The GSXR1000 K5/K6 was such a peerless machine, that bmw used it as a benchmark for their then newly anticipated S1000RR back in 2008/2009. Suzuki haven't got the engineering evangelism of Honda, the hairy chested performance of kawasaki nor the incredible innovations of Yamaha, but they've made some fantastic motorbikes over the years and their gsx/gsxr air-oil cooled mill's are something to be reckoned with on the drag strip scene!
After 32 years of owning bikes... I have finally purchased my first GSXR!! It’s a ‘98 750 SRAD, totally stock including exhaust, 16k miles..& of course, blue/white.. More than pleased 😊
I'm a Suzuki guy. I had that 50cc when I was a kid in the early 90's. I currently have a 2018 gsxr 1000R. Suzuki has been good to me so I stay loyal to the brand. They might not be the most cutting edge but nobody makes a better engine. That's what a motorcycle is all about. Take care everyone. Long live Suzuki
For my first big bike I've been torn for a while between a GSXR and CBR (600). Gotta say something about Suzuki's I always liked. They seem so Balanced.
@@renegadebikersol2936 I've had my new gsxr for a year now. Absolutely love it as much as day one. That's why I stick with the brand. 0 issues, ultra reliable
@@mike216ism nice. I have to admit my main quarm with Suzuki was the head light. At first I just couldn't get behind that look but it kinda grew on me. Streamlined 😄
@@renegadebikersol2936 I've gotten use to the look over the past, well almost 30 years now. I like the look. In the liter bike category I really only prefer the R1M looks over the gsxr.
my friend has suzuki an 125 (scooter) he has driven it 2 months without oil, (didnt realize it didnt have any) and when he wanted to change oil, he only got 2 drops of oil out, lol... and it still runs fine like nothing happened
sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
I have a 05 gsxr 1000. I started with the 96 750 in my early 20'S. I had a 2002 600 and now in my 40'S I'm enjoying my K5. She is 15 years old but stills runs amazing and looks great. I've been a Suzuki loyalist because they've been loyal to me. I plan on getting a 2019 or 2020. I'm definitely never getting rid of my K5. That bike feels like family to me. Appreciate the history lesson. Takes me back to the good old days
I have the exact same bikes. 96 750 and 05 1000. What a difference there in chassis and power. Would love the 2016 to have 30 years but the 2017 changed in such a great way hard to pass that up.
@@MikeyPraz2121 thats pretty awesome. I had the florescent orange wheels on my 96. My K5 was yellow and black. I now have a 18 in white. All these bikes have been incredible That's why I keep buying Suzuki
@@franklicata1571 ΞΕΡΩ ΟΤΙ ΔΕΝ ΚΟΛΛΑΕΕΙ ΤΟ ΚΛΙΠΑΚΙ ΜΕ ΑΥΤΟ ΠΟΥ Θ ΑΠΩ.ΕΧΩ ΕΝΑ GSXR-1100 90 ΜΟDEL.ΠΑΛΙΟΤΕΡΑ ΕΙΧΑ Κ RGV-250 ΔΙΧΡΟΝΟ ΓΙΑ ΟΣΟΥΣ ΞΕΡΟΥΝ Κ ΕΙΧΕ ΚΑΤΙ ΡΟΠΕΣ ΣΑΝ ΤΡΕΛΟ!!!ΠΛΕΟΝ ΔΕΝ ΝΟΜΙΖΩ ΟΤΙ ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ...ΟΠΩΣ Κ ΤΟ ΝSR-250 K TO KR-250 ΚΑWASAKI K TO TZR-250 YAMAHA!!!ΤΟ 20006 ΠΗΡΑ ΕΝΑ Ζ1000.ΚΑΛΟ ΑΛΛΑ ΜΕΤΑ ΤΑ 230ΚΜ ΠΗΓΑΙΝΕ ΣΑΝ ΒΑΡΚΑ.ΚΑΤΑΛΗΞΗ....Η SUZUKI BΓΑΖςΕΙ ΤΑ ΠΙΟ ΟΜΟΡΦΑ ΓΚΑΖΙΑ...ΕΚΤΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ HAYABUSA ΠΟΥ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΘΛΙΟ ΑΠΟ ΑΠΟ ΑΠΟΨΗΣ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΑΣ!!!ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ...
My first big bike which I got just under a month ago, was an old 2005 fully faired SV650S. And I've been in love with it ever since the day I got it. I started on a little 125 Honda, and I still love Hondas, but I'm 100% a Suzuki fan due to my 650.
Great start, 1 of the best real-world bikes ever made! Confidence inspiring, reliable, economical, but above all fun! I had a pointy 650S before, now I have a naked curvy, and a DL650, so you could say I’m definitely a fan of the motor. Also cbr6, street trip and a gsxr750, very happy with my stable 😊 bikes are too addictive!
