Which sports bike would you take? Let us know in the comments! Also, part 2 of our superbike test is now live here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-opvI4eMiUEM.html. 👍
That’s a tough one. Two great, but very different bikes. I’d probably got for the Suzuki, purely for a bit more comfort and that ballistic motor. The R1 soundtrack is epic and looks menacing. I think the upgrades on the Suzuki will probably give it the edge on track. Look forward to part 2. Awesome work 👏
I wish more reviewers made bike reviews like you guys, it’s so friendly from a “normal” person’s perspective. Kudos to you and your honest opinions. Loved every bit of it!
Both beautiful. I really love all the 4 SS 1000 Japanese bikes. In my opinion you can't go wrong with any of them. They are powerful machines, beautiful to look at, fun to ride and above all .. RELIABLE!
Just found this channel after getting back into motorcycle riding…I’m guessing you make protective gear? I’d buy your stuff just because of this content and your presentation! Well crafted video! Even though you guys took a “pillion seat” in this, you come off as very genuine gents. I’m pretty judgemental and don’t like most people😇, including many motorcycle personalities🤷🏼♂️, but I get the impression I could grab a beer with you guys and have a hoot! I appreciate the narration as well. A new subscriber for sure and a future customer (once I wear out all the gear I already bought last month LOL😅) ,now heading over to your website to see what the hell you guys even do besides making great videos
Many thanks for your kind feedback, really appreciate it! Yes we make motorcycle protective equipment, all of which is listed in the description. Our RU-vid channel is important to Knox and one of the eays we try to express ourselves as avid riders and makers of riding equipment. Thanks for subscribing and hope you find some knox products you like! Aaron Knox
It’s hilarious how little they’ve done to change the GSX. One thing is certain though. Back in 2005 it was by far the best looking and sounding bike. A masterpiece
Good video! A correction: The steering damper in the stock GSXR is rightly a bit underdamped. However, The stock front forks/rear shock are far far superior Twin tube style solid piston architecture units but with softer spring rates for the street. (Especially the rear shock) This is the same architecture as Ohlins TTx GP shock / Ohlins NPX used in FGR300 fork The Nitron NTR3 race pro is an inferior 'De Carbon' architecture shock but with probably stiffer springs. Same goes with the TVT PRO fork cartridge. It's an open style 25mm piston cartridge kit with probably stiffer springs The Nitron units can provide more damping based on how they are shimmed but cannot match the stock units in small bump absorption Get the stock Showa to a quality suspension shop who can replace the springs and adjust the shims. These things won WSBK titles.
Thanks glad you liked the video! Re the suspension components, totally incorrect. The showa stuff on the GSXR1000r isn't great and is not capable to manage the power of the bike. It had already been set up by one of the leading technicians in the UK when we had the crash. WSBK titles may have been won on factory Showa suspension, but don't get that confused with budget stock suspension with Showa brand label on. End of the day, if the stock showa suspension was any good, the bike would be stable and it isn't... further, if it was good, most track day riders and racers alike wouldn't swap it out for proper race suspension like the Nitron stuff, but everyone does. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
thank you so much for this vid. you put a huge amount of effort in it that is clear to see, and lovely to see a comparison between two bikes that don't cost 25k... but two popular peoples favourites. great job to all involved. can't wait for part two
Anyone else find it bizarre that the comments on most review videos these days are just praising the video and creators rather than talking about the video's subject matter? Makes me wonder if the majority of commenters are just bots and the dead internet theory is true. Anyways, the R1 wins just because of its sound ❤️
Well, in this particular case I can’t chime in with anything worthy because I’m not the biggest superbike guy, but man the editing and quality of the videos Knox produce is outstanding - and I can assure you I’m no bot 😂
Loved the video, I had a 2018 gsxr1000 for a year before someone turned out in front of me and that was it for that bike. I was genuinely shocked to hear about the suspension woes on the gsxr, when I had mine I pushed it HARD on the road, looking at it now I’m glad nothing bad happened to me….it’s just so weird because I never once experienced those problems and as I said I rode it hard. I totally agree with your opinion on the engine, it is an absolute animal.
