I just bought a k5 gsxr 1000 with just under 6000 miles on it and it's in great shape, I'm only 21 but I appreciate how special this bike is and hope to keep it for the rest of my life 👌
I finally got a K5 last year. Found one that had been kept in a garage with only 1200 miles on the clock. It looks brand new. It's -1/+2 on the sprockets, and even in 6th it pulls incredibly hard. I really really love this bike.
@Peter Angles '05 has zero electronics and is down on power by a lot. that makes no sense. my '20 makes me look like a way better rider than I am. I can more easily push it to the limits of traction without fear of crashing
Hello there, I share your passion for this bike; ie., the 2005/6 iteration. No catalytic converter and incredible power. I made the mistake of turning 60 and thought I should get a BMW to slow down. What a mistake. I bought a R1200RSE BMW, which was despite all the electronics, a slow old mule. So when I went to look at getting another Suzuki they had put two pipes on it, heavy hydraulic clutch and lots more weight. So when the L series came out with one pipe I got rid of the BMW. I have a new L2, but I missed the 2006 GSXR so much I have bought one as well. Arrives next week. You forgot to mention that this classic model has titanium pipes from the headers to the exhaust. I believe it is the lightest GSXR ever made, and with the crappy EU exhaust regulations probably will be the lightest forever. Apart from that I agree with everything you said, and there is still very few bikes can keep up with it.
I test rode 1 of these a few weeks ago after having sold my k3 and I was disappointed to be honest as I found the brakes to still be poor and it didn't feel to much different to my k3 so I have brought a2004 zx10r which you mention in your review and it's amazing.Maybe if I hadn't had a k3 the k5 would of been purchased but as I say I was disappointed.Excellent review keep up the good work
Tbh ,the zx10 2004 is on my list to own one day ,ive never ridden one but all the reviews say its got a more insane top end rush than the k5,and I love the looks of it ,what swayed me towards the k5 for now is its amazing bottom end power ....but I change my bikes all the time lol...so watch this space in the future ...thanks mark
I still love my 2005 gsxr 1000. I have the yellow and black. Replaced everything besides the engine. Looks so good. Love your gsxr! I would put tri oval Yoshimura but just my favorite exhaust
Dean Dunphy I have had absolutely no issues at all.. (knocking on wood) I wouldn't worry about the frame. Haven't read or heard of any snapping or bending the frame. I wheelie it all the time without worrying. 40 thousand miles and still going strong. I put a Yoshimura TRC tri oval slip on and had my power commander tuned last year. It's still putting out 169hp. I think the bike looks great and runs even better. I wish I seen one with that low of miles. I would have two. Good luck and definitely go with your gut when choosing. Take care
Great video very true K5/6 pulls the hardest of the 1000s its a raw (relativly long stroke engine) Suzuki ponies are big ponies, suspension is supple yet perfect. Mine has 8K miles on most of that on the TT mountain course. Leave the engine and pipe standard its got all the power you need, listen to that intake snarl. Best performance mod...fit an 04 R1 throttle tube for a £5 that way you can open the taps fast and fully in each gear. Best handling mod carbon wheels... ouch£ turns like a 600 over 120mph and brakes get the power back like R1 blue spots. Best touring mod (its true these are comfortable) double bubble screen.
I searched for 2 years and finally found a 2005 gsxr 1000. I put about 2 grand in a pipe cosmetics and tune up stuff. It was in good shape just had 29000 on it. Runs like a champ
Beautiful bike! Ive always been in love with this model and color scheme! maybe one day ill get one. Ive been hooked on the 750. Currently own my 3rd 750, and its my 4th GSXR all together. great video!
Greetings. I just bought a 2005 GSXR 1000 three weeks ago. When this guy said these bikes have an incredible bottom end, he was telling the truth. This bike pulls hard from low revs, it's feels insane. I hope you get one of these bikes, it's worth it.
