2017 Suzuki GSXR-1000 | Ride Review - Better than the Fireblade?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

GSX-R1000 still has the longest stroke engine in the liter class by a good margin, even though they shortened the stroke a little in 2017. So the mid-range power is naturally still there more than the others, but with VVT the top end is no longer limited.

[@samuelcurran714]

I think after looking at how beautifully elegant Suzuki's VVT is I don't care what their dash is like as long as there's a speedo and taco.

[@Peskarik]

I tested both 2017 Fireblade SP and 2017 GSXR1000 (and 2017 S1000RR) on the same day on local hills. I much rather liked GSXR1000. I sat on it and immediately I felt like I've been riding this bike for ages. It has character to the engine, unlike the smooth-as-silk SP. Also, the throttle response on GSXR is direct, on SP there is "play" in the throttle handle and there is "play" in the brake lever, I just did not like that. Moreover, the review of base Fireblade on track in Austria also mentions the vague behavior of the throttle handle. Base GSXR REALLY NEEDS quickshifter, I agree! The engine is so good that it simply needs a quickshifter. Instrumentation is just fine by me, it follows the typical "industrial" theme of Suzuki. Same goes for the finish, it is TYPICAL Suzuki GSXR. The welds are not as bad as I expected! The frame is ridiculously thin, unbelievable how it carries 200hp superbike! Exhaust..who cares, it will be replaced, Suzuki did the right thing, BUT even with the stock exhaust the bike sounds fantastic, better than SP imho! As far as price is concerned, you have to compare to base Fireblade...on which you do not really have to bin the end can and which has slide control (Suzuki does not use the 6-axis IMU fully and does not have slide control). Same goes for GSXR1000 R-version, it is a bit cheaper than SP, BUT it does not have Ohlins and it does not have slide control, and it is 7-8kg heavier. So, relatively speaking, Honda Fireblade SP is actually well priced. What I would choose? GSXR1000R! (Unless I go RSV4RF way).

[@10secondsrule]

Serge Go why do you need quickshifter on the road? is not going to save you precious tens of the second? Haven't you heard of clutchless upshifts? I only use clutch in 1st gear which you would have to use anyway. Now autoblipper on the other hand would be nice.

[@MisterAki43]

I think Suzuki did put quite a lot of effort into the can actually. I believe they made it like that with the cat inside it. So you can buy a slip on and it's be the same as a full system.

[@crisray6789]

I agree about the exhaust, its also more convenient to have all the emissions in one big chunk that can be removed with a slip on rather than some set ups with the cats in the header pipes and mid pipes that necessitate a full system.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Lamb Chop's, love your quick and condensed tests without too much babble. For this test for the Suze it's interesting being on the stock version as most jump on the R. I like the cut of her jib and I'm not a great Suzuki fan. The R version has titanium head bits and pieces and special suspension to get more weight saving, strength and Ohlins maybe. I loved watching MotoGp last year with the Suzuki coming in fresh after a few years and getting on the podium despite those younger pilots binning it sometimes. Cheers!

[@LambChopRides]

+Paul Denne yes would like to test the R sp will see if any dealers have one as a demo I can try.. cheers for the kind words 👍

[@mdelahoussaye25]

Tidy bit of wobble going on there ;) One thing I like about your videos is your recording setup. The sound is great, and video angles are perfect. Do you have any videos on how you set yourself up?? What gear you use etc, how you mount mics and cams?? Would love a bit of insight. Cheers LC

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

It was the fastest litre bike to the 1/4 mile in MCN test. It's a firecracker.

[@petrolhead46]

Nice to see true and honest bike reviews, top guy cheers...

[@TheGh02t]

Its interesting hearing your views of the GSXR compared to the Fire Blade SP. Would like to hear your input on the GSXR 1000R compared to the SP.

[@MrJeffreycauchi]

Im so glad that on mine (2020) they did the quickshifter and blipper. And sprayed inside the ram intake cause it looks even better.

[@chrisgunther109]

Supposedly this bike's performance goes up significantly with an aftermarket exhaust. I just hope I will get to try one out.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Great review especially the bit about the exhaust. I've never owned a GSXR-1000 due to the reach (seat to bars) as i'm a short rider & the stretch wasn't confidence inspiring. The other may well be I'm not great a rider. Having said that I'm glad that Suzuki has really come back into the equation with this GSXR-1000 version.

