History of Suzuki's GSXR

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Special thanks to Isaac Airmet for helping me with fact checking.

[niallodriscoll]

The GSXR1000 K5/K6 was such a peerless machine, that bmw used it as a benchmark for their then newly anticipated S1000RR back in 2008/2009. Suzuki haven't got the engineering evangelism of Honda, the hairy chested performance of kawasaki nor the incredible innovations of Yamaha, but they've made some fantastic motorbikes over the years and their gsx/gsxr air-oil cooled mill's are something to be reckoned with on the drag strip scene!

[mikeism]

I'm a Suzuki guy. I had that 50cc when I was a kid in the early 90's. I currently have a 2018 gsxr 1000R. Suzuki has been good to me so I stay loyal to the brand. They might not be the most cutting edge but nobody makes a better engine. That's what a motorcycle is all about. Take care everyone. Long live Suzuki

[woooster]

After 32 years of owning bikes... I have finally purchased my first GSXR!! It’s a ‘98 750 SRAD, totally stock including exhaust, 16k miles..& of course, blue/white.. More than pleased 😊

[JoHnSaplaLordSapla]

This video is pure gold for motorcycle enthusiasts. 👌

[richardparker]

I'm a fan of Suzuki gsxr bikes LONG LIVES THE GSX-R!!!!

[mikeism]

I have a 05 gsxr 1000. I started with the 96 750 in my early 20'S. I had a 2002 600 and now in my 40'S I'm enjoying my K5. She is 15 years old but stills runs amazing and looks great. I've been a Suzuki loyalist because they've been loyal to me. I plan on getting a 2019 or 2020. I'm definitely never getting rid of my K5. That bike feels like family to me.
Appreciate the history lesson. Takes me back to the good old days

[dylanarchangel]

My first big bike which I got just under a month ago, was an old 2005 fully faired SV650S. And I've been in love with it ever since the day I got it.
I started on a little 125 Honda, and I still love Hondas, but I'm 100% a Suzuki fan due to my 650.

[JMan-]

The K5 1000 absolutely dominated every production based race series in the world. By far their best package of all time and remained on top unchanged in 2006. When the K7 came out Mat Mladin wanted his K5 back.

[shaneobrien]

I just got my third GSXR, a 750 this time after having K3 and K6 1000s. Thanks so much for putting this video together, really enjoyed it 🙏😎

[Miata]

I remember the commotion caused by the '85 GSXR 750 introduction. Every motorcycle magazine raved about it: "A race bike for the street." It was way too expensive for me at the time (probably a good thing). We would drool over one at the dealership, where they never stayed for long. That bike really changed the way we ride and what we expect from a motorcycle.

[infinitebeast]

The 2008 gsxr design was also my favorite it's the best looking

[t.s.racing]

Thank you for the video. I'm the PROUD owner of 2, GSXR1100W. A WP, and a WR, meaning a 1993 and a 1994. Toads by today's performance standard, but epic bikes nonetheless. I just happen to LOVE carburetors, and the more upright riding position. I'm a bigger guy, so I too love the larger overall size of the bike compared to the new ones. 1 I have in naked what I'll call street fighter version, similar to the big TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, although I do run the front fairing, just no sides, or chin. She even has a all stainless YOSHIMURA 4-2-1 exhaust. I freshened up the top end, all COMETIC Gaskets, and of course a APE Manual Cam Chain Tensioner. The other was victim to the Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner, who failed the previous owner, which is how I purchased the bike. The cases are fine, but the cam chain is somewhat wrapped around the crankshaft cam sproket. This 1 will eventually get a big bore kit, and cams, and headwork, balance and blueprint, and of course a APE TENSIONER, all work performed in my shop. AWESOME video thank you very much 🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍

[WarriorsPhoto]

I'd get the GSX-R because of the 750 engine. It's the perfect balance of power, size, revs, and most of all fun.

Hope you make it 1, 000, 000 with these videos sir.

[desantos]

I hope they return the 400 to compete with the Ninja 400.
Better be an inline 4 too. Sick of almost every bike under 600cc being a 2 cylinder

[Nostalgic_Motorsports]

This is one of the most well made YouTube videos I have seen in a LONG time. I am not a Suzuki fan but I just couldn’t stop watching this video. Love your videos man and keep up the great work.

[rieska]

Wikipedia: I am the best source of information

HeroRR: Hold my beer

[ecretquirrel]

Great video. I've lived through the life of the Gixxer, and it triggered some great old memories.
The GSXR really did make a name in 80s. I remember the early 90s being a bad time for the overweight bikes. The 1100 was slow to die, but I remember people putting the engine in 750s, creating a GSXR7/11.
When the SRAD bikes appeared in '96, it really seemed like Suzuki made a big jump to get back on track. The hooligan's bike was back.

[FriendlyChemist]

As a the owner of a 2008 Suzuki Gsxr k8, I appreciate the hardwork and research you put into this video love your content.🔥😎

[Ouwkackemann]

I had a ´87 750, it was insane.
Only air/oil cooled, great brakes and suspension, it was way of the competitors.
What I liked very much was the high tank, it felt more like sitting in than on the bike.
Never had this connection to a bike again.

[farallongroup]

Great job on the history of the the GSXR, a great resource. I bought an GSXR750 (vin said December 1985 which made it an 86') that had been totaled and turned it into my race bike. I club raced that bike at Firebird Raceway outside Phx from late 1986 until early 1989 when family commitments made it impossible to afford my racing. I've missed that bike the rest of my life and have fond memories. I saw my first GSXR while working in the oilfields is SE Asia. Saw a GSXR-400 on the streets in Singapore, was the same red-silver-black livery as my eventual racer and was hooked.