2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 long term test report

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12 жыл бұрын

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves reports on his seven month ownership of Suzuki's 2011 GSX-R750
Having covered over 10,000 miles on road and track, including road trips to the Isle of Man TT, Le Mans and Ibiza in addition to over a dozen track days, Michael reviews the GSX-R 750, detailing the positive and negative points.
Described as the "perfect size for a sports bike on the road", we find out what makes the Suzuki GSX-R 750 an ideal road and track tool and get the benefit of Neeves' extensive tyre testing to find out what works well on the 750cc Suzuki.
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@christaylor8598 12 жыл бұрын

Top bloke Neevesy. Emailed him a couple of times with simpleton questions and he always got back to me and was always really helpful. Top man

@Markycarandbikestuff 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is old but i keep coming back to this cracking review, watching and listening to Neevesy just makes me want to go out for a ride, have a K4600 as a first bike (at 50 years old), it's been brilliant, wee bit sore on the wrists and back after an hour but not too bad, might upgrade to a newer 750 in a few years.

@jimmansi9046 Жыл бұрын

I’m 61 & love my GSXR 750, check out the Apex clip on handlebars, 3 inch rise, total game changer, better than HELI bars, stay safe!

@kmpaton Жыл бұрын

The good news is the new 2023 GSX-R750 is the same as the 2011 in this video

@kmpaton Жыл бұрын

@@bosco_bosco that’s why I bought a 2023 GSXR750 here in the US before Suzuki discontinues them globally

@tunctoker856 8 ай бұрын

Neeves is the GOAT of motorcycle reviewers. He nails it every time, meat off the bone stuff...

@Cloud-rp4ev 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1998 Honda VFR800 Interceptor which I've had for 10 years. Like the GXSR750, it's a truly great bike over-all. Thanks too for the tire info (10 years old but useful today). I'm running Bridgestone S22 on the Interceptor, and Metzeler Roadtec Z8 on my 2007 Yamaha FJR1300. Thanks for the 10 old video

@UvidCo 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on with there should be more 750s. Great end review. Neevesy doesn't age I swear. The man looks the same now as he did back then.

@MegaJasperdog 9 жыл бұрын

Superb real world review. Pick mine up next week. Hope I like it. Thanks

@CTBLM 11 жыл бұрын

I really like these videos. Your reviews are meticulous and very informative (as well as helpful).

@ArpadiusTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome review. Telling me all I need to know about this particular bike I been eyeing.

@sbuschi 11 жыл бұрын

Neeves...you rule, best motorbike reviewer and journalist in the UK

@MichaelGeriGB 12 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and good explanation on the tires which is a good help. Keep it coming!

@sqd8r 12 жыл бұрын

Seriously, is Neeves not the best thing to happen to MCN in some time. I love Trevor as well, nice down to earth reporting, but Neeves is a great breath of fresh air. His reporting is excellent. Thank you MCN; keep him on.

@tonybailey89 11 жыл бұрын

The best design they had was that gorgeous 3 bulb headlight on the 2008-10 models

@zero_stars 3 жыл бұрын

To this day this is still true

@MrJunior82006 Жыл бұрын

1000% true. I owned an 08 and they shoulda kept following that road and seen where it lead with the headlight and nose design.

@ondarise20 11 жыл бұрын

Great review really been thinking about getting this bike

@Porkrindlove 9 жыл бұрын

Top notch review, am looking at getting the Dunlop tires for mine

@clearskye4381 6 жыл бұрын

Great review. Congrats.

@jsalemi9711 4 жыл бұрын

My 1st. bike, way over my head and should have started on a smaller one. Started riding at 60yrs. old, didn't like city riding and rode in so. Ca. canyons with a small group of riders. 1 of the riders was top 20 in the U.S. in the 80's and learned about riding and safety. I ended up giving the bike to my son and bought a FZ07 which was a great bike to learn on as well as started tracking. Fast forward, gone through 4 other bikes mostly canyon riding and ended up with a 2018 Street Triple RS which is a bike that does everything very well. Wt. is 421lbs. not the lightest bike but not heavy. I track the RS and my track time is 3 sec. slower than my son's GSX-R750. The GSXR feels more planted and way more fun to ride. Looking for another GSX-R750, modifications are new master cylinder, SS brake lines and better pads. Weighing in over 205lbs. I would update the front and rear and will not go crazy but a good shock and springs. Engine will leave it alone, puts out close to 125HP out of the rear which is plenty. The GSXR is a fantastic bike and for the track is a great bike easy to ride and go fast. Remember it's the rider that's fast not necessary the bike. Riders are on a Kawasaki 400 and smoking most of the 1,000cc bikes at Chuckwalla. The GSXR's are all the same from 2011 to now and someone made a comment that the newer bikes are junk, that tells you how much someone really knows about bikes in general!!! Be safe and have fun!