[@robertoamaya1265]

Hey LCR!!!! For a weekend use in canyons, what would be your choose. CBR 1000 RR 2017 or GSXR 1000 2017?

[@845racingworks]

You can buy the quick shiftter from Suzuki and fit it as I understand

[@migxmoto5267]

Love gixxers! Especially my 2016 though not a big fan of the design of this one! In my personal opinion Gone backwards with the blinkers and face design, almost looks like a Hysoung GTR!

[@MisterAki43]

3:31 Reminds me of the place where ImDeadSilence does his intro. Great vid btw. :D

[@elgar6743]

Interesting perspective on a sport bike on arrow straight roads!! Not quite sure how one can comment on the 'heavy handling' relative to a CBR while riding bolt upright and straight....D'oh!!

[@AldredsquashUk]

Pretty much my thoughts when I had a go on it, apart from, I thought it was one of the most comfortable sports bikes I've ridden and i'm 6ft 1. Although most modern sports bikes are more comfortable than my VTR1000SP1!!

[@LambChopRides]

+Aldred Squash haha yeah real race bikes tend to be uncomfortable 😀 comfort is still fine on it, wouldn't put me off buying one

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Lamb Chops I recently test rode the new blade back to back with the prev gen and in my opinion there was not much difference, granted would be a different story on track or a wet day but general day to day fun could not see a massive jump. What is your thoughts is the new generation sportbikes worth the extra £ ?

[@LambChopRides]

+The Incredible Sulk I agree on the street no real difference appart from electronics and poor fueling haha.

[@haigh08les73]

true words about exhaust eveyone changes it

[@izidorkogovsek7417]

your point on the exaust is the absolute truth! fully agree!

[@rushfanjames2112]

Thanks but... I'll keep my 05 GSXR1000 ( best GSXRs in my opinion. ) for now. Not a fan of digital displays. 2017 is still a great bike though. 👍🏻

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Have a k6 myself, just hit 30k miles. Has had reflash, suspension done and racefit exhaust. Nothing ive ridden comes close for purity

[@rushfanjames2112]

@@TrulyUniqueOne Nice! The K6 is the same as the K5, I believe. Sold my K5 many years ago for an obscene price lol But yeah. They were the most pure sport bikes ever made.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

@@rushfanjames2112 yeh it's the same model bar a few cosmetic changes its a great bike

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

@@rushfanjames2112 do you still have yours?

[@Ahogg1992]

would you go for the R with a exhaust and flash or would you go for the base model and stick aftermarket qs like cordona/translogic, exhaust with flash either saving the money on suspension or having some left over to go nitron or somthing?

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

Put a can on that and it will look very moto GP. The can is that big apparently because it also houses the CAT so in theory Suzuki has done you a favor as swap that for a slip on and boom straight through exhaust.

[@AlienSexGod]

untrue the cat is lower down bulbous behind the belly pan

[@-DC-]

much better in the metal than I expected,.really fabulous machine.

[@nabiji]

you know after my 2nd ride on the current Gen R1, I realised after pinning the throttle in second and getting what felt like a good smack in the kidney's, this is what I want my Superbikes to be. I didn't get that feeling with S1000RR or the ZX10R, nor do I get that feeling from my 06 Fireblade. I really hope Suzuki has given us a raw, high HP - "don't care if its hard for you to ride" - motorcycle that wants to wheelie when pinned and makes you shit yourself if you have a twitchy right wrist. I can't wait to try to flog the shit out of this bike.

[@LambChopRides]

+Donald Trump (Verified) trying the R1 soon and think I'm gunna like it 😎😎

[@nabiji]

Maybe, it's down on HP on the other weapons - so it will be interesting to see how you find it. So far it's my favorite of all current gen superbikes that I've ridden. I haven't been able to get my hands on the GSXR, 1299, or RSV4 though. Yeh - nah, it's the best Superbike I've ridden honestly.

[@Full_Deflection]

You think the R1 has faster, more visceral acceleration than the S1000RR?