Thank you for the video. I'm the PROUD owner of 2, GSXR1100W. A WP, and a WR, meaning a 1993 and a 1994. Toads by today's performance standard, but epic bikes nonetheless. I just happen to LOVE carburetors, and the more upright riding position. I'm a bigger guy, so I too love the larger overall size of the bike compared to the new ones. 1 I have in naked what I'll call street fighter version, similar to the big TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, although I do run the front fairing, just no sides, or chin. She even has a all stainless YOSHIMURA 4-2-1 exhaust. I freshened up the top end, all COMETIC Gaskets, and of course a APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner. The other was victim to the Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner, who failed the previous owner, which is how I purchased the bike. The cases are fine, but the cam chain is somewhat wrapped around the crankshaft cam sproket. This 1 will eventually get a big bore kit, and cams, and headwork, balance and blueprint, and of course a APE TENSIONER, all work performed in my shop. AWESOME video thank you very much 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍
This is one of the most well made RUclips videos I have seen in a LONG time. I am not a Suzuki fan but I just couldn’t stop watching this video. Love your videos man and keep up the great work.
I remember the commotion caused by the '85 GSXR 750 introduction. Every motorcycle magazine raved about it: "A race bike for the street." It was way too expensive for me at the time (probably a good thing). We would drool over one at the dealership, where they never stayed for long. That bike really changed the way we ride and what we expect from a motorcycle.
@@uhtred7860 Yamaha seems to never get as much credit as it deserves for really putting full engineering effort into its whole line of bikes. Yamaha engines are fantastic. Several automakers have turned to Yamaha to build high performance engines for special models, even Ford. I'm not a cruiser guy but a friend had me ride his Stratoliner. Huge V-twin cruiser so I expected loud, shaky and clunky. Nope. The bike was actually a joy to ride. Smooth, handled well, and had the Mother of all Torques. Years later he still rides it, never having had a mechanical problem.
@@Miata822 Yeah Yamaha seem to be a bit more innovative than the other 3 Japanese factories, The heads on my cars engine were designed by Yamaha for Lexus/Toyota.
@@Miata822 Yeah ive heard of them, we never got them in my country (NZ) due to Ford Australia making the locally designed and built Falcon. Toyotas first real sports car, the 1967 GT2000s engine was developed by Yamaha, specifically the alloy DOHC head, at the same time they were developing the XS650, they share the same bore and stroke so its no coincidence that 3 XS 650 twins equals 2 litres. :-)
I'd get the GSX-R because of the 750 engine. It's the perfect balance of power, size, revs, and most of all fun. Hope you make it 1,000,000 with these videos sir.
Great video. I've lived through the life of the Gixxer, and it triggered some great old memories. The GSXR really did make a name in 80s. I remember the early 90s being a bad time for the overweight bikes. The 1100 was slow to die, but I remember people putting the engine in 750s, creating a GSXR7/11. When the SRAD bikes appeared in '96, it really seemed like Suzuki made a big jump to get back on track. The hooligan's bike was back.
Great job on the history of the the GSXR, a great resource. I bought an GSXR750 (vin said December 1985 which made it an 86') that had been totaled and turned it into my race bike. I club raced that bike at Firebird Raceway outside Phx from late 1986 until early 1989 when family commitments made it impossible to afford my racing. I've missed that bike the rest of my life and have fond memories. I saw my first GSXR while working in the oilfields is SE Asia. Saw a GSXR-400 on the streets in Singapore, was the same red-silver-black livery as my eventual racer and was hooked.
I had a ´87 750, it was insane. Only air/oil cooled, great brakes and suspension, it was way of the competitors. What I liked very much was the high tank, it felt more like sitting in than on the bike. Never had this connection to a bike again.
The K5 1000 absolutely dominated every production based race series in the world. By far their best package of all time and remained on top unchanged in 2006. When the K7 came out Mat Mladin wanted his K5 back.
I bought a new 1991 gsxr 750, the white and blue one. I had it for 6 months and got rear ended at the mid night drags and the bike got totaled. That bike was a wheelie machine! I wish they would go back to the double headlights and the 91 paint scheme. Thanks for the video!
Just given my K5 some love after owning it from new. Formerlly black/yellow, she now sports a matt black wrap. Looks like a completely new bike and I've fallen in love again! Also, new ASV black levers and a Black Widdow can.
If they made under 600cc bikes in-line 4s they would be a lot more expensive than most people would want to pay and just give people another thing to complain about.
Not just under 600cc, i was considering a SV650 until i looked up specs and saw it only had around 60-70hp while similar year 600's were in the 100-112 hp range....
I'm a Suzuki man at heart. Ever since I learned that the Hayabusa dominated the competition, I became a loyal fan. I own a GW250 (love this bike) and a Gixxer 600. I also own a Yamaha FZ6R but I prefer to ride my Gixxer on any day. The Yamaha has rough shifting and is somewhat uncomfortable after an hour of riding. The Gixxer? I can ride that thing all day without issue. Suzuki for life
finally! i found a suzuki brother! got a 97 DR125, 00 DR650 and 87 GSX600F suzuki usually doesnt have the best brakes, suspension or most power but somehow if you sit on one it feels just right and there is nothing annoying like bad positioned foot pegs that just throws you off like on pretty much any other brand ive ridden so far. also im comparing all the interesting bikes all the time to decide which one i buy next but at the end i always decide for the suzuki because its just the best. on my dream bike list there are 10 bikes at the moment. 9 of them are suzukis and the other one is a honda grom xD suzuki forever
Hey man, I owned one of those 150's for a month when I was in the Philippines. It was great. Those things only weigh about 285 lbs. They corner like you can't believe. The front wheel actually pops up sometimes because they are so light. Slipper clutch, gear indicator. Extremely fun bike.
