EPIC Suzuki GSX-R1000 K3 | Budget Bike Battle

[@mbpm6135]

The banter between these gents is world class. This channel deserves 10x the amount of subscribers. Proud to have supported the channel for over 2 years.

[@frenchenstein]

Just stumbled across them ~ now subscribed. 👌🏽

[@doolar]

Couldn't agree more! Love the banter and humour. Supported for a while too

[@exc911ence_channel]

Picturing Boothy riding down the motorway in the dark with his leg on fire. 🔥

[@musguelha14]

Almost died laughing.

[@d33b33]

Ghostrider...

[@wobblysauce]

Hummm dont know why but my right nub is quite warm compared to me left leg...

[@anthony208]

“We’re not giving horses away for nothing, you’ve got to work for them”, classic statement of fact from a top bike tuner/dealer and comedian🤣🤣🤣

[@KyleMicena]

💯

[@The_Devil_Riser]

At least half your toes won’t get cold riding in the winter

[@ManxAndy]

Winning comment…..👍😲👌😜🇮🇲

[@benllewelyn98]

Free weight reduction 👌👌

[@Jake23115]

Fucking savage!

[@tomriley_bike]

Jesus 😅

[@s.a.f.r.a6403]

He should experience G force differently aswell its a proven fact that a russian pilot that was a double amputee experienced higher Gs before blacking out

[@ReignitedAuto]

Gixxer K3 is one of the all time Iconic looking superbikes, and to be able to get a bike of that caliber for $2k that's incredible! 👏

[@Rogge73]

Looks better than many of todays bikes ❤

[@adamc209]

Absolute legend of a man with a legend of a bike ! Great to see Boothroid back

[@mickenoss]

I love how they all ended up with bikes that have stubby levers fitted. 😄

[@chrispawlak14]

Fellas, just like the old days! Friggin banging! Preview of ride had me in tears ! Glad I have been along for the entire ride with all of you . Sincerely thankful for all of you ! Feel like I’m there with you ! Pawlak

[@eagle_and_the_dragon]

Glad to see Boothy will be making this BBB a triple matchup. Great choice of bikes by all 3 this year; can't wait 🙏

[@ManxAndy]

Genuinely spat me Guinness out at the melted oversuit leg.- end. Just had this image of Boothy on the motorway, and his legs on fire like a sparkler in the wind…..👍😂🇮🇲

[@geoffmoulton6453]

You know we need to stop fretting over "higher mileages" the biggest problem is owner neglect, if serviced and properly maintained this generation of Japanese bikes will easily hit 100,000 miles and more. They were built to ride and enjoy definitely the sweet spot in terms of superbike development

[@aspectcarl]

Yep, that and iffy modifications

[@adamlanglois563]

I'll take higher miles and ridden consistently over low mileage and sits most of its life. I've had bikes with 100k on them and the only way you'd know it is from the clock.

[@2wheels1clutch]

My current ride, a BMW k100 is just under 90k miles and runs absolutely sweet, we definitely need to stop worrying about bikes having more than 30k on them

[@Leethemetalwarrior]

True that. My 2018 R1200R has 70k on it and runs beautifully!

[@2wheels1clutch]

@@Leethemetalwarrior that's awesome

[@davidjones3955]

Had a k3 for 9 years , toured Spain twice, south of France for the Bol, Scotland. Loads of wind protection and fast as hell.

[@f270]

Awesome! I inherited a little $$ and bought a 2003 GSXR 1000 brand new. Such a fun time. I'm glad I survived that time in my life.

[@Szlejer]

A friendly tip from a winter rider who never uses heated gear: the less the layers, the looser the fit (as air is the best insulator), the less you get cold. The only real winter gear I have is cold weather gloves and a balaclava, for the rest a technical underlayer plus riding textile pants/trousers is enough. Tape helmets vents if it's too cold inside.

[@rickyfoofighter4926]

This was the funniest 'pre' budget bike battle episode I've seen throughout the BBB history 😂 Boothy is a legend 🙌

[@GCTO239]

A Japanese 4 always works. They eat miles. Nippon engineering. Can‘t beat that! Great to have you around, Boothy!

[@jpslaym0936]

Can you imagine a Ducati with a motor running like this bikes’s at this point in its life without many 000s maintenance costs?

[@GCTO239]

@jpslaym0936 nope...I can't. These Japanese bikes are something else. My K6 wouldn't stop performing. It dominated everything on the road even after more than 70.000 km. Masterpiece!

[@theant9821]

​@@jpslaym0936I've met a bloke with a 96000 mile ducati 748. If you take care of them Ducati will take care of you.