[@cagednm69]

The Blade starts from 15.3k OTR. Why would you even compare this base GSXR1000 with the 19.2k OTR SP? The SP's price difference comes from the all new expensive semi-automatic Ohlins suspension., the standard quickshifter, Brembo brakes and a Lithium ion battery. The sum of parts would set you back by more than the 4k price difference if you opted for it later on for the standard Blade. The base Blade has Titanium fasteners, titanium fuel tank and titanium exhaust along with that RC213-V derived colored TFT display dash. That's where the price difference comes from. Also when you say the Suzuki is 13.5k. Are you quoting the RRP or the OTR here?

[@LambChopRides]

+cagednm69 I was comparing the things which don't change on the stock blade compared to the SP, seating position, torque / power. Obviously suspension etc is better on the SP blade. Also standard blade doesn't have Ti rank or titanium fasteners btw

[@SanFranciscoRiderr]

the sound is similar to the ninja, its a great buy for the money

[@Death666wish]

The blipper is on the right side, you're holding it actually, it's called a throttle =p

[@Death666wish]

haha yeah, I do get it actually, they're there to make you go faster, easier and safer. Sometimes I think if MotoGP go back to 500cc two strokes the number of winners will reduce, Rossi and Marquez would be the most frequent winners (well, I'm guessing Marquez would!). Lean ABS and traction and slide control I personally like, quick shifters and blippers are like paddle shifts in cars, I don't want to get used to that. In the end, they should only be safety nets, not something you rely on all the time.

[@missydee6085]

Great work there LC - as always. Have you given Alf's (in Worthing) or Bournemouth Kawasaki a shout to see if they'll let you put the big naughty Ninja through its paces? It'd be great to see how it compares to the competition out there in real world: and I'm sure you'll be only too happy to give it 'the berries'! ;-)

[@CPUspeed]

Thanks for doing the regular model, that and the new regular fireblade are great bikes! SP and R and M models are cool yes but hard to justify the price for the street.

[@LambChopRides]

+cpuspeed yes I agree, don't think it's worth the extra as fit and finish isn't good enough for a 16.5 bike!

[@motaku_th]

I think I like the new blade the most out of all the current 1000cc supersports to be honest. But unfortunately the blade is restricted to 120bhp or something silly like that where I live (Thailand), and it's not just a single ECU tweak away from regaining its full power mind you, they really did the whole shebang to it to kill 50+ ponies from that engine which is a damn shame really. And the base gixxer costs the same as a zx10r here so it looks like it's the Kawasaki that'll be my litre bike of choice when I eventually decide to upgrade.

[@MikBan]

but the zx0 r is not a new bike anymore... for the same bucks you are getting updated electronics, a faster motor and a better street bike in the name of GSXR..

[@enigma5192]

Owned three 600 supersprots,never drove a 1000 . In the market for a new 2017 bike choices are super duke 1290, April tuono , and gsxr1000. I'm afried of giving up lane splitting highway speeds with the nakeds but never drove either three options . I figure the nakeds are the same as the 600 super sport so possible to be bored with them?

[@LambChopRides]

No the nakeds you listed there are as powerful as their sportbike 1000, only difference is top speed will be limted by wind blast / also they have way more torque which is just amazing fun!! Go and try one you will love it! Look at my superduke review

[@srlewis76]

A budget friendly bike that is fun to ride is the GSX-S naked. Based off the old GSXR 1000 (2005) motor. Obviously not as much power as the 2017 GSXR 1000 but its a blast for about $9k; insurance is much cheaper on a naked too. Supersport rates are high!

[@ridingwithsam]

Andrew Zuraw No naked bikes have alot more low down torque, which is why they're considered hooligan bikes. You won't get bored of the power, if anything you'll find them more fun, as you can use it more often.

[@enigma5192]

I went with a 2017 zx14r.

[@rushfanjames2112]

Scott Lewis The 05 engine in the GSXRs back then were very torquey! They had a lot of midrange pull. I kinda wanna get one now. :D

[@andrasvrbovszki2831]

Hey This Gixxer better than the Fireblade?

