How Fast Does A Gsxr 750 Go

How Fast Does A Gsxr 750 Go

GSXR 750 vs. 1000. Which would you choose?

GSXR 750 vs. 1000. Which would you choose?

Poll: GSXR 750 vs. 1000. Which would you choose?

Total Members Polled: 81

2012 GSXR 750: 47%

2012 GSXR 1000: 53%

Friday 29th April 2016

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I'm looking at these two bikes. These are both Brembo and big piston Showa fork models.

Which would you choose for UK fast road use and why?

Friday 29th April 2016

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The 1000, because torque.

The 750's are still silly quick, my old 750 Srad was more than enough for road riding but needed a few revs on to really fly, the 1000 is just ballistic all the time.

sc0tt

17,429 posts

173 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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1000 Because I am not gay.

And the torque.

epom

8,305 posts

133 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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sc0tt said:

1000 Because I am not gay.

And the torque.

Stupid and childish :-) But did laugh I have to say :-)

Friday 29th April 2016

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1000 for the same reasons as stated above

They cost no more than a 750. Both bikes are stupid fast( especially for the road )

I recently took out the L6 1000, a lovely bike but no more impressive than the K7 I have just purchased. In fact I would say that the K7 was more impressive as it has decat and race can.

what was really annoying on the test ride is that the power mode switch is now where the pass button used to be on the left handlebar, the bike had 10 miles on it and was not set up properly and every time I used the clutch it changed power modes. Very annoying!

CAPP0

18,346 posts

175 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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I've ridden both, back to back, both were brand new but a few years ago now. I've owned 4 1000cc sportsbikes (3 GSXR 1000s). I also had a GSXR600 track bike. To add a little context, I'm also now old enough to be eligible for Saga products, so I'm immune to the "because 1000" scenario wink

My honest view: for the road, if you want to be "on it", the 750 is a better option. Why? Because on the 1000, the sheer pace is such that you can get into liberty-losing territory very easily indeed, and whilst yes, of course, the throttle goes both ways, I found in the end that every time I went out on mine, I spent as much time scanning for cameras/vans/police cars as I did enjoying the ride, and that ended up spoiling it. That was the key factor in selling my last one. The 1000 is almost, ironically, a better bet if you'd rather take it a bit easier, because it'll do it so effortlessly. The 750 is still very quick, but just loses that insane edge.

Society has changed, too. A mate of mine (and it WAS a mate, not me, on an R1) was done for 142mph on a D/C about 15 years ago and walked away with a large fine. Today, he'd have had to pack his toothbrush for his court appearance.

In a slightly different vein, the reason I went for a 600 track bike (having had lots & lots of track time, both on UK TDs, and hundreds of Nurburgring laps, often on a closed circuit) is that on the 600, you can wring it's neck and enjoy thrashing it, whereas on a 1000, you (well at least, I!) need to measure and control the performance a little more. Don't get me wrong, a 1000 is epic on the right track, but being able to properly cane a bike is perhaps more fun?

<Sits back and awaits the jeers of youth. Yes, N, jeers, of youth>

Friday 29th April 2016

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Ive had a few of each and ridden both of these, you'll be happy with a nice example of either BUT if you took the trouble to go and test ride both yourself rather than asking online, I think you will settle on the 1000, the 750 doesnt offer anything over the 1000 in any respect but the 1000 certainly does offer more than the 750 in the engine department.

Servicing is the same, insurance isnt much of a difference..you may get thru another rear tyre in a Summer but thats about it..

Let us know what you choose.

Friday 29th April 2016

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The GSXR 1000 is just under a grand more for the models above on average. Insurance costs are quite a bit more, but that could just be me.

That was the initial reason I was drawn to the 750, but this morning I spoke to my insurers again and it was much more reasonable, now I'm not sure.

Still waiting on a 750 test ride.

Friday 29th April 2016

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I currently have a k7 750 so there you go. Love it, great mix of agility and acceleration. If i was to have a litre bike it would have to be a Ducati as they are still lightweight enough for a short guy like me to handle with the slow manoeuvre stuff.

Friday 29th April 2016

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I've got a 750 albeit the K4 and have never thought I wish this had more power. Fact is with 5k+ revs its plenty fast enough and goes mad over 9k.

I went 750 partly because annual running costs are usefully lower but also because I'm of the impression its less likely to throw me over a hedge if I wind on too much throttle.

That being said I'm looking at a ZZR1400 for my next bike - the k4 is getting a bit wristy plus stiff hips on older bones.

Tim85

1,742 posts

107 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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if youve never had a litre bike on the road id go for the 1000. Everyone should experience it for at least a while. But personally i really like the using more of a smaller engined bike and 130 odd hp is that sweet spot of not needing to worry bout being hamfisted unless its wet obviously where as you can get caught out fairly easily on a 1000

Friday 29th April 2016

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So is the 750 easier to ride quickly on the roads then?

Friday 29th April 2016

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They are both piss easy to ride.

If you buy the 750 you will always have the nagging doubt you should have bought the 1000.

The 750 is many times faster for the road than you need.

Friday 29th April 2016

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I prefer 750 (have owned L3 for 18 months and with a few mods - aka Performance Bike, Shim,Pads,Sprocket,Corsa's) it pretty perfect - however I did come directly from RSV 125 (15bhp) , tried 1000 but didn't get on with ABS (strange feeling through the lever), performance wise the 1000 was noticeably quicker (+25 mph terminal speed on my favourite route)

Friday 29th April 2016

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Prof Prolapse said:

So is the 750 easier to ride quickly on the roads then?

Put it this way, the previous owner of my bike said he could easily keep up with his mates on their litre bikes in the twisties of south Wales. It is lighter and therefore easier to chuck about in the bends.

Friday 29th April 2016

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My thinking for buying my 750 was I'd never use the power of a litre inline 4 on the road. You can *just about* *occasionally* use the power of a 750. They're ludicrously light and flickable, the front will loft over every little hump, bump and crest in the road if you're winding it on. Epic bike.

You'd be happy with either. If you're in no rush get a 750 and then the thou in a couple of years.

StuB

6,686 posts

211 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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Either are better than any mortals.

1000 if you can afford the extra

Friday 29th April 2016

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I had a 750Y which I absolutely loved (road and track) then a 1000K3 which was faster (better on track, knee down at Curve Grande, Monza is still a personal record) but not as much character - or rather to get to the 'character' bit, shortshift when the airbox does it resonating thing you are travelling just that bit too fast (for SE England anyway).

Had a 1000K8 track bike just recently and ........... Meh! apart from the power wheelies.

On that basis I vote for the 750 for road use with the odd trackday esp coming from a CBR600.

Edited by moto_traxport on Friday 29th April 18:09


3DP

9,868 posts

206 months

Friday 29th April 2016

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Both great bikes. For track, the 750, for road, the 1000, so voted 1000. Torque and ease of use, plus more spaciaous riding position for road. Running costs will be similar too.

Friday 29th April 2016

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The 1000, for many of the reasons stated above.

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