Thanks! Clearly not everyone has the issue, but on track and especially the tracks we have here in the UK, the set up is not strong enough. The revised system has solved it! Aaron KNOX
Thanks for the video albeit incomplete. Anyway.... easy to say have the Suzuki GSXR any day of the week 👍👍👍 Footnote added 16/10/2022 Especially when the famous Suzuki Gixxer has just won the Motogp here in Australia 🇦🇺 👍
I have the 2018 gsxr 1000r. I did find it a bit unstable until tightening up the suspension. It still hits bumps better than my car. I love it as much as I did the day I bought it
Really excellent video, thanks. Like the different take on the road test and the reality that there aren’t any bad modern bike. Just chose the one that you desire the most! 💪🏻👍🏻
Both bikes are lovely. I've owned Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati and, ahem, HD motorcycles in my 5 decades of riding. I've never, ever, had any 'issues' with either my Suzuki or Kawasaki motorbikes and I simply cannot say that for the others. I've never owned a Yamaha, aside from a snare drum... At this point in life, I'll take the relative plushness and comfort of the Gixxer even though the aesthetics on the R1 are infinitely better...thanks!
I had a Tank Slapper on a dual carriageway, at 125 riding my SV100 back in 2008! Luckily, I just hit the tarmac and nothing else! Left Bikes alone for 8 years after that! Bought a FZR600 off a neighbour, rode it on the same Dual Carriageway as my accident and promptly crapped myself! Sold it immediately and just ride Vespa's now! Stay safe kids!
Great clip and great bikes😃👍 I have a 2011 GSXR 750 and love it. Do you think it's worth upgrading to a GSXR 1000. I mostly ride on the road and sometimes take the bike to the drag strip for a bit of fun. Thoughts?
I have lived my life only with Japanese bikes from sports, naked to adventure bikes, Japanese bikes are so beautiful and awesome performance and gives us good comfort and confidence.
Haven't ridden the older model, but in fairness, I own the k8 GSXR 750 and have done most of the same upgrades on that to improve performance. Think the issue is that a monster 1000cc engine doesnt work well with budget suspension components. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
thats great you guys have your own bikes and no press bikes, value arrives from personal use over the long haul not by paid manufacturers, thats what i do with my bikes i own and ride
What a Video ! You put that...ache in the video that bikers go through on seeing a King lose his crown due to the recent "developments" in the industry. A brilliant comparo between 2 Monsters who will always be in their Prime, no matter how the industry changes, or who comes to Challenge them. Cross-plane and K5. Always relevant.
What a great video!! So engaging, I loved it. Personally I'd go for a Ducati V4s on pirelli super corsa tires, but of the two on offer in this video I'd go for the R1. Mostly because I had a gsxr750 already 🤷🏾♂️
Any chance of seeing an in-depth video of the Starline dash on the GSXR? Been thinking about replacing my dash but haven't seen enough videos to drop for the buy. A compare & contrast between Starline & OEM dash is hard to find.
Well tbh, we haven't fully got our head around it yet tbh. Plus we've had issues with the indicators since we installed it. The main benefit is for track work as it gives full data logging. Thanks Aaron Knox
Not greedy or picky! I’d take either bike! I jus bought an ole 2001 R1 (6,100 miles mint condition) & my buddy has a 2005 Hayabusa 1300! These bikes are mad fast! 200-300 horsepower is mind boggling for 450-500 lbs bikes! Lol!!!!! I went years without a bike while my kids were young! Feels great to be back in da saddle eating fiddle faddle 🤠😉😂
Stick a full system on the gsxr , then take it too msg racing , they total transform the bike , smoother and they improve tc and quickshifter , and more bhp . 👍
Will be getting my 3rd R1 this week. I never should have sold the first two. I did so with good intentions of riding more sane bikes in the future, but the Superbike bug bites hard. I keep going back. Once you know, you can't unknow. Even a MT10 can't scratch that Superbike itch.
