I owned the original gixxer 750. If you think it is amazing to ride today, just think how amazing it was in 1985! It was a hundred pounds lighter than any other 4 cylinder 750 at the time, yet, had more power, far better brakes and suspension than any of them. There wasn’t even one litre+ bike made, other the gixxer 1100 that could keep up with it. But as spectacular as the speed and accelleration was, the stopping power was from another dimension at that time. Two fingers on the brake lever could lift the rear wheel as high as you dared at any speed. I used to love doing stoppies at 70mph on the freeway just to blow peoples minds. Gawd I wish I still had that bike…..
Great video Boothy, it would be good if you could do more like this. GSXR1100, early twin headlight fireblades etc. Being 43 years old I can appreciate both new and old stuff. Keep em coming.
I'm with you on this one Lee. I'm a few yrs older than you mate so I appreciate the old classic sportsbikes too. I think the boys should do some more features like this one.
Think a few YT channels are starting to test older bikes, Bikeworld, TMF and Lambchop. Think there are plenty of us (40s) that grew up with Blades/YZFs in the mags/our youth!
I have owned one for over 25 years and in my mind at 61 years old it is like a four stroke big brother, in soul, of a RD350LC. Treat the gsxr750 1985 with out respect and it will spit you off. Currently sitting in the garage with a historic registered 1979 GS55E which I have also owned for over 30 years. Hail Suzuki.
Brilliant video !! Started riding dirt at 6, by the year 1987 I was 14 and guess what showed up my in parents garage ! A 1986 GSXR 750, my brother had brought his buddies new bike home and left the keys in it. With only my dad home I snuck out in my storm rider jean jacket and bell D.bike helmet and rolled the beast down the alley quietly. Once far enough away, I started and rode it for a bit. Never looked back after that moment in time. I’m now 48 and and been a licensed bike mechanic for two decades. I have a chance to rebuild that old bike that changed my everything, and will do once it arrives at my garage. Please keep bringing these videos 🇨🇦❤️🤘🏼
That was you ?, (tearing down the lane, on a road-bike, wearing a bell moto3 helmet?)..I used to borrow my brothers moto3 for bmx...he had the bell beanie too.
Everyone rants and raves about how the Ducati 916 "started it all" with respect to superbikes (including me, I have 2 of them), but I think this gsxr750 actually did. Great video.
absolutely....the 916 was the second generation....once all the other factories figured out how to build light(mostly), powerful, agile bikes that looked as good as they went.....but yeah, this is the one that changed the game..
@@atthesummitMTBskills Back then the original Blade was road only as it didn’t fit into any racing category. I had one as my street bike whilst I raced GSXR-750’s. The original blade however on the roads was an absolute weapon. Bikes today do produce more power, have much improved rubber, however so many rider aids. When ABS, used to be two fingers on your right hand and traction control was same hand using your wrist. 👍😎🇦🇺
I was 15 when this first came out and I immediately loved it. 3 years later I bought a brand new GSXR750J Slingshot when that first came out and since have owned an 1100H, a 750WN, an 1100M, a 750SRAD, a 1000K4 and am now getting an old 750J ready for the road again. These original 750’s started it all for me.
My first legit bike was a 1986 gsxr 750. Bought it between 2007-2009. I rode it until I broke it then I rebuilt it. This bike is the bike that started my love and passion for motorcycles, engines, and all things mechanical. I will always regret having to sell it. Thanks for bringing back great memories, Boothy. Keep up the great work guys!
5:33 that's me at the lights on my bike! You were in Penarth at this point, if i'd known it was 44 teeth, we could of gone for a blast down the A48. The bike looked gorgeous from where I was.
I was a teenager living in Tokyo when this bike came out in 1985. Wanted one so badly but never got the chance to ride one. Absolutely beautiful and definitely the benchmark in the mid 80’s.
Not many advantages of being old, but one is in the 1980's I owned a GSxR1100. In my opinion the best time for iconic motorbikes. Please more of the classic bikes!
I've owned 3 of these back in the 80's and early 90's. It is the true race bike with mirrors and blinkers. The '87 was the best year model for me. Good for about 150mph. Thank you guys, love the classics ❤ !!
I agree about preferring the '87. The first one was a bit too race focused, and what was thought to be best for the track back then didn't necessarily translate as well to the road. It was a bit of a homologation special is how I see it. I'm only going on a brief "have a go" ride back in the day. Like any bike with more time in the saddle you learn to adapt. Stepping off the very neutral handling first gen VFR, probably didn't help impressions. My current bike is an 87 GSXR750 . I love the look of them and from that past experience I was surprised how much the ride feel had changed more to my tastes in just one generation. Another pro for the 87 model is it is not stuck in a cross ply tire rut like the first gen, the 87 was amongst the first bikes built for low profile radials. 2022 tires on an 1987 bike is the best of both worlds.
86/87gsxr same bike, basically. not noticeable dif, if any. Same wheels too. I remember the 86 vfr. I rode/raced them all back then. I have a bunch of 86/750's right now. I raced a borrowed 86/750, i remember riding an 88 (second gen) 750 racebike and it was nite/day from the first gen. Whole different animal. By 1990, you couldnt give a 1st gen away, lol. The 86/87gsxr BEST looking ad Most important sportbike ever made.
@@AREA-51moto I'm getting my model years mixed. Wasn't aware either of any significant changes to gen1's so I though 87 must have been the first gen2. As you probably guessed mine is an 88 gen 2 with its radial tire wheels. Pretty sure the one I got to ride was a first release of the gen 1and that is the only impression I can speak to of that model. Gen 2 is indeed a different animal, more to my taste as a previously only Honda rider. Got my gen2 about 20+ yrs ago, still had a soft spot for 750's, it was my price, and it was my favourite looking of the 80's 750's.
2nd gen Smoked first gen in every category. I raced an 86 (borrowed), and had my own 89 racebike. The gsxr name/model was ruined when they went to the water cooled bikes, Super heavy w/ Miami vice graphics. They took a racebike and turned it into a street squid bike. Heavy POS. At that point, need to be on a cbr900rr! 1st gen gsxr, most historically important and unique look. 2nd gen way better bike. 86 vs 88 = 6 of these, half a dozen of those.