[@karlvanboxel561]

Nice gixxer mate well made well designed engines best o luck mate

[@Anonnymouse53]

Especially built in this era, a lot less sensors & electronics to go wrong. I'd not rule out the RSV though on reliability - it might be 2000's Italian, but if you sort a couple of bits on them (starting system, clutch) they are rock solid too. That Rotax power plant isn't fragile.

[@NNappula]

Have had my K3 for 10 years, have riden 30 000 km (78 000 km total) with it. Only problem really was worn out steering head bearing and that awful front brake. Rode from Finland to watch IOMTT and back, 10.6 quarter mile drag racing, multiple track days and commuting to work. You can really rely on this bike, SFT dropped one in the bottom of a lake and after drying cylinders its was running like a charm. 😅

[@tysoncott7402]

What a bike! The 03/04 GSX-R 1000’s still look awesome to this day 😎

[@vagueWhelk]

Wow never seen James so enthused and coherent

[@djharmful]

Winner winner, chicken dinner!!! Nice bike Boothy onto a winner there

[@JohnHonda101]

That leg swing when you've got tight leathers or waterproofs is a right bastid when you're riding with a false leg. 38 years coming up for me now.

[@martyjay4636]

I hope you played on your leg and made Doris in the petty station feel terrible for making you get off your steed. 😂

[@jediknight1294]

He really should.

[@mark675]

I'm guessing she'd say "if you struggle to get off the bike try doing it when you're on fire" 😂

[@fate9735]

I have the k3 gsxr 1000, i also have the gsxr 1000 k7 and have the 2014 zx10r and out of all of them i find the k3 gsxr the most fun to ride on the streets and on the motorway, but i have also had the bars changed to the renthal bar conversion and makes the bike feel so much better than the standard setup

[@hardergamer]

How high are they? as i'm 47 so been thinking of putting some on one of my blades.

[@fate9735]

you can get one`s with different bends and different heights, im 41 and bending over none stop gets to you after a while and if you are in the same boat i would 100% recommend them, on mine i got the the 3 inch rise you can get one`s with less or more and you can also buy later if you are not happy bar extenders, some kits come with the extended brake lines some dont and for me i had to customize my screen but most you dont need to. it will 100% save you from cramping up and getting sore riding longer journeys,

[@hardergamer]

@@fate9735 Thanks, I will have a look this week. 🎓

[@adrianzmajla4844]

​@@fate9735Good info, did you buy a kit with a top triple clamp? Or just drill and tap threads on the stock one?

[@fate9735]

@@adrianzmajla4844 I bought the kit, you can get them for like £300 well worth it.

[@dannyperfect9270]

I rode from Bristol to Bedfordshire, starting at 10pm, in pouring rain, on a Gixxer 750 a few yrs ago. The memory of that ride still haunts me to this day.

[@nickrider5220]

Mikey son you've got a ripper there 👍🏻 Those k3/4 s always produced more power if used hard, seriously impressed with 55,000 miles and nearly 154 hp !!!

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Great to see Boothy back riding as last time I saw him he was spannering on GS challenge I think. The boys seemed to have all brought bargains and the battle looks on.

[@leuvenlife]

I have a customer with an R1 that see's regular track days, rides it like he stole it, commutes on it, and has 140;000 km's.. this Gsxr will be fine. Servicing and general maintenance is everything

[@cv5645]

When Michael Jackson wrote Thriller...he knew it wouldn't be as big a hit as Boothy on a K3.

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂

[@cv5645]

@@FortyFourTeeth .....and it killed him in the end 🤪

[@LeakyWadersAdventureClub]

Fun fact it's why he bleached his skin. He yearned to look and be like Boothy.

[@petrolated]

44T at it’s very best. Wigs and sausages aside, this is what I come for. 👍🏻😃

[@ianturner9894]

That colour scheme on the k3/4 1000's looks the dogs danglers 😍

[@chrisa1965]

One of my regrets. I once bought a K4. Knackered engine. Replaced it. Repaired it piece by piece. Brought it back to stock and superb condition - but didn't then eventually keep the blighter. Great, great bike. If you look after it- good for double that mileage. Gonna have one of those again. Had a 954 Blade, which was an ex Honda mule in retrospect, busted gearbox unfortunately, was on a real downer, then had my first K3 and just gelled immediately. Fit like a glove. From despair to elation. 🙂

[@gvnshtn]

“He’s not after us, thank fuck for that” 🤣🤣🤣

[@diavo009]

Absolutely mint seeing boothy on the videos again.

