Hey eric what do you think of about the HD street 500 or 750 as a second bike for those days when u just want to cruise? Maybe flip my cycle have one you could test drive?
@@hitmanout4211 I learned on a HD street 500 at Smoky Mountain Harley when I took the MSF course. Yeah, they're good cruising bikes, but, if you're taller than 5'9 (I'm 5'11) the position of the shifter and pegs aren't very ergonomic. But great gas mileage and nimble enough for basic street and highway riding.
Chris Rodriguez I’ll check, but I think that would be great. I rode a few cruisers and nothing wrong with that when you don’t want to be hunched over all day.
Very true - it’s a great bike. Probably THE best value for money especially for shorter tracks, providing you have balls of steel and well sorted suspension (stock is not great for the power)
K5 looks way better than the 2k17. Best looking gixxers are between k4 and k8 model wich is the best looking one in my opinion. Newer models looks lame.. K5 even looks bettrler thabk 2019 gsxr 1000.... Ok not better but not bad at all..
Honestly loved my 07 GSX-R 750 so much but the aspect of uncertainty in the reliability and how many times it left me stranded sucked the fun out of it. I’m picking up my 2017 750 with 900 miles on Tuesday and I’m excited to see how different it is and I know I won’t have this problems anymore
yeah, it does have power modes since 2008 (2008-2010 it had 3 power modes and since 2011 it has 2 modes) I love the 2005 styling and mechanical nature of the bike but would prefer the gear selector on a dash and the tail with integrated turn signals as later models had. 2008-2010 headlights were probably the prettiest :)
God damn the headlight on the 17 is fuck ugly bro. I mean, for me, it 💯 ruins the bike. It’s like Suzuki was like, “hey, what’s the ugliest headlamp setup we can go with”? Bam that cyclops looking, bubbled out, look.
I've got a 2013 model. I believe it makes 105 to 112 HP. It's also got A and B mode. A is full sport mode with full throttle response. B is best for cruising open roads at the speed limit and wet weather. B does give better fuel economy too. I love the K5, I'd like a white and blue 750 K5. Although the upgraded showa forks and brembo brakes, are definitely a good upgrade over the older models. And like you mentioned, the gear indicator is very useful.
Suzuki's are soo damn ugly....... it's all personal opinion, of course, but dang seem like some people just don't know what looks good or not (no offense). I'd be afraid to see what you Gixxer owners think is pretty when it comes to chicks. Hahaha.
Ppl can say that about every bike. I’ve had a 13r1, 2017 Zx10r, 2008 cbr1000r and a 2020 gsxr 1000r. It’s all subjective. The bike u think look the best another group of ppl think is the ugliest. Then you got ppl that just biased. Not to mention the hate gsxr get just for being gsxr. I use to be one of them that made fun of gsxr until I sat on the 20. It was between the 20 r1 and the 20 gsxr and went with gsxr. Hardest and Best decision I made
I’d pick the 17 but I’m impartial I got a 2013 as my daily rider and I absolutely love the bike. Not sure about the 17 but mine has no power modes great video
No abs. Honestly when I was looking for my commuter bike I really didn’t want all the extras. Just a nice street bike and it hasn’t disappointed me at all. I’m at 27,000 miles so far and no problems. I’m down in Florida and ride it back and forth to work almost everyday.
I've had an 05 gsxr 600 and currently have a 2018. I love both but the 2018 wins overall hands down, power, handling,modes. Brakes are better but still soft gsxr brakes, which I think they do on purpose for trail braking.
K5 for sure. Had a 93 fzr 600 traded it and a couple guns for my gsxr 6 and I'm probably going to keep it I have ridden a couple leader bikes and 600 is plenty for where I live not a lot of strait streches
Gideon Davis That’s awesome that so many people love the let version of the bike. You are right about a 600 being enough if you don’t have a lot of open stretches. Thanks for watching!
@@itsmeericb I have an 05-06 generation cbr600rr, it sounds crisper than anything that came after. The 03-04 cbr600rr's didn't even have an o2 sensor. You can put any pipe on any cbr600rr after 07 and it still won't sound like a 03-06.
