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02-08-2000, 08:22pm
I have been fortunate to own a GSXR750WT since '96 and it was the longest I have ever kept a sports bike because I absolutely loved the thing. I traded it on a bus and although I love the bus too, I wish it was as good as the 750 turning and braking. I guess you have to compromise a bit sometimes for the power and weight we carry fully fuelled and ready to GO and GO it certainly does!
The new Y2K GSXR750 is one of the most beautiful things I have sat my arse on. and it is certainly not underpowered. If you think that, you should ride one - you will soon change your mind. Check the latest mags for it specs - more horsepower at the rear wheel than the highly acclaimed (overrated) new blade. Wet weight 196kilos and a top speed of 285kph radar verified. That's 178MPH. Yeah I also read about the brake warping, but that is the only report of that incident I have read. I must admit that besides the brake spec change (6 pistons to 4) the 6.0 rear rim also would have more street cred than the 5.5 that replaces it. But Suzuki are the makers and they know/test the best combinations for handling etc. so it must be OK as is.
As far as the ZX9R's go I have also owned one of these for the last 2 years. The most significant change other than setting it up properly was the change from OEM tyres (Bridgestones) to Dunlop 207's then finally settling on Michelin Pilot Sports. The motor was brilliant and the noises from intake and exhaust plus the braking "wizz" was great. I enjoyed this bike as an all rounder but I miss my GSXR750 so much today I traded it in on a new GSXR750. So the shed is looking good!.
Take the Bus for ballistic open sweepers etc or take the Bus Hunter!
PS: Is there any body active in this club over here in WA?? - Please respond.
Jeff.
The new Y2K GSXR750 is one of the most beautiful things I have sat my arse on. and it is certainly not underpowered. If you think that, you should ride one - you will soon change your mind. Check the latest mags for it specs - more horsepower at the rear wheel than the highly acclaimed (overrated) new blade. Wet weight 196kilos and a top speed of 285kph radar verified. That's 178MPH. Yeah I also read about the brake warping, but that is the only report of that incident I have read. I must admit that besides the brake spec change (6 pistons to 4) the 6.0 rear rim also would have more street cred than the 5.5 that replaces it. But Suzuki are the makers and they know/test the best combinations for handling etc. so it must be OK as is.
As far as the ZX9R's go I have also owned one of these for the last 2 years. The most significant change other than setting it up properly was the change from OEM tyres (Bridgestones) to Dunlop 207's then finally settling on Michelin Pilot Sports. The motor was brilliant and the noises from intake and exhaust plus the braking "wizz" was great. I enjoyed this bike as an all rounder but I miss my GSXR750 so much today I traded it in on a new GSXR750. So the shed is looking good!.
Take the Bus for ballistic open sweepers etc or take the Bus Hunter!
PS: Is there any body active in this club over here in WA?? - Please respond.
Jeff.