2008 GSX-R Shootout Photo Gallery

2008 GSX-R Shootout Main Graphic

Read Steve Atlas' breakdown of the 2008 GSX-R lineup as MotorcycleUSA pits the 600, 750 and 1000 head-to-head.

Adam, John, and Steve talk about each bike's peculiarities in between track sessions.

Draggin a knee won't be a problem on the GSX-R750. We wanted to see how it stacked up against its siblings, but it has no true rival, as it is the only 750 still on the assembly line.

Sometimes getting a taste of asphalt happens to even the best riders.

Nip & Tuck's John Hensley lends a hand in testing the GSX-R trio.

Sparks fly in our Gixxer shootout. We knew there would be some scraped footpegs in this GSX-R showdown.

The best of both worlds... In the GSX-R750 a rider gets middleweight handling with more oomph in the motor than the supersport 600.

The little Gixxer does a lot of things well and our testing group loved it at the track.

Without rival in the AMA Superbike championship, the GSX-R1000 is synonymous with winning thanks to Mr. Mladin and Spies.

The GSX-R enjoys a cult-like status among sportbike/superbike fans.

For 2008 the Gixxer 600 improved low-mid range power and features top notch componentry.

When he's not on the set, actor John Hensley likes to spin laps at the track.

There's no shortage of horsepower on this chart.

What's size fits you best - 600cc, 750cc or maybe the 1000?

Miss the perfect line? You can make up for small mistakes on the 1K thanks to its prodigious power.

Atlas' crash aftermath...

And the winner is ...

Versatility is a wonderful thing and placing second in both the street and track, the GSX-R750 takes top honors in our Gixxer Shootout.

When it all comes together, there is a graceful symmetry between bike, rider and track.