Church of MO: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 Review

Once upon a time a decade ago, the original mandible-dropping Suzuki GSX-R750 celebrated its 25th birthday, and Pete went to Alabama with a banjo on his knee to ride it. We can’t remember the last time we rode one, but would you look at that: Suzuki will still sell you a brand new GSX-R750 for just $12,599. The curb weight spec says 419 pounds. Maybe it’s time or a good old-fashioned 750 Supersport shootout? Party of one…

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Church of MO: 2001 Honda CBR600F4i First Ride

Aaaaah, just so: more of  a “supersport for the street” than a race-replica like the R6 and GSX-R600 of the day, Honda’s 2001 CBR600F4i said sayonara to the carburetor and hello to the modern world – and also to a new-fangled catalyzer up its tailpipe to meet CARB 2004. Following a few Las Vegas laps, Minime deduced once again, it’s just about the easiest supersport bike to ride fast, on the street or on the race track. Those were the days.

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