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?

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@daveray8034]

Great video really enjoyed it Cheers from over the ditch 🤙

[@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' I've searched for two years and finally purchased a k6 in grey with less than four thousand miles :) Great video, great review.

[@tonywheeler1281]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@gixerloon]

Nice review. I've owned 2 K5 thou's over the years, after a lot of different 1000cc bikes, and by far the K5/K6 is above them all, that induction roar is hypnotic, had the clutch mod done when I got it, had the suspension setup to my weight, set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa, dry or wet they never gave me cause for concern. Personally I think the throttle response is better than the S1000. I once saw 172mph in 5th and it was still pulling like a barstard... Wish I still had mine. It was awesome

[@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.

[@Vinesh666]

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

[@therealslimshady4555]

Vinesh Nair k7 is crap

[@CornellKeith]

Great vid

[@Fatyannick]

Subbed love the vid

[@j0akim123]

Great review, I have 2, one for track and one for road :) I found your videos looking for information regarding the HM plus QS. Is it still good? Are you recommending the HM?

[@MJWVI]

Godzilla: K5. Nice review. I have mine. It is mental.

[@skatman3872]

I bought mine new and with over 50 000miles it still pulls hard .Has all the mods filter tre stacks m4 exhaust pc5 Screams I will never sell it I have a bmws1000rr and it definitely competes with it along with my 16rf Gixxer has a smoother engine and runs 25deg cooler than my European bikes Frame never gets hot

[@Chicosablog]

Great review! Fellow K6 owner here. Also did the clutch wave washer and 55 profile rear tyre mods. On fast mountain roads this thing excels. Can't see myself ever selling it.

[@mustangmikep51]

just got a 06 gsxr 1000 with 33K for 3K...had many other bikes, but looking forward to ridin this one in the spring...love to visit Australia someday..looks like a neat place to hang out a young kid from your neck of the woods ...Taj Farrant is a PHENOMENAL guitarist...have you heard of him? cheers mate.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Just bought a 2006 gsxr 1000 last week,,, here in northern Ireland,, I paid 5000 sterling,, 8400 miles from New documented history,, bit of a icon even high mileage are 4,, 5 grand,, from Northern Ireland, ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@bubbles1863]

The value of them will go up and up

[@christianjohns7701]

I have one k6 . Bought it off a friend for 1500, bearing on the shaft for the starter was shattered, fairings were pulled off but there. Cost me 800 to fix plus tyres. Just need a lisence,can't wait.

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

AMAZING REVIEW.....GREETINGS FROM INDIA..WISHIN YA SAFE MILES.

[@donaldduck9424]

I've owned a K7 with superbike handlebars. The K6 is even better. It's nimble and fast and the engine pulls stronger than any other GSX-R 1000 from 4000 rpm to 9500 rpm. That's exactly the range you need on twisty roads.Equipped with a superbike handlebar the k5 k6 is an insane weapon on twisty roads. And it's cheaper to buy and maintain than new bikes like KTM Superduke 1290 or Aprila Tuono V4 1100 rr. I do not need an engine with Italien character or austrian reliability;-).The only thingi miss is an abs.

[@cheboludoche]

the balance and chassis!

[@MuadDib1402]

I was considering an MT-09 after a test ride but the more I think about it the more I want one of these. Agreed about reliability too, I had a 2011 GSXR 750 that used to sit outside over winter in the UK. Come spring after 3 or 4 months it would fire straight up, fuck I miss that bike.

[@chickaddds]

I have the 2006. It's a beast.

[@williamoakes664]

Just bought my k5 and the previous owner has added almost every conceivable extra to make it mint.....ohlins rear shock, Ktec front internals, power commander with a yoshi exhaust, brembo front calipers (from an L1 I think......awesome...along with L1 master cylinder), ohlins steering damper and supercorsa tyres! I’ve had two fireblade (954 and 929), and an 08 r1 between them...it’s all about midrange shove IMO and this bike has it!!! ( not to mention comfortable ergonomics) Fucking perfect bike for road and track...I’ll never sell it! As you say, if you don’t own one you’d be stupid not to...they’ll never get any cheaper! Ps, I’ll upload a vid of how it performs in North Yorkshire, england......when I get round to it and you’ll see how it enables you to play with a road like no other!!! 😉

[@mike216ism]

The fronts are amazing and the back brakes are OK. I'm thinking that's intended for safety. No one wants to slide on there back wheel. I rebuilt the brakes last summer. What a difference. Now there's absolutely no rubbing. What a awesome machine

[@rockyp3917]

What do you think of the new GSXS 1000, the naked bike with the K5 engine?

