Makes perfect sense. At the time the Suzuki was the best to ride on the road. Then the bimmer came out and it was the best to ride on the road. And fair enough, the Suzuki is still the best leader bike to ride on the street out of the Japanese 4.
I have a neighbour who has a Gixxer K1 version. He keeps on saying he wants a new bike, but 30 min later hes trying to fix it then going with a Liverpudlian accent "Ehhheeerrrhhhh i dunnow, i might keep eiiiit, its a K1 man, its magical"...
True story: I had a mate many years ago, that only just managed to say good bye to his dieing father in hospital, due to nailing it on a GSXR. I had one too. Bloody brilliant bike that was ❤
After passing my direct access, the first "big bike" I've bought myself is a K7 GSXR 600, my dad rode one when I was growing up and I wanted one since I first saw it. Since passing my test he must've felt left out and gone and bought a K4 GSXR 1000. Bring on summer!
I had GSXR behind me yesterday and I knew it would be quicker than me but went for it anyway which was all going well until he undertook me (still OK) but then a Transit pulled out to avoid a broken down classic car. We both missed the van but was one of those heart in the mouth moments. GSXR looked great and the guy had classic leathers which seemed appropriate although probably 70's brown now.
Getting up at dawn and riding to a track day on my 1000 K5 Gixxer makes me feel truly god-like. Reality sets in shortly afterwards at about 9am, but still...what a bike it is!
Closest thing to a superpower is the moment you leave the racetrack and join the public road. Every onramp or roundabout just feels like the easiest thing in the world.
Excellent! This video has everything a biker needs, flowers, snails, genders, ages, and gsxr's. My eyes actually pixilated. 😂 One of the most enjoyable on the Tube.
In 1998, I bought a TL1000R (here in the US). I fought with it for 8 years, thinking I was just a shit rider, until I test rode a new, K6 750. I was and still am a shit rider, but it was so much easier to ride, and I never looked back. I've also had an L2 1000. They were always fantastic bikes that did exhibit some cheapness in fairing thickness, cracking turn signals, etc. in 2018 I bought a new GSX-R1000R. I know it's been panned, even by Al and Chris, but I think it's the best big GSX-R ever made. It has LOADS of midrange torque, 185 whp from just a can, and it's smaller than many 600s. Best of all, it's comfortable and has some thoughtful features. The only thing I added of value, was cruise control from MC Cruise. I watched Chopsie install it, and that was it for me. It's the perfect bike, IMO. Thanks as always for the top quality content.
I’ve got an 2017 1000 that I absolutely adore. Developments in chassis technology is incredible when I ride it back to back with my k6 600. The new chassis 1k feels just as light and flickable. You definitely feel the difference in weight by the end of a track day though. I’m definitely more worn out after riding the 1k all day.
Hell of a bike for the money! Same bike basically for 8 model years. The ubiquitousness means it’s a keeper, you will always be able to get parts. Mine is a 2023 1000R. Love it 👍🏻
The "new" engine with the mechanical VVT dropped the internal counterbalance shaft. Potentially gaining vibration and harshness compared to all the 1L engines that came before it. Certainly got with the program with big horsepower but not sure the NVH increases can be worth it sometimes. Really wish 1100 and 1200cc engines would come back.
@@RossWeitzner How people perceive vibration is very different from one person to the next. Also one bike to the next, vibration can vary due to small differences in how each machine is tuned in the ECU.
I wanna thank you boys for this vid. Ive been stuck at home for 9 months suffering a BAD concussion. Cant drive, can't ride. You have brought entertainment to my day !
Crashed my K6 around 10 years ago now in the Picos and it was written off. Moved onto Bimmer S1000R (rubbishe) and then Tuono 1100 V4's (great), but alway miss my Gixer. This vid brought back all the hoonery that took place back in the day and was genuinely laughing out loud from the static throttle blipping to the multiple overtakes. Fantastic vid guys. Really funny. Have to look out for that new Gixer now when it relaunches.
New rider here with a GSXR-125, 2023 model. Best fun I've had in years, I can't imagine how the 600 to 1000cc feel but I'll be completing my DAS and then upgrading to any of those.
The embodiment of happier times, plenty of speed, mid-range, comfort, naughtiness.....I've got a tear in my eye 😢 A new Gixxer ?😍 thanks for making my day 👍🏻
My K6 was the best bike I ever had. Should never have sold it. Was beautiful, powerful and so easy to ride even I managed to get into the 1.40s at Almeria. I’ve had every S1000RR since and only ever gone slower.
