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15-02-06, 06:12 PM

Well I strolled by the local Suzuki dealership a little while ago and stood and had a good look at the GSR600. I don't think it works in the red colour,but the blue is nice and with the gunmetal colour being excellent.
The bike in general is definitely broader than say an SV but really does look a nice bit of kit. I like the front indicators being set in to panels and the rear exhast exit and light assembly are very neat indeed.
As opposed to that very long hangar for the pillion footrests I don't understand why they could not have been mounted off the swingarm? But perhaps that would subject the passenger to undue suspension movement?

All in all,yes I know price will be a big factor but if it comes in similar to the Fazer and Hornet then this for me would have to be strongly considered.

15-02-06, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter Henry

As opposed to that very long hangar for the pillion footrests I don't understand why they could not have been mounted off the swingarm? But perhaps that would subject the passenger to undue suspension movement?

I can't say I've ever seen a bike with that setup. Wouldn't you run the risk of ejecting the pillion off the back at the first big bump in the road?

Possibly the reason they're not fixed under the subframe is due to the hi level pipes, but I'm only guessing. The Z1000, Hornet and Monster have the same combined footrest idea, and TBH it's not something you notice after the first few views of it.

I think the bike has a fantastic mean & moody look to it, not dis-similar to the FZ1. Is the B-King the 'busa version of this bike? I'd like a go on one of them.

Biker Biggles · 15-02-06, 08:10 PM

Peter Henry!You are showing your age.The last time I saw pillion rests on the rear swingarm was the F1 CB400 Four.And Slade were number one.

15-02-06, 08:16 PM

The Suzuki Hornet.

northwind · 15-02-06, 08:18 PM

Hornet? Nah... The design brief was blatantly "Make an FZ6, but make it less rubbish". Success!

15-02-06, 08:54 PM

B:B....You caught me! Err funny you should mention it but I did have an F1 400-4!

And Slade used to rock my house!...You know how to squeeze me...whooaaa....oooooo! Go on Noddy son!

Biker Biggles · 15-02-06, 09:21 PM

That's why we like V twins---Cum on feel the noize.Said the man who speaks evil to my friend Stan.That was after the bangin man said gudby T Jane.

Great Band,Great Guys.I did security work at one of their gigs on the Bring the House Down tour and I've been slightly deaf ever sinse.

15-02-06, 09:22 PM

Did they REALLY live next door to Ozzy Osbourne in Walsall?

15-02-06, 10:30 PM

IMHO it's on the same level of uglyness as the ER-6 and IIRC most reviews said it was ok but could do with lots more oomph!

chris

15-02-06, 10:38 PM

vfr400...Very odd that as the Spanish journos thought it felt more like a bike of larger capacity,particularly at lower revs? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and personally I would have to suggest that the GSR is far from ugly,a little different maybe...but defintely not ugly.

15-02-06, 08:10 PM	#13
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Peter Henry!You are showing your age.The last time I saw pillion rests on the rear swingarm was the F1 CB400 Four.And Slade were number one. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

15-02-06, 08:18 PM	#15
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Hornet? Nah... The design brief was blatantly "Make an FZ6, but make it less rubbish". Success! __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-02-06, 09:21 PM	#17
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	That's why we like V twins---Cum on feel the noize.Said the man who speaks evil to my friend Stan.That was after the bangin man said gudby T Jane. Great Band,Great Guys.I did security work at one of their gigs on the Bring the House Down tour and I've been slightly deaf ever sinse. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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15-02-06, 06:12 PM	#11
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Well I strolled by the local Suzuki dealership a little while ago and stood and had a good look at the GSR600. I don't think it works in the red colour,but the blue is nice and with the gunmetal colour being excellent. The bike in general is definitely broader than say an SV but really does look a nice bit of kit. I like the front indicators being set in to panels and the rear exhast exit and light assembly are very neat indeed. As opposed to that very long hangar for the pillion footrests I don't understand why they could not have been mounted off the swingarm? But perhaps that would subject the passenger to undue suspension movement? All in all,yes I know price will be a big factor but if it comes in similar to the Fazer and Hornet then this for me would have to be strongly considered.

15-02-06, 08:16 PM	#14
The Basket Guest Posts: n/a	The Suzuki Hornet.

15-02-06, 08:54 PM	#16
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	B:B....You caught me! Err funny you should mention it but I did have an F1 400-4! And Slade used to rock my house!...You know how to squeeze me...whooaaa....oooooo! Go on Noddy son!

15-02-06, 09:22 PM	#18
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Did they REALLY live next door to Ozzy Osbourne in Walsall?

15-02-06, 10:30 PM	#19
Vfr400 Guest Posts: n/a	IMHO it's on the same level of uglyness as the ER-6 and IIRC most reviews said it was ok but could do with lots more oomph! chris

15-02-06, 10:38 PM	#20
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	vfr400...Very odd that as the Spanish journos thought it felt more like a bike of larger capacity,particularly at lower revs? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and personally I would have to suggest that the GSR is far from ugly,a little different maybe...but defintely not ugly.