@@AREA-51moto Yer those later graphics where garish (I was going through a Mazda rotary phase during all that.) Water cooling was inevitable I guess with the usual bike horsepower wars. The oilers could take a decent tune in race kit form but probably wouldn't work as well on the road as water cooling jackets for city riding with a lot of waiting at the lights. The first water cooled GSXR should have beaten the Fireblade to the punch in power to weight. Suzuki has been a bit of an also ran since with the occasional brilliant engine but no real design direction that sets them apart like the old days. As I remember the early 80's the factory teams were stuck with making race bikes for billiard table smooth race tracks from 750 road bikes designed for riding through pot holes and bumpy curves. Optimising them for high speed agility on a track and staying with the frame restriction mod rules had Honda putting 16" front wheel bikes on the road for instance. When Suzuki went all out with the gen1 GSXR it had a ridiculously short wheel base (at the expense of swing arm length) for road use, coupled with a steep rake angle and that was their solution to making a successful race bike platform. I looked up the GSXR750 gen1 upgrades and the 86 model got a 25mm longer swing arm, and the 87 came as standard with a steering damper. That confirms my impressions of riding the 85 model, but like I said you get used to that sort of thing. I remember nearly falling over on the first turn from the showroom after picking up my new 16" wheel VF750F, but it soon became part of my riding style to enjoy aggressively counter steering it to make it drop fast into corners.
Sorry, although im a 44t regular watcher, l have to disagree about the review, even accepted that the roadtest might have been 'rushed' and 'impromptu'.
Remember the first time I saw one of these, Esso Station at Box Hill in 1987. Fell in love with it. Ended up buying a RG500 a year later after I passed my test. Schwantz was my hero so the RG was the closest to his bike. Still regret not buying a Gixxer instead. One day when I have the money.....
@@FortyFourTeeth It was blown engine and been crashed twice, but probably still worth more than my current 2016 Z800 today lol. Sold it to a mate for £500 back in 1993.
First one I saw one (the same colour) was in the summer of '85. Hill Farm Garage, A30 between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney. Just fueled up me Fizzy when this beast pulled in. Jaw dropped when I saw it was the late, great John Robinson riding it. He grinned when he saw me and my mate drooling over the bike, then gave it the berries up the road for our benefit. Great memory.
Thanks a lot for sharing! 53 years old now I wished I bought one when they were cheap in the 1990s! And they were very cheap when the watercoold came out. I know a motorcycle mechanic from a former motorcycle workshop I worked occasionally when I was still learning in a factory who owns one from new when it was still in production. He must be at least 60 today. His one has got other heat shields on the exhaust with rectangular holes.
I have an 87 Slabside GSXR1100 in red/black which will be taxed the 1st April for summer use. Also had an identical one in 1988. Full of character. Regards.
Great to see an iconic classic on the roads of Cardiff and Penarth. There's some lovely roads just a few miles from where you were then going passed cardiff airport towards Llandow and Ogmore.
In 1986 I bought one as soon as it landed at my local dealership, same blue/white livery. I had obsessed over it since the first pics came out in Euro magazines and to say I was stoked is an extreme understatement. Of all the bikes I've owned, none gave me the same thrill throwing a leg over them the first time as that little gixxer did. I've thought about finding one to restore but, it just wouldn't be the same as if I'd kept her. In case you're wondering..... she perished in a heavy handed, cold tires high-side. The damage to my bod wasn't nearly as painful as seeing my beloved little R all bent and broken. :(
Remeber these hitting the road test scene in 1985 then the gsxr 1100 soon after,real cutting edge as far as weight compared to the competion ,I went the GPZ900r route ,happy crazy days !
Brilliant. And good commentary boothy. No harm in riding that bike slowly thru busy towns. Gives people more chance to stop and stare and listen. I love showing off my 20 year old zrx1200 slowly thru towns, and getting the looks at petrol stations.
Lucky bloke! My first time over 200kmh was on a gsxr750, now I own an 08 gsxr 750 and it's a sweetie. Better than my R1 by miles. It's not all about hp, that balance and handling is the trick.
that was pretty epic!!! these early superbikes always get a load of love in the comment section.....zxr/gsxr BBB was testament to that.... Hope to see a hoon on a 92/93 fireblade soon.... remember to wring it, it goes better if you do
I’m a slabside fan, so can I say the standard 750 has a massive flat spot and is usually only around 90hp. I race a 86 model with 771cc high compression kit, race cams, gas flowed head, optimised carbs, velocity stacks, race ignition and coils. It has 105hp and a linear power curve. You are welcome to give it a go on a race track!
Hiya Mr Boothe, You took me right back to when these first came out along with the rg500 gamma. We booked a test drive on both of these with our local dealer, when we arrived the gentleman kindly said "you're okay for a while lads", when we asked how long we had. So we both smiled at each and 400 miles later we returned the bikes at 7:50 just before the dealership closed, they said "where the hell have you been", we said "well you said no one else is booked in" ( it was in the days before mobile phones too ). What a fantastic day that was😁. I did go on to buy the GSXR 1100 when that came out. 👍❤️ Ps, thanks for the memories !
Funny how you said it’s less of a racing position than newer sports bikes. Can’t say I’ve ridden one of these In a long time but my recent ride on a 1990s 916 sps was brutal. My spine was shattered after 40 miles. The latest s1000rr feels like a full on touring bike after that.
Had the 86 model !! Belly pan curved and slotted exhaust shield !! Raw !! Did 2500 miles to South of France two up with camping gear 👍 St tropes and Monaco !! Happy memories z😊 2 years and 15thou miles . Traded for a Gsxr1100h black and red !! Dragged it a long marsden Ultimate street bikes !! Very Very happy times !! Keep up the good work boys !!
Great road test mate , I had one in 1985 , it was $5500 in Australia at the time and thought it was the ducks nuts .. until I road the first model GSXR1100 in 1986 .. ended up with both , but the 1100 was miles ahead , & was the full bollocks with another 25 HP.
I had an '85 model back in '87. I was 19, what a weapon. HEre in Australia, you could open it up a whole lot more. I'm sure that there must be some good roads in the UK...somewhere. Not a problem here.
Up Leckwith Hill and down into Dinas Powys you got that right it ain’t the best route lol. Go back 35 years and you’d have seen me and my mates riding around that very same area……..we all wanted the new GSX R, very nostalgic for me seeing my old stomping ground on a bike of that time - nice one Boothy 👍
In the 90's there was a training place in Wolverhampton called CSM. One of the instructors (Steve) had one of these. Even just blipping the throttle was a special feeling.
Had one from new.. This bike was a seismic shift that is hard to describe if you weren't a biker back then. We all wanted someone to build a "race bike for the road" and this was the first; brilliant machines.