[@headrace4863]

‘Sall right that Mr. Booth. She’ll look after ya. The beautiful wheel tape is just stunning… who doesn’t love a K3. Enjoy and stay safe mate. 👍

[@briankalagher6687]

Yes 10x the fun for one tenth the money! Love these old bikes, I think they look better than the new ones too. BBB is the best thing on youtube.

[@alanjones2556]

Hell of bike for 2k, got a k5 600 gsxr and best bike I’ve ever had, no electronics, or aids and yeah the whole 750 and 1000 argument is applicable. But more than enough bike for the roads

[@chrisg4rr377]

I've got the k5 750 as my forever bike. It just does everything. And you don't get the worries of a 1000 for tyre slip

[@glecrenn]

I have two GSXR 1000s, a K3 and a K5. Both are awesome bikes with 40,000 miles plus and still running very strong!

[@izmirazul9116]

It's nice to see 03 bikes, when you're familiar with them. Great video! But it's a little surprising that not all of them remember the technical specifications of what was by far the most powerful bike of that era. The Gixer was the king of the time. Suzuki claimed 164hp (and 168kg, weight at the time without fluids, battery, tyres). At the time Fast Bikes ran all the bikes on JHS dyno and the gixer did just over 150 when the 03 R1 was around 140. So it's no big surprise that now 153 and 137. And the Suzuki also has ram air, which the R1 doesn't, so in reality the gixer is actually much more powerful and faster than the R1. Keep up great vids!

[@mej6519]

we all know that a gixer is the perfect machine for green laneing, she'll be mint mate.

[@zakelwe]

You and picking up the glove reminded of me and my broken back. Gravity hates both of us ! Great looking bike, nice work. I think we have a winner :)

[@irocss85]

If I climb on my bike with out my gloves on, every time i drop one.

[@rogerkay8603]

Love a Gixxer Thou, especially wth Boothy on it. Quality, this one will be a proper "battle" of wit and will. Can't wait.

[@miketuckwood8304]

I went to France (from Nottingham) for the weekend on my K8 Gixxer 1000 earlier this year, no aches or pains but regular stops needed as the seats not great over long stints. :)

[@greyhorse1211]

Had a K4 for 8 years. A sublime machine. Totally reliable and amazingly vibe free through the bars so no probs for long commutes. Wasn’t always a good starter when hot. But what a machine at that price. Did IOM track once at 6 am. Unforgettable.

[@karlmoss172]

Aaah loved that! Thanks fella, as another gentleman from East Yorkshire, it was like listening to myself chirruping when I’m on a ride. Cheers Boothy

[@erdsza89]

Yea Boothy!!! The legend's back!

[@jcthe2nd]

Classic Boothy melting his shit on the exhaust is top notch probably was keeping him warm 🤣 This is why this channel should be Numero Uno

[@_audacerider3838]

I'm 6.1 tall and to make my GSXR1000 K4 Eurotrip comfy I put Biketek adjustable foot pegs. They rotate 360 degrees so you can put them up down back or forward. I was putting them up for track days and down for EuroTrips they worked like a dream! And I got a duble bubble screen for the trips. And Oxford soft panniers that were super easy to put on and take off. Every time I was going somewhere to sleep just took them off and carried them like a bag. Big enough for a two weet trip.

[@_Makanko_]

Sweet bike You guys never fail to entertain and make me laugh. Can't wait for the next one, lovely group ride

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Nothing tightens your sphincter, like an unmarked cop car sneaking up behind you 💩 😁

[@NLLUD]

‘The fed’ might just have been a fire officer who is also an avid biker, good video. 👍

[@ducnut]

So good! Going to be an epic series.

[@chrisg4rr377]

Mint bike. Love them. I've a k5 750 and have recently broke my back and won't be able to ride normally. I plan on getting a k5 1000 for a trike conversion

[@iCGreen_]

750 Gang 🫡

[@Tarfawn]

Hell of a bike and a great price. You may just have the winner this time. I'm with you on not loving the cold. Recomend you get a set of heat gear, at least a jacket and maybe a pant liners with a controler to go with your heated gloves.

[@bobfunk5055]

Let’s face it the GSXR is a nicer bike than the R1, simples.

[@discostu2]

Having owned both I must agree

[@89HondaCR500R]

19:30 couldnt agree more there is a fews reason why manufactures put on auto chain tensioners 1. USER/Operator error in adjustment 2. auto tensioner is dynamic and keeps the chain at the correct tensioner when hot or cold or under load 3. ease of maintenance if your thinking about putting on a manual tensioner do yourself a favor save some money down the road buy an oem tensioner ,cam chain and guides. WHEN that manual tensioner fails it will be far more expensive of a fix than having just bought a oem tensioner, chain, and guides

[@Leethemetalwarrior]

Absolutely loving this series! I was totally gripped by this episode, Booty has really landed on his feet with that GSXR. You guys had me rolling :)))

[@unenthusiast]

Foot.

