Yamaha R1 vs. Suzuki GSXR1000

[Halogen]

which would you rather have?

 

[boyRacer]

R1...although that damn Gixxxxxeeeerrrr...looks nice too... damn i can't pick... hmmm... i would get either one.

 

[silverpig]

I'd take the R1 just because of looks. But if I was racing, then the GSX-R for sure.

 

[Halogen]

but the R1 is more comfortable and does wheelies easier

 

[silverpig]

All of the races I've seen with GSX-Rs and R1s have the Suzukis kicking some major ass. I'd take the R1 though, because of looks. I've heard Yamahas aren't the comfortable though... I hear Hondas are the best for that.

 

[boyRacer]

that R1 has a mean ass midrange torque curve... for those wheelies...

 

[BoberFett]

Gixxer, I'm a Suzuki fan. I'm sure they'll both haul more ass than I'd ever need.

But for just a bit more money I'd get a Hayabusa over either. It's a little heavier, but it's also got an extra 30% displacement over those two. Plus it's the prettiest bike in production.

 

[Rent]

Though I haven't driven both, I've sat on both. I'd take the R1 for comfort. But thats based on my limited experience with them.

 

[silverpig]

I beg to differ... The MV Agusta F4 is the best looking bike. The Ducati Superbikes (998 and 748 series) are a close second.

 

[BoberFett]

Well, if you say so. But as far as I'm concerned, a sport bike can't look any better than this.

Of course there's no sport bike on earth that can come close to looking as good as a cruiser, but that's for another thread.

 

[silverpig]

One
and
Two
What the hay... here's one more.

 

[BoberFett]

I'm not saying it looks bad, it just doesn't do much for me.

 

[boyRacer]

<< I beg to differ... The MV Agusta F4 is the best looking bike. The Ducati Superbikes (998 and 748 series) are a close second. >>


Yes...how i wish i have one of those... can't beat the quads...but geez... for $30k? and thats not even the oro! the 998R is so damn beautiful too... but i like my bike zingy... making that high pitched rev generic japanese wail. it just sounds like a formula one car. id totally rice out an R1 to make it look like the F4...hahahaha... ive seen those too... single arm conversions and underseat exhaust... heaven.

 

[Halogen]

i don't know why anybody would want a Hayabusa unless they do racing or seriously hard core stunts

a bike with extremely high compression and a 1.3L engine is just too powerful. if you gunned it in first there is no way you could hang on tight enough.

 

[Flat]

get a Ducati

 

[Ns1]

crotch rocket goooooooooooooooooo

 

[BoberFett]

<< i don't know why anybody would want a Hayabusa unless they do racing or seriously hard core stunts

a bike with extremely high compression and a 1.3L engine is just too powerful. if you gunned it in first there is no way you could hang on tight enough. >>

The Gixxer has a smaller engine with higher compression; the Hayabusa also weighs an extra 100lbs. The Hayabusa has a higher top speed but I'm pretty sure the Gixxer can out-accelerate it.

I certainly wouldn't grab a handful of throttle unless I had a damn good reason to. I wouldn't buy one to race or do stunts. I don't foresee myself ever pulling a wheelie on purpose. I want one because it can go like a bat out of hell when I want it to, and it's a gorgeous piece of machinery.

 

[halik]

i dont particulary like anything over 1000cc for normal use, thats like driving that 900hp charger (fast and furious) to work.
Here in michigan bikers have high organ-donor ration, the roads are really bad.

 

[CTweak]

Ditto Flat, get a Ducati... BUT if you're picking R1 or GSX-R1000 the Gixxer blows away the R1 - in as much as you need blowing away on any motorcycle above 140HP! :Q

 

[j0lly]

Wait for a production class YZR-M1

 

[CTweak]

Halogen, the funny thing is the 'Busa is has a limiter on it in first and second gear for that very reason!

 

[Halogen]

nobody needs a 1.3 in a bike man. seriously
but actualy in acceleration tests the hayabusa beats every bike there is. my bro has an awesome video clip of a hayabus burnout that is like at least 100m long

 

[The Stigenator]

question is do you know how to ride (got a licence).. if yes how long have you ridden. Those bikes are not for newbies... you got respect the bike even if your not a newbie. Why? well its plain and simple.. the R1 produces about 160HP, the GSX-R1000 produces abotu 150HP..
The Haybusa produces abotu 200HP with its turbo going at full go.

If your a newbie I would suggest something a bit more docile like the GS500, Ninja 500R, Suzuki SV650(S)

 

[Halogen]

yeah i tried the R1, it's a beauty of a bike. i love it so much

i would just love to take that bad boy out on the highway