Two great bikes, but which one is better? Who has experienced both? Let me know!

04, 05 body styles are in a class all by themselves. Best looking so far imo.

2008 through 10 are my favorites

Agreed the older models have more characteristic & cant mistake it for any other bike

Headlight shape looks ugly on the new one to me

Good video and very informative. Im a beginner and i absolutely love the gsxr. I'll eventually get a 600 or 750 2015. You got a lot of good feed back for this video. Stay at it 😎🤙

They both look great but that old school look is incredible! Keep the great videos coming! AATW

I ride a 2007 GSX-R.....K6-K7 are my favorite designs...great video! Subbed!

Honestly loved my 07 GSX-R 750 so much but the aspect of uncertainty in the reliability and how many times it left me stranded sucked the fun out of it. I’m picking up my 2017 750 with 900 miles on Tuesday and I’m excited to see how different it is and I know I won’t have this problems anymore

I have the 04 gsxr 750 and I have road my boys 2016 gsxr 750 and I like the older bike better, looks better and more comfortable

I've got a 2013 model. I believe it makes 105 to 112 HP. It's also got A and B mode. A is full sport mode with full throttle response. B is best for cruising open roads at the speed limit and wet weather. B does give better fuel economy too. I love the K5, I'd like a white and blue 750 K5. Although the upgraded showa forks and brembo brakes, are definitely a good upgrade over the older models. And like you mentioned, the gear indicator is very useful.

yeah, it does have power modes since 2008 (2008-2010 it had 3 power modes and since 2011 it has 2 modes) I love the 2005 styling and mechanical nature of the bike but would prefer the gear selector on a dash and the tail with integrated turn signals as later models had. 2008-2010 headlights were probably the prettiest :)

Love my 2022 600. I'm glad I finally have one. Yes the new 600 has A and B power modes. It's a small switch near the inside of the clutch lever.

Awesome vid! Glad to be a new subscriber!

If you switch cluster then 05 would be perfect

The new Gsxr 1000R is really sick but I still love the 600 & 750

You need to ride a k5 750 it's best of both worlds just as light as 600 and just as fast as 1000 I love my k5 750

New all day. But I do like how the older ones still can blend in with the new

I like the GSXR’s for sure. I prefer the 06 and up since they have the front signals on the mirrors and rear signals attached to the rear fairing

Yea the modes are where the pass button used to be there’s A and B mode it’s automatically set to A unless you switch it when you turn the bike on or are riding it. The newer one is a lil bit more balanced than the older one and a lil bit faster but if you set the bike up for your weight it would feel the same as your bike you will see a night and day change with the Showa front forks and the shock. The new ones tail lights are sick I have a 2015 and I love her. It’s a shame that bike doesn’t have the stock fairings that came with it which look great.

Both great. But of course I will choose the K5 because that’s my bike lol

I've had an 05 gsxr 600 and currently have a 2018. I love both but the 2018 wins overall hands down, power, handling,modes. Brakes are better but still soft gsxr brakes, which I think they do on purpose for trail braking.

What's up my name kenny is nibbs! I would say the 2005looks great! Can't wait to get my first gsx600cc! I live in Antigua WI!!

I really want a mid-2000’s 600. Had a 2020 Katana and while it’s a fantastic liter-class naked for the price, it’s just too much power and torque for public roads. The older 600’s are much smoother and easier to get every ounce of performance from, the high-rpm screams are beautiful, and they’re relatively cheap to buy and insure. For a weekend blaster, I think an older 600 sportbike is the way to go.

They have power modes A and B it's the switch on left that people think is used for flashing the lights

All gsxr after 2008 have power modes. 2008 I believe is the only bike with 3 modes all others have 2 modes, i may be mistaking on the year. I still choose old vs the new. That shifting is gp shifting. Great vid.