Great Blessing for HeroRR for making this video , thanks man , it takes a time to do the commentating and putting the pictures in the video , thanks HeroRR ❤🤘
Great video dude thank you, been waiting for a quiet time to sit and enjoy it. Had an 85 GSXR 750. Loved that bike, it was completely original. Sold it for £850 about ten years ago. Stupid decision........
Very interesting history. I had a GSR600 (2010) with a superceded GSXR600 motor in it. Loved that bike and now ride a more touring GSX650F. Suzukis are awesome fun!
I still love my 1995 GSXR-1100 just as much as the day I picked up new from my local dealership! I’ll never part with it and it’s still a blast to ride! Looks brand new to this day!
Aren't you getting a little old to be scrunched up on that thing?! I'm probably older than you; defo not a Spring Chicken, and have had a lot of bikes. Was at the local Bike Nite around 2002 and a younger friend wanted me to ride his late model yellow GSXR750. I killed the motor at every light, with the lack of torque, until getting out to a stretch of I-35 and then it scared the crap out of me! I hit about 140 in no time. Later bought a 1993 750, purple / black, looked great, price was right, but it was the most uncomfortable bike I ever rode outside of a buddy's Ducati 996S. Enjoy your 1100, they are getting collectable now.
@@captainamerica9353 I’m starting to feel the pains now that I’ve only got a year left in my 40’s!! I’ll still never part w it, my TL1000R, nor my Gen Hayabusa! I love my HD’s but I won’t part w my sport bikes regardless I f age….the bikes or mine!!!😂
As someone who’s just decided to get his motorcycle license and has fallen in love with the GSXR, this video has helped me figure out which model to go for. Thank you. 😎
Awesome video, I picked up an 03 gsxr1000 last month that was salvaged , had an 8 inch stretch, lowered, MX bars, no fairings but I brought it back to oem and am doing a track day with it next month !
I dont understand why people hate on these bikes?? Ive owned 2 k1s and what can i say? They are reliable cheap to fix and a great bang for your buck 600cc 750cc and 1000cc. Id say with every 10 bikes 🏍 you see? Your bound to have 2 gsxrs among them along side the R6 great video as always 👍
Wow! Great job! I can see that you put a whole lot of work into that at it is all appreciated. I love the 750. When I was young that was the preferred racing size.
Super documentation! Thanx... I own a Honda SC59, but I've always kept an eye on the GSX-R 1000. Especially the K5/K6 and the K7/K8. Back then, the K5/K6 created a new performance class. And the K7/K8 just looked outrageously good with the narrow, diamond-shaped headlights. In 2021 I will buy a motorcycle exclusively for the Nürburgring. And it will very likely be a Suzuki GSX-R.
Not a Suzuki fan, but I still watched this excellent video with great interest. I’m just a motorcycle enthusiast like most all those who watched. HeroRR for the win. 😎
Awesome video mate. Really informative. As a gsxr rider since 97 I learned a lot. Favorite inclusion was the super cool 50cc that I never knew existed. I want one.
This video was Superb. Watched the Whole thing, and plan on watching it again, to do my own research. Thank you for the info and Dedication to riders. No matter wat style we ride. I own a 2002 GSX-R1000. Had a GSX-R650, but that was totaled and I walked away with ONLY 13 stitches. Now I KNOW wat disrespect Feels like first hand. Lol. Thanks again for taking the time out.
Nice video! I believe 2018 actually brought a small update to the 1000, namely the discs were changed to reduce/eliminate the brake fade issues on the 2017. You can see this by the change in the floating bobbins that changed and had some slotted connections rather than just the standard circular bobbins. Really enjoyed this video though!
I have a 1986 GSX-R 750. I had one when I was younger when it came out. When I take her out for a ride it's like a time machine and I'm 19 again. I gave a video of her on my channel/profile.
Apparently, North America is the last refuge for the GSX-R750 and GSX-R600. In most of the world including Europe and Japan, 2018 was the last year for the GSX-R750/600. Euro 4 and ABS killed them. Maybe they will make a new one but Suzuki hasn’t made any plans.
You have my sub! This was amazing. I love long form videos. Shorter videos are fine for small bits of information, but I'd rather watch something like this than most sitcoms or pretty much anything on regular TV. Great stuff.
THX for an awesome history lesson, I found it particularly interesting as the GSXR 750 is my dream bike and in my own personal opinion 2008 are such a beautiful bike that none can hold a candle to :-) Keep up the great content/work you are doing, it is very much appreciated.
I want to thank you for a great job! Though I've been fan of Suzuki bikes (though I ride a Ducati now) I always wanted a GSX-R but never got to own one! But I can always find used ones available! Thanks again and congrats on hitting past the 100K mark!
