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Suzuki GSXR 750cc Sept '05 (55)
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Suzuki GSXR 750
The Suzuki GSX-R 750 has always been known as the “thrashers bike” or the “Hooligans Machine” and the 05 is no exception – with most bike critics still saying that it is the pinnacle of perfection.
This is purely because the bike works perfectly with the power to weight ratio that Suzuki has given it has made it very easy to wheelie or throw around the corners of a track.
But I would like to bring your attention to the other, more calm and sophisticated side of this machine.
The power to weight ratio also makes this a very comfortable commuter by providing more torque and less weight, which is extremely helpful for weaving through the traffic.

I would recommend trying this bike through a town centre, just to get a good idea of how easy this bike is to ride in heavier traffic. After that, take it out to a twisty and see how she goes. After all, that’s where she gets into her element!
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Lessthanme5 in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex on 05/06/2008
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Suzuki DL V-Strom 1000cc Apr '07 (07)
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Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

Comfort: Hugely comfortable for long rides, not only for the rider, but passenger too. The riding position means that you barely have to touch the handlebars. Just point it and be surprised at how long you can go. Quite upright riding position, well protected from the wind. If you are short, then you will struggle getting on and off.

Handling: Surprised at how good this is, especially as the front tyre is quite grooved. Very sure footed and presise to steer. That said, you have to understand the technical things about steering. The centre of gravity is high, and so lean-in, lean-out, counter-steer and footpeg weighting have a greater effect. If you are a new rider, then go careful to start with. The high centre of gravity (as with all Adventure bikes) make for more cencentration when doing very slow speeds or pushing. Many of its competitors are heavier.
I have not taken it off road, but it copes very well on roads of poor quality. The wide bars make it easier to change direction. Great.

Braking: Best I have ridden to date and plenty of power for the weight.

MPG: Not good for normal riding (42mpg). Does have a very high 6th gear that should give much better figures, but I have not measured that yet.

Running costs: Very low. The bike works and things don't go wrong on mine.

Reliability: Totally brilliant. It is a sorted bike.

Performance: For what it was designed for, great. Long distance and passenger and luggage with overtaking; no problem at all. Brilliant. Let's face it, this engine is really, really good. Maybe this is why this engine has been put in so many other bikes!
It has been tuned for some more torque and delivers through a huge rev range. This makes it safer and easier as you don't have to change gear so much. I am totally surprised by the lack of vibration. How they did it on a V-twin I don't know but am totally grateful.
Some bikes beat it on bhp, but don't be deceived - this engine has all the power just where you want it. The only negative I have is that it is easy be be jerky when going on and off the throttle. This makes it tiring when is a long and slow queue. Maybe that is more of a fueling issue.

Dream Appeal: Depends on what your dreams are. If they are about racing, then this is not for you, even though it has very good pace. If they are about anything longer than a quick pop down the shops in a traffice jam, then this is just the ticket. People say it is not pretty. I would agree. It does however look nice I think. The rear looks great. The side looks fair, but better with panniers. The front looks fine.

Gearbox: Clear and fine for everyday use. I would have prefered something more refined.

Accessories: Handlebar