I really want a mid-2000’s 600. Had a 2020 Katana and while it’s a fantastic liter-class naked for the price, it’s just too much power and torque for public roads. The older 600’s are much smoother and easier to get every ounce of performance from, the high-rpm screams are beautiful, and they’re relatively cheap to buy and insure. For a weekend blaster, I think an older 600 sportbike is the way to go.
Good video and very informative. Im a beginner and i absolutely love the gsxr. I'll eventually get a 600 or 750 2015. You got a lot of good feed back for this video. Stay at it 😎🤙
Bro, not to be insulting or anything, but this review seemed very uninformed. You also claimed the newer bike makes +-20% more power and that the power felt the sams
okay, so I have a 2020 Honda CBR 650R, not a super sport, but a sport bike. 100 HP and 450lbs. how would this compare to the K5? I think mine is a fast bike that handles well. could the K5 leave mine is the dust? mine will do 0-60 3.3, but only does 48 mph in first... weird bike class mine is. Please let me know. Thanks!! also great vid Eric, I left a like!!
Bruh.... Which year(s) would you recommend on these bikes when it comes to better technology and better mechanicals.. From 2017-2022? Am a new rider love the old model gxrs the color combination are beautiful. Appreciate your response 👍 Safe riding. Much blessings 🙌 😎😎🏍🏍🏍
To be honest any of them are going to be good. I got the older due to the style and color options. The newer ones will have some power modes and possibly ABS, but nothing fancy.
So... I am truly baffled at the comments: I have not ridden the 2017 version (600, but I owned a 1000) but owned a 2005. Just looking at the two they should be NOTHING like one another to ride. 2017: bigger brake disks + better callipers, lower centre of gravity (better high speed handling), I believe claimed power is in 130s vs old bike by now being 110 at best even with the right pipe/filter/dyno + velocity stacks, etc (if you felt like it was the same, you must have had the ‘17 in the “rain” mode”). The rubber on your 2005 is Michelin... something... budget roar rubber with an ok profile for touring, but the 17 has something like Supercorsas on - handling should be NOTHING alike unless someone seriously fucked up the pressures. In conclusion (without even riding it): if you think these bikes are similar, there must be something wrong with the ‘17... or you don’t know what you are talking about
The newer one is the way to go unless you find an old one with lower miles for a good price. I got mine for $7900 it’s a 2015 with 2600 miles so it’s like brand new still and I was on the 2019 and it literally is the same exact bike so if your gonna go buy a new one you can save some cash by getting a older slightly used one you can make it look exactly like a 2020 I’m pretty sure it’s the same bike from 2011-2020. I am all about the Gixxer tho it doesn’t matter what year you have they are seriously so much better than most 600’s out there. They are fast and they look great. You can get almost any mod thinkable for them. If you can think it it probably exists for it. I meet so many people from all age groups riding them too
I got my 2004 with 2,850 miles on it. It's close to 12,000 and it's so amazing. My favorite ever except MAYBE for my RZ350 which I had in the 80's. Mine is the two tone blue which is far more beautiful than the yellow one 🤣
Was fortunate enough to buy a new GSXR 600 a few years ago, didn't like it, sold it. Wouldn't buy a new bike again. Buy an older Aprilia or an Aprilia in general!
I have a 05 GSXR 600 and I luv this bike But I would like to know did you custom fit your exhaust or did you buy a Shorty tri oval and if so how would I go about doing this
Yea the modes are where the pass button used to be there’s A and B mode it’s automatically set to A unless you switch it when you turn the bike on or are riding it. The newer one is a lil bit more balanced than the older one and a lil bit faster but if you set the bike up for your weight it would feel the same as your bike you will see a night and day change with the Showa front forks and the shock. The new ones tail lights are sick I have a 2015 and I love her. It’s a shame that bike doesn’t have the stock fairings that came with it which look great.
All gsxr after 2008 have power modes. 2008 I believe is the only bike with 3 modes all others have 2 modes, i may be mistaking on the year. I still choose old vs the new. That shifting is gp shifting. Great vid.