[@SixthGearMotorcycles]

Thanks for that mate. I'm seriously considering one of these. Seems like brilliant value to me. Change the can and fit a aftermarket shifter, sorted! 👍

[@LambChopRides]

+Sixth Gear Motorcycles yup agreed don't see the point in spending more on the R fit and finish it's not worth 16.5k

[@metalheadvlogs]

Been waiting for this one since it was first announced a few years ago (even going as far as to avoid riding the old thou'). Plus side with that exhaust can - no need for a decat pipe, it's all in the slipon and I'm sure mr. Yoshimura already has a very sleek looking can to partner it nicely. I need to book a test ride on this one a.s.a.p, it's certainly a contender for me and it's clear that I won't be disappointed :-)

[@LambChopRides]

+metalhead18241 yep think you will like it!

[@DaveMurphyEngineer]

Niiiiiiiiiice! Great vid bud, interesting comparison between the 'ooligan Gixxarrrrr and the 'Blade - Two similar (litre sports) bike's for very different types of customer!

[@faithfulrebel3399]

Mate I just binged watched an hour of your channel! Great catching up with the Chop! Im so fucking jealous! You got to do some awesome reviews mate. The Beast is looking awesome too. Look forward to coming down your neck of the woods soon Chop. You stay safe brother keep up the good work.

[@LambChopRides]

+Faceless Rebel thanks dude!! Seen you've started up again also you've been quiet! 😎

[@faithfulrebel3399]

Always been here mate just not had the time to be as active. see ya soon bro

[@Luckky-13]

2017 MCN Superbike Shootout the 17 Fireblade is 1st place! 17 Gsxr 5th place.

[@stevehash158]

Yess but still they were like "meh" over the Hionda so they`re in fact weird ppl.. The suzuki won the acceleration aspcet the ducati won lap times so you get more drama the THRILL much better to have this on the street.. i owned a HP4 and a suzuki zx10r gen4 and the same thing the zx10r was much more hooligan and you had a much bigger smile under the helmet every time.. But hey in UK they have always like the CBR escpecially when she came in 08 it always been the all around solid bike but it nevver has gotten THE THING THE DRAMA!! So its basically down to presonal preference.. In my gang we feel the Honda bald and yea kinda like MEH still a great bike but no drama..This is why most ppl love the 04-05 zx10r GOD DAYM what a fun bike that is!!

[@RudraxT]

agreed,well what is hooligan ness

[@fatsrat]

Steve Hash yeah your right bud honda is a great bike and does everything well but not quite as mentel as the others and thats what liter bikes are all about

[@Miguelito0oO]

LUCKY13 ! I'm not sure if the refinement of the Blade could get boring with time. I mean the Blade could be a better bike but so refine that lacks of character and that the gixxer seems to have it being "mental"

[@InoxEdge]

I really like it but I want a black one.

[@HalfdeadRider]

Nice video, can't wait to try a bigger bike and get used to it so I can try beasts like this out, someday :) Should have got my licence 20 years ago lol

[@BelowZero]

Great review!

[@pags1981]

Good work, enjoy your reviews. Bang on with you're opinion on the Blade c'mon Honda is that the best you could do? Where is the R+D and innovation??

[@srlewis76]

The R and D is in the motor! I'm a Suzuki and Honda fan.

[@pags1981]

Yup like Honda but for the price their asking, I'd expect a mainstream V4. That would have been awesome :/

[@karlfontanari2169]

Me too good review I am old school change the can job done great value 200PS for £13.5K, how much and what make for a decent can?

[@9mmArts]

Karl Fontanari suzuki and yoshi cans work together very well

[@julztanijrjulztanijr3509]

Hey Chop, u gotta get ur hands on the new R1

[@LambChopRides]

+Julztanijr Julztanijr very soon, will get to use it for a decent amount of time too! Looking forward to it

[@GamingCornerYT]

Sat on one at millennium motorcycles St Helens if you've been?... best moment of my life haha . You feel comfy on it or bent over? Such a nice looking bike!

[@LambChopRides]

+Ethan W it's pretty comfortable Ethan 👍

[@Weeem]

I read somewhere that a law was coming into effect that prevents motorbikes registered after a certain date being allowed to use aftermarket exhausts on the street. If that's true then that Fireblade titanium exhaust suddenly got a whoooole lot more attractive....

