Test ride: 1198 vs. GSXR750

do tell.

Also, there's going to be a 1198/848 test day at pembrey soon apparently. Sounds like this is your sort of thing I'll let you know if I hear anything more.

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Keep me posted on the test day.

As for the R1 try Morse's Motorcycles in Weston-Super-Mud, when I was in there scouting for the operation I did see a 09 plated R1 with dead flys in the show room...

Nice report ZJ, enjoying the GSX-R too at the moment, nice to know what the competition is like.

You mentioned you haven't altered the stock settings on the GSX-R, I fiddled with the damping a little and it sharpened the front end up on track a fair bit, but I feel some more work may be required over the winter.

What settings do you use?

My only issue with the default setup at the moment is that i'd prefer the front not to displace as much under heavy braking apart from that it's fine in terms of corner stability. I did have a look at some adjustments earlier today decided against it since I'm off to Donnington tomorrow.

Originally Posted by nakedblue650

Dont bet on it!

If you do a lot of straight line stuff and town riding then dont even think about an 848! You would need some extras on an 848 to make it town ridable. 848 is VERY manouverable!

If you do a lot of twisties and like to get on the throttle early, well.............................................. ................................

nb650

I thought the 750 had the edge on track, didn't they do a test? At the end of the day if you want to ride a little lazier I can see the 848 being faster, but if you keep the 750 on the boil then it's always gonna have that bit more power available? I thought handling was pretty similar, close enough anyway, although I have heard really good things about the brakes (not just from this post lol).

Is that in the Ducati Centre in Brisilington, Bristol?

just re read, riders in Cardiff! DUHH!

I thought the 750 had the edge on track,

Yes but I personally do my mileage on the public highways! The ability to get on throttle a bit earlier is quite prevaillant with some of the more experienced riders.

but if you keep the 750 on the boil

He!He! Redlining it round the Hangar Gyratory!!

although I have heard really good things about the brakes

Strongly recommend tank grip or balls of steel!

Ultimately its a personal choice and I wanted another twin with bit more ooomph! hence 848. My riding buddy has a 750 and its good but at a meet its just another gixxer! I prefer to be different and understated - I shyed away from the Xerox or Sterilgarda reps as I didnt want to attract too much attention!

Cheers

nb650

Originally Posted by nakedblue650

Yes but I personally do my mileage on the public highways! The ability to get on throttle a bit earlier is quite prevaillant with some of the more experienced riders.



He!He! Redlining it round the Hangar Gyratory!!



Strongly recommend tank grip or balls of steel!

Ultimately its a personal choice and I wanted another twin with bit more ooomph! hence 848. My riding buddy has a 750 and its good but at a meet its just another gixxer! I prefer to be different and understated - I shyed away from the Xerox or Sterilgarda reps as I didnt want to attract too much attention!

Cheers

nb650

Lol I know what you're saying about the public highways but the reason I said it is cos you mentioned twisties, etc (a.k.a. fast road riding & closer to track than "road" if you see what I mean). Of course I agree the twin's torque would more than likely be better for cruising/commuting/lazy riding/whatever you wanna call it etc

However I should also add I do like the 848 myself! It is a bit different as you say, it may not sound like it but I do like that...

ZJ, fast bike's settings are (from stock):


Front Rebound Damping = add 1 turn
Rear Rebound Damping = add half turn
Low Speed Damping = add half turn
High Speed Damping = remove half turn

I may try adding a tad of front compression damping, as I have the rider sag set up but am using almost all the fork travel (4-5mm left according to my front cable tie) and I haven't been fully hard on the front brakes yet, but have found the above good on the Ring (a bumpy track ).