[@LUDIBORAC]

Love my K6 :D

[@mike216ism]

My K5 I'm going to get another gsxr 1000 next year. I will never sell my K5. It's as much a part of me like family. Don't let anyone ride it. I made that mistake twice in my younger years. Not anymore

[@MrAranhaman]

The most spot on review ever...

[@sfier5481]

Fallout and k5 gixxys are all you need in life✌🔥🤣

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

hey bud what quickshifter you got fitted?? im looking for one for my k6

[@nothingtoseehere4902]

Nice review of this classic. I know how you feel about the MT09, what a pity it didn't work out for you. My next bike will be the suzuki GSX s1000 which also has the K5 engine. I am hoping it will be reliable and live up to Suzuki reputation. Be careful with that old steering damper. What a scare!

[@pipboychronicles]

+nothing to see here Don't get me wrong, the MT-09 was a great bike. I think either I just got a real bad dealer or I just brought in too early as I was the first. I am sure they are fine these days with all the issues. I have 3 recall letters and counting for it at home somewhere lol! The GSX-S is a fantastic bike and worth the money over the MT-09 on suspension alone. Just keep in mind its not actually the same motor, block is the same but its quite different inside, doesn't have titanium valves etc and doesn't rev as high to cut costs, still has the soul of the old K5 though :)

[@cstephenson9223]

Hey guys! Yeah I just bought the gsx-s1000 and I LOVE the hell out of this thing! What a beast and I'm still breaking it in!! It's comfortable, light , handles great and is fast as hell! No regrets, gonna keep this bike for a long time:)

[@nothingtoseehere4902]

+C Stephenson Glad you are enjoying it. Are you going to do any videos on it?

[@Wooskii1]

I just got a K6- 6,000 miles (12,000K???) and it's funny, everything you're saying is exactly how I feel about it, besides needing a quick shifter- I'm just easy cruising on the street, not planning on and track time. I haven't had it above 7K rpm and I thought "Damn this thing really does pull down low", and I busted out laughing when you said it makes peak torque at 8500, thinking back to that (Don't judge, I've only been able to get 2 short rides in, I feel older than I am, and I don't want to die yet lol). It's back at the dealership I bought it from (at an absolute steal) to fix the low idle (just barely under 1K) and the cold idle not working, I think that's the cause of it's biggest problem- it dies under deceleration if I pull the clutch at like 3500rpm and don't downshift (so no throttle blip to match revs). Almost all of the time I spent riding was trying to figure out why it was stalling out, but luckily I was able to quickly narrow it down to decel and figured out how to replicate it, cuz my 30 day warranty is ticking away. I wouldn't normally worry about it, just deal with it myself, but they would even let me test ride it with the cash sitting on the table, and they said it ran perfect. It does seem to run perfectly besides those 2 issues. I'll know for sure when I get it back and have a chance to really ride it, away from traffic on better roads- I rode an identical bike in '08 and have wanted one ever since... I feel like I need a second "beater" bike cause I have an overwhelming urge to ride it every time I walk past it, and don't want to stop, but I'd like to keep the miles down. I got incredibly lucky just stumbling across it during an impromptu pop in while driving past the dealer. Investment, just like you said, but I'd trade it for an equally nice Busa (I'm a little too tall to be comfortable on it longer than a couple hours) Any K5/6 Gixxer advice? Anything I should look out for? I'm not too familiar with these bikes, and haven't ridden a 1000r in maybe, 10 years + or -.

[@haroldpeagler1430]

I just seen vid looking for a second bike I got a 01 1000 and looking for another thanks for the info

[@garykegs18]

Hi good video n information bud can I ask would this be a good commuter for a 6”2 tall 105kg person please ?

[@aronlinecoach]

Gary Worzel Graham-Smith same here. Im 6’3 never sat in the gixxer but it’s my dream bike since the day i saw it first time.

