2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 aka “Dave” Review | Daily Rider

2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 aka “Dave” Review | Daily Rider
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The 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 that we bought for Episode 2 of CTXP really made a name for itself, and that name is Dave. This time on Daily Rider, Zack takes a spin on the newest member of the RevZilla family, Dave the Gixxer. See Episode 2 here: rvz.la/3iiArr3
SPECS:
MSRP: $10,800 (2006)
Engine: 999cc inline four
Claimed weight : 440 lb. / 199 kg
Fuel tank: 4.8 gal. / 18.1 liters
Seat height: 31.9 in. / 810 mm
Claimed power: ~170 hp
Claimed torque: ~80 lb.-ft.
Zack’s Gear
Jacket: Alpinestars Solano
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Gloves: REAX Tasker Perforated
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Pants: Rokker RokkerTech Rider Jeans
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Boots: SIDI Performer Air
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Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
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Dave’s Revival/Parts List
(*) denotes items NOT sourced or sold by RevZilla.
Ohlins STX-46 Hypersport Rear Shock
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K-Tech Fork Piston Kit (*)
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Woodcraft Clip-ons
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Magura HC1 Radial Front Master Cylinder (*)
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Vortex Chain/Sprocket Kit
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Clutch Pack (*)
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Motion Pro Rev2 Throttle Kit
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Front Caliper Rebuild Kit (x2)
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Galfer Stainless Steel Front Brake Lines
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Galfer HH Front Brake Pads (x2)
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Galfer Front Wave Rotors (x2)
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All-Balls Steering Head Bearings (*)
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Antigravity Lithium-ion Battery
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Saddleman Track Seat
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[@RevZilla]

Read all about Dave's battle against the Ducati here: rvz.la/2Fr7LNK

[@ryancarson1]

Hi

[@Miata822]

Yep, I knew it. After you guys beat the Duc with a 15 y.o. bike you got on the black list. No more press bikes for you! Get ready for "All Dave, All The Time!" That's OK. I'm cool with it.

[@blackbean8465]

What new litre bike would you buy?

[@odwrld9538]

Stop talking about the 05 your just going to make the value go up and I'll never be able to buy one and find one please keep this hush hush

[@odwrld9538]

Please stop posting and talking about the 05 your just going to make the value go up and you are going to make it harder then ever to find one. And I'll will never be able to buy one please stop

[@robertlamb7134]

He didn’t keep up, he out raced a Ducati 2020 Panigale V4. That HAS to be stated.

[@rureadyboots]

Oh yes. Guess what I ride.

[@D.E.G.]

Heated Racing slicks vs road tyres isn't an even playing field, still impressive performance

[@SounderMusician]

@@D.E.G. if you watched the video to the end you would know that they put the same road tires as the ducati on the GSXR and it still went faster..

[@robertlamb7134]

And even switched riders so it was an even playing field.

[@michaelstatia4493]

@@D.E.G. and thats why you do not blindly comment lul

[@shifty7606]

At no point in this whole video was the presenter speeding. I was watching the spedometer like a hawk and no illegal speeds can be reported.

[@jaikanths875]

@Bunnyshooter 223 The anlog tachometer works fine.. it is the speedometer which is digital, that doesn't work

[@mertbektas9964]

@Bunnyshooter 223 (It's a joke bub)

[@dangrass]

pretty hard to do on a GSXR 1000

[@SirNarax]

Thank god for your work.

[@hvymtal8566]

@Bunnyshooter 223 Whoosh goes the joke sailing high over your head

[@rock3tcatU233]

Second hand Gixxer sales went through the roof after Dave beat the Panigale V4.

[@machos]

I totally believe that. It would be interesting to see a scale on some bike Forum.

[@dancarlos1216]

Covid already made that happen, my bike use to be 3-4K, now I could sell it for 5k+

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

@@dancarlos1216 I sold my crappy 250 for $2150, way more than I was expecting

[@Joric78]

@@wudntulike2no32 Assuming it's the same where you are as here in Oz, the restrictions have seriously reduced the number of private sales and the economic hardships have meant more people are looking used than new. Supply and demand, it's a seller's market. I just bought a 1290 Super Duke 2.0 for the same price they were selling last year, but most of them are now actually going for as much or more used than the run out sales the KTM dealers offered when the 3.0 arrived.