It’s Me Eric B Was originally getting a k7 600 but people have talked me into a 750, don't really know which 750's are the popular ones so probably just stick to k7 or at least around k6-k9
Glories Gotcha. Well whichever you get I’m sure you will like it! Good choice on the 750. It’s really a great balance between having the weight of a 600 and the power of a liter bike. 👍
It’s Me Eric B I don't think I'd get bored of a 600 as it is still waaaaay more than you can use on public roads. As I'm from uk as well our roads are like half the size of yours & some state motorways are empty whereas ours are packed all the time. But I wouldn't want to regret getting one so I'm going 750 as many have suggested. Also heard they're better for two up not that I plan on doing that straight away but it's always an option when I need it. Then there is also bragging rights of the size of your bike 😏
The 17’s don’t make 125 at the wheel, they make closer to around 110-112 stock where k5’s hit right around the 100 mark. The extra power you’re feeling is 10ish horsepower at the top and 20 pounds of less weight.
@@itsmeericb I believe that suzuki had both engines making 125 horsepower at the crank officially...but they seemed overly optimistic with the k5 as most dynos are giving just over 100hp. Where dynos run on the newer bike around 110-111.... from my understanding, the k4-k5 cams were slightly different and made for more midrange power, so it would make sense that a newer bike making 10 hp more with a bit more rpm on it would have that power up top.
@@itsmeericb I only reply because I am seeing people compare a 100ish number at the wheel on the K5 to a 125 at the crank on the 17 and calling it a 20 hp difference... that is simply an untrue statement other than that, the K5 is the looker of the two. Good video though.
Christopher Wigfall Chris, you are right. The newer bikes have all the good tech such as power modes, ABS etc. now I think a bike without all of that makes the rider actually ride the bike and make corrections themselves vs the bike doing it for you.
Man that solid yellow with tastefully mild blue n' white accents looks so damn good. I wish more of today's bikes had solid paint jobs like that instead of every fairing piece painted a different color.
If we get down there at some point after all this stuff is over with YOU MUST try my CBR if you haven’t already rode one or ride one by then. I have a feeling you gonna enjoy the handling and turn in
They are 2 completely different bikes! cant even compare new bikes to a 10+ years older bikes. Suspension geometry is completely different, chassis is different, engine is upgraded/different. dont really understand why anyone would say that they are almost same ? Why wouldnt u find out these things instead of making nonsense video like this? I didnt have to even check info in order to know whats different. basic understanding is enough to know how they are different. I guess some people are just riders etc, they dont have real understanding about bikes/cars (car mechanic here)
I had 600 L5 for 3 years. It's a great beginner bike IF YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE IT SLOW at first. It has plenty of power to get you in serious trouble... It super agile, easy in corners and very playful both on the road and track. I swapped out OEM front master cylinder with Accossato, added Goodridge stainless steel lines and SBS race pads, removed the cat and added link-pipe with Yoshi R11. Like all Suzuki brakes, they just fade over time... It's worth the update! I still miss this bike. Now I ride the GSXS750 L8, which is super fun on twisties with more upward sitting position. I installed translogics QS and had ECU reflash (it became a monster after Dyno) also same update for the brakes as I did on the GSXR.
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Two great bikes, but which one is better? Who has experienced both? Let me know!
Hey eric what do you think of about the HD street 500 or 750 as a second bike for those days when u just want to cruise? Maybe flip my cycle have one you could test drive?
@@hitmanout4211 I learned on a HD street 500 at Smoky Mountain Harley when I took the MSF course. Yeah, they're good cruising bikes, but, if you're taller than 5'9 (I'm 5'11) the position of the shifter and pegs aren't very ergonomic. But great gas mileage and nimble enough for basic street and highway riding.
Chris Rodriguez I’ll check, but I think that would be great. I rode a few cruisers and nothing wrong with that when you don’t want to be hunched over all day.
Headlight shape looks ugly on the new one to me
Weston Bezzant Yes I favor the older version more.
They need to make the light on the 600s look like the one on the 1000
04, 05 body styles are in a class all by themselves. Best looking so far imo.