Have an L0, remapped, decat, cf Yoshi cans, and BST cf wheels in the garage. Was planning on selling it next month, as it doesn't really get ridden much anymore... but this video has got me seriously reconsidering.
I’m a Gixxer Brah. I have a clean K3 and a K5, both with around 40,000 miles and still running very strong. Great bikes from a great era in superbikes.
I recently switched to a 2004 GSXR1K from a 2015 CBR650F after having a riding hiatus of 15 years and although I loathe the riding position the bike is absolutely batshit crazy!
Had my K2 1000 for 8 years now. I remember opening the MCN double page spread on the Gsxr thou in 2001. Now I own my dream bike. What a machine! Cracking content guys😂 pmsl
I've had my K1 since September 2022.I added a Brembo front brake master cylinder and Brembo front disc rotors with Venhill braided brake lines front and rear,saved a lot of weignt by installing a Shido lithium ion battery,alloy rear sets,Yoshimura tri-oval system,K and N filter and NGK Iridium R plugs.I can't ever envisage a time when I could even think about replacing it,it does everything so well.
One of my favorite bikes I ever had, an ‘02 GSXR 1000. Rode it all over Spain and raced it in the CEV. The tech inspector laughed because it was mostly stock and I’m not a small guy (6’3”, 235) and I qualified (admittedly dead last, but I made the grid!).
Great Video as always lads. The first big bike i had a go on was a 1990 gsxr 750 in 1996 when i was 16. It was a lot faster than my fizz. I'll remember that feeling of speed forever
I love this video. As a Lifetime Yamaha owner I have always appreciated the Japanese competition, GSX-R's, ZX-10's and the Fireblade's, all of my friends have had all these models from the 1980's to the present day.
Great film guys. Should do more stuff on the classic sports bikes . I got a k7 1000 and love how even after 17 years it is stil a great all round package. In fact as more years go by and bikes become more tech loaded, the gixxer will remind people of what sports bikes used to be like
Feeling the lurve! My K3 1000, affectionately known as Slaggy, gets rinsed by the new sports bikes on track but bang for buck it's hard to beat for grins .... and cheap to repair 👍
The gixxer has made it to its new home, even though the tank was empty,it is booked in for therapy after its bumhole was rodgered by two of those hooligan chaps, on its last outing but I thank you from the heart of my bottom, I love the bike and it will be looked after,,, now Cheers from Bonnie Scotland j
I'm a big GSX-R fan, especially the K1 design. Sadly never owned one. The last time I was on the lookout there were no reasonably priced ones around and I ended up with a RSV Mille ME which I really love. Still have the GSX-R on my bucket list. 😄 And good timing with the SERT Yoshimura Suzuki winning the 24 hours of Le Mans.
I bought a new K1 thou’ in December 2001, still have it. It now has 50k miles on the clock and I can’t see myself ever selling it but I’m 65 and no doubt it’ll be more and more difficult to throw my leg over it….
Loved terrorizing rural Essex on my 1989 GSXR1100K back in the day. Wearing a Schwantz rep helmet and dayglo Alpinestars boots and gloves of course. That thing would try to kill you every time you opened the throttle!!
Owned planty of Gixxers including a 1988 slingshot and K6. There are currently two in my garage. A race prepped 1000 and a 750. There's nothing like riding a Gixxer.
Getting my k7 750 fixed tomorrow after the last 'mechanic' to work on it left most of the fairing fasteners out and it basically exploded at 110km/h on the freeway. Had to push them to sort it out for me but it's finally happening. Thanks for the stellar content guys, obviously I agree with the gixxer love. See you all out there!
It's funny how as time goes on, these bikes are what excite me more. I absolutely cannot be arsed by the new S1000RR, ZX10RR and CBR1000RR-RRrRRrRR's of this world. An older, more raw superbike for like 3 or 4 grand gets you thrills, good looks (subjective but hey), reliability (pretty much all of the japanese ones at least), more riding comfort as they're roomier and no effing around with ride modes, fault codes, tc settings and what have you not. It's crazy how much insane speed and fun is to be had for little money for those of us who realize that newer may be only 10% better in real life, for 1000% more money.
Late 80's early 90's the gixxer 750 was the only superbike to have. Obviously slow by today's standards but back then nothing could touch them, not even the 1100 - yeah in a straight line maybe but I'd be round the outside of them on the next bend giggling nervously in the face of the grim reaper. I migrated to a 750L in 1990 from an '85 500LC and was absolutely astounded what 5 years had done to bikes. Went on to an M the year after, wrote it off then stepped down to an RGV250 before back on another M then in ´95 bougt a 916 and have only had ducs since then... Nostalgia is kicking in now tho and wouldn't mind another L in the shed... Great bikes gixxers, lots of mad mad fond memories.