[@altergreenhorn]

And you ate that as a fact? lol

[@JayWelchy]

ONE good thing (the only?) 2020 has brought us all - Zack and Ari back to KZbin. Thank the 2 wheel gods and Revzilla ..

[@PJ3721]

RIGHT!? Loves those dudes

[@leftymike8730]

Yes! Definitely the best in the game. RevZilla leveled up big time this year, kudos to them

[@space_cakes]

What happened to them?

[@lovelessissimo]

@@space_cakes they left Motorcyclist.

[@alejandrotobienne8220]

Zack is a fool Ari though is badass an cool AF.

[@hallow1621]

My name's Dave and I have a K6. Happy to see the old GSXRs still getting some attention in 2020.

[@matthewmontgomery7764]

I’m looking for a early 2000s GSXR as a first bike I know it’s a lot of bike for first time but for the price I can’t go for smaller displacement for the same dang price plus anything that can kill me gets me riled up… maybe that’s why all my girlfriends eventually try to kill me lol

[@Daschickenify]

@@matthewmontgomery7764 You can sell an already depreciated used lower cc bike for pretty much the same price you buy it for. If you're in it for the long haul, get something you aren't afraid to drop and learn on it.

[@BBKMotoLove221]

I bet all the dislikes will be from butthurt panigale fanboys😂

[@mannygsxr]

100 percent true LOL

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

No one is butthurt. GSX-Rs are for peasants and squids. It's like a souped up Civic. They are fast, yes, but they are still a common, peasant-grade brand. The Panagale is a Ducati. Period. Peasants need not apply. You can't afford it.

[@bigbaux4721]

@@onlyfoolriding8223 Oof bro this comment *reeks* of butthurt lmao

[@user-dh4sb8pl4z]

@@onlyfoolriding8223 i have both gsx and ducati And all i can say is i ride cbr300r as daily and gsxr as a fun bike and ducati as a fancy social meeting . You just butthurt Panigale sucks when you need to have fun on it But the older ducati were wayyyyy better cause you dont need those pesky electronic to limit your fun.

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

@@onlyfoolriding8223 I live in Chicago area. Squids everywhere riding all Japanese 4, Ducatis, Triumphs, BMW, cruisers, everything. It is a total myth that squids ride Gixxers, and I never owned Suzuki.

[@rzu7120]

That paint looks like a porcelain baking pan.

[@evansolomon169]

Pretty sure my wife has the Pioneer Woman pans that match this Gixxer.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

I think it's nice

[@cdubbleyoo]

...which seems like it would have been more fitting on the Ducati.

[@ieatmemeswithoutmilk1337]

And I love it

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Its cool

[@timmason7430]

As a Daily rider, The K5 IS a reasonably comfortable Bike. I did a 400 Mile ride once and I felt good at the end, I also managed to get 177 miles before needing to fill up (almost 50mpg). You can ride as smooth or as aggressively as you want to, it depends on your throttle control, with the ample mid-range torque, there is no reason to play tunes with the gearbox either. I do plan on taking My Gixxer to the Nurburgring someday soon(1100 mile round trip). Admittedly, it's not as comfortable as my B12(Bandit!). N.B There is NO difference between the K5 and the K6

[@mmmddd4366]

Wrong. K6 has a slightly thicker headstock and different colors

[@krillonusa]

22:29 this guy really jumped the gsxr xD

[@VitaliyKhomich]

I always jump my K5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIG6knehZ612icU

[@drewb242]

I too like to take my supersport bike off roading from time to time.

[@slovak4life1991]

Hope he really plans to talk to Ari about the suspension tuning. Gixxers are worthless if you can’t properly jump them.

[@srivatsanadiger]

Have you not seen the gsxr dirtbike ? Now that’s an insane machine.

