I can't decide which bike I like more... The new GSXR1000 or the 04' Repsol

I think im leaning towards the Repsol, however, the new Suzuki is damn nice too, i know a lot of you don't like the rear of it, or the blinker mirrors and whatnot, but they are totally functional, and i think its sick...

so...



VS.



EDIT: specs:

Repsol 1000RR

ENGINE


Engine Type 998cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 75.0mm x 56.5mm
Compression Ratio 11.9:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Carburetion Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping


DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain


CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Suspension 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear Suspension HMAS Pro-Link single shock with spring-preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.3-inch travel
Front Brakes Dual full-floating 310.0mm discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers
Rear Brake Single 220.0mm disc with single-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire 190/50ZR-17 radial


DIMENSIONS

Rake 23.75 degrees
Trail 102.0mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase 55.6 inches
Seat Height 32.5 inches
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve


OTHER


Emissions California version meets CARB 2004 emissions standards.

Available Colors Black, Metallic Silver/Black, Red/Black



GSX1000R

Specs
Engine: 998.6cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Bore Stroke: 73.4 x 59.0mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Digital/transistorized
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: #530 chain
Overall Length: 2030mm (80.0 in.)
Overall Width: 710mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height: 1130mm (44.5 in.)
Seat Height: 810mm (31.9 in.)
Ground Clearance: 130mm (5.1 in.)
Wheelbase: 1405mm (55.3 in.)
Dry Weight: 166 kg (365 lbs.)
Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Suspension Rear: Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front: 120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear: 190/50-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18 liter (4.8 gal.)
Color: Blue/White, Black/Gray, Black/Yellow

 

freakin SICK bikes man, i see the dilemma. what are the retail prices on each? maybe some specs we can compare would be useful. honda love

 

I like the look of the Repsol. Just stands out to me.

 

both are incredibly nuts... have you tried sitting on both? whats more comfortable for you to ride? the black frame on the gsxr looks sweet, but the repsol looks amazing too, tough choice, either way, enjoy!

 

Oh man tough decision, but I really like the repsol 1000rr color scheme. The whole black/orange is HOT! But if the '05 gixxer 1000 came in the '04 gixxer 600 black/orange scheme, then I would totally get the gixxer.


Modified by bustdesenuts at 6:28 PM 4/12/2005

 

Repsol charles, REPSOL.

That pipe on the gixxer looks like ***. Pipes are replaceable but the repsol is still sicker. Plus NO ONE has a repsol.

 

THe gixxer is without a doubt alot faster.

 

Yeah you never see a motoGP bike on the road. That Repsol bike is amazing.

 

Lol is that a stock pipe on the gsxR ? Never seen that before. WTF.

 

The Repsol bike is the shizznit....

but good luck actually getting one (at a reasonable price). Do you want to ride, or look snazzy? Gixxers are a dime a dozen, but they're good bikes. You're paying a lot for graphics on the 1000RR - my local dealer took delivery of two at the begining of this season: both were sold before they were even taken off the truck. That kind of market is going to demand a premium.

Don't forget that Suzuki has their 20th anniversary bikes out this year, too. They've got the 600 & 750 in their original 80's colors. While the 1000 isn't offered that way, they do have the Mladin Replica. What with Biaggi riding for Repsol and all this year I think I'd rather have a Mladin lookalike.

 

CJ RIDES his bike. And he DID find a repsol 5minutes from his house for 10.8k OTD and passed on it

 

I am a honda guy when it comes to cars and bikes but that suzuki as bad a$$.

Not really a fan of the stock exhaust but that can easily be swapped out for a titanium high mount.

I have seen these new 05 gsxr 1000's in action and man are they fast. They run em against zx 12r's and hayabusa's and it is really the difference of the rider that determines the result of the race.

Also, a local guy took his out the first weekend he had it and was stuntin the hell out of it. Wheelies, endo's and figure 8 donuts. That bike took it like a champ right out of the box.

I have only seen one of the repsol 1000rr's on the road. It looks bada$$ but they guy wasnt really getting on it. Hell there were people with 600's pushing their bikes harder than he was.

If it's about looks buy yourself any one. Buy a set of rashed plastics off racer forums or whatever and have it custom painted.



Either way they are both friggen sweet!

 

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this is the truth... for me being broke...

i sat on the repsol, and was looking at the new gsxr yesterday in the midst (sp?) of getting a cargo net for my bike... i love the rear of the gsxr, however, those orange wheels... GADAYAM

oh and btw, i just want to look snazzy and pick up chicks in my beater and shorts when i move down south...

no no but seriously im probly going ot get a new bike next spring when i am in myrtle beach, and its going to be my everyday vehicle, so, idk... torn is what i am, i guess i have a year... and the r1's are sick too

 

I was jsut on the identicle repsol bike.. I would take it over a gixxer anyday.

 

I'd take a new Repsol or a new R1(in black ) over the new GIxxer. I'm just not a big fan of them. Everyone has a gixxer.

 

Or a nice 05 10r. My friend accidently pulled it up at 150mph in a turn the other day. Talk about insane power.

 

id say repsol. while i do like the newer gixxers compared to the older ones, when up against the 1krr, id pick the honda

 

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Good god, I believe it.

The guy I'm buying my ZX6 from said he was riding his buddies ZX10 and powered it up in 3rd gear on the highway

 

MInd you...the 10 does 103-106 in first, so third could reasonably be around those speeds. The 10r is just scary. The kid has been riding forever and is just scared of turns becuase it will come out with any throttle application.

 

The ZX-10R is so very sweet. They have two at the dealership here one orange and one green.

But.. I they also had the Repsol 1000RR and it just looks amazing.

The Gixxer is just seems so-so to me, but I have never ridden one and it may be one of the most well engineered of the three.

 

id take the repsol over the gixxer anyday. both are sickass bikes.

 

repsol

 

both are very nice but the repsol stands out more!!!

 

I've haven't ridden the '05 Gixxer yet but I'm betting that it'll sweep the floor in the performance department. If all you care about is looks, you're better off with the Repsol. BTW, if you parked that anywhere in OC, it'd get jacked with the quickness.

 

the gsxr OWNS!! I like it