Versatility is a wonderful thing and placing second in both the street and track, the GSX-R750 takes top honors in our Gixxer Shootout.
And The Winner Is...
We've come to the conclusion that there is more than one conclusion. The 600 just edged out the 750 as track favorite, while the 1000 barely nipped the 750 to be street favorite. But in the overall rankings, by virtue of a two "For My Money" picks (see below), as well as taking a close second in both the individual Track and Street ranking, the 750 takes top honors. If you are in the market for one Supersport to do it all, no matter your skill level, you should seriously consider punching the 750 ticket -it'll take you anywhere you want to go. It may be a dying breed among their competition, but Suzuki has stayed true to the 750, and we hope they will continue to for a long time coming.
For My Money...
Atlas, Hensley and Waheed take a break and talk shop under the MotorcycleUSA canopy in between track sessions.
Hensley: "For me, I'm going to have to go with the GSX-R750, although just barely over the 600. It's just the best of both worlds - power and pull, plus a nimble, lightweight, agile feel. The 600 rules the track, which is why I own one and will not be selling it anytime soon, but factor in the street and consider the premise of owning only one motorcycle (something I don't think I ever could do) and no doubt the 750 is the way to go. It's just a damn good all-around motorcycle. Period."
Waheed: "1000, 1000, 1000. I'm a man of excess - if I like something I like a lot of it. I must say that if this shootout had been a couple months ago I would probably have gone with the 750. It's a great machine, and really does it all. But as of recently I have been on a big power kick, and this GSX-R1000 is so much fun to ride, both on the track and the street. Probably too much bike for some, especially beginners, which not too long ago was me, but now that I am comfortable with it on the track, I love it. It's sensory overload - and I'm all about it!"
Atlas: "The 750 is almost identical to the 600, just with low-mid range power boosted, which is why I am such a big fan. Like I said before, I hold a special place for 600s. But living with a 600 on the street is like having a root canal with no novocain. And for me, that huge rush of 1000cc power, while fun, isn't needed - if I'm only going to have one bike things like overall balance become much more important. Ideally, I would have one of each, as they all have their plusses, but when it comes to doing it all, and doing it well, you just can't bet against the 750."
