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First Look: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600/GSX-R750

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Kenneth_Moore · 10-04-2007, 06:20 AM

I'm surprised to see Suzuki has put the S-DMS system on the 600 and 750 bikes. The system made some sense on the liter bike, but I wonder if anyone is going to use it much on these smaller displacement machines.

longride · 10-04-2007, 06:23 AM

Maybe on the low power setting, that 600 will become a 250 and truly become a starter bike! With the new tiered licensing law I am proposing, you would have to go to the DMV and have them flip the power switch.

Kenneth_Moore · 10-04-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

Maybe on the low power setting, that 600 will become a 250 and truly become a starter bike! With the new tiered licensing law I am proposing, you would have to go to the DMV and have them flip the power switch.

Actually it's all part of the big gumment plot to control motorsiklists from the laptops in the squad car. The cops are going to be able to fire a pulse that will whack the bikes down to 10 horsepower.

BrowningBAR · 10-04-2007, 08:53 AM

I like Honda’s exhaust better on their liter bike (look, a Honda compliment) than what Suzuki is using on their three. It looks like Suzuki paint schemes are getting less painful to look at (apart from their "signature" blue and white set-up).

That's about all I got. I'm just not the target market for these.

Here's a question, what are the manufacture's going to do in the next ten years with these bikes? They are already beyond street usefulness. Are we going to see 300-400hp street legal sportbikes? How will that be any better (or more fun) than what is already available?

Anyone know if Kawasaki plans on revamping/updating the 500R?

sarnali2 · 10-04-2007, 11:25 AM

I imagine the S-DMS system would be useful in the rain. Since people use these as daily drivers in Europe and the UK it makes sense I guess. a 16k rpm Sportbike on wet cobble stones would probably be something of a handful if you weren't careful

Zachery · 10-04-2007, 06:41 PM

BrowningBAR · 10-04-2007, 06:51 PM

I think Yamaha is the closest to a decent design. But, even they are getting a little too pointy and angular.

I like Triumph's 675, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't go in a different direction with the design.

Speaking of Italian, isn't it time for Aprilia to redesign their bike?

Zachery · 10-04-2007, 07:06 PM

Yes I agree. I like the Triumph 675 looks but it's a torture rack. I test rode one last spring. I loved the triple sound and performance I have an 05 Yamaha R6. The new R6 I don't like and the R1 is OK but dated. I am disappointed with the GSXR750 because I was seriously thinking about moving up to the 750 class this year. Sorry Suzuki this year's model is just too ugly. You and Honda get F's this year..The front end got worse not better and that tail pipe ick! Yikes who designs these bikes? Like the Honda CBR1000 article says the bikes are so close in performance (especially to the average rider) looks are an important differentiator. So one would think you would spend some time getting that right. I can't afford a Ducati 1098 maybe the new 898 will be in my price range.

seruzawa · 10-04-2007, 07:16 PM

.... go downhill after this one:

10-03-2007, 05:52 PM	#1
administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	First Look: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600/GSX-R750 Original Article: First Look: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600/GSX-R750 Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article First Look: 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600/GSX-R750 in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

10-04-2007, 06:20 AM	#2
Kenneth_Moore Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 5,569	I'm surprised to see Suzuki has put the S-DMS system on the 600 and 750 bikes. The system made some sense on the liter bike, but I wonder if anyone is going to use it much on these smaller displacement machines. __________________ The Internet doesn't make you stupid, it just makes your stupidity more accessible to others.

10-04-2007, 06:23 AM	#3
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 9,649	Maybe on the low power setting, that 600 will become a 250 and truly become a starter bike! With the new tiered licensing law I am proposing, you would have to go to the DMV and have them flip the power switch. __________________ I'm a knucklehead

10-04-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
BrowningBAR Leo Bloom Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,256	I like Honda’s exhaust better on their liter bike (look, a Honda compliment) than what Suzuki is using on their three. It looks like Suzuki paint schemes are getting less painful to look at (apart from their "signature" blue and white set-up). That's about all I got. I'm just not the target market for these. Here's a question, what are the manufacture's going to do in the next ten years with these bikes? They are already beyond street usefulness. Are we going to see 300-400hp street legal sportbikes? How will that be any better (or more fun) than what is already available? Anyone know if Kawasaki plans on revamping/updating the 500R? __________________ I'm a nothing. I spend my life counting other people's money. People I'm smarter than. Better than! I want... I want... I want everything I've ever seen in the movies!

10-04-2007, 11:25 AM	#6
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 5,558	I imagine the S-DMS system would be useful in the rain. Since people use these as daily drivers in Europe and the UK it makes sense I guess. a 16k rpm Sportbike on wet cobble stones would probably be something of a handful if you weren't careful __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "This being our first try, I'll use the lowest setting..."

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10-04-2007, 06:41 PM	#7
Zachery Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 46	God all of these new Japanese bikes are ugly compared to

10-04-2007, 06:51 PM	#8
BrowningBAR Leo Bloom Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,256	I think Yamaha is the closest to a decent design. But, even they are getting a little too pointy and angular. I like Triumph's 675, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't go in a different direction with the design. Speaking of Italian, isn't it time for Aprilia to redesign their bike? __________________ I'm a nothing. I spend my life counting other people's money. People I'm smarter than. Better than! I want... I want... I want everything I've ever seen in the movies!

10-04-2007, 07:06 PM	#9
Zachery Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 46	Yes I agree. I like the Triumph 675 looks but it's a torture rack. I test rode one last spring. I loved the triple sound and performance I have an 05 Yamaha R6. The new R6 I don't like and the R1 is OK but dated. I am disappointed with the GSXR750 because I was seriously thinking about moving up to the 750 class this year. Sorry Suzuki this year's model is just too ugly. You and Honda get F's this year..The front end got worse not better and that tail pipe ick! Yikes who designs these bikes? Like the Honda CBR1000 article says the bikes are so close in performance (especially to the average rider) looks are an important differentiator. So one would think you would spend some time getting that right. I can't afford a Ducati 1098 maybe the new 898 will be in my price range.