound was lovely, especially that air box rasp, and the perfect mix of grunt and reviness to be exciting at sub-sonic speeds but has the ability to cruise along and pull reasonably at low revs. Felt similar to the ZX9 actually, which isnt a surprise as they have about the same power but the GSXR is about 20KG lighter

Riding position is reasonable - its obviously nowhere near as comfy as the blackbird which felt like an armchair afterwards, but its certainly a lot more comfy that the Kwak 636 I took out a few months ago.

Far more importanly though its a really exciting bike to ride. I had an hours test ride and didnt want it to end - its a while since I've felt like that about a bike and at the end of the day thats what its all about.

So to cut a long story short I bought it and picked it up this morning. Heres a few pics from the for sale advert. It really is completely mint condition - 13k miles but serviced every 2000 miles, sometime even more frequently.

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Welcome to world of real bikes Wink

Now get a yoshi can and your sorted.

Oh and your allowed to post photo's of it anywhere in any thread.

GSXR's are always relevant.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

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Mr Nice Guy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Karma :

Looks nice mate, although you did go for the slower blue and white model Razz

Is that a different tail unit colour scheme??
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