@jasontcolson 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got Road Pilots on my Concours 14 and I love them! Really brought out the sportiness 👍

@pearlygti 11 жыл бұрын

Ive had 3 gsxr750s then chose to move onto a litre bike... what a mistake! Im now rid of that and after another gsxr, they truly are great bikes.

@FernandoSLima 2 жыл бұрын

I had a K6 black and yellow and I loved so much that bike. it was not a brembo breaks but using a better pads made it breaks more.

@joqu6971 4 ай бұрын

Just bought a 2024, like it, my first bike in a long time, it rides great.

@vikingthore 8 жыл бұрын

I just love this bike!!

@BeamRider100 12 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good bike. They look very lightweight and compact with a good ride position. I was using the Dunlop Q2 tyre when I was learning to give me that grip margin I needed, they were too good for my bike though (FZ6R), the pegs were scraping well before the grip ran out. I'll probably go back to the SportSmart which are sticky enough for most bikes,great wet feel, round shape with linear turn character and get good mileage. I hope the knee feels better soon Michael.

@revesz21 11 жыл бұрын

Didn't know Robbie Williams was a biker...

@keyboarddancers7751 4 жыл бұрын

I remember reading an article in MCN quite a few years ago about a fellah who did an intercontinental tour on his Gixxer 750. If your knees and hips can cope, it's a really fast, economical and practical platform for doing big tours. What the hell is all that horrible buzzing in the background throughout the video?

@Playingbyear 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, you were talking about Dunlop sportsmart 2 twice, presumably when you mentioned sports touring tyres, what you meant to say was Dunlop roadsmart? I like MCN videos, but often they're not well edited, one of your videos on 1500 pound winter bikes has no sound from half the way through. Agree on sports touring rubber, used roadsmart on my gsxr1000 through winter, awesome tyre and thoroughly recommended for the road.

@garybromley4706 4 жыл бұрын

love gixer 750s...had 2 smashed em both. got a Busa now....The KING

@georgekoutsis 11 жыл бұрын

great vid man ! how was the bike on free road ? was it tiring for the knees and wrists ? Thanks

@drasticthompson1995 3 жыл бұрын

I love my k8 and it looks the best too!

@dane330r1 12 жыл бұрын

What is the visor tint on your Arai? thanks! Great vid as always :)

@MoodSwingZX 4 жыл бұрын

I've changed the master cylinder to brembo RCS19.

@iiiAwesome 12 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@FunkMasterJunk 4 жыл бұрын

Im not saying this cause I own a K9 Gixxer 750, but I found they took a step back in looks in the k11 vs the k10. The headlight on my K9 has a projector beam and it looks awesome vs the new one with a generic head light.

@TheIceBoy122 3 жыл бұрын

You’re definitely right. I’ve got a K9 600 at the moment and will be getting a K8-K10 750 to replace it

@Mekaeshi 3 жыл бұрын

I really miss this Year.

@jasonmilburn5122 11 жыл бұрын

This guy has the best job ever

@badboibadboi256 7 жыл бұрын

best bike I've had these things excel @ everything,multi purpose tool+ultra reliable, GET 1😎

@batmansawesome898 10 ай бұрын

I have one of these (2018 l8 model) and I’m thinking about swapping it for a new s1000rr m sport, but watching this review and his review of the s1000rr is making me wonder if I should reconsider.

@tonybailey89 11 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know what kind of riding or any mods you did to get such excellent MPG'S OVER 50!!! out a bike with a top speed of 180+mph and 130hp?

@umakantgajjewar8898 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the same -- why many manufacturers dont make 750 ? would like to know the reasons behind this. good video.

@BeamRider100 12 жыл бұрын

I'll have to give the R10 a go one day.

@AndroidJdm 12 жыл бұрын

Neeves has the most badass helmet ever made!

@georgekoutsis 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid man. I have a GSF Bandit 650s k8 model. I'm thinking of buying a GSXR 750 K8 or a GSXR 1000 K7 model. I'm not doing any track days. I want the bike for trips, for commuting, going to my job etc. I have read that the GSXR 1000 is more comfortable on the road that the 750. I can't decide what to buy ? Can you please tell me your opinion ? Thank you

@laurasanchez7105 7 жыл бұрын

Toward the last minute the background music went a bit too loud, I could barely understand what he was saying

@andrewbarton4522 11 жыл бұрын

which design alpinestars jacket is that? after getting somthing like that. cheers

@ylism 9 жыл бұрын

I thought you did a good job, just wish there was some riding video while talking. Still thumbs up !