Ex real man here, sold my last gixxer, a 2018, and miss it badly, great bike. The slab side double headlight was a true iconic bike and benchmark for all sports bikes ✊ I think a curly wig like the hells angel who fights filo beddo wears would be a far better fit for chubbs 👍
I could listen to these Gents banter back and forth all day , it always make me laugh and the bikes are great too !! I have been looking at GSXRs lately myself especially the 2011 editions .....Banter on boys
I started riding motorcycles back in 1997 on a 1996 GSX-R 750 blue & white SRAD. I now have a 2008 GSX-R 750 black on black and I still enjoy it every time I ride it. I've ridden it twice on COTA and have a third track event coming up this September.
Many hardcore Gixxer guys were pissed that Suzuki traded the midrange of the K5/K6 in for the additional top end of the K7/K8. They also were pissed about the addition of rider modes. From K1-K6, you were considered a GOD if you could ride the big Gixxer quickly without killing yourself or highsiding it into next year. You knew back then, that if you couldn't catch the guy in front that was on a Gixxer 1000 in the twisties, it was because he could actually RIDE. No IMU, no cornering ABS, no traction control, no lift control, no "B" mode, no hydro clutch. Just skill and balls. It all explains why the K7/K8, while being slightly more powerful and faster, will always play second fiddle to the the K5/K6. The K5/K6 was the last fully analogue 1000 Suzuki ever made.
Well said fella, I've had 2 K5 Thou's couldn't agree more, opening that throttle while cranked over you could just feel the edge of traction, and knew if you went too far it would kill you, brilliant bike, I'd have another K5/6 Thou tomorrow over any newer bike.
The GSX-S1000/GT/GX carries that classic K5 mill onward and upward.... with mods of course. The amount of speed shops, drag racers, landspeed guys that have modified the living poo out of the K5 engine is endless. There's multiple shops that can pull it apart and do the headwork and stroker crank and bore and valve jobs and compression and all the rest and end up with 210 wheel HP and near 100 ft-lb. And it holds up. In stock form the K5 engine has been abused, swapped, beat on, frozen, drowned and it just keeps going.
It's Gixxer Brah! I know I used to own a 1000K4 😂 and there is plenty of life in the GSXR old Girl cause it just spank every other manufacturer in 24 hours of Le Mans 2024!! My K4 was a superb motorcycle for everything I wanted to do -track days ✅ -1000miles in 24 hours through Europe comfortable ✅ -bulletproof reliability ✅ (except regular) -absolute hoot on a Sunday blast ✅ Ps the reason why GSXR look more used than R1s or Fireblades because GSXR are used all year round! Plus because they were cheepish to buy people didn't properly care for them. Epick Video Boy. Ps I'm still checking used bike offers because I want my yellow and black 1000K4 with an Akrapovic exhaust and an up only quickshifter - because Gixxer Brahs know how to blip the throttle on the way down ⬇️🎤
What a banging video. Such good content. Proper twatting about on bikes. There is no better feeling than when you ride like this (on occasions, cough), the mood clicks and boom, you feel on top of the world.
Glorious stuff, I ride these roads all the time, used to commute from Pompey to Upper Farringdon everyday on my blade but now got a k1 thou just like this one 🤘🏻.
Mr BVG been a massive fan of yours for years, I can concur. I've got a 2002 k1 600. It's my second one I regretted selling my first one 9 years ago. Bought one when I first passed, had Aprilia RSVR factory, a KTM rc8r which got nicked sadly. I have bought another Gixxer now which currently resides in Southern Spain for me and my son. Fantastic bike 🎉🎉🎉❤❤😊😊😊
Awesome gents. As an ex Australian Superbike Team Suzuki racer predating all the modern tech nannies there are two arguments here. The naughties ones in full race spec made more power than what a brand new stock one does. Yet still rideable. Just one reason why arguably one of the best racers on two wheels decided to retire early in his career. I’m speaking of Casey Stoner who was against having all the electronic rider aids which has always made me think if they didn’t would Marquez be regarded as high as he is if his bulk of racing was without them. We will never know. You can go back further to the Big Bang days. I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden one around Phillip Island, my old home track, and although I know it well, the last of the 500 two strokes were an absolute handful which is why that generation was unbelievable!
Nice vid lads. I particularly like the old people B roll when winding it on. 😄 90’s to early noughties is the sweetspot for me for both cars and bikes. Analogue all the way. I value feel and interactiveness over out and out power. Plus it’s the era I passed my test in. I had a K5 GSXR750 anniversary when new with a ‘99 blade and 4XV R1. I still have a 5JJ R1 now but GSXRs are great. 😎
I've had several gixxers over the years and absolutely love them. They are just a solid, reliable bike with all the power you could possibly want and look awesome to boot plus they're still very affordable.