[@paulslightam1355]

Roadkill bb

[@LambChopRides]

+WeeemRCB hmm not heard that one... but yeah if that's the case 😂😂

[@BurningBroadcast]

Almost impossible to enforce though. Cops would need to look at motorcycles, see what year they are, then figure out if the exhaust is stock or not. Seems like a colossal waste of time and effort too me. Government is way to busy doing this nonsense, rather than focusing on a real issue. Motorcyclists are already a minority and then new bikes are even smaller minority of that haha.

[@chrisgunther109]

They attach a big enough fine to it, and cops will be tripping over themselves to try and enforce it.

[@ewooll]

Right. Anyway, a Yoshi can is an official Suzuki part these days, doesn't affect the warrantee. There is a massive aftermarket in exhausts for cars and bikes, the UK Gov wants manufacturers like Yoshi and Akrapovic to sell their stuff, it's good for the economy.

[@llerradish]

Yes I do care about mpg on a sports bike, but I certainly wouldn't say it's the most important thing. I am old, therefore I am a bit oldschool, so I don't really see the need for a quick shifter or even rider aids for that matter. And before you say, this old man hasn't ridden a modern sports bike with nearly 200 HP. I currently ride a 2012 ZX14R and out run most the younger guys I have ridden with on newer lighter bikes, and that's in corners and windy roads. Most everyone is amazed by how well a ZX14R can corner when it weighs 125+ pounds or more that there 600 or 1000cc bike. I'm looking for a used CBR1000RR low miles good condition for under $10k. 2012 or newer I'm looking at a 2017 CBR1000RR right now with less than one thousand miles on it.

[@SMU_3L]

While you were stopped at the viewpoint on the hill in duncton doing a walks round, a very loud 125 with a chubby kid went up the hill didn't it? I remember seeing you and those other 3 blokes stopped in the layby as I went up the hill. I was following some sort of milk float and a Range Rover up the hill 😂 wish I would have pulled in now 😝

[@LambChopRides]

+Samuel Wicks yes I did hear something! Haha you should have stopped!

[@SMU_3L]

I'll keep an eye out for an established gentleman on a brand new shiny demo bike ;) There will always be a next time :D

[@LambChopRides]

+Samuel Wicks haha yes do! 😂😂

[@AJTalks]

I have liked this video 5 times, KZbin keeps removing my like. Just a heads up, Chops

[@LambChopRides]

OK thanks Alex for letting me know, and thanks for the perseverance :-)

[@Glen45]

So in your opinion Lamb Chop is the quick-shifter on the R version worth the extra £3000?

[@Glen45]

Marty Smith very true mate plus money for a full exhaust system and power commander! 😁

[@Glen45]

Ouch expensive! Best just dream about the bike then, that way plenty of money for beer! :)

[@Shimmoda]

I saw a picture that it has the fastest 1/4 mile time compared to allll the other liter bikes is this true?!

[@FreemaN1338]

The Muscle Biker according to mcn's Superbike test it has The fastest quarter mile. 😄

[@Shimmoda]

It's just so hard for me to believe lol I wonder who paid them...

[@infinitycl]

I don't see why they'd lie. It has VVT so its understandable...

[@fyorbane]

Yes. The new Gixer 1000 is the fastest accelerating 1000 superbike you can get.It's mental. Also the gruntiest motor with the best top gear rollons as well.

[@LambChopRides]

+The Muscle Biker yes it did under 10 seconds 1/4 with MCN! It's crazy fast and quicker than RSV4 but nowhere near as much fun!

[@farithfaizal17]

Hey chops amazing video. Would you say the Gixxer is better than the BMW S1000rr? Hope you get back to me. Cheers sir.

[@LambChopRides]

sorry it was so long ago I tested the BMW I wouldn't like to say.. Both great bikes but the S1000RR probably a slightly better road bike than the GSXRR

[@sneekylinux]

Suzi's have always been the weapon of choice man, and they can catch you out sometimes (TL1000s the widowmaker) but if you treat it with respect and have the experience not a problem...