I’d pick the 17 but I’m impartial I got a 2013 as my daily rider and I absolutely love the bike. Not sure about the 17 but mine has no power modes great video

The Newer One Definitely Has Less Fairing To It. Suzuki GSXRs Haven’t Changed Much But Still A Big GSXR Fan!

I’d take any

okay, so I have a 2020 Honda CBR 650R, not a super sport, but a sport bike. 100 HP and 450lbs. how would this compare to the K5? I think mine is a fast bike that handles well. could the K5 leave mine is the dust? mine will do 0-60 3.3, but only does 48 mph in first... weird bike class mine is. Please let me know. Thanks!! also great vid Eric, I left a like!!

Man that solid yellow with tastefully mild blue n' white accents looks so damn good. I wish more of today's bikes had solid paint jobs like that instead of every fairing piece painted a different color.

The newer one is the way to go unless you find an old one with lower miles for a good price. I got mine for $7900 it’s a 2015 with 2600 miles so it’s like brand new still and I was on the 2019 and it literally is the same exact bike so if your gonna go buy a new one you can save some cash by getting a older slightly used one you can make it look exactly like a 2020 I’m pretty sure it’s the same bike from 2011-2020. I am all about the Gixxer tho it doesn’t matter what year you have they are seriously so much better than most 600’s out there. They are fast and they look great. You can get almost any mod thinkable for them. If you can think it it probably exists for it. I meet so many people from all age groups riding them too

K5 for sure. Had a 93 fzr 600 traded it and a couple guns for my gsxr 6 and I'm probably going to keep it I have ridden a couple leader bikes and 600 is plenty for where I live not a lot of strait streches

Next video should be a 05 750 vs the 05 600

I have a 05 GSXR 600 and I luv this bike But I would like to know did you custom fit your exhaust or did you buy a Shorty tri oval and if so how would I go about doing this

How did you change your signal lights?

Both are nice I have a 2010 600!!!! One question where did he got the tank grip?🥵

I like the newer tech on the bikes now. I’m sure the newer ones have better whp but newer ones have traction control, power options, abs, etc.

O5 Wet weight is 425 and 17 is 412 so not huge but still a pretty decent amount

I bought a used 2005 gsxr 600 with 17k miles for $3800 with no issuses. Buy a used one to save you a ton of money they are badass

Newer is always better but there’s nothing wrong with the older bikes

Your 05 is definitely a nicer looking bike...2008 through 2010 best styling GSXR's in my opinion...

Fayetteville was just there the other day

There are two power modes, for the 600's, A and B. The switch to change between the modes are on the backside of the left controls.

I would choose my 07 any day of the week it's a lot faster quicker pulls harder than the newer model so for me it's 09 and down the 600s

for the handling it would have to be 06 or newer for me

I like the look of the 05' better.

2014 gsxr600 very 1st bike ever, don't want to part ways with it but I am gsxr fan so I would like a 02 1000, 05 1000, 08 1000, 14,15 gsxr1000.

I got my 2004 with 2,850 miles on it. It's close to 12,000 and it's so amazing. My favorite ever except MAYBE for my RZ350 which I had in the 80's. Mine is the two tone blue which is far more beautiful than the yellow one 🤣

i would choose the yellow bike

K5 looks way better than the 2k17. Best looking gixxers are between k4 and k8 model wich is the best looking one in my opinion. Newer models looks lame.. K5 even looks bettrler thabk 2019 gsxr 1000.... Ok not better but not bad at all..

Are you in Michigan looking for someone that knows or works on their own GSXR that can show me personally how Fix or change stuff? I have a 2009 .

I love the k4/k5 Suzuki gsx-r600

The 17’s don’t make 125 at the wheel, they make closer to around 110-112 stock where k5’s hit right around the 100 mark. The extra power you’re feeling is 10ish horsepower at the top and 20 pounds of less weight.

what exhaust do you have for your 600?