I have an L6, which I love. Low end and mid-range is surprisingly good for such a tall-geared bike. I do all my own maintenance and it's utterly reliable. I've spend money upgrading the brakes and suspension and couldn't be happier with it.
Im pretty sure i passed this bike in edinburgh on the way to work this morning. Would explain why they werent filtering with me if its a new bike for them!
K7 with the twin arrows is such a great look a loved mine I started with the 600 s rad then a k7 750 k7 1000 and had the L6 anniversary model they were all great bikes
What's not to like.. smiling as I am watching thinking back to when I had a k5 .. miss that bike.. everything felt like so much fun. Before everyone got serious and got a dash cam so they could shop you in to the old bill for a power wheelie.. 😂😂❤
Entertaining vid chaps. I had a new GSX750 K6 & it was the best bike I've ever owned. It was £7749 OTR. Those were the days. Fingers crossed for a new GSXR1000. Rumours suggest it may have a shift-cam type system but in true Suzuki style it's more likely going to be a tarted up version of the last one. If they give it a decent dash, better electronics & brakes & make it a bit lighter, that'll do nicely as it doesn't really need any more power.
Love the GSX-R's!!! Have mine dressed in a few anodized bits and a blue screen (flavor of the day) for nights on the town but all her original parts are still mint :)
As an American, I don't know anyone who eats at McDonalds more than these two.
At this point I think they need rehab haha
@@stichupman Either that or an American citizenship
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Impacted colon
@@stichupman And some Bras
Those cutaways with the giggling soundtrack were top notch 😂
The fact BMW based their original RR on a GSXR speaks volumes
not alot of people know this. correct me if im wrong.
@stubbk3 i mean some people doesn't know that bmw s1000rr based on k5
@stubbk3 😂😂i keep that secret
Makes perfect sense. At the time the Suzuki was the best to ride on the road. Then the bimmer came out and it was the best to ride on the road. And fair enough, the Suzuki is still the best leader bike to ride on the street out of the Japanese 4.
I didn't know that. Where did you read it?
I have a neighbour who has a Gixxer K1 version. He keeps on saying he wants a new bike, but 30 min later hes trying to fix it then going with a Liverpudlian accent "Ehhheeerrrhhhh i dunnow, i might keep eiiiit, its a K1 man, its magical"...
😂😂😂
True story: I had a mate many years ago, that only just managed to say good bye to his dieing father in hospital, due to nailing it on a GSXR. I had one too. Bloody brilliant bike that was ❤
@Jeremy Clarkson
Ok Clarkson
yep bit of tv copy and paste there. No doubt he had a hot chicken in the top box .
Could also be a coincidence instead of just writing it off…
Did your mates dad live in Sheffield by any chance
After passing my direct access, the first "big bike" I've bought myself is a K7 GSXR 600, my dad rode one when I was growing up and I wanted one since I first saw it. Since passing my test he must've felt left out and gone and bought a K4 GSXR 1000. Bring on summer!
I bought a GSXR K8 1000 when I passed must have been mad ha.
I had GSXR behind me yesterday and I knew it would be quicker than me but went for it anyway which was all going well until he undertook me (still OK) but then a Transit pulled out to avoid a broken down classic car. We both missed the van but was one of those heart in the mouth moments. GSXR looked great and the guy had classic leathers which seemed appropriate although probably 70's brown now.
Getting up at dawn and riding to a track day on my 1000 K5 Gixxer makes me feel truly god-like. Reality sets in shortly afterwards at about 9am, but still...what a bike it is!
Closest thing to a superpower is the moment you leave the racetrack and join the public road. Every onramp or roundabout just feels like the easiest thing in the world.
@@flyingdutchy01 yes very true!
@@flyingdutchy01 used to feel like that after getting off the ferry from the Isle of Man. UK roads felt shit slow in comparison 🤣
The giggles they do when they give it a little rip gets me every time
Excellent! This video has everything a biker needs, flowers, snails, genders, ages, and gsxr's. My eyes actually pixilated. 😂 One of the most enjoyable on the Tube.