@ryllyduc1198 Жыл бұрын

Anyway we can get a review of the 2023 version of the GSX-R 750Z? Would love to see what the guys at MCN think of it! Seriously considering it as a track day bike.

@kanga-blue Жыл бұрын

they stopped bringing them to Europe in 2018 and Australia in 2021. I think emissions? Only available in USA I think and I gather the only difference is the addition of ABS? It would be good if they added a quickshifter and cruise control.

@ryllyduc1198 Жыл бұрын

@@kanga-blue oh wow I didn't know that. Thank you for the response. Such a bummer to keep seeing more bikes and cars being limited from being sent to certain countries every year. You're right though Suzuki doesn't update much on their bikes from year to year. Even still the GSX-R is a great bike and decent price point.

@kanga-blue Жыл бұрын

@@ryllyduc1198 you're in the US? The 2023 model has been announced there. It's the one on some promo material I saw ABS listed but on other material, it was not listed so I am not 100% on that. ABS would be good on the road, particularly in wet conditions.

@ryllyduc1198 Жыл бұрын

@@kanga-blue I am yes sir. Everything on Suzukis website doesn't mention ABS on the GSX-R 750 this year. It does have drive mod selection, fully adjustable suspension and apparently an electronic adjustment steering damper. It's certainly one of the best bang for your buck bikes available here at the moment. Not a lot of tech but that's not a terrible thing.

@kanga-blue Жыл бұрын

@@ryllyduc1198 the old model already had all that. I think Yes they are classic bikes. I still like them but in the wet on the road ABS can be a life saver.

@atvrider43 9 жыл бұрын

I have a k8 gsxr 750 and almost bought a 2012 750. The newer models are ugly IMO. I love the motor, great motorcycle. Idk why you would get another 600 when you could bring up your game for a 750 (depending on what riding you do)😁

@onewisedre 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you changed your bike

@juanfranciscogonzalez5708 8 жыл бұрын

es muy buena la marca suzuki

@danthemanzizle 12 жыл бұрын

How do you know how much grip a tire has if you cant test it to the limit without falling?

@ToddHendry 12 жыл бұрын

Michael. Why are the carbon look fairings under the fuel tank missing off this bike? Can't imagine they fell off.

@peterpreisdinslaken1510 2 жыл бұрын

Klasse gemacht gefällt mir außerordentlich gut Best Regards from Germany MfG Peter Preis Dinslaken

@mrtobiasreiper4714 3 жыл бұрын

How are the ergonomics compared to Yamaha R6 and Kawasaki ZX 6R?

@daystate123 6 жыл бұрын

I adore the gsxr750... 😀

@seancrossley4362 6 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you in fuel to ride to Ibiza?

@danthemanzizle 12 жыл бұрын

It makes perfect sense, you are spending all day at the track pushing the bike to its limit at very high speeds where as on the road accidents tend to be slipping out on some grit at low speed or like in my case slamming into the side of a half blind old ladies car who decided that right as I was riding by was the best time to pull away from her stop sign. I could have been naked except for my helmet and I still would have broken both my wrists, got a concussion and not lost any skin.

@TheExopolitics 12 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what jacket model is that? thanks!

@marcelskaterkid94 12 жыл бұрын

As far as street bikes go this the best bang for the Buck besides the 848 street fighter

@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger 2 жыл бұрын

10000 in 7 month's wow good going,

@sugardaddy9721 3 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to have ABS on this bike?

@ANTisboss98641 11 жыл бұрын

a-stars gp-pro leather jacket mate

@Johnvalkyre 9 жыл бұрын

why don't suzuki come with yellow and black color options??

@ylism 9 жыл бұрын

I agree a 100%

@nilch6954 9 жыл бұрын

The older ones were available in yellow and black.

@ylism 9 жыл бұрын

True;) just wish they would do more again.

@liamj2363 9 жыл бұрын

K4-K5 Had a yellow black scheme. Best looking GSXRs IMO.

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

Suzuki are going to stop putting paint on bikes soon as it falls off so fast anyway.

@aliensrreal89 11 жыл бұрын

lool what happened to the side tank panels ??

@cynic150 9 жыл бұрын

The tacky music can be binned, please. Otherwise, good.

@giochinina100 10 жыл бұрын

probably best bike on the earth

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you're friendly with the breakdown recovery service.

@HighMaintenancePS 3 жыл бұрын

@@phailandaids suzuki and gsxr are probably the most reliable brand and most reliable sports bikes on the market. Many many people regularly getting 100,000 trouble free miles.