[@nomadben]

@@srivatsanadiger That is a machine of death lol

[@veriest1]

*sings* Daaaaaaave The bike we call Daaaaaave He robbed from the Duc and he gave to the poor. Stood up to the man and gave him what for Our love for him now ain't hard to explain The hero of Button, the bike we call Daaaaaave!

[@tommyarnold890]

Noice

[@marksman303]

We have to go to the crappy track where my bike is a hero.

[@veriest1]

@@marksman303 hahahaha, me too!

[@nealcastagnoli6185]

well my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle...

[@JoshuaTootell]

You guys had a riot? On account of the GSXR?

[@Tippet76]

Can keep up with a modern superbike? No, we learned that it can beat a modern cutting edge superbike.

[@MalShakur]

The last fully analogue 1000 Superbike Suzuki ever made. Many people (mostly newer/younger riders have no idea of the impact the K5/K6 had on the game back then, also the K1 1000. You actually HAD to be able to ride back then to get the best of this bike with no electronics to make up for your lack of skillset. It will always be legendary especially since Suzuki will never make a bike like it again. If you own one already. Never sell it!

[@cdkmonkey2699]

True thous where a right of passage back in the day , 400 , 600 , and if you survived onto to big bad boys , now any idiot can jump onto a 1000cc , but they haven't learned how to survive ,

[@drsrsv8884]

​@@cdkmonkey2699Wrong

[@yordanobrito6796]

The moment I sell my Gsxr 06 1000 you guys have to come out with these videos.....best bike ever

[@Raggyham]

Why sell

[@eddiebones20]

Had kicked around the idea of selling mine for a while....gave it a bath instead.

[@rubenmartinez12]

Dave looks like he was ridden hard and put away wet it’s entire life. I have a 2005 GSXR 1000 with 45,000 miles on it. I bought it in 2009 with 25,000 miles for $5800. I regularly maintain it. I have never tracked it or raced it. Not that I don’t ride when and how I want. It has never failed me and has been the most fun I’ve had on two wheels. I span 36 years on bikes on and off pavement, so I think I have enough experience to say it is one of the finer machines out there. I am kind of curious what you all added that cost $4000. The only after market item I have is the Yoshimura slip on that came on it from the previous owner. I finished the video and saw the mods. I must disagree with your assessment. My bike does not have a name and looks factory. I ride it as a commuter and pleasure bike. Totally worth the initial money and all the maintenance.

[@ROmaniac21]

the mods list is in the description

[@orfanelaraujo6255]

I have a 2006 and I completely agree on the fine machine comment. It rides so smooth.

[@kayhoww]

Absolutely. I had nearly the same situation as you and it was an EXCELLENT commuter/ highway bike. Nearly 50mpg and very reliable. Well built machine. It just needs to not be trashed.

[@bennocee]

One year later, what’s going on with “Dave”? Would love to see a build/ resto mini series!

[@kannan661]

Please put red heart on Dave to mark his victory against panigale V4

[@dr.jillalicecooper2587]

You all know it will still outlive the brand new Panigale v4, and with less problems. And it is a way better streetbike too. If today someone offered me a brand new K5-6 1000 or new Ducati to ride not to sell for profit I would not hesitate 2 seconds before choosing GSX-R.

[@dancarlos1216]

The Panigales had quite a few recalls if I remember, the GSXR only had the master cylinder. Actually strike that the GSXRs had a frame recall also.

[@maxwellbishop7214]

In real life I'm taking a bend me bike before a used bike every time

[@rubenmartinez12]

Dan Carlos it also had a frame recall. Apparently it was so light that wheelies or endos could crack the frame. I don’t do either, but I did have the frame recall done in the interest of longevity for the bike.

[@JoshuaTootell]

I'll take a Japanese bike any day if it's something I plan to actually use.

[@richards1816]

I laughed at the "long distance mods" question...taller handlebar attached to a different bike . 🤣

[@ezragliksman7521]

This has made me see the old gixxer in a whole new light haha

[@robertpowers1045]

Early to mid 2000’s...GSXR suberbike was the shiznit and always a fast street/track tool. Ben Spies, Hayden Brothers, Matt Mladin racing and winning a ton comes to mind

[@calvinteh3297]

Doesn't change my opinion of some people who ride them though.

