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Title: gsxr750
Post by: bcutrufelli on August 08, 2005, 07:44:38 AM
I was thinking about the next bike I am going to get but as I research it I am finding the 600cc class is really close in performance numbers to the 750.  So what advantages would i get from the 750 besides torque?  And how will this translate into a better experience?
Title: gsxr750
Post by: scratch on August 08, 2005, 07:45:58 AM
The only thing I got from the Gixxer750 is that it was more comfortable.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: bcutrufelli on August 08, 2005, 09:45:53 AM
hmm I thought they were about the same how did you find the 750 more comfortable?  Aslo I guess I wont have to come out of turns in as high of an rpm to maintain speed
Title: gsxr750
Post by: dgyver on August 08, 2005, 10:04:31 AM
I disliked the way 600's need to rev'd to have any power, the 750's are about as bad. Peak hp number do not mean squat in real world street riding. It is were the most useable power is. I had a 2000 gix750 that was "the" bike to have when it first came out, according to the rags. I thought it sucked and hated it. I guess I will stay with twins and thumpers.
Title: Yup
Post by: The Buddha on August 08, 2005, 10:13:03 AM
Yup ... The answer ... GSXR 1100 (1127 to be precise) ... yee haw ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: bcutrufelli on August 08, 2005, 11:11:52 AM
hmm the 1100 might be a little much
Title: Nope
Post by: The Buddha on August 08, 2005, 11:15:03 AM
Quote from: bcutrufellihmm the 1100 might be a little much

See the 1100 is heavier ... and probably handle bad compared to the newer 750's ... but its one of those that has plenty of power and torque everywhere and it gives you plenty of warning before it turns into a beast ... and best of all ... no need to rev it sky high before it makes power and no need to tap dance on the shifter in traffic/spirited riding ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: scratch on August 08, 2005, 12:23:32 PM
Quote from: bcutrufelliI thought they were about the same how did you find the 750 more comfortable?

The seating position was, notably to me, slightly more upright; the seat was cushier=more comfortable; the back of the tank didn't have sharp edges that dug into the inside of my thighs. And, I'm 5' 10", 125lbs, 30" waist, so I'm narrow; this was at last years Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at the San Mateo Fairgrounds with 70 Cam Guy. Mental notes only. So the model in question would be an '05.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: davipu on August 08, 2005, 12:25:19 PM
5 10 and 125,  GO EAT SOMETHING.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: scratch on August 08, 2005, 12:27:55 PM
I'm at my racing weight. After all, I ride a bike with only 39hp.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: JMyrick on August 08, 2005, 12:29:44 PM
The purple bike has strange effects on a person im 6'4 250lbs

Joe
Title: gsxr750
Post by: davipu on August 08, 2005, 12:35:06 PM
don't make me come up there and drag you to a in and out.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: Roadstergal on August 08, 2005, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: davipudon't make me come up there and drag you to a in and out.

Yeah, he threatens to do that a lot... *eep*

If they redo the GSXR-600 like they did the 1000 this year, I'll probably trade my SV in on one in a year or two.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: poormanracing on August 08, 2005, 08:15:28 PM
Quote from: davipudon't make me come up there and drag you to a in and out.

i wish you did it on our ride...your treat of course  :lol:
Title: gsxr750
Post by: davipu on August 08, 2005, 08:58:22 PM
blaw, eating while riding is over rated.
Title: gsxr750
Post by: bcutrufelli on August 09, 2005, 05:08:54 AM
I am also looking at the rc51 so really its between the gsxr and the rc51 but I have been hearing some bad things about the rc51 running real hot especially when pushed so it will probably be the gsxr 750.  I hope this year we see some changes from it as well.  I am going to wait untill the 06 specs ome out before making a decision
Title: gsxr750
Post by: pantablo on August 09, 2005, 10:29:06 AM
www.rc51.org is the motherload of discussion forums for the rc. overheating my ass. those things are awesome but its a completely different animal to the gsxr, slower too.