I remember back in 1998 when I had a 96 Honda CBR600F3, and all I did was a Yoshi full exhaust with 1 tooth down on the front sprocket, and I was riding with a friend that just bought a SRAD 98 GSXR 750 and I was blowing him away. I didn't even know it was happening because I was just riding with him in a group. It was so bad that he actually thought there was something wrong with his 750. 750's just seem like a waste. In my opinion, get a 600 to do some learning, and then graduate to a 1000. Even the new Yamaha R7 is completely stupid in my opinion. I believe the r6 gives it a spanking. Therefore I went from the XBR to a 2003 R1, which is old as hell, but I found it with only 10,500 miles. I did plenty of upgrades, and it's as fast as I'd ever need, and weighs the same as a 600. 423 wet weight before my mods. Probably 410 lbs now. So, even my 20 year old R1 would spank all 750's, which is why I suggest you try a liter bike. I think you'd never look at a 750 again.
I totally agree with you! This is the best GSXR and the looks are great! Why Suzuki haven't made another top 1000cc to compete with the current crop is beyond me!
Fantastic bike bought one new in 2006, I’ve always said it was the best bike they ever made . Good to see someone agreeing with me ,think I paid £10,500 for it but that was with extras exhaust ect.
I got mine second hand and now have 50000km on it. Great bike. I'll get a few more years of service out of it since there's nothing on the market that is worth a swap especially with the upgrades I have on. I know a guy who sold a k6 to upgrade to a k9 and six months later sold the new bike to get a k5.
You're right about the first gen zx10r. The bottom end isn't lacking, but it isn't strong. Mid to high rpm is where it shines, and once it gets there the acceleration is mind-boggling. I can't imagine having that from as low as 2k rpm though... May pick one up these up.
Great walk round, well put. BMW bench marked against this to develop their 1000 and that was when this model was 4 years old! I run a K6 (same bike) in the IOM so it gets to really show what it can do, I would not trust anything else, its ballistic and stable. The only mods are double bubble screen, quick action throttle (fit R1 throttle tube) and carbon wheels. You dont notice the Carbons till 120+ as the standard wheels are so light. They they dont come into their own till your flicking the bike around at 120+ so on the Mountain circuit those wheels are stunning but in the UK its bling value only really. Best fuelling ever and pulls from no where.
Just had my steering head bearings changed, not an expensive job. Because they wear so gradually over time you don't notice the deterioration. Wow, what an improvement!
I can safely say these bikes use to be the best gsxr until Suzuki have done a recall on all k5/k6 for the frames cracking on the welds. Lovely to know doing 186 mph 👍 and also this recall is very serious so I can honestly say these will start to drop massively in price. I Bought mine brand new and as soon as I got the dreaded letter I got it checked and sold it asap
Bradders 2016 - They only crack from crashes and slamming wheelies. The welds aren't going to just magically crack on their own. Check the frame and If you crash just get a new frame. Reinforce the welds if you're that scared. Amazing bike regardless. The price hasn't really dropped that much.
Great vid I owned a k5/k6 phantom I now currently ride a 2015 BMW s1000rr which is a great bike in every way but it has something missing that the gsxr had and that's putting a massive smile on your face new bikes now are to clinical to scientific , the gsxr was the last of the hairy chested balls to the wall rider bike combo ,just a great bike all round ,and as this chap says if you're in the market for a powerful all round sports bike without paying big money you can't get better for your cash .
Nice video Mark, I have a K5 in Stealth Black with a number of mods on it and love it to death! I agree with you on the engine, it's an insane job Suzuki have done on it. :)
Yes ,I like the way the engine combines insane power when you open it up ,but at the other end its amazingly flexible with a killer bottom end too,not many engines can combine both ,I rode the bmw s1000rr and yes it was a bit more powerful at the top (as if you really needed it !) but didnt have the bottom end grunt of the suzuki ....apparently I was told by a bmw salesman that they modeled the s1000rr engine on the 1000k5 ....regards MARK
@@markpulling12 That is correct, I own a bmws1000rr as well,After I put exhaust, filter,pc5 on my bmws1000rr it runs strong down low as well ,it's crazy fast,still ride my k6 as my daily rider has lots of mods as well,tre made a big difference in k6 quickness. Bmws1000rr based there bike after the gixxer you can see the similarities looking at them,They sit side by side In my garage
The K5 is an incredible machine. I had the yellow/black version. The blue is stunning. I just purchased a K1 I'll be taking delivery of in a few days. A 2,000 mile time capsule. Nice to hear you liked the K1 as well. Nice review! Cheers.
