Need advice on GSXR 1000's?

[woo]

Need some real owner advice on a GSXR 1000's 2007 K7 through to L5

Is there much difference between the k5 vs the k7 as I really just want the k5 but because of ULEZ and the fact it costs £175 to use https://www.nationalemissionstestcentre.com/ for a test and theres no guarantee the k5 will pass

im left with the option of the k7/k8 as im not really keen on the look of the L models but if they are nearer to the k5 performance then id forgo the looks and happily jump on an L model
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Elen sila lummen omentielvo!

[MarJay]

K5-K8 all share an engine, I know that much.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[P.]

I have an L0, I've ridden a K5/6 for a fair bit.

Personally, I am not at the level where I can feel the difference. It is a very fast bike that is ultimately lazy.

Pick the one you like that is suitable... technology has come far, cult K5/6 people will hate you but who gives a shit.

[woo]

crisis averted lol

The GSXR 1000 k5/k6 exhaust emission on Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) is 0.09 which is below the threshold for ULEZ so will looking for a k5/k6 now

I is a very happy man, the Grom stays as I can never let that go!

I called up a dealer and that was whats on the log book, so when i get mine i just need to send that in to TFL

This site helped big time find that out: https://www.bikerandbike.co.uk/loophole-means-older-motorbikes-may-still-qualify-for-ulez-exemption/
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Elen sila lummen omentielvo!

[P.]

[woo]

Yes i checked the TFL site and it basically said if your NOx emissions are below 0.15 then just email a copy of the vehicle log book with this information to them or if you dont have this info then a Certificate of conformity is required or you can get the bike tested for emissions at https://www.nationalemissionstestcentre.com/

This would grant you an exemption but at the moment its on a per vehicle basis and not a blanket vehicle basis which would make sense but meh!

hope this information helps anyone else who is curious about their bikes

this ULEZ is a headache and a money spinner, if you was serious about reducing pollution and it was not about money then you would implement a flat out ban on private vehicles and taxis and make transport in central London free on all trains/tubes/buses/bicycles
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[Pete.]

ULEZ checker just goes by date for bikes. If it's earlier than about july 2007 you gotta email in some evidence. NOx data off the v5c will do it.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[Nelly30]

I have a GSXR 1000 K5.

NOx is not shown on the V5 but I paid £100 to Suzuki for Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and the emissions are LOWER than ULEZ minimum, so FULLY COMPLIANT and confirmed by TfL :D

[struan80]

[MCN]

Maybe Rides a Heavy Set Phallus?
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