In 1998, I bought a TL1000R (here in the US). I fought with it for 8 years, thinking I was just a shit rider, until I test rode a new, K6 750. I was and still am a shit rider, but it was so much easier to ride, and I never looked back. I've also had an L2 1000. They were always fantastic bikes that did exhibit some cheapness in fairing thickness, cracking turn signals, etc. in 2018 I bought a new GSX-R1000R. I know it's been panned, even by Al and Chris, but I think it's the best big GSX-R ever made. It has LOADS of midrange torque, 185 whp from just a can, and it's smaller than many 600s. Best of all, it's comfortable and has some thoughtful features. The only thing I added of value, was cruise control from MC Cruise. I watched Chopsie install it, and that was it for me. It's the perfect bike, IMO. Thanks as always for the top quality content.
I’ve got an 2017 1000 that I absolutely adore.
Developments in chassis technology is incredible when I ride it back to back with my k6 600. The new chassis 1k feels just as light and flickable. You definitely feel the difference in weight by the end of a track day though. I’m definitely more worn out after riding the 1k all day.
Hell of a bike for the money! Same bike basically for 8 model years. The ubiquitousness means it’s a keeper, you will always be able to get parts. Mine is a 2023 1000R. Love it 👍🏻
The "new" engine with the mechanical VVT dropped the internal counterbalance shaft. Potentially gaining vibration and harshness compared to all the 1L engines that came before it. Certainly got with the program with big horsepower but not sure the NVH increases can be worth it sometimes. Really wish 1100 and 1200cc engines would come back.
@@exothermal.sprocket I don't notice any additional NVH over the L2. Is it, scientifically, measurably harsher? Maybe. But I don't notice it.
@@RossWeitzner How people perceive vibration is very different from one person to the next. Also one bike to the next, vibration can vary due to small differences in how each machine is tuned in the ECU.
Great wee tribute there fellas.
Proud ex gixxer owner here.
K8 750, k9 750,k8 1000, k9 1000, L71000.
Great bikes.
I'd even own another
I wanna thank you boys for this vid. Ive been stuck at home for 9 months suffering a BAD concussion. Cant drive, can't ride. You have brought entertainment to my day !
My favourite type of 44 content
That's CLASSIC 44Teeth content RIGHT THERE! 💯
Crashed my K6 around 10 years ago now in the Picos and it was written off. Moved onto Bimmer S1000R (rubbishe) and then Tuono 1100 V4's (great), but alway miss my Gixer. This vid brought back all the hoonery that took place back in the day and was genuinely laughing out loud from the static throttle blipping to the multiple overtakes. Fantastic vid guys. Really funny. Have to look out for that new Gixer now when it relaunches.
New rider here with a GSXR-125, 2023 model. Best fun I've had in years, I can't imagine how the 600 to 1000cc feel but I'll be completing my DAS and then upgrading to any of those.
The GSX sound brings back memories of my mates on K7s riding in France 🇫🇷 blipping throttle through towns….😊
The embodiment of happier times, plenty of speed, mid-range, comfort, naughtiness.....I've got a tear in my eye 😢 A new Gixxer ?😍 thanks for making my day 👍🏻
My K6 was the best bike I ever had. Should never have sold it. Was beautiful, powerful and so easy to ride even I managed to get into the 1.40s at Almeria. I’ve had every S1000RR since and only ever gone slower.
Great video. I have had 6 gsxr 1000s. From k2 my last one was 2018. Gsxr. Remember my k5 when knew just smiling in my helmet so fast in its day. 😊
never forget Dave Jeffries on the k2 on st ninians head right behind the screen God bless him x
Nice one bud, Dave had it all phenomenal rider ❤
Have an L0, remapped, decat, cf Yoshi cans, and BST cf wheels in the garage. Was planning on selling it next month, as it doesn't really get ridden much anymore... but this video has got me seriously reconsidering.
You guys are the original Top Gear of motorcycles. I love everything you do. Absolutely the best 😊
This is the same reason I am finding it hard to part ways with my k2. Still puts a big smile on my face, easy to work on and basic tech.
i have been thinking of selling my super old SRAD 750 and i just cant. it needs engine work even and i still can't bring myself to it.
Genuinely laughed out loud and the girl leading the blind man. Absolutely hilarious
I’m a Gixxer Brah. I have a clean K3 and a K5, both with around 40,000 miles and still running very strong. Great bikes from a great era in superbikes.
I recently switched to a 2004 GSXR1K from a 2015 CBR650F after having a riding hiatus of 15 years and although I loathe the riding position the bike is absolutely batshit crazy!
Great timing lads - just put a deposit down on a 750 🤠 Cheers 🍻
Had my K2 1000 for 8 years now. I remember opening the MCN double page spread on the Gsxr thou in 2001. Now I own my dream bike. What a machine!
Cracking content guys😂 pmsl
I've had 5 GSXR's going back to the SRAD days, I absolutely ❤ Them .
