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Ive been out on mine today for a 40mile tootle in the rain
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Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition |
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Really so why didn't you see that large lorry when you got on the M6
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i was thinking of something else lol
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Had a superb morning test riding a K8 600, 750 and a K4 750, gave myself 3 hours off work so did 3 laps of a 55 mile circuit of fast, twisty A country roads, villages and some town work to give a good back to back comparison.
Very impressed with the ride, handling and braking of all 3 GSX-Rs they felt very planted (controlled) at all times, but more importantly to me very chuckable, making changes in direction easier than my 15Kg heavier CBR = more fun. ![]() Started on the 600 which (as expected) wasn't a massive leap in pure engine performance from my CBR, smoother fueling and 11-16,000 RPM was a definate improvement over the CBR which runs out of warp factor thrust around 12,500 rpm, the GSX-R just carried on pulling. Brakes in a different class and inspire confidence. I would say the CBR is accomplished but boring in comparision. If I had stopped there I would have gone for the 600...but.. On to the K8 750... Wow, over 2,500 rpm, feels like it pulls (your arms off) from every where (compared to CBR and GSX-R600), this bike really wants to just go, as the reviews say a grunty 600. Just as flickable as the 600, pretty easy to get the front wheel in the air too when you want, so I graciously declined the dealers kind offer to try a GSX-R1000 as well. Overall the best road bike I have ever ridden bar none. Lastly on to the K4 750... what a disappointment!! I was expecting the gap of 4 years development to be bigger, but to my senses, skill level, on the road the K4 was as near as a knat's chuff to the K8, differences were very subtle, shows how great the K4 verson when it was first launched. Back into the dealers and the normal debrief/sales session. First we priced the K8 750 , agreed a base discounted price of £7400, but ended up being near enough £8000 OTR with a full set of R&Gs, quality can, tail tidy, alarm etc. Mmmm and the 17K miles K4, got him down from £4.7K to £4.2K, but that still seemed too expensive as it still needed an alarm and R&Gs, so I walked. On to the internet and found a 2006 K5 (same as K4) 750 with genuine 3K miles (criminal), FSH, new tyres and all the accessories, M3 alarm, Yoshi can, R&Gs, rearset, plus all mint originals bits. Agreed a price of £4K there and then, 1/2 the price of the K8 and 98% the bike. ![]() Pick her up week Sunday, well chuffed Anyone for late spring/early summer tour of the Alps as soon as the snow clears need to make the odometer not look so embarrassing!! ![]() Again thanks for all the advice and very glad that I test rode the 750 and not just played safe and went for the 600. |
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Cool - nice bike...
take it that its this one from the forum... http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=119372 |
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That is a beautiful looking bike, well played mate!!!
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