K7 750 V. 98 R1.

Quikmac · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Karma :

This is a subject that those who are 'financially challenged' might dwell upon. To stop myself from stalling, I often dream about my next bike. I've just had to sell my near mint 93 Blade and replaced it with a usable 92 gixer 750 wn for ££reasons. Bad comedown I know, but I had to do it, and as yet see nothing but a struggle to keep it on the road due to lack of £££'s. I like the gixer, but the sooner I can move on, the better. Was thinking of a 98 carburettor R1, but after listening, watching and appreciating the advantages of a more 'rideable' 750cc bike, I'm now thinking of a K7 Suzuki gsxr 750. Has anybody owned these two bikes? What do you think? I can't see my desire passing either of these bikes at the moment, but rather than spend a fortune on bike and insurance without a clearer picture of what I want, I will get another old Blade or a carburettor 750 SRAD on Classic bike insurance. Likewise, is anyone in a good position to compare, a 96 Blade, with a 96~7 750 SRAD?? Love to hear any comments. PS~ We're all pals here! Can anyone lend me £2000? Ta! Twisted Evil

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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Coincidence, or a troll?

Two very different bikes to compare.
Price wise, as well as age, size and style.

Just thought this was a bit of a weird post, as I've got a 98R1, and Luke has a K7 750, and last night, we were talking about which would be the faster bike. Laughing

If you can afford it, go with the 750 all day long! Purely because it's nearly a decade newer!

The 98R1 is probably the best bang-for-your-buck bike in the litre class though, and they are the undisputed modern classic too. Wink

Quikmac · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Karma :

In fact, the K7 is well out of my reach!! Far future maybe, but next windfall might fetch an SRAD or 98 R1. The attraction to the k7 are the numerous road tests which all find the the bike fitting all the testers demands. I might see if my local Suzuki dealer will let me test ride one Twisted Evil

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Prefer the look of the K8 onwards bike myself, and given the choice I'd probably take the R1 as it's more of a cult bike.
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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I think OP is talking about an SRAD 750
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'd go with a CG125 over an SRAD.
They were nice about 10 years ago. Not now.
Havent aged well at all IMO, look like moon ships.
I've had a go on a few, and they dont ride that nice either.

Ben

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Have to agree with binge, I had a go on an SRAD 600 and didn't think much of it compared to my speed four.

Make you look like a chav as well.
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Sako · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Feb 2012 Karma :

I've had both an SRAD and R1 in the past and there is no doubt the R1 was more 'involved'. it's a much more aggressive bike that tends to spend most of it's time pointing skywards, it's also a proper headshaker on rough roads when it's pinned in the lower gears.

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TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Can't say tbh i've never had the chance to ride one yet, i did fancy one though a while back due to the legendary status but fear it will be much like the ShitRAD 6.
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I quite like SRADs.

I might buy a cheap 6 one day.
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Give it a week, Luke and I will try it out in real life.
Id say, we're quite similar in rider skill, and rider style to a certain extent.
His K7 is midly tuned, my R1 is mildly tuned etc.

Ben

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Quikmac · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Karma :

Lol!~~~ Response to my initial post has been very good, but a little competition will make it about 100%! Mmm. CAn I have the winning bike aswell? Twisted Evil

It's a pity about the 'common faults' which have come with many Suzuki models. Another was te Gixer 1000 k6 which had to be recalled to have 'braces' put under the steering yolks. Apart from these faults, they have what many consider to be a more integrated package on their sports bikes. You can see the problems with 'finish' on many old Suzuki's when you have to work on 17~18 yre old ones. Fortunately the engines are the best bit. Twisted Evil

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