You don't know where a grab rail for a 86/88 GSX-R 1100 is do ya? its the last thing i need to finish the restoration of mine, I'm in NZ and can't find one anywhere.
Good video. I owned the 750 version in -88-90 and later the 1100 version. Genuine raw original hyperbike machines. These days they don't have the same atmosphere. Greetings from Finland!
Loved seeing this thing. Brings back so many memories of my Dads one. My very first pillion ride was on this bike and what got me into bikes! Love it!! 👏🏻
Went into my dealership in 1986 and they just received this bike. Fell in love at first sight. Bought it that day, kicked the Ninjas and Hurricanes asses 😆
Nice bike, in 85 I was in South Africa riding a GPZ750 turbo, mates were riding, GSX750s, Kawasaki Z1000s, GPZ900r,s, XS1100 Yamies, and an RD500 but the GSX-R750 is definitely an icon. Back in the day there were no electronics, the bigger motors pushed more power than the stock suspensions could handle so 750s were easier to live with. Brings back some memories. Still riding 🏍🏍😎
The early (non-slingshot) GSXR had flat slide carbs, they have direct operating slides connect to the throttle cable so you can ‘over carb’ the engine by grabbing too much throttle at low rpms, they made better power for racing at high rpm’s than early CV carbs … the slides in CV carbs lift by vacuum so you cannot over carb’ the engine 👍
The U.S market model 86-87 GSX-R 750s (they never got the original 85 model) had CV carbs, very similar to the 1100s 34mm CV's, they were also about 5 hp down on the UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa models. The poor over legislated Swiss got it the worst tho, their 86 1100 slabsides barely made 70 hp, they also had a single rectangle headlight instead of the iconic duel round ones.
Absolutely love those old oil cooled Zook 750s. Never had a GSXR, but had a couple of the detuned versions in the GSX750F (Katana over here in Canada). Sound so good, and they have such an eager, playful feel. Not "fast" by today's standards but such a great engine.
had a 1999 GSX750F, always thought it was mega ugly, especially in maroon lol but I loved riding that thing, had excellent top end in it, never failed to see 150mph on the clock, used to call it my mini busa 😁. Would definitely recommend it to others. Finally got myself a hayabusa now but they definitely handle very similar!
@@MotoGuy-ul6lp yeah looks are subjective lol. They certainly were "unique". I think they felt way better than they should have given the price point. Remarkably comfortable too.
@@NotNowCato1254 I got an F model in 85 for £3200 with a bit of discount . You could not get them for love nor money at the time in the UK . Saw an add in MCN GSX 750 R for racing only .Phoned the dealer and he said he could get them from France in French spec . Kilometer clocks ,RH dipping otherwise the same . Can you put it on the road for me ? Well I shouldn't really ! . I will pay cash ! Oh ok then . 5 days later I am riding home on it feeling like the dogs bollocks . Had it for nearly 30 years , track days , visited 5 TT;s well thrashed wonderful bike my best M/C years It was getting a bit tatty at the end , dropped a couple of times . Sold it to a guy who thankfully restored it to show condition . Now 78 and still ride ( just ! ) a 2000 R1 .
In 1988 I was a proud owner of the 1100 version. I was 23 years old with stars in my eyes. There was nothing on the road that could touch it at the time for speed and looks. I was truly in love with the bike and spent all of my year's salary buying her. The love affair didn't last long. Lost my licence. Caught doing 138mph on the M4. More fool me. But I couldn't help myself. The bike made me do it, honest guv. I now ride a Vespa. Love it just as much in a different way but something says to me sometimes 'how the mighty have fallen.' Oh, one more thing, the girls I knew never appeared to be that impressed. Think they would like the Vespa more. How cute.
I had the RG500 and thought nothing could better it till I bought the 85 GSX-R, both were great but the 750 was as close to a race bike as you could buy at the time.
I was lucky to get one back in 1989 , E376DSS (still remember)with Durex racing colours until it became known to the Local police so got her repainted, kept it over 10 years , the punishment it took without breaking still amazes me to this day .finally killed it on trip to England on the road between Whitby and Scarborough , lost it on corner just missed a road sign and ended up in ditch upside down with me lying on my back on top of it , miss that bike 🥲
I just picked up a 94. I sold my 2013 S1000rr last year and I’ve been itching for a bike when I saw the 94 GSXR750 so I got it. Pretty fun bike. Wish I had one in the 90’s. Seems small but that's perfect.
Yup, great bike. I owned one for a couple years, mine was an 1988 GSX-R 750J Slingshot. I didn’t go to a higher CC size since I was confident within the 750 power band. I put some minor upgrades on her and wore a Shoei Lawson X-R8 helmet with it. Fastest I went was just over 125 since back then I was in the Army (Infantryman) and things went bad for the career with reckless driving charges which is often the result when you’re caught going Mach 4.
Cardiff ??? - we drive on same side of the road as England :) - you managed to find all the back roads locals use to from Cardiff to Dinas and Barry - cracking bike,,,nice one Boothy
I picked up a '74 Honda CB550 a few months ago, finished getting it sorted and ready to ride just recently and have been putting the miles down on it. It is a weird thing how the old bikes are objectively worse in nearly every way, but they just feel so...visceral I guess? I dunno, there's just something about it. The CB550 does the same thing where if you give it a lot of throttle low in the rev range it stumbles and coughs. The suspension is pretty much garbage, the brakes are more of a suggestion than a command, and my wrist feels like it's going to fall off after a couple of hours of riding, but I love it. Having previously only owned a '17 CBR500R and a '16 GSX-S1000, the old CB550 is just a totally different animal, and I love every second of riding it. Would absolutely love to give one of these old first gen sport bikes a go.
Thanks for the memories. I bought the gsxr1100 in 1986. short wheelbase! Wow. I loved it. what a ride, I still ride my ninja 900 almost daily. Never slow down. Greetings from Germany.
Class bike, when people ask what bike started the superbike revolution it was this bike, “ probably “ ... it turned racing on it’s head, I know I watched it from the grassy banks at Brands and Donny, and had I not had a Katana 1100 this would have been me.... great vid and Boothy, great homage to a motorcycle icon... you will remember riding this with tearful eyes in years to come... who needs rider modes?
