SUZUKI GSX-R750 (2000 - 2003) Review

Version: Gsxr 2003

Year: 2003

My first ever Suzuki after riding CBR s f3 f4i and the rr and this bike is by far the best bike I've ever owned the power and the handling makes me want to ride more and more every time I ride it

Buying experience: I want another one maybe newer but this one will stay with me as a dry weather bike

Version: Y

Year: 2000

Had the Gixer from new. Have been riding since 1973 owned Honda’s, Yamaha’s and Suzuki’s! The Gixer is the best most exiting and usable bike I’ve ever owned!

Buying experience: Dealer bought at a good price.

Version: K3

Year: 2003

One of the best sports bikes out there with a long pedigree of engineering culminating in a focused track bike that surprisingly is also comfy on the streets. More grunt than a 600 and not too scary like some 1000's can be, this is a great combination. Probably the best bike I've owned to date. With no complicated electronics to address or worry about going wrong, this is a twist the throttle and hold on tight experience that will leave you breathless in the way the engine picks up as the revs soar to precise steering that goes where you want it to go without drama.

Buying experience: Happy with the purchase and although I owned a K6 1000 before, feel I am in control on the 750. Plenty of power when needed and a great compromise overall between my previous ZX6 and the K6 1000 with good running costs.

Year: 2001

Bike has alot of torque

Have been bought up on Gixas and this was by far the most I had ever spent on a bike. Very few occasions where I wished I had more power. Great for wheelies. Fantastic power delivery and superb handling. Brakes only weak(ish)point, and a little hard on the wrists if riding slow. Gearbox blew itself to small pieces at 10,000 KM. Dealer says "very unusual", Suzuki say "very unusual", but no one wants to help pay the €1000 to fix it. Just ordered a new 1000 K6. Can`t wait. Strengths: Sublime handling. Very easy to ride. Powerful engine with smooth and predictable power delivery. Weaknesses: In my case...gearbox!

Bought her in 2002 when she was just 2 years old. Last owner looked after her real well. It can humble a lot of newer and larger bikes such as what we have in our local bike club. Its got 143.3 bhp when dynoed and the new 06 model has only got 5 more horse power, doesnt warrant me changing up. Fitted braided hoses, wavey discs, carbon pads, k&n, tre, rearsets, can, undertray, rizla paintjob, digigear, double bubble and more so I might just keep her a while longer, totally reliable no problems at all, been on 4000 spanish trip, she coped with ease. Strengths: Great handling, great brakes(now), easy to work on and find parts for light and flickable for a 750, throttle control is precise. Underseat storage is good for a s/sports bike. Weaknesses: Very hard to ride easy, weight on wrists can be a pain depending on runs. STANDARD ones can get lost in the crowd. Finish on some of the braking and suspension parts susceptible to corrosion if not cared for.

Really quick, light, responsive, stops well. No probs yet, and every thing works perfectly. I cant say any thing bad about it, if you like the colour, buy one, from when you hand the money over till when you die, it will make you smile.

I just love this bike! There's nothing else that needs to be said. I just hope it doesn't develop the 'chocolate' gearbox problems that you sometimes here about.

The more I ride it, and the more I read about it, the more I LOVE IT!! Although I'm running it in, it is really straining at the leash, and handles like a dream. Bring on the summer/ blades/ R1etc, there can be only one!!!!!!!

I love the bike to bits only ride in good weather {got to keep it clean} I was a bit worried when I was told this model had a dodgy gear box can any one tell me if this is true? Right hand gets dead when out for a while but I love it to much to care about that. Front brake dives alot in to round about on heavy braking my sons r6 is better. Buy one you will love it.

I HAVE OWNED A SUZUKI GSXR600 "1999" X MODEL FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS, SO TO MOVE UP TO THE K2 750 WAS MY MAIN AMBITION. NOW I HAVE GOT ONE THEY ARE ALL THAT THE ROAD TESTERS CONFIRM ( EVEN THOUGH RUNNING IN STILL ). THE STABILITY AND LACK OF WEIGHT EVEN WHEN COMPARED TO MY OLD 600 , IS A REVELATION. THE INDUCTION ROAR FROM THE AIR BOX IS AWESOME. THE BUILD QUALITY & FINISH IS ALSO AS GOOD ANY HONDA. THE SEATING POSITION IS MORE RADICAL THAN THE OLD 600, WITH A MORE OVER THE FRONT ATTACK ATTITUDE. SHORT ARSES BEWARE MIN 30" INSIDE LEG REQUIRED.

Had the 98 gixxer before this...good job Suzuki did! Brakes were shit.EBC pads and hoes sorted that out. Its got a clock!!!Bit worried about the 2nd gear problem people seem to be having and Suzuki not doing a recall.Graphics are crap, started pealing already. Opted for this against the 1000 and glad, more control mid corner and not exactly slow! AWESOME!!