Loving the track clips at Caldwell park! I love this track. Been on bike and in a friends race car. It’s brilliant no wonder it’s known as the uk’s mini nordscliefe
I love hearing the history of Suzuki .i have been riding them since i was a kid .suzuki made a amazing bike with the 17 gsxr 1k . i ride mine every chance i get 12k miles on it .not one problem .....
bought the 2011 750 in 2018 after testriding the 2009. the best bike ever had! alot power, tork, the weight ist incredibale low. its a 600 with 150 HP. I love this bike
In my country indonesia suzuki gave us gsx-r150 which is the fastest 150cc sport bike beat honda cbr150rr and yamaha r15. But still on market share suzuki get the last .. (sorry my english😁)
you are wrong, the 2018 Gixxer 1000 that I have was different from the 17. Brakes have been updated as well as the ECU. Bi directional (as you call it) quick shifter was standard on the 18 R model......Great video
GSXR Z06 I sold the gsxr 600 for a ktm 950sm. Still have it and love it. Now I’m the only one in my group of friends with a sm so I decided to buy a gsxr again. Didn’t have the money to buy another K8 so went with a K4
GSXR Z06 it would be silly of Suzuki to drop the 600 and 750. If anything they would drop the 750 only because none of the other Japanese manufacturers make them
Miden King here in the states 2008 gsxr 600s sell for $5,000-$6000 with like 15,000 miles... it sucks because I want one but I’m not paying that much lol... I’d rather spend an extra 4K and get a brand new liter bike LOL
The GSXR1000 K5/K6 was such a peerless machine, that bmw used it as a benchmark for their then newly anticipated S1000RR back in 2008/2009. Suzuki haven't got the engineering evangelism of Honda, the hairy chested performance of kawasaki nor the incredible innovations of Yamaha, but they've made some fantastic motorbikes over the years and their gsx/gsxr air-oil cooled mill's are something to be reckoned with on the drag strip scene!
After 32 years of owning bikes... I have finally purchased my first GSXR!! It’s a ‘98 750 SRAD, totally stock including exhaust, 16k miles..& of course, blue/white.. More than pleased 😊
You got one of the nicest,cleanest stables out there!
I'm a Suzuki guy. I had that 50cc when I was a kid in the early 90's. I currently have a 2018 gsxr 1000R. Suzuki has been good to me so I stay loyal to the brand. They might not be the most cutting edge but nobody makes a better engine. That's what a motorcycle is all about. Take care everyone. Long live Suzuki
For my first big bike I've been torn for a while between a GSXR and CBR (600). Gotta say something about Suzuki's I always liked. They seem so Balanced.
@@renegadebikersol2936 I've had my new gsxr for a year now. Absolutely love it as much as day one. That's why I stick with the brand. 0 issues, ultra reliable
@@mike216ism nice. I have to admit my main quarm with Suzuki was the head light. At first I just couldn't get behind that look but it kinda grew on me. Streamlined 😄
@@renegadebikersol2936 I've gotten use to the look over the past, well almost 30 years now. I like the look. In the liter bike category I really only prefer the R1M looks over the gsxr.
my friend has suzuki an 125 (scooter) he has driven it 2 months without oil, (didnt realize it didnt have any) and when he wanted to change oil, he only got 2 drops of oil out, lol... and it still runs fine like nothing happened
This video is pure gold for motorcycle enthusiasts. 👌
Thank you!
Rite on!
This WHOLE channel is pure gold for motorcycle enthusiasts ❤️
sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
@Ibrahim Jimmy Instablaster ;)
I have a 05 gsxr 1000. I started with the 96 750 in my early 20'S. I had a 2002 600 and now in my 40'S I'm enjoying my K5. She is 15 years old but stills runs amazing and looks great. I've been a Suzuki loyalist because they've been loyal to me. I plan on getting a 2019 or 2020. I'm definitely never getting rid of my K5. That bike feels like family to me.
Appreciate the history lesson. Takes me back to the good old days
I feel the same way about my K6 600. It was my first bike and I'll never let her go.
I have the exact same bikes. 96 750 and 05 1000. What a difference there in chassis and power. Would love the 2016 to have 30 years but the 2017 changed in such a great way hard to pass that up.
@@MikeyPraz2121 thats pretty awesome. I had the florescent orange wheels on my 96. My K5 was yellow and black. I now have a 18 in white. All these bikes have been incredible
That's why I keep buying Suzuki
I'm a fan of Suzuki gsxr bikes LONG LIVES THE GSX-R!!!!
Same here. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍love the GSXR it's A very easy supper bike to drag knee well placed riding position easy to turn it up.🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍
@@franklicata1571 ΞΕΡΩ ΟΤΙ ΔΕΝ ΚΟΛΛΑΕΕΙ ΤΟ ΚΛΙΠΑΚΙ ΜΕ ΑΥΤΟ ΠΟΥ Θ ΑΠΩ.ΕΧΩ ΕΝΑ GSXR-1100 90 ΜΟDEL.ΠΑΛΙΟΤΕΡΑ ΕΙΧΑ Κ RGV-250 ΔΙΧΡΟΝΟ ΓΙΑ ΟΣΟΥΣ ΞΕΡΟΥΝ Κ ΕΙΧΕ ΚΑΤΙ ΡΟΠΕΣ ΣΑΝ ΤΡΕΛΟ!!!ΠΛΕΟΝ ΔΕΝ ΝΟΜΙΖΩ ΟΤΙ ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ...ΟΠΩΣ Κ ΤΟ ΝSR-250 K TO KR-250 ΚΑWASAKI K TO TZR-250 YAMAHA!!!ΤΟ 20006 ΠΗΡΑ ΕΝΑ Ζ1000.ΚΑΛΟ ΑΛΛΑ ΜΕΤΑ ΤΑ 230ΚΜ ΠΗΓΑΙΝΕ ΣΑΝ ΒΑΡΚΑ.ΚΑΤΑΛΗΞΗ....Η SUZUKI BΓΑΖςΕΙ ΤΑ ΠΙΟ ΟΜΟΡΦΑ ΓΚΑΖΙΑ...ΕΚΤΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ HAYABUSA ΠΟΥ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΘΛΙΟ ΑΠΟ ΑΠΟ ΑΠΟΨΗΣ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΑΣ!!!ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ...