Was lucky enough to ride one back in 85. Mate had bought one when they came out, even let me take it up the strip at Santa Pod. Did 11.5@120mph first time i rode it ( I weighed about 9 1/2 stone )
I jacked in modern litre class superbikes on the road after too many frustrated miles, points and court and a ban. Got myself a 91 Gsxr750m which was my poster bike as a 12 year old. It's amazing. I do love a slabbie but slingshots are a lot better, 5 years development back then and each revision moved the bike on a mile. Great review Boothy! Every bit well said! Ride more old gold and spread the word that for the price of a new superbike you should just grab a few old school legends and spend the change on petrol and tyres and track days and have more fun. And push the values up even more!
I lusted after the 1100 sooo much, I had a GPZ900 at the time I first saw one at the TT on the ferry. By the time I could afford one the Slingshot was out, so I bought an FZR1000EXUP and loved it.
Boothy, that was superb, just a brilliant wee bit of banter about an awesome machine, I could listen to you talk about bikes all fxxking day man. Ta very much.
Literally drove past my street. Mad. Couldn’t have picked a worse route, but good vid nevertheless. You had the whole of the Vale of Glamorgan to explore, plenty of great roads to choose. Maybe next time.
Reminds me of my youth when i first started rideing, got a kawa ar125, gave mate a shot so he gave me a shot of his GSXR 750, i got off half a mile away and walked back to give him the keys, wasn't ready for that kind of power after having a 125. Ended up getting a ZZR 600 once got lucence though.
Rode this on the same event in Cardiff. The mirrors were useless and the brakes a vague but my word...the noise 😱 I had a "Full Floater" for hours after.
Got off the dual carriageway one junction too soon Boothy 🙈 - should have headed for the A48, then done the coast road loop. No great roads immediately round there tbh... Beacons onwards spoil us though☺️
Shame you didn't find a decent road. There are some belters around Cardiff. Next time you're in the area, let me know and I'll send you the details. Steve
A beautiful machine for sure. The GSX-R was a dream bike for sure back in the day. I have a first generation VF 700 F Interceptor in Red, White and Blue circa1984 in excellent condition and nicely restored by my son and I. Beside that beauty in the garage, I also have the last generation VFR 1200 F 2013 in black and silver. The old sport bikes are great but you've got to tend to the carbs and treat them with care. Ride safe!! Maryland, USA
I have a small collection of 80s sports bikes including an 8 GSX-R1100, and the worst thing you can do for them is let them sit and not ride them. The modern fuel with its additives is the problem, it causes all sorts of issues if it dries out in the tank and/or the carbs.
First motorcycle I ever rode when I turned 16 was my uncles 1994 RF900R. The engine was based off the 1100 gsxr. Killer machine that was. I loved that bike and it was pretty damn quick. I put 1000s of miles on that bike.
I owned that exact model and year.... I was a young soldier and had plenty of money and need for speed... always been a Suzuki man... had SP125, GS550ES, GSXR-750
Dear 44Teeth, I made a video on my channel about a CBR929RR I just bought. I'm going to try and replicate the magic of your budget bike build series. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation, I've wanted to share my hobbies for a while and you guys have given me the courage to go for it. Love your style, antics, hoonery, and tom-foolery. Your bike skills are ok too. Cheers from Andrew in Louisville, Kentucky.
Anyone remember John Lofthouse racing one at Aintree in 85 and 86 ?? Epic !! And Kevin Mawdsley on an Lc350 out in the open class , last race of the day !! Am 60 now but still in my 20s at heart 😊
On that round about at the end, if you had jumped on to the dual carriage way, 2 mins later you'd be on the A48 and blasting along a nice super bike friendly twisty road!!! plonka! :D Should have called me for a guided tour!
That was my first big bike, in the guise of a GSX750f 1990 which used that long revving engine after Suzuki brought out the water cooled version later. I remember it like yesterday bringing it home from On yer Bike in Aylesbury. Top end on the way home and scratched both footpegs through Tooting. I loved that bike so easy to ride
I owned the original gixxer 750. If you think it is amazing to ride today, just think how amazing it was in 1985! It was a hundred pounds lighter than any other 4 cylinder 750 at the time, yet, had more power, far better brakes and suspension than any of them. There wasn’t even one litre+ bike made, other the gixxer 1100 that could keep up with it. But as spectacular as the speed and accelleration was, the stopping power was from another dimension at that time. Two fingers on the brake lever could lift the rear wheel as high as you dared at any speed. I used to love doing stoppies at 70mph on the freeway just to blow peoples minds. Gawd I wish I still had that bike…..
I love the retro rides ones. Keep up the great work 44t. You guys are smashing it
Great video Boothy, it would be good if you could do more like this. GSXR1100, early twin headlight fireblades etc. Being 43 years old I can appreciate both new and old stuff. Keep em coming.
I’m with Lee 😎
Couldn't agree more. I'd love to see more road tests of these classic sport bikes. Great job Boothy.
I'd like to see the unloved models too, like cbr600f3, gpz900, maybe a FJ1200.
I'm with you on this one Lee.
I'm a few yrs older than you mate so I appreciate the old classic sportsbikes too.
I think the boys should do some more features like this one.
Think a few YT channels are starting to test older bikes, Bikeworld, TMF and Lambchop. Think there are plenty of us (40s) that grew up with Blades/YZFs in the mags/our youth!
I’ve got an 85 in the garage, it always feels like such an experience getting on it, love it
Very jealous!
I have owned one for over 25 years and in my mind at 61 years old it is like a four stroke big brother, in soul, of a RD350LC. Treat the gsxr750 1985 with out respect and it will spit you off. Currently sitting in the garage with a historic registered 1979 GS55E which I have also owned for over 30 years. Hail Suzuki.
Brilliant video !! Started riding dirt at 6, by the year 1987 I was 14 and guess what showed up my in parents garage !
A 1986 GSXR 750, my brother had brought his buddies new bike home and left the keys in it. With only my dad home I snuck out in my storm rider jean jacket and bell D.bike helmet and rolled the beast down the alley quietly. Once far enough away, I started and rode it for a bit. Never looked back after that moment in time. I’m now 48 and and been a licensed bike mechanic for two decades. I have a chance to rebuild that old bike that changed my everything, and will do once it arrives at my garage.
Please keep bringing these videos 🇨🇦❤️🤘🏼
GodBless! BEST story/memory posted in this thread!
Cheers
That was you ?, (tearing down the lane, on a road-bike, wearing a bell moto3 helmet?)..I used to borrow my brothers moto3 for bmx...he had the bell beanie too.
"Which way do we go round roundabouts in this country" lol cracked me up that did, it's Wales Boothy, UK mate! Same side as England ;)
Wales aren’t even the same side as Italy these days.