Had a go on one of these after owning my 09 repsol cbr1000rr and my, was i suprised. The grunt in the mid range was incredible, felt so light and being 5'3 the bike felt like it fit me. Never ended up buying one as i ended up with a 2016 s1000rr, but even that bike didnt have the mid range grunt of the k5 i tested out. After having sold both the cbr1000rr and s1000rr im now looking at actually getting myself one of these beauties, which is why ive trawled google and youtube looking for reviews and theyre all positive, moreover the test ride i had years ago left a long lasting impression on me that till now im actually looking to buy one.
Owned a Y/B K5 from 07-09. Thing was a beast, been out of the game since but now learning of its legendary status. I expected technology to keep getting better to be honest.
My comment is 5 years old and I just got a ❤. I've since owned a K9 from 2016-2018. It was more top end. Nowhere close to the midrange of the K5. Bikeless again, 4 now.
I'm 69 and I ride mine all day long in 6th now. Lol. What an engine, what a bike. The only mods done to mine are an Akropovic pipe and a 2 tooth larger sprocket at the rear.
If Suzuki gods back to making motorbikes like this again!?? They would be in a lot better shape and position in the 2024 WorldSBK and 2024 motdGP.. I remember in the early 2000's wsbk Suzuki ruled. Man I missed those days, terribly 😔......?
Absolute classic. Had limited Red/black version. Oversize Brembo front disc and braided hoses, Gilles Rearsets. Power Commander gave thia machine 168 bhp at the rear wheel. Had it for 8 years before moving it on, now wished id kept it as a collector item. Shame but hey ho!!.
I owen k5 .. same color farings except I paint my wheels n gas tank white.. with only 10k miles .. with bmc air filter, spark plug, full exhaust, next a ecu flash.. 💪💪.. run with zero issue
Here in Germany that bike starts to become more and more expensive >.< 3 Years ago you paid about 4,500 euro, now 5,500-6000 for a modell with 20.000km on it.
I have a k6 gsxr 1000 with 7200 on the clock, yoshi carbon pc5 dna race filter they do tick over rough from cold, standard or modified, these sort of bikes like to be reved around town they are hard work, so much power you have to be concentrating or it will bite, had mine nearly 3 years would never sell it
@mark pulling Thanks man and no theres no FI light as long as you snip the black brown wire from the cpu ..it's the 8th wire from the right if I'm not mistaken , just double check to make sure ...As far as bottom end I don't really notice much difference but she is smoother all around but maybe a tad more up top..I do recommend a PC3 just to fatten up the fuel because they're Set up to lean I think and the slip on will thin out the fuel a bit more .. .. I only went with a slip on because I didn't feel I needed the full system and it's not worth it to shave a few pounds off,, I'll just lose some weight,, but it sounds killer compared to stock ... GOOD DAY
Just picked one up tonight! I was trying to explain to my wife why I was trying to find and 05 as opposed to a newer one and you pretty much summed it all up. My gauges look slightly different however. Im trying to figure out why?
This is my dream bike but I'm wondering whether or not it would be too powerful for me. I prefer the corners to straight line speed, so far I have owned a Suzuki GSXR600 SRAD, Kawasaki ZX7R and at the moment I'm riding a Yamaha FZS1000. What do you think?
sadly selling mine on fleabay this week to pay off mortgage... having owned every incarnation of gixxer from gsxr1100 through to k7 and even busa ...this is the ultimate machine.. so good bmw stripped and evaluated 5 to build the current s1000rr only the requirement of pillion duties for my 13yr old daughter and a mint 1250 bandit eases the pain!
Rick Ryder hi not ridden one but heard great things about the ktm 990 superduke ..i demo rode the 1290 super adventure the other day and was super impressed :)
Nice to see someone made a review of a 2005, in 2013. My local shop has a 2005 gixxer 1000 they are selling for 7500 Canadian Dollars. Seems abit high though.