Lake District is so friigin beauuuutiful...if i had the chance I'd definitely build a tiny house on top of the hill and just sit there and enjoy the view with a cup of coffee in my hand....😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
leaving a comment for just the visual and audio pleasure this video provided me I mean the work capturing exhaust note and mixing it properly in video wow
I had a ZX-10R and then a GSX-R 1000 a few years back. To me the ZX-10R was just a untamed beast where as the GSX-R was so smooth and much easier to ride fast. Miss owning a street bike. Live in AZ now and great weather but drivers are crazy.
That’s because the 2014 GSXR was way behind it’s time vs the other manufacturers. So upgrading from that to pretty much anything newer from a different manufacturer will feel like a jump. Coming from a former L4 1000 owner and now ride a ‘15 S1000RR - night and day given similar years!
Well, if you ask me to choose a beast from these 2 it's damn difficult to answer that but going in deep and talking about my personal taste I would love to go with GSXR-1000R ( R version especially it has few more electronics and better suspensions), In terms of looks, again I love both the bikes but GSXR-1000 looks next level for me❤ In short I will go with the Suzuki with a heavy heart ( I have much love for the R1, I can leave 10R and S1000RR for R1)
This is an interesting comment. I have found that certain standard factory mufflers are actually better than aftermarket (talking silencers here only). Anyone else agree?
Haha, yes, but most of the upgrades were done to make the bike safe and stable. While the stock one is big, it does a great job in terms of power and keeping the noise low enough to ride on track days. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
You should check out the video of the 2005 gsxr1000 absolutely dominating a new Ducati on the track and the Ducati dealer couldn't figure out why. All the electronics take away from true rider capability I feel like
What a fantastic video guys, really well done. I recognized all of the places in the video, they are some of my favorite riding spots, Hartside Pass, St. John's in the Vale, Bassenthwaithe etc. it's actually really weird to watch haha. Well done, lovely machines.
I’m surprised to learn about the stock GSX-R suspension. These are supposedly the up-spec Showa fork and shock, certainly not budget. Equally surprised about the steering damper. I have a K9 with a similar unit and it’s excellent, I’ve experienced it do its job. Good to hear your experience though, much appreciated.
I would say someone’s run out of talent on that gsxr and are blaming it the bike. I personally own a 2021 gsxr1000r 100th anniversary edition and I’ve had no bad situations with head shake or it wanting to throw me off. I ride it hard on the uk roads which aren’t the smoothest. I’ve had it up to 180mph and it feels so planted it’s unreal. I’ve had the stock suspension dialed in by a professional to suit my weight ect. I really couldn’t be happier
Yes theyre supposed to be but theyre still v budget components. That steering damper is the same as on my 14 yr old 750. The new 1000 is a totally different bike tbh, different engine, frame geometry etc and is not stable when ridden hard. Thanks Aaron Knox
@@richardsmith7940 lots of owner feedback saying the same, its unstable and scary. Tbf, on the road you cant ride it that hard, but on track, its unstable as soon as you start going quick. Geoff was an international racer back in the day so knows how to ride a bike... Thanks Aaron Knox
@@KnoxArmour well I don’t ride mine on track so I don’t have an opinion on how it would handle in that situation but for the road with TC on setting 3 I can absolutely spank the arse off the bike out of corners and on the straights without a hint of stability issues. Maybe the suspension upgrades would be a waste of money on a bike only used on the road but worth there weight in gold on the track where the rider is trying to shave seconds off there lap times
@@richardsmith7940 thats good. We'd at least recommend a proper steering damper. The stock one doesnt have any strength to correct an oscillation and theyre not too expensive for at least a piece of mind. Other than the stability issue, its a great bike... end of the day weve got 3 GSXR'S now 😄Safe riding. Aaron Knox
