View Full Version : Differences in GSXR1000 models K9/L0/L1?
Edit: sorry, titled should read Suzuki GSX-R1000. I was not also considering an S1000RR, honestttt
Hi,
newbie question sorry. Potentially I am just being thick, it has been known, but I am considering buying an S1000 but I'm confused by the models when doing research.
I assume these are just the year of manufacture but is there any documentation on what the differences are between them? From what I can gather the 2009 version is the latest major bike revision, so are K9, L0, L1 and L2 identical bikes?
Thanks!
TheRamJam
16-11-11, 01:32 PM
Hi
be good to get an idea how long you've been riding and what type/style of riding you intend on doing. To answer your question though I believe the 2009 model is the most recent and there is no changes in 2010 and 2011 machines except cosmetic.
I currently ride a K8 1000. IMOH its a bit too much for the road really its at the track is where you'll get your rewards. Don't get me wrong though it performs wonderfully well on roads and is even comfortable to ride. Stick it in 6th gear and it will happily climb from 4k all they way up to silly revs with no jerkyness whatsoever. The suspension is great and is fully adjustable.
The only negative thing about the k8 in particular is the brakes aren't great. Upgraded to braided lines and some new pads do help though. The exhaust valve kept sticking and was becoming a real problem on spirited rides so I do recommend disabling it!
I have also had a go on the BMW S1000RR and TBH thats in a different league altogether :-)
Suzuki do plan to unveil the new GSXR1000 K12 later this year early next year though so look out for that!
SV650Racer
16-11-11, 05:28 PM
K9-L0-L1 are all the same barring cosmetics
I'm not considering the S1000RR anymore for various reasons. Probably in the future I will again.
I've been riding an SV650 for 2 years. I'm a reasonably sensible rider. I take my riding technique quite seriously. Majority of my riding is weekend trips away within the UK.
I want one because they're cool, and I can :)
I pretty much have my heart set on a GSXR1000 and given what you've said below, I'll probably look for a K9. I'm not too bothered about cosmetic differences
Is the K12 a major change? That may help me get a better deal on a k9 if I stick it out until they're released
Thanks for the advice!
SV650Racer
17-11-11, 11:29 AM
The new L2 has had an upgrade on engine internals for increased low down grunt and has brembo monobloc calipers. Not a whole new model but has been improved.
There are no new K9-L1 models left now in Suzuki's warehouse, only whats left on the showroom floor. The new L2 isnt expected until March so there may be a month or so where there are none new available. They are doing the £1 min deposit and 0% finance still until the end of Dec, we have an ex demo L1 with 313 miles on the clock which is also available on the 0%.
Plenty around used too.
I had a racebike K9 and it was awesome...truely awesome yet reasonably friendly to ride even during my first race on it which was monsoon wet!!
TheRamJam
17-11-11, 11:51 AM
Some more info on the 2012 GSXR here
http://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/onroad/news/001809/
I've seen K9s available in showrooms too with some reasonable discounts although I haven't tried to haggle yet and get a feel of what they go for. I wasn't sure they were basically the same bike until now.
I can't get rid of my sv650, sentimental value, so with 2 bikes on the road I'll probably try and get a used one
Or I might have 5 whiskys one night, look at those lovely pics and pay my £1
Mr Speirs
17-11-11, 01:02 PM
Ohhh If the new GSXR has monobloc brembo's and I was going to buy a GSXR-1000 I'd wait for the 2012 model.
Those monoblocs are amazing!
Brand new 2012 model, sounds expensive!
Debt is popular these days though
TheRamJam
17-11-11, 02:24 PM
£9595 for a brand new GSXR 1000 L1 is a great deal IMH and its on the £1 deposit deal too :-)
http://www.cupar.co.uk/new_bikes.php
the K9 is Ugly, the L0 is ****ing ugly , and the L1 was battered by the ugly stick.
HTH :wink:
yorkie_chris
17-11-11, 09:44 PM
the K9 is Ugly, the L0 is ****ing ugly , and the L1 was battered by the ugly stick.
HTH :wink:
Didn't you have a ZX6R?
hardhat_harry
17-11-11, 10:00 PM
I'd buy a SP2 for £5 - 6K.
You will never loose money, it will be the envy of other bikers and not just another GSXR
Didn't you have a ZX6R?
still do, far better looking and handling.
andrewsmith
17-11-11, 10:07 PM
the K9 is Ugly, the L0 is ****ing ugly , and the L1 was battered by the ugly stick.
HTH :wink:
Whats the S1000RR then?
The GSXR 1000 isn't the ugliest of them all.
If you ain't fussed about having the newest brembos and motor get the outgoing one.
The revisions to the motor sound similar to the 600 revisions for this year. Suzuki please do the 750 motor aswel!!!
It is not ugly!
Suzuki GSXR is Japaneese for FUGLY Fact.
andrewsmith
18-11-11, 07:29 AM
Suzuki GSXR is Japaneese for FUGLY Fact.
No thats Bandit!!!!
or the literal translation is Honda DN01, make kids cry and adults vomit
I think it looks awesome.
Please provide a pic of your ZX6R so I can make up some irrational reasons why it's worse looking than than the gsx
SV650Racer
18-11-11, 05:47 PM
The revisions to the motor sound similar to the 600 revisions for this year. Suzuki please do the 750 motor aswel!!!
They did update the 750 aswell as the 600.:cool::twisted:
andrewsmith
18-11-11, 07:15 PM
I thought the 750 was everything but the motor?
I think it looks awesome.
Please provide a pic of your ZX6R so I can make up some irrational reasons why it's worse looking than than the gsx
just google them, a P7F and C1H. My P7F is in my avatar.
C1 and B1 6R's probably the most aggressive looking bikes ever made .
even the bike mags call gixxers ugly or 'dated' in the looks. :wink:
that said beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Ride magazine has the R1000 in the top 5 big sportsbikes, but no Kawasaki in that list.
So I guess looks aren't everything. If they were I wouldn't be dating a 22 year old who wears high heels on country walks ;)
just google them, a P7F and C1H. My P7F is in my avatar.
C1 and B1 6R's probably the most aggressive looking bikes ever made .
even the bike mags call gixxers ugly or 'dated' in the looks. :wink:
that said beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Aren't the C1s are the ones with massive arses which look smooth and fat?
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