My first big bike which I got just under a month ago, was an old 2005 fully faired SV650S. And I've been in love with it ever since the day I got it.
I started on a little 125 Honda, and I still love Hondas, but I'm 100% a Suzuki fan due to my 650.
Great start, 1 of the best real-world bikes ever made! Confidence inspiring, reliable, economical, but above all fun! I had a pointy 650S before, now I have a naked curvy, and a DL650, so you could say I’m definitely a fan of the motor. Also cbr6, street trip and a gsxr750, very happy with my stable 😊 bikes are too addictive!
I just got my third GSXR, a 750 this time after having K3 and K6 1000s. Thanks so much for putting this video together, really enjoyed it 🙏😎
Thank you for the video. I'm the PROUD owner of 2, GSXR1100W. A WP, and a WR, meaning a 1993 and a 1994. Toads by today's performance standard, but epic bikes nonetheless. I just happen to LOVE carburetors, and the more upright riding position. I'm a bigger guy, so I too love the larger overall size of the bike compared to the new ones. 1 I have in naked what I'll call street fighter version, similar to the big TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, although I do run the front fairing, just no sides, or chin. She even has a all stainless YOSHIMURA 4-2-1 exhaust. I freshened up the top end, all COMETIC Gaskets, and of course a APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner. The other was victim to the Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner, who failed the previous owner, which is how I purchased the bike. The cases are fine, but the cam chain is somewhat wrapped around the crankshaft cam sproket. This 1 will eventually get a big bore kit, and cams, and headwork, balance and blueprint, and of course a APE TENSIONER, all work performed in my shop. AWESOME video thank you very much 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍
This is one of the most well made RUclips videos I have seen in a LONG time. I am not a Suzuki fan but I just couldn’t stop watching this video. Love your videos man and keep up the great work.
I remember the commotion caused by the '85 GSXR 750 introduction. Every motorcycle magazine raved about it: "A race bike for the street." It was way too expensive for me at the time (probably a good thing). We would drool over one at the dealership, where they never stayed for long. That bike really changed the way we ride and what we expect from a motorcycle.
The FZ 750 could match it in everything but looks, and had a better powerplant.
@@uhtred7860 Yamaha seems to never get as much credit as it deserves for really putting full engineering effort into its whole line of bikes.
Yamaha engines are fantastic. Several automakers have turned to Yamaha to build high performance engines for special models, even Ford.
I'm not a cruiser guy but a friend had me ride his Stratoliner. Huge V-twin cruiser so I expected loud, shaky and clunky. Nope. The bike was actually a joy to ride. Smooth, handled well, and had the Mother of all Torques. Years later he still rides it, never having had a mechanical problem.
@@Miata822 Yeah Yamaha seem to be a bit more innovative than the other 3 Japanese factories, The heads on my cars engine were designed by Yamaha for Lexus/Toyota.
@@uhtred7860 A guy who worked with me had a Ford (Thunderbird SHO?) with a supercharged Yamaha V6. It was an amazing car.
@@Miata822 Yeah ive heard of them, we never got them in my country (NZ) due to Ford Australia making the locally designed and built Falcon. Toyotas first real sports car, the 1967 GT2000s engine was developed by Yamaha, specifically the alloy DOHC head, at the same time they were developing the XS650, they share the same bore and stroke so its no coincidence that 3 XS 650 twins equals 2 litres. :-)
I'd get the GSX-R because of the 750 engine. It's the perfect balance of power, size, revs, and most of all fun.
Hope you make it 1,000,000 with these videos sir.
Great video. I've lived through the life of the Gixxer, and it triggered some great old memories.
The GSXR really did make a name in 80s. I remember the early 90s being a bad time for the overweight bikes. The 1100 was slow to die, but I remember people putting the engine in 750s, creating a GSXR7/11.
When the SRAD bikes appeared in '96, it really seemed like Suzuki made a big jump to get back on track. The hooligan's bike was back.
Great job on the history of the the GSXR, a great resource. I bought an GSXR750 (vin said December 1985 which made it an 86') that had been totaled and turned it into my race bike. I club raced that bike at Firebird Raceway outside Phx from late 1986 until early 1989 when family commitments made it impossible to afford my racing. I've missed that bike the rest of my life and have fond memories. I saw my first GSXR while working in the oilfields is SE Asia. Saw a GSXR-400 on the streets in Singapore, was the same red-silver-black livery as my eventual racer and was hooked.
I had a ´87 750, it was insane.
Only air/oil cooled, great brakes and suspension, it was way of the competitors.
What I liked very much was the high tank, it felt more like sitting in than on the bike.