😂😂😂
Watching on a small screen I was initially trying to figure out which country he was in. Sure looks a lot like the UK I thought... 😂
Everyone rants and raves about how the Ducati 916 "started it all" with respect to superbikes (including me, I have 2 of them), but I think this gsxr750 actually did. Great video.
absolutely....the 916 was the second generation....once all the other factories figured out how to build light(mostly), powerful, agile bikes that looked as good as they went.....but yeah, this is the one that changed the game..
Definitely- way before blades/916s/fzr etc. and bloody lovely too
The 916 was pretty gamechanging though. Just like the R1 and many years later the S1000RR.
@@atthesummitMTBskills Back then the original Blade was road only as it didn’t fit into any racing category. I had one as my street bike whilst I raced GSXR-750’s. The original blade however on the roads was an absolute weapon. Bikes today do produce more power, have much improved rubber, however so many rider aids. When ABS, used to be two fingers on your right hand and traction control was same hand using your wrist. 👍😎🇦🇺
If only Honda’s VR750 was obtainable 🥲🥲🥲
I was 15 when this first came out and I immediately loved it. 3 years later I bought a brand new GSXR750J Slingshot when that first came out and since have owned an 1100H, a 750WN, an 1100M, a 750SRAD, a 1000K4 and am now getting an old 750J ready for the road again. These original 750’s started it all for me.
My first legit bike was a 1986 gsxr 750. Bought it between 2007-2009. I rode it until I broke it then I rebuilt it. This bike is the bike that started my love and passion for motorcycles, engines, and all things mechanical. I will always regret having to sell it. Thanks for bringing back great memories, Boothy. Keep up the great work guys!
Slabside! Took me back, I had the 1990 model. Stunning bike. More of these classics please Boothy!!
スズキGSX-R750は素晴らしい安定感ですね。私もこのバイク大好きです。エキゾーストサウンドもセンスがよい。カラーリングもキレイだし、一度は乗ってみたいです。加速も凄い！
5:33 that's me at the lights on my bike! You were in Penarth at this point, if i'd known it was 44 teeth, we could of gone for a blast down the A48. The bike looked gorgeous from where I was.
They are, to me, one of the most beautiful bikes.
I was a teenager living in Tokyo when this bike came out in 1985. Wanted one so badly but never got the chance to ride one. Absolutely beautiful and definitely the benchmark in the mid 80’s.
I was a despatch rider living in a squat in Islington when that bike came out-you fecking youth!
Ha ha same here but a squat in brixton!
Not many advantages of being old, but one is in the 1980's I owned a GSxR1100. In my opinion the best time for iconic motorbikes. Please more of the classic bikes!
I've owned 3 of these back in the 80's and early 90's. It is the true race bike with mirrors and blinkers. The '87 was the best year model for me. Good for about 150mph. Thank you guys, love the classics ❤ !!
I agree about preferring the '87. The first one was a bit too race focused, and what was thought to be best for the track back then didn't necessarily translate as well to the road.
It was a bit of a homologation special is how I see it.
I'm only going on a brief "have a go" ride back in the day. Like any bike with more time in the saddle you learn to adapt. Stepping off the very neutral handling first gen VFR, probably didn't help impressions.
My current bike is an 87 GSXR750 . I love the look of them and from that past experience I was surprised how much the ride feel had changed more to my tastes in just one generation.
Another pro for the 87 model is it is not stuck in a cross ply tire rut like the first gen, the 87 was amongst the first bikes built for low profile radials.
2022 tires on an 1987 bike is the best of both worlds.
86/87gsxr same bike, basically. not noticeable dif, if any. Same wheels too.
I remember the 86 vfr. I rode/raced them all back then. I have a bunch of 86/750's right now. I raced a borrowed 86/750, i remember riding an 88 (second gen) 750 racebike and it was nite/day from the first gen. Whole different animal. By 1990, you couldnt give a 1st gen away, lol.
The 86/87gsxr BEST looking ad Most important sportbike ever made.
@@AREA-51moto I'm getting my model years mixed.
Wasn't aware either of any significant changes to gen1's so I though 87 must have been the first gen2.
As you probably guessed mine is an 88 gen 2 with its radial tire wheels.
Pretty sure the one I got to ride was a first release of the gen 1and that is the only impression I can speak to of that model.
Gen 2 is indeed a different animal, more to my taste as a previously only Honda rider.
Got my gen2 about 20+ yrs ago, still had a soft spot for 750's, it was my price, and it was my favourite looking of the 80's 750's.
2nd gen Smoked first gen in every category. I raced an 86 (borrowed), and had my own 89 racebike.
The gsxr name/model was ruined when they went to the water cooled bikes, Super heavy w/ Miami vice graphics. They took a racebike and turned it into a street squid bike. Heavy POS. At that point, need to be on a cbr900rr!
1st gen gsxr, most historically important and unique look. 2nd gen way better bike. 86 vs 88 = 6 of these, half a dozen of those.
@@AREA-51moto Yer those later graphics where garish (I was going through a Mazda rotary phase during all that.)
Water cooling was inevitable I guess with the usual bike horsepower wars. The oilers could take a decent tune in race kit form but probably wouldn't work as well on the road as water cooling jackets for city riding with a lot of waiting at the lights.
The first water cooled GSXR should have beaten the Fireblade to the punch in power to weight.
Suzuki has been a bit of an also ran since with the occasional brilliant engine but no real design direction that sets them apart like the old days.
As I remember the early 80's the factory teams were stuck with making race bikes for billiard table smooth race tracks from 750 road bikes designed for riding through pot holes and bumpy curves. Optimising them for high speed agility on a track and staying with the frame restriction mod rules had Honda putting 16" front wheel bikes on the road for instance.
When Suzuki went all out with the gen1 GSXR it had a ridiculously short wheel base (at the expense of swing arm length) for road use, coupled with a steep rake angle and that was their solution to making a successful race bike platform.
I looked up the GSXR750 gen1 upgrades and the 86 model got a 25mm longer swing arm, and the 87 came as standard with a steering damper.
That confirms my impressions of riding the 85 model, but like I said you get used to that sort of thing.
I remember nearly falling over on the first turn from the showroom after picking up my new 16" wheel VF750F, but it soon became part of my riding style to enjoy aggressively counter steering it to make it drop fast into corners.
Wicked great review of a iconic sports bike. No fluff just, true emotion and how the bike made you feel. Lucky man Boothy!
Cheers from the US!
Sorry, although im a 44t regular watcher, l have to disagree about the review, even accepted that the roadtest might have been 'rushed' and 'impromptu'.
