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superbikeuk · 02-20-2003, 11:18 PM

apparently the all new radial brakes weren't worth mentioning? drop the ridiculous 'jim' accent...honestly

Pulsar · 02-21-2003, 12:47 AM

wow, you guys can ride..

and what a bike.. besides the brutal power, it looks so much better that the old GSX-R 1000.

hey, and thanks for the good sound on the video..

dardas · 02-21-2003, 01:04 AM

Nice legs, shame about the face.

grubz916 · 02-21-2003, 02:57 AM

Excellent report JB! As usual, this was worth the $12 alone to read 2 months ahead of the paper mags. I can hear the content whiners shriveling like grapefruits in the microwave.

badsac · 02-21-2003, 03:50 AM

Good article. And Jim, I don't mind the accent. Whatever floats your boat.

Now, I must admit, after seeing only the blue/white/black version shown here I thought this years bike trully was a hideous machine. But after seeing the silver one, I'm in love in a way that I've never been with a Suzuki before.

Didn't they have any silver ones at the launch? I didn't notice any in your pictures.

BTW. You bunch of rat bastards made me pay again. Sonofbiatches!

Ken_Packard · 02-21-2003, 04:01 AM

Sounds like the beast is even better now with a modest steroid injection. Suzuki can sure build sportbikes. I'm proud of them. I can only imagine the capabilities of the bike that eventually knocks this Gixxer off the top step.

longride · 02-21-2003, 04:13 AM

Nice story Johnny. Nice pics and movies too. too bad all the non-subscribers can't see what they are missing. Looks like a brutal bike. Since my wimpy ZX9 scares the hell out of me plenty, can't see a reason for getting this one unless I need to change my shorts more often. The GSXR would probably be a bit tight for me anyway. I'm trying to think of excuses not to want one but it's not working well.

Buzglyd · 02-21-2003, 04:21 AM

Do you think the rear can be modified to hold a brain tank?

Closet_Bad_Ass · 02-21-2003, 04:32 AM

This thing is ugly. What's wrong with a solid color? Could you imagine a car with all of those goofy graphics? It's too bad we can't get a Japanese engineered, Italian designed hybrid. What I wouldn't give for a Ducati 999 or, even better, an MV Augusta F4 that moves like this GSX-R 1000 and cost $11K. But considering I'll never be able to go much quicker than Lance Armstong can probably go on his bicycle I should quit being so picky about wanting to look good and go quick at the same time and plunk down the $20K for a bike that looks good. If I only had $20K and permission.

drthompson65 · 02-21-2003, 04:34 AM

I wonder when Suzuki will have warp drive...

These new bikes scare me (life changes when you have a new baby in the house). I already cancel my order for the gixxer and think I'll order a VFR or look for a deal on a R1 or 954.

02-20-2003, 11:18 PM	#1
superbikeuk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback apparently the all new radial brakes weren't worth mentioning? drop the ridiculous 'jim' accent...honestly

02-21-2003, 12:47 AM	#2
Pulsar Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback wow, you guys can ride.. and what a bike.. besides the brutal power, it looks so much better that the old GSX-R 1000. hey, and thanks for the good sound on the video..

02-21-2003, 01:04 AM	#3
dardas Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 119	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Nice legs, shame about the face.

02-21-2003, 02:57 AM	#4
grubz916 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 96	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Excellent report JB! As usual, this was worth the $12 alone to read 2 months ahead of the paper mags. I can hear the content whiners shriveling like grapefruits in the microwave. __________________ Live life such that those closest to you are bored after your passing.

02-21-2003, 03:50 AM	#5
badsac Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 120	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Good article. And Jim, I don't mind the accent. Whatever floats your boat. Now, I must admit, after seeing only the blue/white/black version shown here I thought this years bike trully was a hideous machine. But after seeing the silver one, I'm in love in a way that I've never been with a Suzuki before. Didn't they have any silver ones at the launch? I didn't notice any in your pictures. BTW. You bunch of rat bastards made me pay again. Sonofbiatches!

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02-21-2003, 04:01 AM	#6
Ken_Packard Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 86	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Sounds like the beast is even better now with a modest steroid injection. Suzuki can sure build sportbikes. I'm proud of them. I can only imagine the capabilities of the bike that eventually knocks this Gixxer off the top step.

02-21-2003, 04:13 AM	#7
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Nice story Johnny. Nice pics and movies too. too bad all the non-subscribers can't see what they are missing. Looks like a brutal bike. Since my wimpy ZX9 scares the hell out of me plenty, can't see a reason for getting this one unless I need to change my shorts more often. The GSXR would probably be a bit tight for me anyway. I'm trying to think of excuses not to want one but it's not working well. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

02-21-2003, 04:21 AM	#8
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback Do you think the rear can be modified to hold a brain tank? __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

02-21-2003, 04:32 AM	#9
Closet_Bad_Ass Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback This thing is ugly. What's wrong with a solid color? Could you imagine a car with all of those goofy graphics? It's too bad we can't get a Japanese engineered, Italian designed hybrid. What I wouldn't give for a Ducati 999 or, even better, an MV Augusta F4 that moves like this GSX-R 1000 and cost $11K. But considering I'll never be able to go much quicker than Lance Armstong can probably go on his bicycle I should quit being so picky about wanting to look good and go quick at the same time and plunk down the $20K for a bike that looks good. If I only had $20K and permission.

02-21-2003, 04:34 AM	#10
drthompson65 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 238	Re: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Feedback I wonder when Suzuki will have warp drive... These new bikes scare me (life changes when you have a new baby in the house). I already cancel my order for the gixxer and think I'll order a VFR or look for a deal on a R1 or 954. __________________ 2000 Honda CBR 929RR (Sold) 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (Sold) 2003 Honda RC-51 (Sold) 2004 Ducati 999 Mono Yellow (Wrecked May 06) 2006 Ducati 999S Mono Black (Replaced Wife June 06) 1972-2000 A collection of mini, dirt, and road bikes to vast too list..