Never had this connection to a bike again.
The K5 1000 absolutely dominated every production based race series in the world. By far their best package of all time and remained on top unchanged in 2006. When the K7 came out Mat Mladin wanted his K5 back.
Matt was right!! K5 series ...best ever.
K6 for 600 and 750
K5 for 1000s 👍 best of the modern Gixxers
No in 2006 the little 750 was the SUPERBIKE OF THE YEAR! drag out those old cycle world articles
1000 K5 is my favorite for sure, and my absolute dreambike.. I have to own one at some point
Hi have the K6 1000, it is an absolute beast, I love it
The 2008 gsxr design was also my favorite it's the best looking
I'm stoked! Cant wait!
So excellent to see the history of the bikes we know and love presented like this! Thanks HeroRR!
As a the owner of a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr k8, I appreciate the hardwork and research you put into this video love your content.🔥😎
Absolutely amazing. HeroRR puts out top tier videos!
Wow! We watched the whole thing. Can't even begin to imagine how much work this video took. Well done, sir! 👏 👍
I bought a new 1991 gsxr 750, the white and blue one. I had it for 6 months and got rear ended at the mid night drags and the bike got totaled. That bike was a wheelie machine! I wish they would go back to the double headlights and the 91 paint scheme. Thanks for the video!
Wikipedia: I am the best source of information
HeroRR: Hold my beer
Yep whatever information everybody got wrong or right you put it on your badge.
Nice1 fam.
I have a GSXR 1000 k7, easily the scariest bike I have ever owned, truly amazing but commands respect. Fantastic vid HeroRR
My first bike ever was a 97 Gsxr-750, loved that bike. I was going to buy a 600, but found the 750 at a great price, and thought why not.
mine too!
Just given my K5 some love after owning it from new. Formerlly black/yellow, she now sports a matt black wrap. Looks like a completely new bike and I've fallen in love again! Also, new ASV black levers and a Black Widdow can.
I hope they return the 400 to compete with the Ninja 400.
Better be an inline 4 too. Sick of almost every bike under 600cc being a 2 cylinder
Nihaha...It's because these manufacturers treat those bikes as 'learner' and 'disposable' so they don't bother. What a bad reason
@@ruikazane5123 whats a bad reason?
Desantos123 Obvious! They don't expect, and want you to hold on a smaller displacement bike! That is the bad reason. All for $.
If they made under 600cc bikes in-line 4s they would be a lot more expensive than most people would want to pay and just give people another thing to complain about.
Not just under 600cc, i was considering a SV650 until i looked up specs and saw it only had around 60-70hp while similar year 600's were in the 100-112 hp range....
Really well explained, done justice to the GSXR lineup and fans.
I'm a Suzuki man at heart. Ever since I learned that the Hayabusa dominated the competition, I became a loyal fan. I own a GW250 (love this bike) and a Gixxer 600. I also own a Yamaha FZ6R but I prefer to ride my Gixxer on any day. The Yamaha has rough shifting and is somewhat uncomfortable after an hour of riding.
The Gixxer? I can ride that thing all day without issue. Suzuki for life
finally! i found a suzuki brother!
got a 97 DR125, 00 DR650 and 87 GSX600F
suzuki usually doesnt have the best brakes, suspension or most power but somehow if you sit on one it feels just right and there is nothing annoying like bad positioned foot pegs that just throws you off like on pretty much any other brand ive ridden so far.
also im comparing all the interesting bikes all the time to decide which one i buy next but at the end i always decide for the suzuki because its just the best.
on my dream bike list there are 10 bikes at the moment. 9 of them are suzukis and the other one is a honda grom xD
suzuki forever
Gixxer boyz stand up!
@@bikewolf7455 I've been wanting a Grom too!!
@@pinoymasabaw7857 Gixxers all day!!
Just coz I ride one bro no turning back and 750 is beast machine period.🤣
Hey man, I owned one of those 150's for a month when I was in the Philippines. It was great. Those things only weigh about 285 lbs. They corner like you can't believe. The front wheel actually pops up sometimes because they are so light. Slipper clutch, gear indicator. Extremely fun bike.
Great Blessing for HeroRR for making this video , thanks man , it takes a time to do the commentating and putting the pictures in the video , thanks HeroRR ❤🤘
You make some of the best motorcycle videos on RUclips. You and Yammie were instrumental in influencing me to begin riding in 2018.
Fortnine: am I joke to you?
Great video dude thank you, been waiting for a quiet time to sit and enjoy it. Had an 85 GSXR 750. Loved that bike, it was completely original. Sold it for £850 about ten years ago. Stupid decision........
Nice touch adding the kg values as an overlay, thank you, much appreciated!!!
Very interesting history. I had a GSR600 (2010) with a superceded GSXR600 motor in it. Loved that bike and now ride a more touring GSX650F. Suzukis are awesome fun!
I still love my 1995 GSXR-1100 just as much as the day I picked up new from my local dealership! I’ll never part with it and it’s still a blast to ride!
Looks brand new to this day!
