GSX-R 1000 K5/K6 In Depth Review + 1000 subs!

What makes the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5/K6 so special? How has it earned its reputation as one of the greatest super sports ever made?

[@raven-jz6cv]

k6 accelerates from 2k rpm . light and super fast feels like a playstation. a real riders experience. i do believe that every supersport rider should own or at least ride a k5k6 at a point in his life

[@rf6157]

I picked up my first 2006 GSXR 1000 a few months ago and everything you said on this review is exact. I did the Power Commander 3 with a complete ECU Flash and installed the quick shifter and also a GPR steering stabilizer. The bike is a total acceleration Beast. With the ECU Flash the power commander and the quick shift, the bike is just freaking deadly fast. I love this bike and I look for 3 years to find one here in the US that was in great shape. This bike handles amazingly around corners just like you're on a train track! And after the upgrades the bottom in pool, pulls even harder now. I gained 12 1/2 horsepower and 10 foot pounds of torque after the add-ons we're done. Absolutely love this bike and will never ever sell it! If you're looking for a bike that's a few years old that can still outrun the new ones, this is what you need to look for

[@BrapGenius]

I just bought a k5 gsxr 1000, the idle needs adjustment but overall it's in great condition and only has 6,000 miles! This is my dream bike and I'm glad I was able to get a hold of one😬👌

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

I have an 06 and everything you said was 110% correct. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the 55 over the 50 is night and day difference even on the street. I made the mistake of letting my local shop talk me into a less expensive 50 tire and I felt the difference IMMEDIATELY. I guess they assumed I just ride in a straight line. Never making that mistake again.

[@BlockHead805]

I’m seriously about to pull the pin and go for a k6. I’m 59 years old now and I want to get back to pre ‘electronic’ riding. Great vid! Thanks

[@winfieldjung7261]

Excellent in-depth review! I've owned an 05 Gxsr1000 for about 2.5 years and added over 10k miles onto the odometer, with a combination of canyon carving, and about 18 trackdays, and I'm just totally satisfied with this bike. Everything that was said about the bike on the video was true. However, I cannot validate the head shake issue as I've never experienced that at anytime. The bike does have an aftermarket Ohlins steering damper installed. The other mods that were added are: K&N filter, PowerComander 3, an M4 end can (supposedly allowing another 6 hp at the rear wheel), braided stainless steel front brake hoses, a Bazzaz TRE module that is supposed to eliminate the rpm restriction at 12,500 in top gear, for another theoretical increase of 1000 rpm to allow an increase of 14 mph to 200 mph top speed! (I say "theoretical" because I've never come close to hitting the rev limited 186 mph.) I have no complaints about the handling of this bike. Having said that, in order to take trackday handling to a different level (beyond my self-limited capabilities) would require aftermarket forged aluminum wheels (costing about $2500-$3000 unless they can be found used), and improved tires. At that point, the question would be how much do you plan to change the bike's focus to that of trackday riding? In standard form, this bike is quite close to being track ready. I don't think I will sell my 05 Gxsr1000 for quite sometime!!!

[@mike216ism]

Wow man you made me appreciate my k5 much, much more. Thanks. I just dumped a bunch money on upgrades. This video made me feel a little better about doing that

[@tutyfruty200]

Great job on putting out videos when you've got something interesting/constructive to say instead of pumping videos just for the sake of views. watch every single video. good job. Also like your calm personality too. hopefully i can find a K5/k6 when i get off LAMS

[@daveray8034]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@paulyoung6302]

Had my K6 a few years now and shipped it from OZ to NZ totally agree with review, when to old to ride it will find a place for it in the house, if you got one don't sell it, you will only regret it and yes the guy who sold me mine tried to buy it back

[@maselbac]

Like so many others I've wanted this machine since it was produced. I've owned every litre bike of the same era except the k5-6, all have have been a great experience and all were (in my opinion) the last of a dying breed... crazy fast machines, sweet handling and no need for all these 'rider aids'

[@gixerloon]

Nice review.

[@tonywheeler1281]

great review of gsxr 1000 you say it like it is all the best from uk

[@buick75r]

Thx for a good review about the K5! Im going to Thailand next month and going to look at one! Im a short person and little bit worried about it, but to day i try a Ninja and its about 1 cm higher and its was ok!

[@Thumper68]

I bought k6 new and regretted selling it from moment I handed over keys. One of my biggest mistakes in my life I’d do almost anything to have it back. Hell I still have a fairing set that’s Escalade white

[@sw33tch1nmus1c]

excellent review mate，gunna have a look at a k6 soon，blokes selling it for 6k i might even pick it up for abit less.

[@calikid7116]

I own a fully built K6 1000. I just built the motor and took the k7 exhaust cam put that in degrees cams heavy duty springs and light head work and cylinder bore/hone super excited to get her in the frame and dyno her. She is now like a K6/k7 hybrid lol

[@Vinesh666]

awesome video love this bike. busy saving for it my k7 doing the job for now. but heart is with k5~K6. 😎😎😎

[@MJWVI]

Godzilla: K5.

[@Fatyannick]

Subbed love the vid