[@AgricUltra]

I absolutely love these videos. Was in stitches looking at the damage to the boot and suit 😂

[@Winchuff]

"...smooth as a nut" 😂

[@ErikEmstad]

Christ the sounds that Boothy makes has me rolling. 🤣

[@nothanks9050]

I recognised the call of a fellow dad almost immediately.

[@LeakyWadersAdventureClub]

Me after eating a box of cookies on the couch and having to get to bed.

[@ohnoyoyo]

well played for 2! thats the clear and obvious winner.

[@fomedome]

I Think you have a winner there Boothy 👍👌Good work mate.

[@twistandgo3414]

BBB is won right there Mr Booth! It’ll never break! It’s a sports tourer, it’s a tack bike… she’s a banker! 🎉🥳🥳

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

when that cop pulled to the left I thought you were all buggered... hahahahaha

[@michaelgibson3010]

Absolutely love the banter when you guys get together 😂 top tier 👌🏼

[@Grateful4Today]

I had the silver bullet R1 for a couple of years, I toured all over Europe with it with lots of luggage, saddle bags, big bag on top of the rear seat and a tank bag, though it wasn't the most comfy to ride long distance ( 10 hours per day ) I still loved it mainly because of its shape but it wasn't the fastest R1 around back then. The following year I bought a R1 2005 which was a completely different cake altogether, faster, longer and more comfy, oh and just to mention not even that exact Suzuki could keep up with me back in the days..Fast forward to now I own a Yamaha MT 09- 2016 and what a gem of motor it is, I love it to bits, truly impressed with the torque and the speed, it does frighten me I must admit it. Have fun while you can and be careful out there

[@hardergamer]

Bit of a beast that motor, and making the same power as the R1 at 9k, and by the way I know of a k3 with over 100k miles and the only work was a rebuilt head and normal cam chains etc, and it still out pulls my 954 blade and not far off my 17 plate blade.

[@dmcasson]

Flipping great episode. Quality viewing 👍. ...Chris was definitely looking envious when sat on the gsxr!

[@IanBrown-o4z]

Good choice Boothy👍 I got a ZK4 Thou with just over 67.000 on the clock now. 50.000 I’ve put on it in three years I’ve owned it. Use it every day all year round to commute to work and back, it’s only ever let me down once!! There a cracking Bike!!

[@jpslaym0936]

56k miles and the motor still runs like a top. This is why JP sportbikes bikes are superior.

[@DavidParker-t4u]

I have a 2004 K4 GIXXER THOU. LOVE IT. ❤it’s great fun on the roads, wheelies on the power in first n second! Got full Yoshi system n can on it. Footrest lowering plates. KnN filter and ASV full length levers. Took it to Mallory in October and had such a great time , ok in the novice group as I’m old (58) and the bikes on almost new BT023 tyres, which I played with pressures and settled at 36 rear n 32 front, they were brilliant, for Sports touring tyres. 130mph in 4th or fifth on start finish straight , back off down one n tip into Gerard’s. Brilliant day. Loved it. Can’t wait till next year !!!

[@Konigstiger222]

I am glad Boothy will be joining this BBB, Good fella, and Alister, and the other guy. All funny and love watching your guys videos. Don't go through Switzerland again!

[@ianwilson2064]

Mate, you are fucking hilarious. I was pissing myself after a few minutes. You are a legend. 😂😂😂😂

[@CrashNBang4x4]

I cracked up at the 'slightly' burnt leg!!🤣

[@TheDRobins]

Just like that.... K3 Gsxr1000 prices went up overnight! 🤣🤣

[@Samuel-r1x6k]

And there I was, thinking I was the only one who started ranting mad jingles and noises when it came to fighting against the elements and boredom during a long journey home on bike🤣

[@chrissyp7433]

Your not alone 😂

[@briankalagher6687]

When he said 200 miles in the cold and wet I was thinking how miserable that sounded. Then he said the suns about to go down.

[@chrissyp7433]

@@briankalagher6687 makes all the difference this time of year

[@richardlbn1]

So happy Boothy is back. Warms the cockles of my little heart.

[@Jimmyboypepsimax]

Probably one of boothys best 44 teeth videos, brilliant choice on bike ❤

[@daneheinemann9899]

I owned a gixxer k2 absolutely loved that bike and still think they look great even to today's standars

[@Jaded-Wanderer]

Boothy, stick a Quality Street cellophane wrapper over that gear indicator lamp. Toffee Penny wrapper should do the job nicely.

