Pre SRAD GSX-R 750

[WildGoose]

Right, I hadn't realised until earlier today but insurance has just become very cheap!

TPFT I can insure (pretty much) anything for less than £160. I've done my time paying stupid premiums before any kiddies pipe up that it is unfair.

https://www.gsx-r.eu/afbeeldingen/history/gsx-r/1995_GSX-R750_wb_470.jpg
I've decided I like the way the above bike looks, I would like to hear from anyone who has ridden one, how they ride etc?

Is it worth bothering with them at all considering the age and the fact that they tend appeal to a certain type of rider?

I can accept the fact that they will probably need the suspension looking at, but were they any good in the first place?

Anything you can tell me would be good, thanks.

No I don't like the SRAD
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So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976

[Chris750]

I've got one of them. I'm afraid I can't give you that much info as I haven't ridden any other bikes.
It seems fairly quick to me but as I've said I've got nothing to compare it to.
It does feel quite heavy to push around compared to newer bikes of a similar size but I suppose thats to be expected.
The good thing is they are not all that expensive so you could try it and alays sell it on if you don't get on with it.

[benjami]

I had one for about 10 months, loved it.

Good strong engine, reliable and were still pretty fast. I kept up with a Ducati 998 pretty easily on it (think it was that model).

Look out to see whether the downpipes have been replaced with stainless steel ones, as mine rusted through.

Good allrounder, had mine to 140 comfortably before I got scared, was still pulling though.

[temeluchus]

Those older cradle frame watercooled GSXRs are a bit heavy but once on the move handle well. Engines are generally tough, but 1992 WN models are occasionally known to burn valves on stock jetting.

Good lookers and plenty fast for mortals.

Oh and the 1100W engine fits
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Some shite cruiser. Now with guns and FREEDOM!

[Inkognito]

I like them old slingshot ones best. I liked mine a lot
They are great fun.
For me they handled well and i will be buying another one to go with the VTR.
I'll be getting the 95/96 (w model) one as that's the one i've had 2 of lol

[Blau Zedong]

I prefer the L/M oil cooled models over the WN etc type. Lighter (but not light by any standard!), less to go wrong and from a time when Suzuki used to choose paint schemes with an inkling of class, rather than something remeniscent of an accident in a Dayglo highlighter pen factory. The watercooled ones are supposed to be slightly faster top end but I couldn't tell in all honesty. My 750M has 60k and 19 years under it's belt and still does the job ok.
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[Frost]

Guy next door has had one for years. He had his set up by some race tuner and to be fair it goes bloody well. It's air & oil cooled i think?
Only negative thing i've heard is that the cam chain is a twat to do.

[temeluchus]

[Alex A]

I've owned one for the past 4 months.

A little heavy but plenty fast enough and a riot to ride. Not the fastest but definitely one of the most enjoyable bikes I've ridden. Handles very solidly and predictably once on the move - very confidence inspiring. And capable enough to keep up with anything but the fastest nutters on contemporary superbikes.

Very hard to find a mint one though. And the UK colour schemes were shite. But the Japanese and (I think) US spec imports had more classy schemes. Here's mine with 32k KM on the clock.

https://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t321/Furyous84/Left.jpg

https://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t321/Furyous84/FrontRight.jpg

The SRAD was a major step forward though, but even harder to find a mint blue/blue/white one.
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Current: Ducati Panigale R / Ducati Streetfighter S / Suzuki GSX-R1000 L5

[Inkognito]

I never liked the blue/white ones.
There's 2 purple (mauve if you like) colour schemes and i think they're both very nice. And different from what everyone else has