2008 through 10 are my favorites
You need to ride a k5 750 it's best of both worlds just as light as 600 and just as fast as 1000 I love my k5 750
chucky 7923 Did a video on a newer 750. Will be out in a couple of weeks!
Yep that's what I have..
Just as fast as what 1000?
Very true - it’s a great bike. Probably THE best value for money especially for shorter tracks, providing you have balls of steel and well sorted suspension (stock is not great for the power)
@@Kc2Heatz definitely, around shorter tracks 100%
They both look great but that old school look is incredible! Keep the great videos coming! AATW
I ride a 2007 GSX-R.....K6-K7 are my favorite designs...great video! Subbed!
For sure, best gixxer ever made.
Just bought a k7 myself , cant wait to get it . K7 looks > new one for sure 👍.
@@karlnuttall2227 hell yeah man you'll love it!!
Love my 05 best! Don't like that open portion of side faring on k7 gen. Both great performers tho!
Same. I love it
I have the 04 gsxr 750 and I have road my boys 2016 gsxr 750 and I like the older bike better, looks better and more comfortable
If you switch cluster then 05 would be perfect
K5 looks way better than the 2k17. Best looking gixxers are between k4 and k8 model wich is the best looking one in my opinion. Newer models looks lame.. K5 even looks bettrler thabk 2019 gsxr 1000.... Ok not better but not bad at all..
Dimitar Vokata Haha! Yes I do feel the older models like the K4/K5 look the best. Only newer models I like is the 2017+ GSXR 1000.
Honestly loved my 07 GSX-R 750 so much but the aspect of uncertainty in the reliability and how many times it left me stranded sucked the fun out of it. I’m picking up my 2017 750 with 900 miles on Tuesday and I’m excited to see how different it is and I know I won’t have this problems anymore
Is gsxr's reliable
Agreed the older models have more characteristic & cant mistake it for any other bike
Both great. But of course I will choose the K5 because that’s my bike lol
yeah, it does have power modes since 2008 (2008-2010 it had 3 power modes and since 2011 it has 2 modes) I love the 2005 styling and mechanical nature of the bike but would prefer the gear selector on a dash and the tail with integrated turn signals as later models had. 2008-2010 headlights were probably the prettiest :)
McMik Cool thanks for the update! Yeah I like the 2005 just because it’s all mechanical and no riders aids.
I’d take any
Your 05 is definitely a nicer looking bike...2008 through 2010 best styling GSXR's in my opinion...
07
God damn the headlight on the 17 is fuck ugly bro. I mean, for me, it 💯 ruins the bike. It’s like Suzuki was like, “hey, what’s the ugliest headlamp setup we can go with”? Bam that cyclops looking, bubbled out, look.
Haha! 😂
I've got a 2013 model. I believe it makes 105 to 112 HP. It's also got A and B mode. A is full sport mode with full throttle response. B is best for cruising open roads at the speed limit and wet weather. B does give better fuel economy too.
I love the K5, I'd like a white and blue 750 K5. Although the upgraded showa forks and brembo brakes, are definitely a good upgrade over the older models. And like you mentioned, the gear indicator is very useful.
Bryan Nicoll Awesome! Thanks for letting me know about the power modes! The K5 seems to be the crowd favorite.
The Newer One Definitely Has Less Fairing To It. Suzuki GSXRs Haven’t Changed Much But Still A Big GSXR Fan!
Yeah they haven't changed the 600/750's much. I have always wanted a GSXR and loved they way the K4/K5s looked before I started riding.
Suzuki's are soo damn ugly....... it's all personal opinion, of course, but dang seem like some people just don't know what looks good or not (no offense). I'd be afraid to see what you Gixxer owners think is pretty when it comes to chicks. Hahaha.
