Suzuki GSR 750 (2011-current)

I own this bike and i ride it hard on roads you can`t even imagine (here in Bulgaria we have them all ;)) And the only thing i can say for it is that I Love this bike ! It does what ever u want to do and what ever u push it for ! It`s light ,it`s sexy,it`s powerful enough , handles brilliant ,it`s fun and most of all it forgives your shit when you try them ! I would recommend this bike to everyone.

OK, I don't own a GSR750 but I recently had an extended test ride on one, back to back with an FZ8 (which I've ridden before). The GSR stands out because it's the only Japanese bike in this class that feels like a true naked sports bike rather than an all round street bike. It isn't as high spec or adjustable as some European streetfighters but it's as close as you'll get from Japan -- the suspension isn't fully adjustable but it works well and is better damped than the obvious competition, the riding position is much more perched on/leaned forward than an FZ8 or Z750 and the bars are lower and narrower, meaning more leaning and less countersteering. But the trump card is the engine -- it's beautifully fuelled, seems to have power everywhere without being boringly linear, and howls like a proper Suzuki in the higher ranges. More aggressive than other Japanese middleweights and maybe not a beginner's bike or commuter, but a well sorted package and a very involving ride.

Good Points: Awesome looks. Fantastic engine. Fairly priced in its market segment. Bad Points: The seat is quite hard and slippy when riding a steady long distance ride, there doesnt seem to be any aftermarket replacements yet. The rear swingarm is a let down compared to its competitors.

Bought this at the tale end of September and I have to say am not dissapointed, looks good, goes well and handles well. Was tossing up between this & the Z750R but this definately looks better. My only criticism are the brakes are a tad weak but nothing a bit of modification won't cure!

Brought this bike last week and picked it up thursday when the new 61 plates came out have done 200 miles on the bike already and love it. Handles great and has given me alot more confidence then any bike i have had before. Would recommend this bike to everyone.

Why the GSR750 over the STR?? Several reasons; Cheaper to insure, more torque, better quality engine and more reliable, better fuel consumption, cheaper to service and face it - far better looking! I tested one today, getting mine next week. This bike is very easy to ride, comfortable seating position. I commute into work every day through the city, it's going to be a breeze with this one! I've recently passed my licence and I have a Yamaha XJ6 at the moment, after riding a BMW S1000RR for a week I was completely unsatisfied with my XJ6, not so much any more! Love this bike! Can't wait to hit the road!

as it says i have made the leap and bought one, its one of the best looking streetfighters in my opinion and the ride itself is one of confidence and smoothness. ok the swing arm has been slated and rightly so but the overall package is what we should look at, power where you need it for around town and it's no slouch on the back roads, pretty comfy on long rides too. I speak highly of the bike and have found no faults so far.

Alright, I seem to have successfully posted. First of all, what's this "bronze" tag? Is this some kind of Olympics? I would like to say that I very much looked forward to reading the above review, only to find 3 lines and 3 words in the overall summation. I needed more because I am genuinely interested in buying this bike. For instance, how is the fuelling? Is the clutch (cable/hydraulic?)+gearbox smooth and seamless? What about the slow (parking lot) speed handling or u-turn stability? More than anything the OVERALL verdict/summation ought to shed light on these areas because they determine 99% of everyday use for which this bike is intended. Not whether it has x number of suspension settings suitable for track use or cracking on at 9/10th in the mountains. I have rated this bike on past Suzuki performance and quality. Everything ought to be top notch except for perhaps ride and handling, that is, when you compare this to the best sports bikes, which is why I would give it a 4 star rating. Under "normal" use, that is not racing, this could very well be 5 stars. The thing is, what gets omitted in reviews is the appraisal and use of a certain machine for which it is intended. Naturally the GSR 750 is no match for the GSX R 750 and such sports oriented bikes, but the other way is true too, that sports bikes through and through are not suited to everyday use on general roads. For my money this bike looks like it will do 97+% of all it is required to do extremely well, so therefore criticism of the forks and lack of suspension sophistication is largely not relevant. The suspension is obviously meant for riders in the 80-95kg region. For track use, this would not be a suitable machine. I also think the styling is refreshingly contemporary in a sea of Retros these days (read CB1100, V7, Bonneville, W800)which are bikes vying for the dollars and road conditions of TODAY. Unless there is a quality glitch in the manufacturing the GSR 750 is brilliantly conceived and deserves success. It just might be the alternative Busa you want on days when you don't need the Busa's almighty 0-300kph capabilities.

I've had trouble posting on several occasions and I don't know why as I'm registered. O.

Well of course the Suzuki weight is wet with a full tank of fuel where the Triumph weight is dry quite possibly without tyres or brake pads (as they're consumables so don't count)