[@iannsr125]

Road the new cbr 1000rr and I found it was a wheelie machine compare to the gsxr which is faster but boring in comparison as it feels like it won't lift the front end up as the ecu comes in saying no no no your not allowed . but I had it on level 7 on the tc but not sure if you can switch it of letting you di what you want . the blade felt more fun and harder to gun it in 2nd gear as she just pulls like a train . but I wouldn't mind knowing if you felt the same

[@RudraxT]

it will be an advantage on track

[@asdfghjklzxcvbnm6874]

between this and h2, which one is more suitable for daily use?

[@Peskarik]

Pretty obvious answer, no? GSXR because lighter

[@nabiji]

Neither. Buy this and use it at the track, then buy a cheapie and commute on it.

[@theincrediblesulk5543]

Chops we need a used shootout between base '17 fire blade and base GSXR as both are 10k now on second hand market. Which would you have based on used value as cost difference has been removed

[@LambChopRides]

yes agreed but tricky to get hold of two.. But interesting idea for sure! :-)

[@simdoran8516]

It's actually heavier than the k5 gsxr 1000 which was around 12kg lighter than the current model.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

Really? I've got a k6 it's immense

[@TheGodTheBadTheUgly]

I assume you can get the yoshi can that the last model had? I couldn't live with that exhaust, love the bike though.

[@infinitycl]

Its a few different exhaust already available.

[@d01916]

Love this vid. Subbed 🤘

[@MikBan]

Would u rather buy this over the blade with your money??

[@LambChopRides]

+Mik Ban yes I would blade is a bit boring

[@ftrider1768]

I would love to have a job like that testing bikes, maybe one day!

[@LambChopRides]

+ft rider would be great woundnt it! Borrow them for a couple of weeks at a time would be my dream 😎😎

[@nigelcowles3626]

Your blipper is your right wrist!

[@scottgutierrez9867]

agreed.

[@gubatmotocrosstrailriders3232]

that 2017 gsxr1000r have a compartment at the exhaust pipe right?😂

[@bailey9r]

Yes for a medium size suitcase ;

[@AX7razor]

will you be testing out the R version soon?

[@LambChopRides]

+ujwal rajan not sure Ujwal no dealers have one as a demo bike yet.. will try

[@HEKTIC458]

Im looking forward to testing this bike but im sad that its so ugly. They couldve made it look better.

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

Quickshifter is an option on the base model

[@LambChopRides]

+Craig G ah didn't realise that Craig, any idea how much?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

With today's ECU flash options, you can get a quickshifter put on amost every bike made these days, and the aftermarket QS are often calibrated better than factory stuff.

[@shaunroberts6025]

vtec kicked in yo!

[@PSCadu]

How does it compare to the RSV4 RF?

[@LambChopRides]

+Eduardo de Vasconcelos not in the same league but it's 6.5k more, you wouldnt expect it to be. Rsv4 is my ultimate spots bike still

[@grimreaper8038]

lovely bike

[@SNS1212]

Was there a lot of vibration through the bars?

[@LambChopRides]

+SNS1212 no not at all, not many vibes at all tbh

[@SNS1212]

That's great to hear, I think I've found my next bike. I was looking at the 'new' blade but Honda has almost bored me out of motorcycling twice, don't want to take any chances!

[@Miguelito0oO]

The gsxr felt more comfy to me than the blade, I'm a short guy and the blade felt more cramped specially the foot pegs are higher than the gixer. I'm surprised you felt the opposite :S

[@cagednm69]

then it wasn't the Blade you sat on. As a 6 foot 3 person the Blade has much more space to move around on and its always been the comfortable street SBK for the tall guys. The new Blade is less wider than the old one but it felt just as accommodating for my 3 feet legs to fold into.

[@Miguelito0oO]

cagednm69 instagram.com/p/BSkpUrDjuYO/ Maybe the Thai spec is smaller, lol! This is at the Motor Show in Bangkok and I have other pictures from the gsxr that proves what I'm saying can see clearly that the pegs are higher in the blade.

[@UnknownProdrive]

Wow there's a proper bike behind that large grey box. I didn't know!

[@infinitycl]

Woo congrats another overused joke about the exhaust. So funny...

[@UnknownProdrive]

INFINITYCL Glad you liked it sir.