@MADLITS1K 3 жыл бұрын

Bmw s1000rr

@MADLITS1K 3 жыл бұрын

@@HighMaintenancePS LOL, you mean Honda.

@fintan1984 11 жыл бұрын

awsome bike. this bike just plays in its own league. all u need

@andahoy3734 10 жыл бұрын

nice helmet

@DrJ2042 12 жыл бұрын

idk y there arent more in the 750 and 848 v twin either

@tonybailey89 11 жыл бұрын

lol I saw that too...guess it was an eventful 7 months with the bike.

@OBS3RVE 12 жыл бұрын

Is that license plate legal? ;)

@therealslimgamey1 9 жыл бұрын

continental tyres are underrated

@soniasilva547 9 жыл бұрын

Qppappapappapqpw , pwp

@legalman2891 7 жыл бұрын

The second best Suzuki bike ! RGV 500 2stks will be the number ONE !

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

And how many DNF's did Kevin Schwantz have due to mechanical failures....like the time he was leading at Assen and it dropped a piston.

@Mockle07 12 жыл бұрын

There is no chance Honda will bring out a CBR800. With Moto GP and WSB now using 1000cc bikes there is no race-marketing for an 800 and with sportsbike sales down accross the board they won't spend millions developing a new model to compete in an already packed market place.

@dawoodwaris 3 жыл бұрын

Best bike to ride especially for short people. Look wise, sound and exhaust design CBR is better.

@UnHoLyHooLiGaN 9 жыл бұрын

Suzuki GSX-R750 or a zx6r 636 cant make my mind really

@shane750. 9 жыл бұрын

I had 636 and loved it but the gsxr 750 is better(imo). . Get one, you won't regret it mate.

@faaaauuuukyou 9 жыл бұрын

UnHoLyHooLiGaN +1 on the other response. Ridden both, the 03 636 and a 05 on the track (plenty). Both are amazing. zuk 750 imho

@UnHoLyHooLiGaN 9 жыл бұрын

Vasiliy Boulytchev well i kinda meant newer models :P

@faaaauuuukyou 9 жыл бұрын

still, zuk750. oh, and parts are MUCH more accessible.

@UnHoLyHooLiGaN 7 жыл бұрын

***** wow this comment, i ended up buying and R6, got an offer i cant refuse, then bought a R1 for a few months then bought a ZX10r (gen4) for track !!

@MoodSwingZX 3 жыл бұрын

Lost the side panel ...

@hetisjechillerboyjwz 12 жыл бұрын

I actually don't understand why people only wear a jacket on the road, and when they get to a track, they wear a complete suite while most accidents happen on the road!

@HighMaintenancePS 3 жыл бұрын

Ha you won't like me then. I wear fuk all these days unless I'm touring.

@Glide114 11 жыл бұрын

They are amazing but all gsxr's blow rectifiers all the time not a good choice but if you got money get one they are amazing

@wikaMCK 12 жыл бұрын

nawang ci leak?ne be munyin leak!!

@TOMOFONO 9 жыл бұрын

Fix that nasty headlight and develop the engine more...I would buy one.

@shane750. 9 жыл бұрын

Develop the engine more? . . In what way? . . Seem pretty much sorted to me mate. . Just curious

@TOMOFONO 9 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Suzuki could develop the 750 for more power. The 1000 are 200hp and the sole 750 is 130hp. It is definitely in a mild state of tune. It's price here in Canada is only a few hundred dollars more than the 600.

@TOMOFONO 8 жыл бұрын

+Roller Bearing Crank LOL, calm down.

@FreemaN1338 8 жыл бұрын

+TOMOFONO It's 130WHP. Can't be many 1000cc that makes 200whp stock...

@benjamincs1 Жыл бұрын

Argh. Can't decide whether to buy one of these... Or a ZZR 1400 (motorway), or a 1000 (for stupidity). Not sure. AAAAARGH

@IN_ZANE_ Жыл бұрын

What did you end up getting?

@benjamincs1 Жыл бұрын

@@IN_ZANE_ I bought the ZZR. Still don't know if it was the right choice... Want to get a 750 too as the 1400 is mental.

@IN_ZANE_ Жыл бұрын

@@benjamincs1All depends on they type of riding, touring / long distance zzz is great, but not the best for canyon or city riding though. That's why its nice to have more than one bike but expensive

@benjamincs1 Жыл бұрын

@@IN_ZANE_ Yea true. Really it's just preference though - they're all great bikes. Depends what excites you. I love the sound of the Gixxer, whereas you can't ever redline the ZZR at full throttle. I guess that's my thing.