Aren't you getting a little old to be scrunched up on that thing?! I'm probably older than you; defo not a Spring Chicken, and have had a lot of bikes. Was at the local Bike Nite around 2002 and a younger friend wanted me to ride his late model yellow GSXR750. I killed the motor at every light, with the lack of torque, until getting out to a stretch of I-35 and then it scared the crap out of me! I hit about 140 in no time. Later bought a 1993 750, purple / black, looked great, price was right, but it was the most uncomfortable bike I ever rode outside of a buddy's Ducati 996S. Enjoy your 1100, they are getting collectable now.
@@captainamerica9353 I’m starting to feel the pains now that I’ve only got a year left in my 40’s!! I’ll still never part w it, my TL1000R, nor my Gen Hayabusa!
I love my HD’s but I won’t part w my sport bikes regardless I f age….the bikes or mine!!!😂
I had a K6 750. and it was amazing.. Love cornering with .... Great Video.
As someone who’s just decided to get his motorcycle license and has fallen in love with the GSXR, this video has helped me figure out which model to go for. Thank you. 😎
Well, don't leave us up in the air about it. Which model are you going to go for?
Awesome video I had a 1988 GSXR600 my favorite bike to this day and I will have another one
you are really killing it with the history videos man, keep going!
Awesome video, I picked up an 03 gsxr1000 last month that was salvaged , had an 8 inch stretch, lowered, MX bars, no fairings but I brought it back to oem and am doing a track day with it next month !
Home Run Hero! 750 Gang 💪🏾
I dont understand why people hate on these bikes?? Ive owned 2 k1s and what can i say? They are reliable cheap to fix and a great bang for your buck 600cc 750cc and 1000cc. Id say with every 10 bikes 🏍 you see? Your bound to have 2 gsxrs among them along side the R6 great video as always 👍
Love my 06 gsxr. Looks just as good as a brand new one. The design has barely changed. Which means Suzuki is smart enough not to fix what aint broken
Wow! Great job! I can see that you put a whole lot of work into that at it is all appreciated.
I love the 750. When I was young that was the preferred racing size.
Super documentation! Thanx...
I own a Honda SC59, but I've always kept an eye on the GSX-R 1000. Especially the K5/K6 and the K7/K8. Back then, the K5/K6 created a new performance class. And the K7/K8 just looked outrageously good with the narrow, diamond-shaped headlights. In 2021 I will buy a motorcycle exclusively for the Nürburgring. And it will very likely be a Suzuki GSX-R.
Dude this is good, I like the music in the background too it’s just nice to listen to and see
Love watching this kind of evolution of bike videos. Makes me want to upgrade when I dont need to.
I have a 1994 gsxr1100. Even today it is a great bike with a lot of power.
I have a 2000 srad 600 in Barry Sheene Texaco Heron livery and absolutely love it, it has more ‘character ‘ than todays same old, same old models.
Not a Suzuki fan, but I still watched this excellent video with great interest. I’m just a motorcycle enthusiast like most all those who watched. HeroRR for the win. 😎
I like how you continue to use the same catchy music in every video in this series, it makes the series feel more uniform. Well done.
Awesome video mate. Really informative. As a gsxr rider since 97 I learned a lot. Favorite inclusion was the super cool 50cc that I never knew existed. I want one.
Great video brother. I’ve loved the gsxr since I was a kid(37now) and this was very cool to see the actual history in one video.
Amazing GSXR history video. Great job. Fan from Europe.
This video was Superb. Watched the Whole thing, and plan on watching it again, to do my own research. Thank you for the info and Dedication to riders. No matter wat style we ride. I own a 2002 GSX-R1000. Had a GSX-R650, but that was totaled and I walked away with ONLY 13 stitches. Now I KNOW wat disrespect Feels like first hand. Lol. Thanks again for taking the time out.
Nice video! I believe 2018 actually brought a small update to the 1000, namely the discs were changed to reduce/eliminate the brake fade issues on the 2017. You can see this by the change in the floating bobbins that changed and had some slotted connections rather than just the standard circular bobbins. Really enjoyed this video though!
I have a 1986 GSX-R 750. I had one when I was younger when it came out. When I take her out for a ride it's like a time machine and I'm 19 again. I gave a video of her on my channel/profile.
thanks for this superb video! awsome work!
and thanks for adding the kg translation
all the best wishes from germany. have a nice season 2019
With the music and tempo of pauses in speech you nailed it
Best history of GSXR. Kindly also post a video on the legends of Suzuki in 2 strokes such as the GT series from 50 to 750 until 1980s. Thanks.
Apparently, North America is the last refuge for the GSX-R750 and GSX-R600. In most of the world including Europe and Japan, 2018 was the last year for the GSX-R750/600. Euro 4 and ABS killed them. Maybe they will make a new one but Suzuki hasn’t made any plans.
Knievel the 600 will never go away... the 750 might though. I own a 06 750 and it’s a great bike.... perfect balance of power to weight
We got the 84 GSX-R 400 here in NZ, i remember racing against them in Production Racing on my RZ350.
The K5 is a holy grail bile in my opinion. When its all said and done. It will go down as one of the best all time.
Absolutely. 750 of course...
dude you are awesome for making,editing and uploading these moto educational videos keep it up !!!
This is why I love suzuki, because they never change their bike they know what they're doing, changes not always good
You have my sub! This was amazing. I love long form videos. Shorter videos are fine for small bits of information, but I'd rather watch something like this than most sitcoms or pretty much anything on regular TV. Great stuff.