[@Injamben]

@@calvinteh3297 thats cause youre a simp.

[@tammyforbes2101]

I have the new GSX-S1000 based on this GSXR k5! It’s a great engine ton’s of torque but ours is geared 2 teeth lower on the back and has different cams for more low to mid power! But their pretty close! I like that mi e is comfortable and weights less then the actual race bike somehow!

[@Injamben]

@@tammyforbes2101 im confused. Gsxs 1000 weights like 470 lb wet. Gsxr 1000 weighs just over 400 wet.

[@Mistah242]

When I was a kid, it was Saturday morning cartoons. Now it's Zack or Ari riding motorbikes!

[@bountyhunter6722]

Same dude😅😃

[@guywolff]

@@bountyhunter6722 Yep , asking why the seat has a "Taint channel" would probably not be on the morning cartoons :) .... He is a very funny guy

[@leecutler1527]

And thundercats

[@Mistah242]

@J Zastavić 100% possible, I can't remember shit. My life is groundhog day, I'm ok with that.

[@Mistah242]

@J Zastavić LOOOOOL didn't even know I got likes.

[@avalero13]

“Ari, i jumped the bike and the suspension bottomed out bro... get withya boy dave about that suspension setup” 🤣

[@Slossage17]

The K5/6 are amazing. Gotta keep that guardian angel close every ride.

[@kevinsdb1]

You guys should fix Dave's speedo. Take care of the old boy

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

seriously, as someone who as OCD, that is bugging the hell out of me. Seems to be the only thing wrong with Dave

[@TheMezzy712]

It isn't broken. The speed sensor has been removed / disconnected.

[@justinmallaiz4549]

@@TheMezzy712 it can also be unplugged

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Who needs it.

[@sravans4839]

COMEON! Dave the gixxer beat panigale without a speedo, imagine what he can do with one!

[@mrjonger]

Zack your reviews are the best. Riding in LA takes so much attention, amazing how you're able to do the live commentary. I lived all around your route for a decade and your videos bring back fond memories. Thank you and keep them up!

[@AddyAdderson]

Few individual bikes on KZbin get a name; even fewer become famous; none so far have become legends -- until now. The Legend of Dave.

[@nickprice3605]

Good old Dave, the Ducati killer 🏍👍

[@tylerstewart5860]

The K6 is also limited in the first 4 gears for the torque. You should look into getting a TRE for it. Really wakes it up in the early gears.

[@Nexus-6]

"Dave does not have a rear seat. It's just a spatter paint. galaxy tumor." LoL..

[@vinceedwards3978]

My two desires in life, a low mile 2001 GSX-R 750, and a 2005-6 GSX-R 1000!!!!

[@francismcraymond2646]

aka "the panigale killer"

[@IZotit]

Oh freakin’ HEX YWAH!

[@BrapGenius]

I’ve had a K5 for a few years now and I love it as a street bike

[@halidaymichael2899]

When released, the K5/6 needed a TRE (Timing Retard Elminator) to allow full power, and from memory, so did the K2. The K2 and the K5 were the best bikes I've ever owned, and the k5 was the fastest - but they don't tolerate clumsy input or mixed messages. I used to get about 10 litres per hundred k's economy, and I never got more than 2,000km out of a back tire. :)

[@nwbklr]

Yup. Had that TRE module in tandem with the Power Commander 3 on all of mine.

[@ayookusanya5437]

Gsxr thou is for the ones who know what they are doing.

[@halidaymichael2899]

@@nwbklr Yes, same set up for me as well.

[@halidaymichael2899]

@@ayookusanya5437 Yes, it was not tolerant of fools and it was brutally darwinian for those who couldn't ride.

[@G20vtr]

Hi guys, I have a selectable TRE, the map on the Olds "Ivan's TRE" uses is the 4th, I change sometimes to the 5th gear map and it's seems to be more "responsive " to the Throttle, anyone's knows Which would be the most recommended?

[@willyray5976]

Riding liter bikes on the road is similar to driving super cars on the road, people think your obnoxious they aren’t practical they are uncomfortable they look ridiculous. But the power is intoxicating and if your willing and capable taking it to a racetrack is a great experience.