@delandgixxer750 12 жыл бұрын

You use the same size of tires that came with the bike from the factory, you never change the size of the tires on supersport or sport bikes, trackdays or street riding, you can change the tire brand but keep the same size. If you go from a 180 to a 190 on the rear, the bike will not handle the way it should!!!!

@jasonmilburn5122 11 жыл бұрын

I love Suzukis but they're always so fucking noisy, everyone sounds like it has a cam chain about to slip off the cam sprockets.

@gsx1300r 11 жыл бұрын

wrong. 675r > 848 in bang for the buck.

@Farsightful 26 күн бұрын

hehe

@x_ghost_x6612 2 жыл бұрын

I would have never given it back!👻

@johnnyanonymous582 3 жыл бұрын

52mpg is a straight lie!! Not even 45mpg. Why would you lie to prospective buyers?

@sjfilms1802 6 жыл бұрын

Bike in nothing without sound

@DESI_PEGG_RIDER 2 ай бұрын

No worries mate you will buy this bike in 2024 🙈

@doritosnachos1 12 жыл бұрын

helmet?????????????

@juliusilori6615 4 жыл бұрын

Bloody shows us the BIKE as well , Duh!!..

@mbvalency Жыл бұрын

very irritating background music

@IN_ZANE_ Жыл бұрын

yeah, but youtube was very different 12 years ago

@wooh80 10 жыл бұрын

I really think this bike looks ugly. I want it but i hate the look :(

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

I own one 750k9 - DON'T make the same mistake, these bikes are poorly built, have had numerous recalls, and still don't work.....mine has under 8k miles on the clock and I'm ready to scrap it off - I will say that when it works the fuel injection is brilliant and once you get the handling dialed in it's fun to ride (Michelin 2CT's), but overall it's a VERY poor bike......if you have no money, and can handle constantly having to bump start it and the paint scratching if its struck by anything heavier than polystyrene then it might be the bike for you - otherwise spend the bit extra and buy a Honda. Oh, and it's always been kept in a garage and has had nearly £2k of servicing since I got it at 4200 miles - Suzuki = bottomless money pit

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

It wasn't 9 years old when I bought it (it was 4 - coming up 5), been garaged it's whole life, had just 4200 miles when I bought it and totally standard, I spent nearly 2k in servicing making sure everything was perfect....and BTW, I'm a fucking Aircraft engineer, so I know the difference between a lemon and a clean, original, low mileage model - oh, and I even BUILT a GSXR 750 (into a 400 frame - and that was more reliable), fact is all bikes now are crap, even new Blades have stupidly brittle plastics and a rep for burning oil - my old 99 blade might not be as fast as my 750, but at least I had confidence in it to get me there.

@phailandaids 7 жыл бұрын

Furthermore age is irrespective, a while back I bought a crappy 99 Honda Deauville as a protest bike (18k on clocks)....bike had numerous owners, lived outside most its life and it always started on the button, I only ever put fuel in it and ran it.......believe it or not they are a lot more fun than you would give them credit for, I had mine off the edges of the tyres and they were cheap crap touring tyres. I also have a 20 year old TL1000S that I've restored (29k) and it starts every time, I've also taken that off the edge of the tyres.

@satchitananda1820 6 жыл бұрын

Some guy said the ones to get are 04, 05 and 2011 which happen to not be what version you have. What are your thoughts on the 04 and 05 gsxr 750? I plan on getting a suzuki dr650 dual sport for my first bike. I allready have a 1989 ktm 250 2 stroke dirt bike and that thing is crazy quick will pop wheelies in almost every gear when you are just try to go full throttle lean on the tank. I was thinking about getting an r6 then a 675 daytona triple popped into mind and now an 04 05 gsxr 750. Maybe I will even decide to get 1000cc bike since either way I am getting the bike for the purpose of track riding but will also do some street riding but I will have the dualsport for traveling/adventure. I could and if I can will test ride my friends 636 and my other friends r1 and my other friends yamaha fz09 847cc triple before I come to any conclusion.

@markhill8590 6 жыл бұрын

I was just about to buy one off these now I'm not to sure anymore :/

@satchitananda1820 6 жыл бұрын

mark hill Don't worry about what phailandaids said he is reffering to the K9 so just don't get a K9. They are newer so the used market for them will be more expensive anyway. Check out this article it is very good www.motorcyclistonline.com/2004-suzuki-gsx-r750-motorcycle-test and this www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/suzuki/gsx-r750/2004/ and this forum where people are comparing the 04-05 to the 06-07. www.gsxr.com/7-general-gsxr-chat/74730-2006-vs-2005-gsxr-750-a.html Go with any from 04-07 and remember tires are the most important thing on a bike or car.