I've had my K1 since September 2022.I added a Brembo front brake master cylinder and Brembo front disc rotors with Venhill braided brake lines front and rear,saved a lot of weignt by installing a Shido lithium ion battery,alloy rear sets,Yoshimura tri-oval system,K and N filter and NGK Iridium R plugs.I can't ever envisage a time when I could even think about replacing it,it does everything so well.
One of my favorite bikes I ever had, an ‘02 GSXR 1000. Rode it all over Spain and raced it in the CEV. The tech inspector laughed because it was mostly stock and I’m not a small guy (6’3”, 235) and I qualified (admittedly dead last, but I made the grid!).
Revving at pedestrians, 😂 proper old skool 😂
Great Video as always lads. The first big bike i had a go on was a 1990 gsxr 750 in 1996 when i was 16. It was a lot faster than my fizz. I'll remember that feeling of speed forever
Love the videos where you pair are just horsing about on bikes having fun.
K8 750 for my second bike now. Love the thing.
I love this video. As a Lifetime Yamaha owner I have always appreciated the Japanese competition, GSX-R's, ZX-10's and the Fireblade's, all of my friends have had all these models from the 1980's to the present day.
I love you guys so much. 💓 proud to wear 44t merch 👌🏽👌🏽
Everyone knew before you opened your mouth, you gay pal
Great film guys. Should do more stuff on the classic sports bikes . I got a k7 1000 and love how even after 17 years it is stil a great all round package. In fact as more years go by and bikes become more tech loaded, the gixxer will remind people of what sports bikes used to be like
Feeling the lurve! My K3 1000, affectionately known as Slaggy, gets rinsed by the new sports bikes on track but bang for buck it's hard to beat for grins .... and cheap to repair 👍
They really don't make them like they used too! Class seeing how much fun you guys have on 'older' bikes.
The gixxer has made it to its new home, even though the tank was empty,it is booked in for therapy after its bumhole was rodgered by two of those hooligan chaps, on its last outing but I thank you from the heart of my bottom, I love the bike and it will be looked after,,, now Cheers from Bonnie Scotland j
Great to hear - I am not jealous at all. Please let us know how you get on with it in the future maybe even throw up a video link on here.
I'm a big GSX-R fan, especially the K1 design. Sadly never owned one. The last time I was on the lookout there were no reasonably priced ones around and I ended up with a RSV Mille ME which I really love. Still have the GSX-R on my bucket list. 😄 And good timing with the SERT Yoshimura Suzuki winning the 24 hours of Le Mans.
I bought a new K1 thou’ in December 2001, still have it. It now has 50k miles on the clock and I can’t see myself ever selling it but I’m 65 and no doubt it’ll be more and more difficult to throw my leg over it….
Loved terrorizing rural Essex on my 1989 GSXR1100K back in the day. Wearing a Schwantz rep helmet and dayglo Alpinestars boots and gloves of course. That thing would try to kill you every time you opened the throttle!!
I hope they bring out the 750 again. Gap in the market for it.
K6 1000 rider here in Australia, got it for my full license and have been riding it for the last 7 years
I've got a K6GSXR and love it ,,had two 1100s ,, a 750. , and 2 thousands,, great bike bike
Owned planty of Gixxers including a 1988 slingshot and K6. There are currently two in my garage. A race prepped 1000 and a 750. There's nothing like riding a Gixxer.
Always have a soft spot for a Gixxer, my 1st superbike was a ZK4 1000. That limited Stealth edition 😍
Getting my k7 750 fixed tomorrow after the last 'mechanic' to work on it left most of the fairing fasteners out and it basically exploded at 110km/h on the freeway. Had to push them to sort it out for me but it's finally happening. Thanks for the stellar content guys, obviously I agree with the gixxer love. See you all out there!
I've just sold my K7 750 and got a Gen 2 S1000rr, but I can see myself going back to a gixxer at some point, just love 'em 🤷🏼♂️
It's funny how as time goes on, these bikes are what excite me more. I absolutely cannot be arsed by the new S1000RR, ZX10RR and CBR1000RR-RRrRRrRR's of this world. An older, more raw superbike for like 3 or 4 grand gets you thrills, good looks (subjective but hey), reliability (pretty much all of the japanese ones at least), more riding comfort as they're roomier and no effing around with ride modes, fault codes, tc settings and what have you not. It's crazy how much insane speed and fun is to be had for little money for those of us who realize that newer may be only 10% better in real life, for 1000% more money.
You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the great content you make!