[@justinwilliams6128]

what quick shifter you using ??????

[@jimbojones4683]

I assume that's why suzuki put a electronic steering damper on the k7

[@drewyager4020]

I regret selling my 2000 ZX9R but I’m interested in a K5 right now

[@ericjohnson1472]

What’s a clip shifter ?

[@marklewis4284]

Am after one myself they are hard to find now in 2023

[@garybillington2239]

Do you still have the bike ?

[@sivonparansun]

I would love to try one of these k5/k6 someday... the frame recalls scares me though (they were snapping when people put wheelies down)

[@skatman3872]

It was a sub frame recall There is no issue after the dealer fixed along with front master cylinder. Perfect street bike

[@jimbojones4683]

Were all the Australian bikes fixed of this problem?

[@wictorqqq]

it starts from 3.27

[@jayweir6079]

So. K5k6 gsxr 1k engine is same a s k7k8 1k . What can be done to the k7k8 1k to make it more like the k5k6 1k? Asking cause i plan on picking up a k7 1k very soon. Wanted K5k6.

[@therealslimshady4555]

wookie_on _2's k7 is a crap bike k6 is king

[@Nightdare]

K7/8 has about 10 RWHP extra, but apart from being a bit heavier, the more "civilized" geometry and injection makes you think otherwise

[@scottpalmer5671]

is this bike a K5 or a K6 ?

[@nwbklr]

It’s brake fade on the track that people complain about. Not the street.

[@killzone32]

Anybody know what happend to this guy as I would love an update

[@sneaton1]

isnt the 2015 performance the same?

[@pipboychronicles]

+john hancock The new GSX-R's have far less low end to midrange torque. They do make more overall HP which is good for the track though, the K5/K6 will always be known as the best street GSX-R ever made and best for trills.

[@therealslimshady4555]

Have had all the big hitter 1000cc bikes out. I have a bmw 1000rr but my k6 is the one that I take out the most fun fun fun fun 😍 no bitch switches just ur right hand ✊👊✊👊👊👊✊

[@hk-4738]

Ima slap a supercharger on that.

[@Thumper68]

K6 is best bike made ever bottom line I would eat up everything. Had a power commander and Yoshimura trc carbon slip on exhaust. The bike weighed 10 more pounds then 600 version. The recall was not on every bike it was certain serial numbers. My buddy bought k7 and it was so slow and junk in comparison I rode it and got off I’m under 5 minutes told my buddy we need to go to your dealer this thing is garbage.

[@ivicabaksa2375]

Can u touch this!

[@EzzaTown]

Steering *damper Nice review, be a legend and also come here: facebook.com/groups/suzukigsxr1000k5k6/

[@mrmurphypiers1241]

Throw that big can in the bin

[@edwardviscarelli7110]

Your intro was brutally redundant and long-winded before the actual review for the bike even started.

[@electricsnut]

Take a ADHD pill and live with it

[@nwbklr]

😭

[@johnnygorena5318]

Geeze some people,

[@05EVORS]

I just got my 7500 original mile K6 from coworker for $5k with yosh/PCII tuned gearing and I stepped down from an early Hayabusa(case issue from known cracking upon start). ALLLLL these reviews about how much power these K6's have? It feels slow and gutless compared to my old '02 Busa. It had Yosh STG1 higher lift cams, full 4-1 system and a PCII tune from '07 so it had 187whp/107wtq and after 4 years of that I must say the k6 feels weak. Yha it handles better than a busa but man its not that fast LOL. Its fun dont get me wrong but why peeps call these godzilla is beyond me. My 520 lb wet Busa w 4" over rear arm is still more fun than a short wheelbase litre bike. midrange to me on these is not shit after owning a busa. These bikes were cool in '06 but 152whp is weak nowadays! Low end tq?? imtimidating?? nahhh these arent rediculous. Its Hype! I guess if your coming off a 600-750 it might be impressive

[@christianjohns7701]

Its in comparison to other liter bikes. We get you have a busa but try track that heavy lump of --------.

[@davidstancu2963]

It has head work and a stretch and you're surprised? Gtfo out of here dumb ass, no shit the busa is faster.