[@UnknownProdrive]

INFINITYCL I've got plenty more Gixxer and Gixxer rider jokes don't worry about it.

[@infinitycl]

I am not worrying about it at all. Its just overused as fuck lol.

[@UnknownProdrive]

INFINITYCL To be honest with you I agree. It's about time Suzuki and the rest didn't put such a piece of shit looking exhaust on their top of the range product. We shouldn't have to immediately spend more money replacing an exhaust system on a brand new top of the range product. The bike should be fitted with a stylish good looking good sounding exhaust system out of the box.

[@DavidZeusChiang]

Between the R1000 and the R1000R, which one would you recommend?

[@LambChopRides]

+David Zeus Chiang not tried the RR yet David but have one on loan for a week next month so will let you know soon 👍

[@lou30088]

I own a K5 model. It has $6K in the motor. I also own a 2015 BMW S1000RR. My question is .... why is the bike cutting power in a straight line with TC set at maximum ????? There is ZERO wheel slip !!!!!! It seems as if it's more of a throttle control than traction control like that POS Bazzaz TC unit. I can max out my TC setting on my S1000RR and still haul ass as long as there's NO wheel slip (no power cut). See my point ???

[@LambChopRides]

+lou30088 it's a very good point and something I didn't ask myself until I was editing the video! Not sure and your right seems like a crappy preset traction mode not related to wheel slip in that instance

[@AJTalks]

T.C-10 is designed to literally be able to travel over a muddy field without loosing traction. It limits the torque to allow the front and rear wheel to accelerate at the same speed which is ideal in very low traction scenarios.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

What mods have you done to your k5 engine wise. I have a k6 and I'm looking to do something similar

[@haroombrother]

Where is this? England? Scotland?

[@TomClark1995]

England

[@rockyp3917]

What was the last line you said, "It's not an SV?" what's a sv

[@blameben9441]

He said a SP meaning a fireblade SP :)

[@phucnguyen-uj3xr]

Khi nào test thử max speed đi bạn🙂

[@SUZUKIGSXR-R]

Nothing like this bike R version is Top

[@bartoszrutkowski9384]

This is how review should looks like ¡¡¡

[@mmazda1256]

Hi choppers, we're are those roads mate they look really good😃

[@LambChopRides]

Back of Goodwood area Hampshire

[@mmazda1256]

Do you ever get any police speed checking?

[@s1kkris40]

Did this bike feel faster than the 15+ s1000rr?

[@infinitycl]

Yes it is faster.

[@yzfkid2538]

INFINITYCL no wayyyyy.You serious?

[@stephanest-pierre7646]

voir les test Mcn :)

[@infinitycl]

Its faster. It has power everywhere. Look up MCN 2017 superbike shootout. Its the fastest bike. I also have a S1000RR

[@stephanest-pierre7646]

comment peut on dire plus rapide avec des centième de seconde ,oui j ai vue le test infinitycl ...j ai aussi un s1000rr 2015 :)

[@gixxerboy555]

Quickshifter is an option...(no problem) bro.. ;)

[@phucnguyen-uj3xr]

Khi nào max speed thử đi bạn😁

[@MrAndyS]

Hi, does it have a steering damper

[@yzfkid2538]

Andy S probably not.

[@MrAndyS]

LamurCribbVlogs i think your right i was shocked when i saw it start shaking its head, i wonder if the "R" model will

[@infinitycl]

Pretty sure it does have one from OEM. My S1000RR has one and it shakes just like that. But when I think about it I think its from the power of these fucking bikes. They just have too much power which cause them to do the little shake thing.

[@sedgemoor1685]

do you really need a quick shifter?this is the trouble with the new bikes,everyone is a barry sheen wonerbie.very few riders can take bikes like this to the limit,and the rest will die trying.

[@LambChopRides]

+sid jones yes a good qs enables you to change gear smoothly throughout the rev range. It's not just about top end shifts makes town riding easier also 👍 I must confess many of these oem qs systems are not great at low speed changes however.. check out translogic they make the perfect quick shifter, works at any revs smooth as butter

[@sedgemoor1685]

but for the road really?most bikes will be for the road use only so people are paying sky high prices for things you don`t really need.i had a hayabusa for ten years ,best bike I`ve ever had.