I recently bought the 600cc version of the 2018 GSXR you have during the opening.
It's an amazing bike!!!!
Am I the only one who likes the 90s retro look over the newer look of the bikes? Mostly because of the twin circular headlights
Deserves a Big Like, please make videos of the Rg gp bikes, and the GSX-S street bikes, thank you, man.
My first bike was a new 1984 GSXR400. Brillllliant. Miss that lil beast. Itd stay with rg500s and GSXR750s
This is a great video lots of detail thank you
THX for an awesome history lesson, I found it particularly interesting as the GSXR 750 is my dream bike and in my own personal opinion 2008 are such a beautiful bike that none can hold a candle to :-) Keep up the great content/work you are doing, it is very much appreciated.
Me too, just enough power and torque!!
My first bike is my GSX-R750 that I bought brand new in mid-2017. I love her so much and have no desire to get a new one.
Thanks for this history insight on the GSXR :)
Gsxr with small engine displacements are still awesome! Congratulations to you for reaching 100k subscribers!!🔥
I want to thank you for a great job! Though I've been fan of Suzuki bikes (though I ride a Ducati now) I always wanted a GSX-R but never got to own one! But I can always find used ones available! Thanks again and congrats on hitting past the 100K mark!
K5 Best Gsxr ever made in my opinion!
Yes. I agree!
They are still producing the k5 motor in the gsxs 1000 line. It looks just like a falcon, wings folded, and screaming at over 100 mph!!
Well, I would say the last air/oil cooled from 1992
IMO the K6
history of the aprilia please!
Great video Hero. Looking forward to another history lesson or a vlog with the RC51 haha
Amazing video, clearly presented, impeccably researched. I loved every second.
Thank you!
I had a 400 for a few months back in '91; absolutely insanely good handling.
2008= the best GSXR 600/750 of all time
Agree
Agreed. That's why I bought one and will probably never sell it. It's a raw beast too - No ABS or traction control.
True as k5 k8 the best gixxer 1000 era
750 XK5. Looks good, sounds good, the lightest GSXR 750, exemplary handling, no catalyst, the best they ever made IMHO.
@@moralrevulsionLive Except the new ones.
Plus I just actually resonatley run into your videos and I am actually just very much enjoying them
I’m getting a Gixxer as my first bike I’m so excited 🔥🙌🏼😭
Gotta love 80s and 90s graphics
Loving the track clips at Caldwell park! I love this track. Been on bike and in a friends race car. It’s brilliant no wonder it’s known as the uk’s mini nordscliefe
This is the best motorcycle history video I have ever seen! Great job!
I love hearing the history of Suzuki .i have been riding them since i was a kid .suzuki made a amazing bike with the 17 gsxr 1k . i ride mine every chance i get 12k miles on it .not one problem .....
Do the Zx10r, please!! Greeting from Greece!
R1M is the best ..
@@DJ_T800 the best 2nd place bike. Behind the zx10r
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@@MassiveBig The s1000rr shits on both of those bikes.
@@mattbudesa3038 true the s1000 is a beast. The new cbr1000rr-r is also very impressive. Same with Ducati's v4s
Gixxer fans salute you, and Hail to the King of the Super Bikes...
I've been a Suzuki fan and owner since 74 my ride now a 2002 GS1200ss like any bike its the most fun a man can have with his pants on 🏍😀
My father had the 1994 gray/pink model(15:01)...still find it beautiful today....sad he sold it
bought the 2011 750 in 2018 after testriding the 2009. the best bike ever had! alot power, tork, the weight ist incredibale low. its a 600 with 150 HP. I love this bike
When you have to set down your calculus work and pop in earbuds in the middle of class to watch it asap
Thanks Isaac :)
In my country indonesia suzuki gave us gsx-r150 which is the fastest 150cc sport bike beat honda cbr150rr and yamaha r15. But still on market share suzuki get the last .. (sorry my english😁)
you are wrong, the 2018 Gixxer 1000 that I have was different from the 17. Brakes have been updated as well as the ECU. Bi directional (as you call it) quick shifter was standard on the 18 R model......Great video
Damn this was the FULL history! I'm mad at myself that I missed the premiere but great work hero!
Except so much about the 1100s was wrong.
My friend had that moped GSXR 50. It was pretty cool looking little bike and pretty stable to drive tarmac. Fun little bike :)
I love the K8 600 headlights too. Too bad I sold mine for a K4 750. Keep the content up ❤️
GSXR Z06 I sold the gsxr 600 for a ktm 950sm. Still have it and love it. Now I’m the only one in my group of friends with a sm so I decided to buy a gsxr again. Didn’t have the money to buy another K8 so went with a K4
that sucks, the k8 will only go up in value as the years go by.
GSXR Z06 it would be silly of Suzuki to drop the 600 and 750. If anything they would drop the 750 only because none of the other Japanese manufacturers make them
@@ilovepizza8263 depends where you are. The 08s in the UK arent desirable and the 06/07 600/750 are far more popular
Miden King here in the states 2008 gsxr 600s sell for $5,000-$6000 with like 15,000 miles... it sucks because I want one but I’m not paying that much lol... I’d rather spend an extra 4K and get a brand new liter bike LOL