I know this video is nine years old, but came across it vy chance, and this wonderful , beautiful, fantabulous bike caught my eye 👁️, actually it caught both eyes 👀!!!!
yes youll be fine its as easy to ride as your cbr just with loads more grunt you really will be blown away by its performance :) try and get a demo on one from a dealer first
Yeah, this is the bike that BMW bought to model the engine they put in there are 1000 their first race bike that they made available to the public. That’s how good this bike was beautiful beautiful bike.
Man that thing is clean. Im not stalking im cleanig up my favorites list. I raced AMA Supersport for a number of years. Love bike. I said forget that Gixer when I found out about the Frame recall.
I did go to take her out last Saturday as it was nice. Took me 15 mins to get my gear on... another 15 mins getting her out thw shed. Got her out frint eventually only to have flat battery haha. Taking her to Snetterton next year. Least then I csn see what she can really do. Least I have till then to add bits. Now have battery charger so may tryagain this saturday :)
Thanks Mark for your review. I've got a question, do you have a personal opinion on the 1000 K5 vs 750 k6? I'm really unsure wich one to get. Already rode the 750 but never this K5 model, just the k3 one.
Have owned many years of different gsxr bikes and the k5 1000 is the best. I had the 03 05 06 09 and 13 in 1000 and the 05 is king. Just sold my k9 and bought a k5 with 8k on it for 6500. It will be my last as it is perfection and im rounding old age. Even though the power commander can help with tuning the bike to your exact needs its not neccessary onnthis beast although i will be grabbing one before snow melt along with a full yosi exhaust and some extras. This is a 200+ mph bike stock can keep up with anything out there old or new.
I know, I am a bit young yet to get one but I will get a GSXR 1000 Glass Sparkle Black off the website. Also I won't let it go so I just make sure I look after it properly and ride it wherever whenever. :D :D
rescuelad4 where in the world are you from ? ..here in the uk you would probably struggle to get ,or the cost of insurance would be sky high,would def recommend a gsxr 600 first,as these 1000s are bullet fast ...all the best whatever you get ..mark :)
mark pulling I started ted on a 750. I think thats a good bike to start on. I was really pressed to get a 1000 because it sounded so much bigger and advanced than the 750. I never flipped my 750, but i did on my 1000. Cold tires are easier to handle on a 600/750. I think it all comes down to self control. But if I did start out on a 1000, I think i would have fucked myself up, because the power is such a surprise. My first 1000 was a zx10.
I ride a 2006 Model. I mounted a Bodis exhaust (-3kg plus 5HP) and a Lifepo4 Batterie(=195kg).ECU is flashed. Rearshock and Fork are tuned. It is simply a fantastic bike. Even a Speed Triple RS is boring compared to this.
Hi ,I get about 45 mpg (uk gallons ) with fairly "swift " riding ,one ride I got nearer to 50 mpg when I was cruising at 60 mph,so when you consider how much performance this bike has got ,its pretty good on fuel ,I think your rides to work and back are going to be alot of fun !!!!
I am looking at one tomorrow so I am currently browsing some videos on it. Yours does seem to have some rough idle!? Was the valve timing ever adjusted? Beatiful bike though, has been well taken care of!
The idle settles down nicely when the bike has warmed up ,when I started it was stone cold ,hope you find yourself a nice one ,they are amazing to ride ..regards MARK.
The bike looks lovely. For a 8 year old bike it still looks astonishing and definitely has enough performance to provide a big grin on a rider's face! I have a question: Should I get myself this (K5) or K7-K8? - Yeah, the question seems stupid, but I'm in the market for a sportsbike to attend trackdays. So, I'm loking for something reliable, big enough to fit me (192 cm tall ~ 6.3 ft) and relatively easy to tinker. I've ridden motorcycle for 10 years already. Started at 18 yr with 05 FZ6 Fazer and after 4 seasons I got myself a Suzuki B-King. The King is a heavy hog and I love this bike so much that I don't want to trash it arounda track :/