[@polloborracho9180]

Quite honestly, I loved my K3... great on the track, and street. I really thought we were going to make it to 20 years together, but a drunk driver had other plans, and totaled both of us. It is a sad fate for such a wonderful bike.

[@coop98]

Glad your ok bro, that sucks to loose a k3. What bike did you get to replace that legend?

[@polloborracho9180]

@@coop98 haven't yet my friend, when I first saw my bike, it just connected with me. Did all of its maintenance, valves, forks, my own custom fuel map on the PC and so on. It's been about a year, and I've been to the dealer a couple times... Just doesn't feel the same yet. I kinda want to see the 2021 model of the gixxer 1000r... but I don't know yet. Kinda depressing actually lol.

[@coop98]

Pollo Borracho I understand man, when you work on a bike you bond with it. I recently bought a k3 that had been laid down. Got it all back to par and I love it. I have a k9 1000rr repsol addition, but for me it’s k3 k/4 gix. I had one years ago and always missed it, feels great to have one again.

[@polloborracho9180]

@@coop98 nice man, treat her good, she will last forever. Mine had 80k miles, I had just rode it from Los Angeles to Reno the weekend before the accident with a couple friends. It wasn't the most comfortable ride ever, but a good one none the less.

[@coop98]

Pollo Borracho dang that’s awesome man! I got a ways to go. Had 4,400 when I got it last aug, now up to 7000. I’d love to take a ride like that! Check out stunt freaks in you tube. They have some awesome videos on k3 k4. They throw everything at it! I baby mine. Got it painted bright white with orange, had the vision in my head for like 3 years

[@404_BrainNotFound]

Mate, your reviews are off the charts! You point out, in my opinion, in pretty much the best way everything good and bad about EVERY single bike! Taking them through several surface scenarios and riding the same road every time makes it more relatable for comparisons even from a perspective of a viewer. You are getting aaaa....aaa....golden piston award for becoming one of my favorite reviewers of various tech on YT. Keep it up! Cheers!

[@chanwahmok9832]

Agreed!

[@dangrass]

I put 36k miles on my 2007 GSXR 1000. Typically got low to mid-40's with a tad over 50 on long highway trips. Really great bike. A friend has a 2005 bike with a tad over 200k miles on it....completely original engine.

[@user-fw1bj9wk3z]

Друг а ты не гонишь про 200000 миль? 🤔

[@salaadino]

Wow, a Gixxer with 200k miles on it. Unbelievable

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

Jesus my god your friend must be a robot to use a gsxr like a goldwing

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

There's a guy in England that has one that's done 216k miles it's still going strong ​@@salaadino

[@stephensmith6599]

Zach is the best at this format of bike review.

[@guywolff]

Always joyful !! I loved the response to "just get higher handlebars >>< and put them on a different bike ".. :) .. Always polite in traffic . Always ready to give space to the cars that need it .. Just a gentleman and a scholar ..

[@TheJumpn]

exactly. I can't watch Waheed. I don't appreciate his street riding habits at all.

[@N00dleMeister]

Seeing Zack go down that small part of dirt and the little jump just reminds me of that one crazy guy who made a gixxer dirtbike...

[@diablolordz]

I've been "daily riding" my '03 600 since June. Put a few 1000+KM trips since, too. For my first riding season, I've already put on over 10,000KMs... to be honest, it's a great daily!

[@christiansagert4613]

GSX-R 1000 K3. Still one of the best bikes I've ridden and owned! Perfect power / weight ratio, still enjoyable on long trips and enough space for a tall guy. Miss her

[@nhatnguyenminh8933]

I just bought myself a k5 today right before k finish this video. Thank you Revzilla ❤

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Off-road section was mental! Love it

[@YA-ee9zf]

just the sound of this bike brought a lot of memories.

[@mountainbikerdave]

You should get the GRX-R and Ducati on the Dyno. I am calling BS on Ducati's HP figures.