Remember the first time I saw one of these, Esso Station at Box Hill in 1987. Fell in love with it. Ended up buying a RG500 a year later after I passed my test. Schwantz was my hero so the RG was the closest to his bike. Still regret not buying a Gixxer instead. One day when I have the money.....
Bet you regret selling the RG too?!
@@FortyFourTeeth
It was blown engine and been crashed twice, but probably still worth more than my current 2016 Z800 today lol. Sold it to a mate for £500 back in 1993.
First one I saw one (the same colour) was in the summer of '85. Hill Farm Garage, A30 between Stockbridge and Sutton Scotney. Just fueled up me Fizzy when this beast pulled in. Jaw dropped when I saw it was the late, great John Robinson riding it. He grinned when he saw me and my mate drooling over the bike, then gave it the berries up the road for our benefit. Great memory.
The RG was a better bike
@@galenkia You rode it the way it meant to be ridden. $$$$ Can't buy that! You win in that deal!
Cheers
Thanks a lot for sharing!
53 years old now I wished I bought one when they were cheap in the 1990s! And they were very cheap when the watercoold came out. I know a motorcycle mechanic from a former motorcycle workshop I worked occasionally when I was still learning in a factory who owns one from new when it was still in production. He must be at least 60 today. His one has got other heat shields on the exhaust with rectangular holes.
I have an 87 Slabside GSXR1100 in red/black which will be taxed the 1st April for summer use. Also had an identical one in 1988. Full of character. Regards.
Great to see an iconic classic on the roads of Cardiff and Penarth. There's some lovely roads just a few miles from where you were then going passed cardiff airport towards Llandow and Ogmore.
In 1986 I bought one as soon as it landed at my local dealership, same blue/white livery. I had obsessed over it since the first pics came out in Euro magazines and to say I was stoked is an extreme understatement. Of all the bikes I've owned, none gave me the same thrill throwing a leg over them the first time as that little gixxer did. I've thought about finding one to restore but, it just wouldn't be the same as if I'd kept her. In case you're wondering..... she perished in a heavy handed, cold tires high-side. The damage to my bod wasn't nearly as painful as seeing my beloved little R all bent and broken. :(
Remeber these hitting the road test scene in 1985 then the gsxr 1100 soon after,real cutting edge as far as weight compared to the competion ,I went the GPZ900r route ,happy crazy days !
I was thrown the keys to one in '85 by the dealer. It was amazing. I didn't like the looks as much as the FZ750 though.
Brilliant. And good commentary boothy. No harm in riding that bike slowly thru busy towns. Gives people more chance to stop and stare and listen. I love showing off my 20 year old zrx1200 slowly thru towns, and getting the looks at petrol stations.
Lucky bloke! My first time over 200kmh was on a gsxr750, now I own an 08 gsxr 750 and it's a sweetie. Better than my R1 by miles. It's not all about hp, that balance and handling is the trick.
I remember actually going to the local launch of the slab side in '85. They were a game changer.
Raced the same bike in 750 production back in 85 (profile pic). Awesome machine!!
So good - I had the red and black version back in the day, I think I was like 18 years old, great to see these are still alive and on the road !
I have a Ducati 851, a 1999 fireblade, a tdr250 and a 1991 GSXR 750…. The Gixxxer is still my favorite hands down
that was pretty epic!!! these early superbikes always get a load of love in the comment section.....zxr/gsxr BBB was testament to that.... Hope to see a hoon on a 92/93 fireblade soon.... remember to wring it, it goes better if you do
Have ridden the original but 12 years later and it was still awesome. Legendary bike and love these retro rides
同感です。
I’m a slabside fan, so can I say the standard 750 has a massive flat spot and is usually only around 90hp. I race a 86 model with 771cc high compression kit, race cams, gas flowed head, optimised carbs, velocity stacks, race ignition and coils. It has 105hp and a linear power curve. You are welcome to give it a go on a race track!
Hiya Mr Boothe,
You took me right back to when these first came out along with the rg500 gamma.
We booked a test drive on both of these with our local dealer, when we arrived the gentleman kindly said "you're okay for a while lads", when we asked how long we had.
So we both smiled at each and 400 miles later we returned the bikes at 7:50 just before the dealership closed, they said "where the hell have you been", we said "well you said no one else is booked in" ( it was in the days before mobile phones too ). What a fantastic day that was😁.
I did go on to buy the GSXR 1100 when that came out. 👍❤️ Ps, thanks for the memories !
Funny how you said it’s less of a racing position than newer sports bikes. Can’t say I’ve ridden one of these In a long time but my recent ride on a 1990s 916 sps was brutal. My spine was shattered after 40 miles. The latest s1000rr feels like a full on touring bike after that.
Had the 86 model !! Belly pan curved and slotted exhaust shield !! Raw !! Did 2500 miles to South of France two up with camping gear 👍 St tropes and Monaco !! Happy memories z😊 2 years and 15thou miles . Traded for a Gsxr1100h black and red !! Dragged it a long marsden Ultimate street bikes !! Very Very happy times !! Keep up the good work boys !!
Great road test mate , I had one in 1985 , it was $5500 in Australia
at the time and thought it was the ducks nuts .. until I road the first model GSXR1100 in 1986 ..
ended up with both , but the 1100 was miles ahead , & was the full bollocks with another 25 HP.
I am actually rebuilding one now and you are right, Spring has a specific smell and sound and it’s not what people generally think .
Always a pleasure to see such old machines on the road
I had an '85 model back in '87. I was 19, what a weapon. HEre in Australia, you could open it up a whole lot more. I'm sure that there must be some good roads in the UK...somewhere. Not a problem here.
Up Leckwith Hill and down into Dinas Powys you got that right it ain’t the best route lol. Go back 35 years and you’d have seen me and my mates riding around that very same area……..we all wanted the new GSX R, very nostalgic for me seeing my old stomping ground on a bike of that time - nice one Boothy 👍
In the 90's there was a training place in Wolverhampton called CSM. One of the instructors (Steve) had one of these. Even just blipping the throttle was a special feeling.
Had one from new.. This bike was a seismic shift that is hard to describe if you weren't a biker back then. We all wanted someone to build a "race bike for the road" and this was the first; brilliant machines.
I have 2 1986 GSXR1100's...I love the early bikes! Thanks for the video fellas.
You don't know where a grab rail for a 86/88 GSX-R 1100 is do ya? its the last thing i need to finish the restoration of mine, I'm in NZ and can't find one anywhere.
