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[Loz]

Henry, what you say about the GSXR1000 is echoed by the journos who write about it, and my own experiences of riding with people who own one. I've ridden a GSXR750, which I have to say, accelerates like a lunatic - BUT - it still needed to be kept on the boil. One day I'll try a Gixxer Thou and see for myself.

And you are spot on, the 996 is all you need and more for the real world - once you sort the over-gearing issue out

[Steve-S]

Lets face it, if you ride something a bit different you're going to have somebody taking a pop at you; BUT when your helmet's on & its you, your Duke & the open road do you really care? I don't.

[Stu748R]

[quote=Loz]Henry, what you say about the GSXR1000 is echoed by the journos who write about it, and my own experiences of riding with people who own one. I've ridden a GSXR750, which I have to say, accelerates like a lunatic - BUT - it still needed to be kept on the boil. One day I'll try a Gixxer Thou and see for myself.

Loz,your more than welcome to try my GSXR1000 K6 if you want on the "you bend it,you mend it "basis,it has a very linear,almost Ducati power delivery below about 9000 RPM where after its just ballistic.The handling is neutral,the ride is softish,the brakes are not as sharp as my old 748R but powerfull,the looks are marmitey especialy the exhaust but obviosly not as pretty as 916 types,the finish i have to say is nowhere near as good as a Ducati but you just know that every time you hit that switch it will start and it just does what it says on the packet.Oh and did i mention that air box noise? Just heavenly.

Bury Hill?

[Loz]

Originally Posted by Stu748R

Loz,your more than welcome to try my GSXR1000 K6 if you want on the "you bend it,you mend it "basis,it has a very linear,almost Ducati power delivery below about 9000 RPM where after its just ballistic.The handling is neutral,the ride is softish,the brakes are not as sharp as my old 748R but powerfull,the looks are marmitey especialy the exhaust but obviosly not as pretty as 916 types,the finish i have to say is nowhere near as good as a Ducati but you just know that every time you hit that switch it will start and it just does what it says on the packet.Oh and did i mention that air box noise? Just heavenly.

Bury Hill?

Hi Stu
That's a kind offer and I have to say I'm tempted. I almost always refuse the offer to ride someone else's bike, their p&j, but if we happen to be at Bury Hill at the same time one evening / weekend, who's to say?
I happen to like the GSXR1000 exhaust, it appeals to me. However, Suzuki build quality, in terms of finish, has always been a bit suspect in my opinion (same for Yamaha), but you can't argue with that performance, can you?

Yes, I know what you mean about induction roar, it's very seductive

Cheers mate.

[Wave]

i dont believe the 749 is a quicker bike, there is just a common sterotype that is, expensive bike he must ride really slow and or is a poof.
Which makes me laugh when you can actually ride quicker than they do.
Although

[Nimue]

Originally Posted by Loz

Hi Stu
I almost always refuse the offer to ride someone else's bike, their p&j, but if we happen to be at Bury Hill at the same time one evening / weekend, who's to say?


Cheers mate.

Aw Loz, and I've always wanted to try that 999s out...?

[Loz]

Originally Posted by Nimue

Aw Loz, and I've always wanted to try that 999s out...?

You never know, Jan, you may get your wish one day ...

[SlowLearner]

I love my ducati....

even though it went back to P&H 5 times to fix a 'variable' idle that caused it to stall, and the battery being only good for a few restarts left it dead a couple of times, have frequent saver points with the AA now !

After some TLC from a Ducati man called Andy it has been perfect now for a few months, have been as far as Luxembourg and tomorrow off to Le Touquet.

Its due for a service next week, 6000 miles since Sep 05 :-)) , so we'll see how much that costs !

Steve
Slow and a Slow Learner

[PDL]

I know quite a lot of muppets who ride Jap and Italian.

When you park up, just get a brew and a sausage barm, it's only a toy, don't take it too seriously.

[andyb]

The only reason people own a japanese bike is the cost............they cant afford a ducati!