Older one look better than new. Late 90s is my fav

Well considering the gixxer hasn’t gotten any decent updates or overhauls since before I was born... none of them

I’m about 2 months away from getting my gixxer, so fucking excited

If we get down there at some point after all this stuff is over with YOU MUST try my CBR if you haven’t already rode one or ride one by then. I have a feeling you gonna enjoy the handling and turn in

So... I am truly baffled at the comments: I have not ridden the 2017 version (600, but I owned a 1000) but owned a 2005. Just looking at the two they should be NOTHING like one another to ride. 2017: bigger brake disks + better callipers, lower centre of gravity (better high speed handling), I believe claimed power is in 130s vs old bike by now being 110 at best even with the right pipe/filter/dyno + velocity stacks, etc (if you felt like it was the same, you must have had the ‘17 in the “rain” mode”). The rubber on your 2005 is Michelin... something... budget roar rubber with an ok profile for touring, but the 17 has something like Supercorsas on - handling should be NOTHING alike unless someone seriously fucked up the pressures. In conclusion (without even riding it): if you think these bikes are similar, there must be something wrong with the ‘17... or you don’t know what you are talking about

I had 600 L5 for 3 years. It's a great beginner bike IF YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE IT SLOW at first. It has plenty of power to get you in serious trouble... It super agile, easy in corners and very playful both on the road and track. I swapped out OEM front master cylinder with Accossato, added Goodridge stainless steel lines and SBS race pads, removed the cat and added link-pipe with Yoshi R11. Like all Suzuki brakes, they just fade over time... It's worth the update! I still miss this bike. Now I ride the GSXS750 L8, which is super fun on twisties with more upward sitting position. I installed translogics QS and had ECU reflash (it became a monster after Dyno) also same update for the brakes as I did on the GSXR.

My k5 750 is great. Had it from 3miles...

The new one has more power but it's been clogged by emissions for years.

By the way you should get the motorcycle lowered it’ll look cool

I like the older

Suzuki better start implement halo headlights as stock headlights

Was fortunate enough to buy a new GSXR 600 a few years ago, didn't like it, sold it. Wouldn't buy a new bike again. Buy an older Aprilia or an Aprilia in general!

750 and the 1000 have sport modes.

Quickshifter: Doesn't it supposed to have one??

I like the 05 styling better. Had the 07 600, didn't like it felt heavy and no low end.

That’s GP shift

Is it common practice to keep your tank empty on a Gsxr? I swear the last 5 videos I’ve watched that damn gas light has been on 😂

Where's Rakim

Bro, not to be insulting or anything, but this review seemed very uninformed. You also claimed the newer bike makes +-20% more power and that the power felt the sams

Wow. You went 5 blocks and had to refill on fuel. Thats nit very good gas mileage. 😷🏍💨👍

K5

The 2017 buy far better I have one 2016 class bike

20 more horsepower is huge for a 600. that is not similar

One bike gs1150es

hi 2005 will be better

God damn the headlight on the 17 is fuck ugly bro. I mean, for me, it 💯 ruins the bike. It’s like Suzuki was like, “hey, what’s the ugliest headlamp setup we can go with”? Bam that cyclops looking, bubbled out, look.

K5 is 100 times better in looks department. Suzuki's become very ugly with this last model.

Paint on the 2017 is shit. Never liked the look of the GSXRs.

They are 2 completely different bikes! cant even compare new bikes to a 10+ years older bikes. Suspension geometry is completely different, chassis is different, engine is upgraded/different. dont really understand why anyone would say that they are almost same ? Why wouldnt u find out these things instead of making nonsense video like this? I didnt have to even check info in order to know whats different. basic understanding is enough to know how they are different. I guess some people are just riders etc, they dont have real understanding about bikes/cars (car mechanic here)

Suzuki's are soo damn ugly....... it's all personal opinion, of course, but dang seem like some people just don't know what looks good or not (no offense). I'd be afraid to see what you Gixxer owners think is pretty when it comes to chicks. Hahaha.