Tony Kart Racer Haha! I only like the 2004-2005 GSXRs and the 2017+ GSXR 1000s. Never been a fan of the way Kawasaki’s look. 😄
Ppl can say that about every bike. I’ve had a 13r1, 2017 Zx10r, 2008 cbr1000r and a 2020 gsxr 1000r. It’s all subjective. The bike u think look the best another group of ppl think is the ugliest. Then you got ppl that just biased. Not to mention the hate gsxr get just for being gsxr. I use to be one of them that made fun of gsxr until I sat on the 20. It was between the 20 r1 and the 20 gsxr and went with gsxr. Hardest and Best decision I made
I’d pick the 17 but I’m impartial I got a 2013 as my daily rider and I absolutely love the bike. Not sure about the 17 but mine has no power modes great video
M Motorcycles Thanks! I feel ya. So does your have ABS or anything like that?
No abs. Honestly when I was looking for my commuter bike I really didn’t want all the extras. Just a nice street bike and it hasn’t disappointed me at all. I’m at 27,000 miles so far and no problems. I’m down in Florida and ride it back and forth to work almost everyday.
M Motorcycles Nice! Yeah mine doesn’t have any tech and has 40,000 miles. Runs like a champ!
The 2013 GSX-R 600 is the same as the 2017 model, and yes, the 2013 does have power modes, read your user manual.
i would choose the yellow bike
I've had an 05 gsxr 600 and currently have a 2018. I love both but the 2018 wins overall hands down, power, handling,modes. Brakes are better but still soft gsxr brakes, which I think they do on purpose for trail braking.
Jeff Salmons I’d hope in 13 years they’d make improvements! All are true but the 05 still wins in the styling department.
Both are nice I have a 2010 600!!!! One question where did he got the tank grip?🥵
Haha! I don’t know but it’s pretty cool!
It’s Me Eric B hahahhahaha I wan't that one!😂
I bought a used 2005 gsxr 600 with 17k miles for $3800 with no issuses. Buy a used one to save you a ton of money they are badass
K5 for sure. Had a 93 fzr 600 traded it and a couple guns for my gsxr 6 and I'm probably going to keep it I have ridden a couple leader bikes and 600 is plenty for where I live not a lot of strait streches
Gideon Davis That’s awesome that so many people love the let version of the bike. You are right about a 600 being enough if you don’t have a lot of open stretches. Thanks for watching!
Gideon Davis, My first bike was a 91 fzr 600!! I have a gsxr 600 k4 now
The new one has more power but it's been clogged by emissions for years.
Yup this is true with all the newer model GXSRs 600-1000.
@@itsmeericb I have an 05-06 generation cbr600rr, it sounds crisper than anything that came after. The 03-04 cbr600rr's didn't even have an o2 sensor. You can put any pipe on any cbr600rr after 07 and it still won't sound like a 03-06.
@@itsmeericb th-cam.com/channels/2voqGpz3I2pcEe7YTwfvCw.html This gixxer is the sickest bike I've ever seen.
@@tomaszkiryk556 Nice! The CBR is a good all around 600 and I rode a 2016.
@@itsmeericbCBR600RR was my favorite until I saw that white gixxer up top.
I really want a mid-2000’s 600. Had a 2020 Katana and while it’s a fantastic liter-class naked for the price, it’s just too much power and torque for public roads.
The older 600’s are much smoother and easier to get every ounce of performance from, the high-rpm screams are beautiful, and they’re relatively cheap to buy and insure.
For a weekend blaster, I think an older 600 sportbike is the way to go.
Good video and very informative. Im a beginner and i absolutely love the gsxr. I'll eventually get a 600 or 750 2015. You got a lot of good feed back for this video. Stay at it 😎🤙
That’s GP shift
Bro, not to be insulting or anything, but this review seemed very uninformed. You also claimed the newer bike makes +-20% more power and that the power felt the sams
okay, so I have a 2020 Honda CBR 650R, not a super sport, but a sport bike. 100 HP and 450lbs. how would this compare to the K5? I think mine is a fast bike that handles well. could the K5 leave mine is the dust? mine will do 0-60 3.3, but only does 48 mph in first... weird bike class mine is. Please let me know. Thanks!! also great vid Eric, I left a like!!
Hey thanks for watching! Oh the K5 is the faster bike for sure! It’s going to have more top end power and speed.
