Gsx-r600 k8?

I watched the GSX-R 750 race last week on Eurosport, and Jamie Whitham was babbling on about what a fantastic roadbike it was. Not overkill unusable power like the litre sports but a bit more exciting than a 600. I'd love one, if I wasn't so hungover right now I'd go and try one I think, lovely day for it...!

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

i love my 600 so darnt test ride the 750 that would cost me my reasons for not having the 750k8 was the insurance, i got a good deal from chells in stafford @ £7200 on the road for a new k8 750 but my insurance was 1k plus for some reason? (because i keep crashing ) so settled for a test ride on my k7 600 which i purchased straight away! ive never been past 11k revs cant see the need its like riding a scalded cat as it is.

*slap* wake up man! You gotta take it up to 16k, trust me! It's fun-tastic

Originally Posted by fatneck

I watched the GSX-R 750 race last week on Eurosport, and Jamie Whitham was babbling on about what a fantastic roadbike it was. Not overkill unusable power like the litre sports but a bit more exciting than a 600. I'd love one, if I wasn't so hungover right now I'd go and try one I think, lovely day for it...!

I might do the same...only a short walk to the garage

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

ive never been past 11k revs cant see the need its like riding a scalded cat as it is.[/SIZE]

Then you havent lived. Go and do it. Its mental.


TBH I never test rode my 750, I didnt want to. I knew it was what I wanted and I know I will sound like a d*ck, but I didnt consider the 600 a big enough jump up from the SV and I wanted something that would have more room for me to grow into. Also I got my 750 for the price of that years new 600 as it was last years model...

Have any of you guys with the 750s ridden the 1000? If so, how does it compare. Could you go faster on Britains roads on the 750? Etc etc...!

Back from Motorcycle World near Worcester and have booked a test ride on both the 600 and 750 for next week after they have transferred the bikes from other branches. They also have a couple of older (K5-K7s) bikes so may take those for a rag to make sure it's worth coughing up the extra for new.

Interesting surfing the net you can get a GSX-R1000 for less than a 750

Subject to either bike riding better that my CBR600 I will see what deal can be struck.

[Shellywoozle]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

ive never been past 11k revs cant see the need its like riding a scalded cat as it is.

I seen ya ride I don't believe that

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by fatneck

Have any of you guys with the 750s ridden the 1000? If so, how does it compare. Could you go faster on Britains roads on the 750? Etc etc...!

No I havent but from what I've read its just more of the same, more power, more torque, you can be even more lazy with the throttle if you want to.

Alot of the Thou riders said they missed the nimbleness of the 750 though... but then again alot of them said there was no difference in the handling either.

I think the only way you're going to find out is a test ride though...

Originally Posted by Shellywoozle

I seen ya ride I don't believe that

well if i have i aint been looking down at the rev's to notice

[Shellywoozle]

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

well if i have i aint been looking down at the rev's to notice

Why's that !!

I never ridden one but they sound bl00dy nice

I haven't ridden a 1000, sorry. Although one thing I can say is that when you are full on with the 750, I haven't found a road yet where you need more, unless you really really like motorways! All other roads, the power is enough to make you run out of road before you know it, if you use 100% throttle. A 1000 might be nice, easier, but it's definitely not needed.

Oh and there are very good deals on the K8 1000 these days, cos it's an outgoing model. If you compare it to the K7 750 then you will probably find a more comparable price, although even at RRP there isn't much in it (£750 IIRC).