Good video. I owned the 750 version in -88-90 and later the 1100 version. Genuine raw original hyperbike machines. These days they don't have the same atmosphere. Greetings from Finland!
Loved seeing this thing. Brings back so many memories of my Dads one. My very first pillion ride was on this bike and what got me into bikes! Love it!! 👏🏻
Went into my dealership in 1986 and they just received this bike. Fell in love at first sight. Bought it that day, kicked the Ninjas and Hurricanes asses 😆
Nice bike, in 85 I was in South Africa riding a GPZ750 turbo, mates were riding, GSX750s, Kawasaki Z1000s, GPZ900r,s, XS1100 Yamies, and an RD500 but the GSX-R750 is definitely an icon. Back in the day there were no electronics, the bigger motors pushed more power than the stock suspensions could handle so 750s were easier to live with. Brings back some memories. Still riding 🏍🏍😎
Nice to see you riding through my hometown of Penarth 🏴
The early (non-slingshot) GSXR had flat slide carbs, they have direct operating slides connect to the throttle cable so you can ‘over carb’ the engine by grabbing too much throttle at low rpms, they made better power for racing at high rpm’s than early CV carbs … the slides in CV carbs lift by vacuum so you cannot over carb’ the engine 👍
Flatties are the best though for overall response, you just have to know how to roll on or have the accelerator pumps tuned right.
Bingo.
The U.S market model 86-87 GSX-R 750s (they never got the original 85 model) had CV carbs, very similar to the 1100s 34mm CV's, they were also about 5 hp down on the UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa models. The poor over legislated Swiss got it the worst tho, their 86 1100 slabsides barely made 70 hp, they also had a single rectangle headlight instead of the iconic duel round ones.
@@uhtred7860 Fuck that, the Mikuni 29mm flatslides still kick arse in mine ; )
@@jimmyjames2383 Yeah they are the superior carb for the 750 slabby. Getting hard to find good sets now.
Those Clocks....!!!!! Quite Simply are the most exquisitely tasteful things I've ever seen adorning a motorcycle ever...!!!!
Absolutely love those old oil cooled Zook 750s. Never had a GSXR, but had a couple of the detuned versions in the GSX750F (Katana over here in Canada). Sound so good, and they have such an eager, playful feel. Not "fast" by today's standards but such a great engine.
had a 1999 GSX750F, always thought it was mega ugly, especially in maroon lol but I loved riding that thing, had excellent top end in it, never failed to see 150mph on the clock, used to call it my mini busa 😁. Would definitely recommend it to others. Finally got myself a hayabusa now but they definitely handle very similar!
@@MotoGuy-ul6lp yeah looks are subjective lol. They certainly were "unique". I think they felt way better than they should have given the price point. Remarkably comfortable too.
@@morley3810 yes your right, only paid £1500 for mine with one owner and 20k on the clock. Definitely a very underrated bike. 👍
£2999 OTR in the UK in '85, if memory serves?
@@NotNowCato1254 I got an F model in 85 for £3200 with a bit of discount . You could not get them for love nor money at the time in the UK . Saw an add in MCN GSX 750 R for racing only .Phoned the dealer and he said he could get them from France in French spec . Kilometer clocks ,RH dipping otherwise the same . Can you put it on the road for me ? Well I shouldn't really ! . I will pay cash ! Oh ok then . 5 days later I am riding home on it feeling like the dogs bollocks . Had it for nearly 30 years , track days , visited 5 TT;s well thrashed wonderful bike my best M/C years It was getting a bit tatty at the end , dropped a couple of times . Sold it to a guy who thankfully restored it to show condition . Now 78 and still ride ( just ! ) a 2000 R1 .
In 1988 I was a proud owner of the 1100 version. I was 23 years old with stars in my eyes. There was nothing on the road that could touch it at the time for speed and looks. I was truly in love with the bike and spent all of my year's salary buying her. The love affair didn't last long. Lost my licence. Caught doing 138mph on the M4. More fool me. But I couldn't help myself. The bike made me do it, honest guv. I now ride a Vespa. Love it just as much in a different way but something says to me sometimes 'how the mighty have fallen.' Oh, one more thing, the girls I knew never appeared to be that impressed. Think they would like the Vespa more. How cute.
One of the Iconic bikes from history - a very exclusive club.
I had the RG500 and thought nothing could better it till I bought the 85 GSX-R, both were great but the 750 was as close to a race bike as you could buy at the time.
I was lucky to get one back in 1989 , E376DSS (still remember)with Durex racing colours until it became known to the Local police so got her repainted, kept it over 10 years , the punishment it took without breaking still amazes me to this day .finally killed it on trip to England on the road between Whitby and Scarborough , lost it on corner just missed a road sign and ended up in ditch upside down with me lying on my back on top of it , miss that bike 🥲
The 'memories' of riding that bike the way it was meant to be ridden, back when it was current... far outweighs 'owning' one now!
Cheers
A k8 750 GSX-R was my first bike! Never regretted it! The perfect blend of a 600 and a 1000!
Dang this 37 year old gixxer engine still sounds so modern,kudos to whoever maintained this legend
I just picked up a 94. I sold my 2013 S1000rr last year and I’ve been itching for a bike when I saw the 94 GSXR750 so I got it. Pretty fun bike. Wish I had one in the 90’s. Seems small but that's perfect.
Some bikes are just special, you can tell when boothy boi let the clutch out the “this is terrific”
Yup, great bike. I owned one for a couple years, mine was an 1988 GSX-R 750J Slingshot. I didn’t go to a higher CC size since I was confident within the 750 power band. I put some minor upgrades on her and wore a Shoei Lawson X-R8 helmet with it. Fastest I went was just over 125 since back then I was in the Army (Infantryman) and things went bad for the career with reckless driving charges which is often the result when you’re caught going Mach 4.
Cardiff ??? - we drive on same side of the road as England :) - you managed to find all the back roads locals use to from Cardiff to Dinas and Barry - cracking bike,,,nice one Boothy
I thought I had a decent ride back in '85 - red and white GPZ600R, but the GSXR was next level race rep - fab-o.