The new Gsxr 1000R is really sick but I still love the 600 & 750
They have power modes A and B it's the switch on left that people think is used for flashing the lights
Newer is always better but there’s nothing wrong with the older bikes
Paint on the 2017 is shit. Never liked the look of the GSXRs.
The 2017 buy far better I have one 2016 class bike
Quickshifter: Doesn't it supposed to have one??
I would choose my 07 any day of the week it's a lot faster quicker pulls harder than the newer model so for me it's 09 and down the 600s
Yeah I loved my 05 over the newer models.
Next video should be a 05 750 vs the 05 600
Are you in Michigan looking for someone that knows or works on their own GSXR that can show me personally how Fix or change stuff? I have a 2009 .
No I lived in NC when I filmed this.
New all day. But I do like how the older ones still can blend in with the new
for the handling it would have to be 06 or newer for me
20 more horsepower is huge for a 600. that is not similar
By the way you should get the motorcycle lowered it’ll look cool
Bruh....
Which year(s) would you recommend on these bikes when it comes to better technology and better mechanicals..
From 2017-2022?
Am a new rider love the old model gxrs the color combination are beautiful.
Appreciate your response 👍
Safe riding.
Much blessings 🙌
😎😎🏍🏍🏍
To be honest any of them are going to be good. I got the older due to the style and color options. The newer ones will have some power modes and possibly ABS, but nothing fancy.
@@itsmeericb ty for your response
Safe riding
🏍🏍🏍😎😎😎💪💪💪
So... I am truly baffled at the comments: I have not ridden the 2017 version (600, but I owned a 1000) but owned a 2005. Just looking at the two they should be NOTHING like one another to ride. 2017: bigger brake disks + better callipers, lower centre of gravity (better high speed handling), I believe claimed power is in 130s vs old bike by now being 110 at best even with the right pipe/filter/dyno + velocity stacks, etc (if you felt like it was the same, you must have had the ‘17 in the “rain” mode”). The rubber on your 2005 is Michelin... something... budget roar rubber with an ok profile for touring, but the 17 has something like Supercorsas on - handling should be NOTHING alike unless someone seriously fucked up the pressures. In conclusion (without even riding it): if you think these bikes are similar, there must be something wrong with the ‘17... or you don’t know what you are talking about
K5 is 100 times better in looks department. Suzuki's become very ugly with this last model.
The newer one is the way to go unless you find an old one with lower miles for a good price. I got mine for $7900 it’s a 2015 with 2600 miles so it’s like brand new still and I was on the 2019 and it literally is the same exact bike so if your gonna go buy a new one you can save some cash by getting a older slightly used one you can make it look exactly like a 2020 I’m pretty sure it’s the same bike from 2011-2020. I am all about the Gixxer tho it doesn’t matter what year you have they are seriously so much better than most 600’s out there. They are fast and they look great. You can get almost any mod thinkable for them. If you can think it it probably exists for it. I meet so many people from all age groups riding them too
Is it common practice to keep your tank empty on a Gsxr? I swear the last 5 videos I’ve watched that damn gas light has been on 😂
Cole Jalivay 😂 Dude I don’t know, they do t keep them full.
It’s Me Eric B regardless, great video! Definitely gave me the information I needed! 👏🏽
Cole Jalivay Awesome! I’m glad I was able to put out some helpful information!
I got my 2004 with 2,850 miles on it. It's close to 12,000 and it's so amazing. My favorite ever except MAYBE for my RZ350 which I had in the 80's. Mine is the two tone blue which is far more beautiful than the yellow one 🤣
Nice! 😂 All yellow is still my favorite!
O5 Wet weight is 425 and 17 is 412 so not huge but still a pretty decent amount
what exhaust do you have for your 600?
Sven Sourbron Yoshimura shorty can. It came on the bike when I got it.
hi 2005 will be better
Was fortunate enough to buy a new GSXR 600 a few years ago, didn't like it, sold it. Wouldn't buy a new bike again. Buy an older Aprilia or an Aprilia in general!
Mr Frog Yeah I won’t buy a new bike unless it’s absolutely something I want and don’t want a used and abused one.
