04-06 GSXR1000 or R1?

[cobra93teal]

Just looking for some input..... had a R1 (2002 model) never had a GSXR.... opinions on which bike is better and why.....

in the market.....looking for some good info

[cbrjames]

I've had both, and i like my R1 better. It just feels more aggresive to me.

[The Raven]

R1. Period.

[OC]

GSXR...I like the riding position better. But it is all up to personal pref. and how the bike feels to you.

[z28ss21]

Ride both..the GSXR would be my only choice. I would never own a Yamaha.

[Neiladin]

Ride both..the GSXR would be my only choice. I would never own a Yamaha.
reasons?

[HobieF3]

Ride both..the GSXR would be my only choice. I would never own a Yamaha.

Ride both, best advice you can get. All bikes really are so close that it's all up to personal preference.

I've never been a fan of Suzuki engineering, so many things seem like an afterthought when the plastic is off. However, with the 05+ 1K and 06+ 600/750 - That has all changed. So much more simple and neat under the bodywork now, I'm impressed.

I've never liked Yamaha styling, but the 04+ R1 is pretty damn hot from a distance. Up close, it's too "busy" looking for me. The 04+ feels big and wide. Which is funny, I used to complain about how big and wide the GSXRs were, but starting with the 03+ 1K they've narrowed up. 05 1K and 06+ 600/750 styling sucks IMO though.

[cobra93teal]

thanks guys..... i have always loved yamaha but i rode a 05 GSXR600 the other day and i kinda liked it.... but i want a 1000...... so i need to find a GSXR1000 to ride....

[Goose1]

I love my R6 but ive seen quite a few of the 06 gxr1000 run and there strong as hell, i would be torn between Zx-10 or Gxr1000.

[stunter bob]

get the R1...i dont like the tail on the gsxr1k..or the gay exhaust

[HobieF3]

get the R1...i dont like the tail on the gsxr1k..or the gay exhaust

Gay exhaust is easily fixed, but that wale tail is FUGLY, and it's not like you can just slap a race tail on, they are even WORSE,YACK!

[stunter bob]

Gay exhaust is easily fixed, but that wale tail is FUGLY, and it's not like you can just slap a race tail on, they are even WORSE,YACK!
thats right
i really like the 02 R1s...those bikes are pure sex on wheels

[Grey91Coupe]

I don't like the styling of the Yamaha's the '06 R6's look pretty nice now, but I couldn't own a 6. The riding position isn't right for me either. If I weren't going to own a Suzuki it wouldhave to be a Honda

[01gsxr1]

there is nothing wrong with a yamaha i loved the way they looked behind my gsxr..... :D

[BottleRocket]

there is nothing wrong with a yamaha i loved the way they looked behind my gsxr..... :D


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why were you looking back anyway mental midget?

[4DRSS]

Why not consider the 10R?

[slam]

there is nothing wrong with a yamaha i loved the way they looked behind my gsxr..... :D

u would like the tail end of my old ass carb'd R1, thats if ur close enough.....erryone else does ;)

[cobra93teal]

I am not really stuck on anything yet...thats why i am looking for info/opinions.. if i did end up with a 600 it would probably be a R6... has anyone rode a ZX636? I think i would be happier with a bigger bike( i am 6ft 230lb) i have not given the ZX10 a chance...maybe i will look into it

[BottleRocket]

I am not really stuck on anything yet...thats why i am looking for info/opinions.. if i did end up with a 600 it would probably be a R6... has anyone rode a ZX636? I think i would be happier with a bigger bike( i am 6ft 230lb) i have not given the ZX10 a chance...maybe i will look into it

first thing you need to do is sit on each one. riding them all would be nice, but at least sit on each of the liter bikes and see how you like the riding position. give each one a chance, they are all great bikes. you should really base your decision on what YOU like, your preference for the ergonomics, looks, etc.