[@LambChopRides]

+sid jones yes agree it's not for everyone hence why they have the option of a more expensive bike with these extra toys. I think it's one of those things you have to try to appreciate, a good qs is certainly not just a performance aid hence why bikes like the GS now have one

[@WEGGYZZR]

Excellent point made on the funnel exhaust ....Cost down...ugly as sin...ready for bin.....No great hardship as financial loss of losing it not making a toss worth of difference of resale ....if anything with a good Akro or similar it'll only enhance value and performance with mapping if needed.....How the fook do you keep you're license chap........stealth.......!

[@boniedwin]

WEGGY zx12r blame euro 4 restrictions

[@WEGGYZZR]

Bonifasius Edwin Absolutely.......Suzuki Literally have made it look so bad only Stevie Wonder would be proud of it!

[@Lexx1976]

blurred speedo... !?! can't imagine why

[@Coldestaevadoit]

Lexx1976 yea not much point since if someone wanted to calculate your speed they could do so by measuring distance and time traveled.

[@Coldestaevadoit]

I love how the word "SLOW" is painted on the road every time he is 'testing throttle response'.

[@gixxerboy555]

Aren't you affraid for a deer crossing the street..? Btw...nice revieuw.. ;)

[@dianew6149]

Deer in the UK are small. You could brace yourself a rip threw one easily

[@gixxerboy555]

or another animal?Fox..here in Holland we have much animals who cross roads sometimes...I had 2 times hit one with my car...in a period of a few months...but allway's @night..they don't ask you...they just go.. ;)

[@fireblade6756]

had a mate hit a deer came out across the road not good hes ok bike written off R1!!!

[@paulwood7798]

Sadly a common theme in LCR vids are his apparent untethered willingness to break the speed limit laws. His reviews are pretty good in the large and he is a likeable geezer but its only a matter of time he will come across a pedestrian or broken down car or something. Do your speed testing on the track.

[@brandonchappell5259]

I just hit a deer on my r6 a month ago.... Not a good experience small or not its to large of an animal to just "ride through 😂😂" if n hopefully you never do choke against 1 while riding let me know how that works out...

[@Vziera]

Top speed? this one or r1m?

[@LambChopRides]

+Markus HmW the R1 isn't about out right power so think this would clinch it..

[@Vziera]

How so? current r1 makes 200hp /:

[@LambChopRides]

+Markus HmW yeah it doesn't really when dynoed, I'm trying the Base R1 soon so can compare 😉

[@Vziera]

Looking forward to it good sir, keep up the good work

[@fyorbane]

They are restricted to 186 mph. So they are all the same.

[@juanox10]

That exhaust is bigger than the bike lmao

[@exothermal.sprocket]

And no one keeps them. Big deal. At least it doesn't have a massive cat hanging beneath it like the others.

[@yardblah5161]

i dont care if its 2017 18 19..if i pay 13k for any bike they better paint it properly..

[@Dan-vq1dr]

Yar D Blah u can always choose aftermarket fairings mate

[@ImDeadSilence]

Suzuki told me that this bike was knocking out 195bph at the backwheel on Dyno.

[@marlounbayari1288]

Haha... Suzuki reps told me, and I quote "We are required to tell people it makes 199HP because that's the gentlemen's agreement"

[@LambChopRides]

+Im Dead Silence yeah MCN said it was 185 or something bit disappointed.. I can tell it's more powerful than blade for sure!

[@infinitycl]

I'm jealous.

[@ukdnbmarsh]

Mahoooooooooooosive Can on that thing , its like a scud missile (p.s dont tell BvG i said that)

[@АндрейГарусов-ч4з]

Why such a short video ?

[@Treker-yv7nz]

Who gave a dislike 🙄 oh must be a Fireblade owner 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fireblade8905]

Treker 1969 pssssttttt

[@bebo3ful]

What 1000cc bike is not going to be quick on a residential road? Seriously 90% of people who buy this for the road will never even see the limit of this bike.

[@RobimusPrime]

bebo3ful nope you wouldn't want to, streets roads are fucked up and people driving around. You can use the 80-90 % of the bike on track days.

[@gazorbo]

compare the Suzuki to the Aprilia