What's up my name kenny is nibbs! I would say the 2005looks great! Can't wait to get my first gsx600cc! I live in Antigua WI!!
The bike is fun for sure! You won’t be disappointed!
2014 gsxr600 very 1st bike ever, don't want to part ways with it but I am gsxr fan so I would like a 02 1000, 05 1000, 08 1000, 14,15 gsxr1000.
Gixxerboy Roy/LuvDrums Waters Just did a first ride on a 2015 1000 and compared it to my 2017 1000.
Love my 2022 600. I'm glad I finally have one. Yes the new 600 has A and B power modes. It's a small switch near the inside of the clutch lever.
Nice! Glad to see you are enjoying it! Okay that’s good know that it does have them! 👍👍
I have a 05 GSXR 600 and I luv this bike But I would like to know did you custom fit your exhaust or did you buy a Shorty tri oval and if so how would I go about doing this
Kyle Johnson I bought the bike with it already on it.
I like the GSXR’s for sure. I prefer the 06 and up since they have the front signals on the mirrors and rear signals attached to the rear fairing
Randy’s Reality Yeah that is a good update to the bike, but I am not a fan of the headlight design. 😄
Yea the modes are where the pass button used to be there’s A and B mode it’s automatically set to A unless you switch it when you turn the bike on or are riding it. The newer one is a lil bit more balanced than the older one and a lil bit faster but if you set the bike up for your weight it would feel the same as your bike you will see a night and day change with the Showa front forks and the shock. The new ones tail lights are sick I have a 2015 and I love her. It’s a shame that bike doesn’t have the stock fairings that came with it which look great.
Bill M Ah okay thanks!
Suzuki better start implement halo headlights as stock headlights
All gsxr after 2008 have power modes. 2008 I believe is the only bike with 3 modes all others have 2 modes, i may be mistaking on the year. I still choose old vs the new. That shifting is gp shifting. Great vid.
Chris Rodriguez Thanks! I had a feeling it had them but didn’t have time to check. It didn’t show A, B or C on the dash.
Older one look better than new. Late 90s is my fav
Wow. You went 5 blocks and had to refill on fuel. Thats nit very good gas mileage. 😷🏍💨👍
Haha! I had to put a little bit of gas in it before I got started. Gas light was on.
How did you change your signal lights?
I’m about 2 months away from getting my gixxer, so fucking excited
Glories Congrats! You’re gonna love it! What year?
It’s Me Eric B Was originally getting a k7 600 but people have talked me into a 750, don't really know which 750's are the popular ones so probably just stick to k7 or at least around k6-k9
Glories Gotcha. Well whichever you get I’m sure you will like it! Good choice on the 750. It’s really a great balance between having the weight of a 600 and the power of a liter bike. 👍
It’s Me Eric B I don't think I'd get bored of a 600 as it is still waaaaay more than you can use on public roads. As I'm from uk as well our roads are like half the size of yours & some state motorways are empty whereas ours are packed all the time. But I wouldn't want to regret getting one so I'm going 750 as many have suggested. Also heard they're better for two up not that I plan on doing that straight away but it's always an option when I need it. Then there is also bragging rights of the size of your bike 😏
Glories You got a point on the roadways. Haha! Gotta Haagen bragging rights!
I like the look of the 05' better.
750 and the 1000 have sport modes.
The 17’s don’t make 125 at the wheel, they make closer to around 110-112 stock where k5’s hit right around the 100 mark. The extra power you’re feeling is 10ish horsepower at the top and 20 pounds of less weight.
Not at the wheel, that would be at the crank.
@@itsmeericb I believe that suzuki had both engines making 125 horsepower at the crank officially...but they seemed overly optimistic with the k5 as most dynos are giving just over 100hp. Where dynos run on the newer bike around 110-111.... from my understanding, the k4-k5 cams were slightly different and made for more midrange power, so it would make sense that a newer bike making 10 hp more with a bit more rpm on it would have that power up top.
