Too big???

[cstilt]

Here lately I've been toying with the idea of another bike.  A guy I used to work with has an '05 GSXR 750 for sale at a pretty good price. Cheaper than I could get a used 600 of the same year at a dealer. Given that the GS has been my only bike, would a 750 be way too much of a jump? I used to think a 600 would be more than enough for any sane person, but....

So what's you guys take on it? Oh, and I don't know anyone locally with anything comparable for me to ride to see what it's like.

[mach1]

its up to your skill and how good you are on the GS. I have seen people go from the GS to a 1000 no big deal. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.

[lilbill]

Just have to know your limits and be gentle on the controls(don't dump the clutch or grab a handful of throttle)...low speed, controlled practice will help to make this habitual. 

[natedawg120]

I went from the GS to a gsxr750 and I am still around.  As long as you don't let the urge to flog it get to you and you give yourself plenty of time to grow accustomed to the power, throttle control, and BRAKES!! you should be fine.  Accidental wheelies are scary as crap when your used to riding a bike that you have to drop the clutch to lift the front a couple inches.

[bombadillo]

I just thought you were trying to brag by the title!!!

[natedawg120]

I just thought you were trying to brag by the title!!!

, i didn't know what to expect initially either

[cstilt]

LMAO, I'm trying to be like everyone else lately and have confusing titles. But I doubt I'll ever get to a Buddha level of confusing.

Thanks for the input guys. I'll be sure to let everyone know if I get it. For now I'm trying to get my drivers license changed over to TN. I have to find my birth certificate to prove I'm legal in the US. Hope I don't get a ticket in the meantime.

Nate, you found the part that worries me the most. Accidentally pulling the front end up. Never had the urge to stand up the GS so I don't have a clue what it feels like to have the front in the air. Maybe I'll find an empty lot to do that in one day.  Do you like your 05 750 or is there something you've been on you'd enjoy more?

[bill14224]

The full-on sport bike riding position will become uncomfortable in your hands and wrists unless you ride fast or keep your trips short.

[natedawg120]

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Nate, you found the part that worries me the most. Accidentally pulling the front end up. Never had the urge to stand up the GS so I don't have a clue what it feels like to have the front in the air. Maybe I'll find an empty lot to do that in one day.  Do you like your 05 750 or is there something you've been on you'd enjoy more?

I love my 05 man.  The only other bikes in the same-ish league that i have ridden was an 04 gsxr600, 06 daytona 675, and 05 r1.  I didn't much like the R1, it was just to much - i mean i really like to move my wrist at least a little every now and again.  The 675 was nice but it felt more top heavy than the 750 or the 600 gsxrs.  I went for the 750 because after riding both i realized that the 750 just had the extra little bit down low that i liked.

The full-on sport bike riding position will become uncomfortable in your hands and wrists unless you ride fast or keep your trips short.

For the most part this is true but I find that my GSXR is much more comfortable than my GS ever was.  My ass and everything nearby doesn't go numb after 2.5 hours in the saddle anymore and neither to my hands.  My wrists never bug me while riding, my back will get tired first.

And i still get in the 40s on mileage which in my book isn't to bad for an engine that makes quadruple or more the HP. 

[jrains89]

my roommate let me ride his sv650 and it scared the crap out of me, i can't imagine something with twice the power as that.

[ohgood]

you'll be fine. you may tire of the bigger bike and the heft, expense of tires, etc - but the gixxers are awesome machines.

nothing wrong with getting a more powerful machine. just keep it sane and tell us about the fun you've had a year from now, ok ?

[Juan1]

Ironic that "big" high horsepower bikes are trickiest when moving slow. 

If you feel very comfortable on your GS and aren't impulsive, you'll do fine on a 750.