[@lucasrustt]

I THINK 44teeth put the V4 on the dyno, but I not sure

[@neelsahay5227]

Plenty of panigale dyno tests

[@Joric78]

If you're basing that on their track comparison, I don't think Buttonwillow looks like a track where you'd get to make the most of a power advantage. The front straight looks relatively short. Edit: Talking especially about the West Loop configuration they rode, where the longest straight is from the Esses to Sunset.

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

what's a GRX-R

[@james101ride2]

Yeah a grx-r shimano bike and a ducati in a dyno 🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤦🏻‍♂️ Its gsx-r

[@happytrails1963]

Dave took that jump pro style! Zack raising the bar so high!

[@aldo5658]

I got a 2005 cbr1000rr, but this is my dream bike for sure! From what I know the 05 & 06 are the golden years for hp & looks ! Really enjoyed those motovlog video

[@CBRboy1717]

Zach, the 04-06 R1 was the 20 valve motor. The 07/08 update was 16 valve. The 07/08 was the extremely peaky bike that you were remembering. Nothing below 7k, better midrange, and more up top than the previous gen.

[@justing8109]

that offroad bit was LIT

[@troyangle7311]

Every twist of the throttle followed by a chuckle ..that what it all about. The fun of the ride

[@nwbklr]

180hp at the crank; 159-162 to the wheel was typical** THE best street liter bike I’ve ever owned. Ergonomically comfortable for a 5”11 185lb man. And legendary midrange makes it usable on any street anywhere.

[@whiteknight7wayne493]

You mirriored my comentary about the bike bro. That bike was a dream!

[@bradstoybox8811]

Really great video! I appreciate the frank, virtually unscripted approach to these rides and evaluations. It's entertaining too! But what a weapon this beast is eh? Subscribed...

[@thurstoncloete8335]

i Love want Dave, he lives up to his reputation through the years and in my opinion will remain one of the greatest ever made!!!!!

[@AndrewB416]

An ode to "K5 Gixxer down a green lane" from BVG. I like it.

[@nathanbarrett6178]

Keep up the good work. Loving the videos!

[@parsivalshorse]

That K5 engine is a legend. All the character and soul the Italian bikes wish they had.

[@clayman1980]

Seriously? Not bashing the whine of a K5 engine, which I also love, but it has to be stated -- V engines are the sexiest out there, plain and simple. And nobody does V engines like the Italians do.

[@parsivalshorse]

@@clayman1980 Try a few, you will figure out why inline fours are so popular.

[@clayman1980]

@@parsivalshorse They may be popular, yet some inlines even try to mimic the behavior of V engines. Wonder why that is.

[@parsivalshorse]

@@clayman1980 I'm not trying to offend you, but I do wonder what your point is. I have had all sorts of bikes over the last 40 years. Flat twins, V twins, triples, singles and fours. I wrote my original comment because I really like the k5. It sounds great, makes great power and has a character that suits my needs. Yeah, Ducati twins can be fun - I've had a few of them. So what?

[@clayman1980]

@@parsivalshorse Not trying to offend you either. I have ridden a bunch of I4's and while they do have their merits, I don't think they're nearly as characterful as V2/V4 engines are. I guess it's just a difference in opinions. We may as well leave it at that.

[@AFerencik]

What you described about panic braking an tucking the front end is exactly what happened to me Otw to work on my 06 gsxr1000

[@300and2CI]

Those frames had a recall... my k5 750 frame (different) managed to snap while I was riding her too. Still love her, she has a new frame now. Don't do wheelies kids. 72k miles and she still rips.

[@drdpetizo]

Loved it! Fun video. I wanted an older sport bike to have fun on and not break the bank-got a ‘97 Ducati 748 for $5k in great shape with 6k miles. Super fun to ride on shorter canyon rides and very mechanical feel.

[@jrpark22000]

Congrats on getting Zach ans Ari. Subscribed after finding them here and look forward to more videos!

[@rodfernandez4399]

Great vid. I’ve got the GSXS1000F and Dave sounds similar. Would love to see a build series - with you guys making another Dave (Delilah?)

[@richardbehrle1496]

The best, Absolute best thing about the K5 is the slipper clutch! I have a track version of this bike and that feature is a complete life saver!