@@itsmeericb I only reply because I am seeing people compare a 100ish number at the wheel on the K5 to a 125 at the crank on the 17 and calling it a 20 hp difference... that is simply an untrue statement other than that, the K5 is the looker of the two. Good video though.
Fayetteville was just there the other day
I love the k4/k5 Suzuki gsx-r600
Anthony Nixon My favorite style of 600!
I like the newer tech on the bikes now. I’m sure the newer ones have better whp but newer ones have traction control, power options, abs, etc.
Christopher Wigfall Chris, you are right. The newer bikes have all the good tech such as power modes, ABS etc. now I think a bike without all of that makes the rider actually ride the bike and make corrections themselves vs the bike doing it for you.
It’s Me Eric B true without all of the tech it makes a better rider out of u bcuz u don’t have that tech that’s gonna do it 4u as well.
My k5 750 is great. Had it from 3miles...
Al Loring Sometimes I wish I would have gotten a 750.
Man that solid yellow with tastefully mild blue n' white accents looks so damn good. I wish more of today's bikes had solid paint jobs like that instead of every fairing piece painted a different color.
Celestial Yidam Thanks man! Crazy thing is I’m looking at getting the blue 2018 GSXR 1000R! 😄
@@itsmeericb that is a beautiful bike. Sell me your yellow one haha. I'm thinking about buying the 2020 solid white GSXR600
Celestial Yidam It might be for sale soon! Haha
Celestial Yidam Sounds good!
Still wanna buy my bike?
Where's Rakim
I like the older
K5
There are two power modes, for the 600's, A and B. The switch to change between the modes are on the backside of the left controls.
Edward Thanks! I was wondering about that.
What year bike
Brian Little Sr Mine is a 2005.
@@itsmeericb I'm sorry I meant what year did Gsx-r have the a and b power modes ??
@@brianlittlesr9889 I have a 2017
Awesome vid! Glad to be a new subscriber!
Dom G. Thanks for watching and welcome! 😊
@@itsmeericb new rider who's an old man. You teach me a lot. I can't say thank you enough.
Dom G. You’re welcome! I am glad I am able to bring some education to the channel along with some fun too!
If we get down there at some point after all this stuff is over with YOU MUST try my CBR if you haven’t already rode one or ride one by then. I have a feeling you gonna enjoy the handling and turn in
Randy’s Reality Heck yeah man! I did a first ride video on a 2017 CBR 1000. Have not done a 600 yet.
They are 2 completely different bikes! cant even compare new bikes to a 10+ years older bikes. Suspension geometry is completely different, chassis is different, engine is upgraded/different.
dont really understand why anyone would say that they are almost same ? Why wouldnt u find out these things instead of making nonsense video like this? I didnt have to even check info in order to know whats different. basic understanding is enough to know how they are different.
I guess some people are just riders etc, they dont have real understanding about bikes/cars (car mechanic here)
I had 600 L5 for 3 years. It's a great beginner bike IF YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE IT SLOW at first. It has plenty of power to get you in serious trouble... It super agile, easy in corners and very playful both on the road and track. I swapped out OEM front master cylinder with Accossato, added Goodridge stainless steel lines and SBS race pads, removed the cat and added link-pipe with Yoshi R11. Like all Suzuki brakes, they just fade over time... It's worth the update! I still miss this bike. Now I ride the GSXS750 L8, which is super fun on twisties with more upward sitting position. I installed translogics QS and had ECU reflash (it became a monster after Dyno) also same update for the brakes as I did on the GSXR.
Eps Nice man! That is what I have been told about the brakes when it comes to upgrading. Replacing the master cylinder helps out a lot.
I like the 05 styling better. Had the 07 600, didn't like it felt heavy and no low end.
One bike gs1150es
Brian Krasne Old school baby!
My dad had one and now I ride an 85 vmax
Brian Krasne That’s awesome! I wonder where I could find an old GSXR like that?
@@itsmeericb idk but If I die in a motorcycle crash I hope I get one in heaven lmfao😂😂😂😂
Brian Krasne 😄
Well considering the gixxer hasn’t gotten any decent updates or overhauls since before I was born... none of them