[@robw3655]

I had a K4 Thou' for 3 years, absolute bloomin' weapon, 👌

[@jimboulter3615]

Boothy is class eh. 😂 and yep, ironically these bikes are the future. None of the euro 5 bollocks or 20k price tag. Easier to maintain and fix. Result.

[@fuller9x]

All the gremlins salivating at the fact a cheap Suzuki has entered the battle again.

[@briankalagher6687]

When new I thought the K2 was the best looking bike on the road so I hated the look of these when they came out in 03 but this thing looks fantastic now. 153.6 hp and all that awesome GSXR tech for 2K is insane. Well done Boothy! I was pulling for the R1 because I have a 99 4xv but this thing is a monster for 2k. I love to see a high mileage bike show how awesome inline 4's from Japan are in both performance and durability.

[@georgeanddaddecker7563]

Just gets better and better! Well done gentleman.

[@ljubott]

It's GSXR Power, I love GSXR, but after many years I stopped with Sports machines. I had several Suzukis and my third 1000 K4 was yellow with gray 👑😉. Cool video, big greetings to everyone from Germany

[@allansrensen1480]

I just get so happy every time I see and hear Boothy!

[@airotechuk7261]

Brilliant glad to see Boothy on a winner

[@hrdassmack3566]

You are a true insperation your recovery is incredable that takes an incredable human. Good job sir good job

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Didn’t know the attendant could speak to people over the tannoy! 😂

[@derrenmitchell]

Had a k3 1000 in Orange and Black. Kept up with the modern stuff with no issues.

[@jamesblack5647]

Quality episode, all the right elements. Real bike story

[@ShindigTrader47Sundeck]

Gixxer certainly sounds the angriest. Love it. So we have the RSV which has the earth shaking twin sound, the Gixxer is the power king and the R1 dare I say, the softer option. Gixxer all the way for this test.

[@raffaeleizzo7945]

Actually the K4 had 2 big pads each caliper instead of 4 and there were working great, given the proper pads and brake lines. There were minor tweaks between the K3 and K4. The 4 had the S on the tank instead of suzuki, I think different injectors and I remember had slightly different engine castings. Awesome bike and loads of torque mid rpm. If the wire on the ECU was orange/black(not sure) was most likely disconnected to remove the FI error caused by the useless exhast valve that was famous to fail early on. Removing the valve stepper motor allowed the valve to stay always open and cutting the wire from the wiring loom to get the error away. In my opinion, had much better throttle response without the valve, I think it was called SET valve. I still have my K4 bought brand new in 2004.

[@markscott5142]

Team gixxer for sure. Great episode the team back together for another epic battle ❤

[@KrikkitWarlord]

Yay Boothy! Just a minor point on filling up while you sit on it, i think you proved the whole point with how long it took you to get off it 😂

[@chrisg4rr377]

If it was on fire though you would just drop it

[@NotNowCato1254]

If t'was on fire I guarantee he'd move like a whippet with a bum full of dynamite 😂

[@mark675]

​@chrisg4rr377 and what happens when you drop an on fire bike with an open fuel cap on its side? 😂

[@KrikkitWarlord]

@@chrisg4rr377 but what's the point doing that (getting burned and making the fire worse) when you have to get off anyway, and it doesn't let you get any more fuel in the tank (assuming, like 99.99% of bikes, that the fuel tank is symmetrical)

[@Jonathan-yd8ud]

Ah i really enjoyed that that ending was mint. Great bike Boothy those old gixers are timeless.

[@woooster17]

That’s a lorra lorra bike for the money! old Gixxers just go on forever.. Pearls of wisdom spouted by the boys at the end.. Old bikes are the answer.. I have 7 90s sport bikes and more than happy 😄✌🏻

[@GWalwyn666]

Loved it - best I’ve seen in a long time.

[@Moto_kris]

🤣🤣 the commentary on this video is next level, propa laugh, watching this!

[@kevingraham3619]

First video Iv seen of yours and within the first few minutes I hit subscribe.

[@NatMart9394]

Which would I choose as I have all 3 bikes in my shed and also owned each one back in the day. Well I did so many miles touring Europe on My K3 I did use to say. if I was circling the world, this is the bike I would choose, with a great seat position, I never ached, it’s rock solid, conventional engineering and it’s fast, so it should easily win this test. The one I want and hope to win is the Aprilia, as the Mille has given me the most enjoyable ownership and riding experiences over the years.

[@Personyoureadabout]

I had a K3, now I have a K6, but I miss the K3...