Late 80's early 90's the gixxer 750 was the only superbike to have. Obviously slow by today's standards but back then nothing could touch them, not even the 1100 - yeah in a straight line maybe but I'd be round the outside of them on the next bend giggling nervously in the face of the grim reaper. I migrated to a 750L in 1990 from an '85 500LC and was absolutely astounded what 5 years had done to bikes. Went on to an M the year after, wrote it off then stepped down to an RGV250 before back on another M then in ´95 bougt a 916 and have only had ducs since then... Nostalgia is kicking in now tho and wouldn't mind another L in the shed... Great bikes gixxers, lots of mad mad fond memories.
Great stuff. That's what my soul needed on Monday. Thanks Gixxer Boyz.
Ex real man here, sold my last gixxer, a 2018, and miss it badly, great bike. The slab side double headlight was a true iconic bike and benchmark for all sports bikes ✊
I think a curly wig like the hells angel who fights filo beddo wears would be a far better fit for chubbs 👍
I could listen to these Gents banter back and forth all day , it always make me laugh and the bikes are great too !! I have been looking at GSXRs lately myself especially the 2011 editions .....Banter on boys
I've got a K3 thou, would not change it for another. Epic bike and a proper physical size for my 6ft 4 frame
I started riding motorcycles back in 1997 on a 1996 GSX-R 750 blue & white SRAD.
I now have a 2008 GSX-R 750 black on black and I still enjoy it every time I ride it.
I've ridden it twice on COTA and have a third track event coming up this September.
Always miss my k1 1000. Bonkers engine. The 750 calipers were actually better stoppers than the 6 piston fyi.
Many hardcore Gixxer guys were pissed that Suzuki traded the midrange of the K5/K6 in for the additional top end of the K7/K8. They also were pissed about the addition of rider modes. From K1-K6, you were considered a GOD if you could ride the big Gixxer quickly without killing yourself or highsiding it into next year. You knew back then, that if you couldn't catch the guy in front that was on a Gixxer 1000 in the twisties, it was because he could actually RIDE. No IMU, no cornering ABS, no traction control, no lift control, no "B" mode, no hydro clutch. Just skill and balls. It all explains why the K7/K8, while being slightly more powerful and faster, will always play second fiddle to the the K5/K6. The K5/K6 was the last fully analogue 1000 Suzuki ever made.
Well said fella, I've had 2 K5 Thou's couldn't agree more, opening that throttle while cranked over you could just feel the edge of traction, and knew if you went too far it would kill you, brilliant bike, I'd have another K5/6 Thou tomorrow over any newer bike.
Only Gixxer bros could think a Hydraulic clutch makes a rider slower 😂😂😂😂 lucky the k7k8 only had mapping mode and a soft clutch 😂
They are too busy with lube to worry about traction control lol
And some people live in the past while others keep up
Mal likes to copy paste 😉😉
That opening shot with the wig… 😂😂😂
I just saw a Reece's Pieces ad and the voiceover sounded exactly like Chris!!
Good to see the greenlaning GSXR back.
I commented on your BVG video about selling the other GSXR about the green laner.
Love it ❤ Some of my happiest memories are on the back of a gixer
The GSX-S1000/GT/GX carries that classic K5 mill onward and upward.... with mods of course.
The amount of speed shops, drag racers, landspeed guys that have modified the living poo out of the K5 engine is endless. There's multiple shops that can pull it apart and do the headwork and stroker crank and bore and valve jobs and compression and all the rest and end up with 210 wheel HP and near 100 ft-lb. And it holds up. In stock form the K5 engine has been abused, swapped, beat on, frozen, drowned and it just keeps going.
It's Gixxer Brah! I know I used to own a 1000K4 😂 and there is plenty of life in the GSXR old Girl cause it just spank every other manufacturer in 24 hours of Le Mans 2024!! My K4 was a superb motorcycle for everything I wanted to do -track days ✅
-1000miles in 24 hours through Europe comfortable ✅
-bulletproof reliability ✅ (except regular)
-absolute hoot on a Sunday blast ✅
Ps the reason why GSXR look more used than R1s or Fireblades because GSXR are used all year round! Plus because they were cheepish to buy people didn't properly care for them.
Epick Video Boy.
Ps I'm still checking used bike offers because I want my yellow and black 1000K4 with an Akrapovic exhaust and an up only quickshifter - because Gixxer Brahs know how to blip the throttle on the way down ⬇️🎤
This is so good! I loved my K7 1000. Makes me want another after watching this for sure 😂 and it's a shame you have to blur out the wheeliss
🎶🎶"Back in the GSXR"🎶🎶
My k8 was a dream with a quick hm shifter black arrow decat miss that bike so much 😪😪
What a banging video. Such good content. Proper twatting about on bikes. There is no better feeling than when you ride like this (on occasions, cough), the mood clicks and boom, you feel on top of the world.