[@LogieT2K]

Im so glad revzilla signed Zack and Ari and that we have their content without a paywall

[@leviwilkerson487]

Nostalgic trip through the south bay - LA , good memories. Thanks

[@MrKinghuman]

This is a great review. Most people buy used vehicles, and used vehicles don't get reviewed unless they are now considered classic and collectible or highly modified.

[@jurban7998]

Always good to see Zach doing the daily commu...I mean rider

[@perryburns6515]

Always love your work Mr Zachary! But you just know we need the same showdown with the S1000RR! We all know the story of BMW picking the K5 apart and using it as a template! Gixxer is down on power but a lot lighter with great mid range. Please make it happen!

[@Mototzigane]

Suzuki must sponsor Dave a set of new plastics and some hardware.

[@tokyorick79]

Personally I think it should be stated, everyone seen Arie's reaction after he was done with that lap on Dave. That's what motorcycling is all about. Giving you that rush of adrenaline and excitement. Which also speaks volumes in itself. Once he got comfortable on the bike, and realized there's no gadgets or gimmics, just pure skill he was good. Not to take anything from the Ducati, which is a gorgeous machine, but is all that tech really necessary? With the exception of ABS, all this tech really just makes noobs feel like Rossi's. If you can't handle a bike without all the tech, maybe you shouldn't be on one. Just a thought

[@drsrsv8884]

Stop being an elitist fool, if people want to have a fun bike, let them. Not everyone wants to wait till they're "good enough" to have a fun bike. If they have fun on a track, why care?

[@_Makanko_]

Nice, i hope editing on the new CTxp is quick ,can't wait. This and that are great things to watch. Cheers

[@doc_d4566]

Dude is super impressed with himself for stopping for 0.0001 second without his feet down. Come to an observed trials event. When you can balance for 10 minutes in the same spot, call me.

[@stevenllewellyn8906]

lol dude I ride trials and enduro also street and have this same bike and a hayabusa. Steering is TERRIBLE when slow or at a near stop. Lock to lock is like 3” Haha.

[@Hoodilydaddle]

I think literally half of Dave could possibly unseat the Versys. I love the Versys and wanted one. Bought half a Dave. (GS500f). 5 gallon tank. Almost 60mpg. More comfortable than an SV and can be had in good shape for around 2k. If used bikes are in this race i'm jus sayin. As a daily driver I dunno what could beat it. Great video. I love this series.

[@avalero13]

Jokes aside, ive also done a bunch of research about them. Correct me gixxer bro’s, but I’m pretty sure the next gen k7/k8 is only heavier because of the dual exhaust. Also has better frame that corrected the susceptibility to cracking from dropping a wheelie hard or other abuse. Glad you guys did this series. I was leaning more toward the cross-plane motor, but seeing it face off against the ducati, cemented this bike as best bang for buck performance. Can find super clean ones $4-5k all day. Even seen one with ohlins and all the aftermarket goodies you could ask for including carbon wheels for like $7k? Was Miami Fl, and probably sold since...but was for sale for at least a whole year there. Guy knew what he had and wasn’t budging.

[@epicmotorcyclechannel307]

Long Live Dave! What a great bike.

[@ryannicholson6356]

This was a great episode! Would love to see a daily rider episode featuring a new ducati supersport...

[@773superprguy]

I got a gsx s750 red. Great bike its my first ofcourse im partial, heavy 465 lb wet. But, it takes the streets of Chicago like a champ. Has great throttle control in first gear for beginners, its not refined like the more pricier competitors but can keep up in higher gears and yet be a good beginner bike in lower 4 through 1 gears.

[@TheWRETRO]

My 35,000 mile 2005 GSXR1000 K5 is still beautiful and an absolute beast. I love my "Katy J" (number plate letters) she's a bad girl tempting me to break the law on every ride. Got to hold her back lol.

[@mikemerrill175]

Great piece about a bike I was to freaked to own. Put thousands of fun track day miles on my gixxer 600 and would watch those bad boys streak by at 180 while I was tapped in 6th at 160, indicated, probably 155 or so. Fun times at Portland International.