Aw man I loved the red and white GPZ600s'. Nice one 👍
I picked up a '74 Honda CB550 a few months ago, finished getting it sorted and ready to ride just recently and have been putting the miles down on it. It is a weird thing how the old bikes are objectively worse in nearly every way, but they just feel so...visceral I guess? I dunno, there's just something about it. The CB550 does the same thing where if you give it a lot of throttle low in the rev range it stumbles and coughs. The suspension is pretty much garbage, the brakes are more of a suggestion than a command, and my wrist feels like it's going to fall off after a couple of hours of riding, but I love it. Having previously only owned a '17 CBR500R and a '16 GSX-S1000, the old CB550 is just a totally different animal, and I love every second of riding it.
Would absolutely love to give one of these old first gen sport bikes a go.
"What way do you go round roundabouts in ths Country"...the country being Wales? Lol That did make me chuckle...
Thanks for the memories. I bought the gsxr1100 in 1986. short wheelbase! Wow. I loved it. what a ride, I still ride my ninja 900 almost daily. Never slow down. Greetings from Germany.
i borrowed a 750 in the early 90s. what a top piece of engineering. an all-time favourite
Good old Cardiff . Took a Street Triple RS for a test on almost that exact same route last week and ended up buying the thing 👌🏽
Mine was red/black and brings back memories even in ,my 60’s today. The only issues I had was small fuel tank and in hot summers cooked balls
I had a 900SS and a Jota and then my brother in law bought one of these and everything changed. The first superbike no question.
Class bike, when people ask what bike started the superbike revolution it was this bike, “ probably “ ... it turned racing on it’s head, I know I watched it from the grassy banks at Brands and Donny, and had I not had a Katana 1100 this would have been me.... great vid and Boothy, great homage to a motorcycle icon... you will remember riding this with tearful eyes in years to come... who needs rider modes?
Was lucky enough to ride one back in 85. Mate had bought one when they came out, even let me take it up the strip at Santa Pod. Did 11.5@120mph first time i rode it ( I weighed about 9 1/2 stone )
I jacked in modern litre class superbikes on the road after too many frustrated miles, points and court and a ban. Got myself a 91 Gsxr750m which was my poster bike as a 12 year old. It's amazing. I do love a slabbie but slingshots are a lot better, 5 years development back then and each revision moved the bike on a mile. Great review Boothy! Every bit well said! Ride more old gold and spread the word that for the price of a new superbike you should just grab a few old school legends and spend the change on petrol and tyres and track days and have more fun. And push the values up even more!
I lusted after the 1100 sooo much, I had a GPZ900 at the time I first saw one at the TT on the ferry. By the time I could afford one the Slingshot was out, so I bought an FZR1000EXUP and loved it.
Boothy, that was superb, just a brilliant wee bit of banter about an awesome machine, I could listen to you talk about bikes all fxxking day man. Ta very much.
Literally drove past my street. Mad. Couldn’t have picked a worse route, but good vid nevertheless. You had the whole of the Vale of Glamorgan to explore, plenty of great roads to choose. Maybe next time.
Had one of these back in the day. Miss it.
Best bike Suzuki ever made. I had a GIXER 750 and loved it.
You should have headed up towards Brecon from Cardiff. Give her the roads she deserves.
Great content featuring the old classics. Absolute mint bike. I would love the chance of a blast. Thanks Boothy. The bike is beautiful.
I wanted one so much when they first came out it actually hurt. Beautiful iconic motorcycle. Cheers lads you’ve aced it yet again 🥰
Wow..The fist bike I bought a poster of as a kid! Your absolutely spot on boothy with the inspiration that beaut has given! Great vid ❤👍✌
Reminds me of my youth when i first started rideing, got a kawa ar125, gave mate a shot so he gave me a shot of his GSXR 750, i got off half a mile away and walked back to give him the keys, wasn't ready for that kind of power after having a 125.
Ended up getting a ZZR 600 once got lucence though.
Rode this on the same event in Cardiff. The mirrors were useless and the brakes a vague but my word...the noise 😱 I had a "Full Floater" for hours after.
Got off the dual carriageway one junction too soon Boothy 🙈 - should have headed for the A48, then done the coast road loop. No great roads immediately round there tbh... Beacons onwards spoil us though☺️
This channel is so great and deserves far more subscribers.
Shame you didn't find a decent road. There are some belters around Cardiff. Next time you're in the area, let me know and I'll send you the details. Steve
A beautiful machine for sure. The GSX-R was a dream bike for sure back in the day. I have a first generation VF 700 F Interceptor in Red, White and Blue circa1984 in excellent condition and nicely restored by my son and I. Beside that beauty in the garage, I also have the last generation VFR 1200 F 2013 in black and silver. The old sport bikes are great but you've got to tend to the carbs and treat them with care. Ride safe!! Maryland, USA
I have a small collection of 80s sports bikes including an 8 GSX-R1100, and the worst thing you can do for them is let them sit and not ride them. The modern fuel with its additives is the problem, it causes all sorts of issues if it dries out in the tank and/or the carbs.
First motorcycle I ever rode when I turned 16 was my uncles 1994 RF900R. The engine was based off the 1100 gsxr. Killer machine that was. I loved that bike and it was pretty damn quick. I put 1000s of miles on that bike.
Had two of these back in the day, iconic bit of Suzuki wizardry…
I owned that exact model and year.... I was a young soldier and had plenty of money and need for speed... always been a Suzuki man... had SP125, GS550ES, GSXR-750
Dear 44Teeth, I made a video on my channel about a CBR929RR I just bought. I'm going to try and replicate the magic of your budget bike build series. Thanks for the inspiration and motivation, I've wanted to share my hobbies for a while and you guys have given me the courage to go for it. Love your style, antics, hoonery, and tom-foolery. Your bike skills are ok too. Cheers from Andrew in Louisville, Kentucky.
I still have happy tissues under my bed from the 80’s relating to this model of motorcycle.
Anyone remember John Lofthouse racing one at Aintree in 85 and 86 ?? Epic !! And Kevin Mawdsley on an Lc350 out in the open class , last race of the day !! Am 60 now but still in my 20s at heart 😊
Well happy birthday Suzuki, had my 16 gsxs1000 for 6 years and love it.
In Wales it's generally accepted that you can drive on any side of the road.
Nice one Boothy and welcome to Cardiff and the Vale.
On that round about at the end, if you had jumped on to the dual carriage way, 2 mins later you'd be on the A48 and blasting along a nice super bike friendly twisty road!!! plonka! :D
Should have called me for a guided tour!
That was my first big bike, in the guise of a GSX750f 1990 which used that long revving engine after Suzuki brought out the water cooled version later. I remember it like yesterday bringing it home from On yer Bike in Aylesbury. Top end on the way home and scratched both footpegs through Tooting. I loved that bike so easy to ride