Glorious stuff, I ride these roads all the time, used to commute from Pompey to Upper Farringdon everyday on my blade but now got a k1 thou just like this one 🤘🏻.
Had both of these bikes used every ounce of power never missed a beat my best biking years ever
I love you guys so much. Hope this channel gets to 2M asap
Mr BVG been a massive fan of yours for years, I can concur. I've got a 2002 k1 600. It's my second one I regretted selling my first one 9 years ago. Bought one when I first passed, had Aprilia RSVR factory, a KTM rc8r which got nicked sadly. I have bought another Gixxer now which currently resides in Southern Spain for me and my son. Fantastic bike 🎉🎉🎉❤❤😊😊😊
Checkout the dyno graph of a K5/6 compared to K7/8. K5/6 was insane off the bottom
one is burning right now on the esplanade here in Jersey, luckily mine is for sale, so hopefully he gets his insurance payout pronto lol
I remember the green landing episode! Classic
Awesome gents. As an ex Australian Superbike Team Suzuki racer predating all the modern tech nannies there are two arguments here. The naughties ones in full race spec made more power than what a brand new stock one does. Yet still rideable. Just one reason why arguably one of the best racers on two wheels decided to retire early in his career. I’m speaking of Casey Stoner who was against having all the electronic rider aids which has always made me think if they didn’t would Marquez be regarded as high as he is if his bulk of racing was without them. We will never know. You can go back further to the Big Bang days. I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden one around Phillip Island, my old home track, and although I know it well, the last of the 500 two strokes were an absolute handful which is why that generation was unbelievable!
Always been Suzuki fan, had the k2 750 that i loved as a kid. Sold that few years ago got the gsxs750 now, but feeling a k8 gixer1000 is next
Nice vid lads. I particularly like the old people B roll when winding it on. 😄
90’s to early noughties is the sweetspot for me for both cars and bikes.
Analogue all the way. I value feel and interactiveness over out and out power. Plus it’s the era I passed my test in.
I had a K5 GSXR750 anniversary when new with a ‘99 blade and 4XV R1. I still have a 5JJ R1 now but GSXRs are great. 😎
I've had several gixxers over the years and absolutely love them. They are just a solid, reliable bike with all the power you could possibly want and look awesome to boot plus they're still very affordable.
Going to be getting a 2000ish gixxer600 soon. First big bike.
I have an L6, which I love. Low end and mid-range is surprisingly good for such a tall-geared bike. I do all my own maintenance and it's utterly reliable. I've spend money upgrading the brakes and suspension and couldn't be happier with it.
Had a smile on my face the whole episode. Got bigger when they cut away and could hear the fellas giggling like teenagers.
Im pretty sure i passed this bike in edinburgh on the way to work this morning. Would explain why they werent filtering with me if its a new bike for them!
I bought a brand new gsxr750k4 when I has 21 and I still have it. Don't think il ever be able to part with it.
Roaring laughter on the sections where you make progress says it all to me!
Ridden that route many times over the years. Good memories.
Hope the new gsxr is not a twin 😂
Had a piss week thus far (I know it’s only Wednesday !😂) this was just the tonic ! Cheers guys 🫡 hilarious stuff .
Another great Vid chaps. Disappointing we leave in a world where you catch show the wheelies though. Much love
K7 with the twin arrows is such a great look a loved mine I started with the 600 s rad then a k7 750 k7 1000 and had the L6 anniversary model they were all great bikes
My first big big after passing my bike test in 1991 was a gsxr750j slingshot..in blue and white...I loved that bike..
What's not to like.. smiling as I am watching thinking back to when I had a k5 .. miss that bike.. everything felt like so much fun. Before everyone got serious and got a dash cam so they could shop you in to the old bill for a power wheelie.. 😂😂❤
Entertaining vid chaps. I had a new GSX750 K6 & it was the best bike I've ever owned. It was £7749 OTR. Those were the days. Fingers crossed for a new GSXR1000. Rumours suggest it may have a shift-cam type system but in true Suzuki style it's more likely going to be a tarted up version of the last one. If they give it a decent dash, better electronics & brakes & make it a bit lighter, that'll do nicely as it doesn't really need any more power.
Love the GSX-R's!!! Have mine dressed in a few anodized bits and a blue screen (flavor of the day) for nights on the town but all her original parts are still mint :)
Add a Micron blue exhaust can for the win!
Had a 2007 gsx-r 750 from new. Loved it!
Loved this one, thanks guys!