[@MrTrevorkemp]

Let's see some benelli's on the daily writer leaderboard. How about starting with the TNT 135? Also, let's see if we can get a live wire one on the daily rider leaderboard. If you want to see either of these bikes, please feel free to give this comment a thumbs up.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Excellent review with all sorts of esoteric details! Love it👀✅🎯

[@Davidant21]

Is there a build video of what you done to the bike ?

[@wockodiddlo]

I didn't realise why he was called Dave until the last two minutes of the vid! haha love it!

[@Bruce_Quin]

This channel just blew up from panigale vs GSXR review❤️

[@arches92]

Please get Dave out and put him against a 2023 V4S please....The world needs this. Dave should be the yard stick for every new superbike.

[@tomquinn607]

GSXR got to be in the top 5 best sounding engines. Can't believe how it runs with over 50 thou. Must have done some work on the motor. What a sleeper.

[@TrulyUniqueOne]

I know a guy with a k5 that's done 192,000 miles still on the original clutch. Bombproof if you look after them

[@jonboy602]

How is a litre sports bike a sleeper?

[@jimperry4420]

I have a Gsxs750 that has the K5 motor. It sounds incredible with a can on it.

[@tomquinn607]

@@jonboy602 Uh...did you see the bike? A "sleeper" is a fast vehicle that looks like an older well used vehicle.

[@jonboy602]

@@tomquinn607 Nah, a sleeper is a fast vehicle that looks like an average or slow vehicle. Anyone who knows bikes knows the K5/6 thous were always monsters.

[@julian-estrada]

I no joke just got a K4 1000 a few months ago. This video couldnt come out at a better time!

[@kd350]

A method to remind oneself of GP shift weirdness is to always anticipate the next shift and place your foot above or below the shifter ahead of time.

[@DanFlint]

Fun video. You should use this as a template for a new series called "clapped out craigslist finds". Where you test ride crazy listings and review them after.

[@NhoyBarangay]

Philippines here! Been a fan since Motor Trend On Two Wheels! ü

[@NJtriple7]

My bar ends broke off when a car cut me off and the side of my bike slammed into the car. I just got my bike back on the road and the one thing we didn't replace were my mirrors..... long story short, I ordered a new pair of bar end mirrors.

[@smoke05s]

Fix for the pulsing front brake, The rotors are likely clocked so that the solid and holes match each side. The very simple fix is to remove the screws on one rotor and advance it one hole position. hopefully then a slot on one side now lines up with a flat. pulsing should disappear

[@ih8momjokes1]

22:24 LMFAO Zach you are killing me! WHO DOES THAT HAHAHA

[@Firestorm637]

Enjoyed the review very much

[@Minxracing]

I love love love my 2004 GSXR1000. It’s my third and I always stick to 2003-2005 GSXR1000 models!!! 👍

[@coop98]

Heck yeah bro, k3 k4 love! I’m on my second, love it so much. Had bikes in between my first k4 and the one o have now. I always missed mine, so glad to of got another one. Love them greatly

[@coop98]

Also check out the stunt freaks channel for awesome k3 k4 vids

[@cole2917]

"This GSXR 1000 doesn't have traction control or anti lock breaks or wheelie control or any other control" AKA it's more fun

[@mike216ism]

I just sold my 05 gsxr 1000. Going to make me cry. I own a 2018 gsxr 1000R. I couldn't disagree more. After riding them all I was sold on the current model. It's absolutely amazing. Handles like a dream and crazy fast. If your shopping for a liter bike. Try them all

[@r.n6775]

That paint is hideous lol! Please repaint Dave, he deserves some dignity.

[@gerardmontgomery280]

The "I repainted the garage and didn't have a tarp" look.

[@Dowent]

That paint is a clear statement, that it's not in the looks.

[@r.n6775]

@@johnmonk3251 Lol! I do and it looked shit back then too..like bozo the clown blew his load on it.

[@c10seth]

But where are the mirrors for you talk about and judge?? Lol. Another great video, Zack. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@jonathanhsu2345]

Man, Zack is sure good at vlogging.