I first bought my GSXR in September 2000 not long after the new models first hit the streets. It was between this bike and the R1 and at the time people were still raving about how good the R1 was. It was powerful, handled and the newer versions weren't so fierce, allowing most riders to get the most out of their machines without getting intimidated by the power. Anyway, by this time I had spoken to a lot of people concerning the R1 and nearly everybody said that it is a bike that always holds a surprise for the rider. And that if for any reason you lose concentration for a moment while on the gas this machine will bite you. Not the sort of bike I want really, I mean the power is awesome and the handling is brilliant, but I don't want to be steaming round some race track and then suddenly the back end breaks loose big time? Then just as we had pretty much made our mind up about the Yam, Performance Bike magazine published the 'Sportsbike of the Year Award' and have a guess what bike slaughtered the opposition? Yes, you've guessed it, the new GSXR750WY. This year's bike is lighter than the current R6, handles like a 250 and accelerates with the big boys, this is my baby methinks As soon as the bike arrived and was run in, I quickly found out that it was an absolute missile. It pulled clean and hard through the revs, but really started moving in the latter end of the scale. Hit 13 - 1400 revs in every gear and the world is a virtual blur. Then soon it's time to tuck in and hold very tight. This is by far the best bike out there for all round handling and performance. There is loads of horse power and it will pull hard in mostly every gear. Corners are simply eaten up with no effort, all you have to do is point it in the direction of the corner and the rest is history! Even the riding position is comfortable and according to my wife Marisa, the pillion is perfect. It's no Pan European, but very easy on the back side all the same. The only thing the GSXR needed was a grab rail, as this bike pulls a bit too hard to just use the strap. So far everywhere I've been I have either run out of clear roads or run into the local constabulary and it really doesn't help having such a loud race can on board either. I have to say though, that out of all of the bikes I have ridden over the years, this has to be the best. I've done three track days on the Suzuki now, Snetterton twice and Brands both back in 2000. And although I was caught out by some grease on the way to Burnham on Crouch last October and was high-sided writing it off, I have another identical GSXR750 lined up in a couple of weeks time. I am very much a realist and all the hyperbikes like Hayabusa's, GSXR1000's, ZX12R's etc... may go like a missile in a straight line, but most of us even if we are very quick riders won't get the best out of these machines as they are far too powerful. Whereas the GSXR750Y has the power on tap if you want it and also will hold a corner like it's on rails at any speed. For example, on Riches Corner at Snetterton Park, I had my knee and toe dragging at about 130+mph and the nimble Suzuki held the line and didn't move about one bit! In fact, I spent most of the day passing R1's and the like and there wasn't much in the difference of acceleration between the two bikes on the fast back straight either? I can't wait to get the new one soon and book up the next track day! There's more about my Suzuki on my web pages and loads of pictures to ogle at. Motorcycle Mayhem & Trackday Madness (http://www.geocities.com/dawnr_uk2000/front_page.html) Dean Baldwin, Essex.

Bike is absolutely mental, stepped up from an R6- doesn't even compare. Paint work is a bit shitty and it gets riddled with stone chips all the time. Steering damper has saved me a few times but should be adjustable, apart from this I f!"^in love it. Bring on the SP1's and R1's. HaHa.

I have had many bikes over the years but have never had so much fun as this. When I had a blade it was good fun this is a throw into any bend, give it death, & know you'll come out the other side kind of a bike. You have to ride it harder than its bigger brothers but it shows commitment to your riding style. I go out with R1's , TL1000s/r , Blades & when I got this the stick I got was to say the least loads, but on the road it's great to leave them in my tyre lines. I now have respect again. If you are thinking of getting one of these my advice to you is GET IT NOW ! Ride safe, have fun and look for cops they want your ass.

Handles superbly, can be squirelly at 100+, and 12,000 revs. Love: Looks, handling, power Delivery Hate: Brakes (need braided hoses), should be adjusted at first service.

Fantastic bike - looks, handling, noise, outrageous performance. Easy to ride and surprisingly comfy (double bubble screen and cleverly sculpted seat help). Peg height just right (I'm 5'11"). Good tank range (getting 140 miles before reserve and that's at 80-90mph with luggage). Good underseat storage. Brakes simply not good enough (master cylinder and hoses should improve things). Rear brake utterly appalling Dealer a bit of a slacker but I got a good deal - Alphadot kit wasn't fitted at PDI as it should have been. I had to ask for the kit but at least it will be fitted properly if I do it!! Fairing isn't lacquered - c'mon Suzuki!! This is meant to be a 'flagship bike!! Jeez...but keeping those white wheels clean.....