Suzuki GSXR 1000 K8

[@rickdog1215]

I own a k8 an it is not a Sunday coffee bike. I really love that she keeps me on my toes everytime I'm in the saddle

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yep 😎

[@big500]

My favourite GSXR👍👍 Love the Twin pipes, especially the Yoshi ones, but the arrows are cool too🤓

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah they sound ace

[@aussiespringbok8504]

I took your advice and bought a K5 GSXR1000 for $7,500 Aud with 35,000kms on it - not bad for an 18 year old bike!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Excellent choice mate !

[@skatman3872]

I own a k6 1000 bought it new,just got it flashed runs great over 60,000 miles

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Sweet !

[@melv889]

After 10 years with my '99 ZX9R (which I loved) I felt like it's time for something new. I also got annoyed of the Carb problem which I got every year after wintersleep for the last years of owning... anyway In September 2021 I bought a GSX-R 1000 K7 black orange with 14.xxx km on it from it's first owner (which was a 59 year old Lady) for 5600€ and I love it. Amazing bike and like new

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yes I had the same issue with my old zx9r . Gixxer is awesome tho

[@ericdrive2215]

Very nice, clean is clean, no second guessing that...

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah man she’s a rare one .

[@emerel]

Well said pal, it’s the raw experience. MT10 only have few of the rider aids and I still struggle with turning them all off 😂 When K8 came out new they were twin exhaust but trust me bud, 4 into 1 sounds the bollocx 🤭 I’ve been to SBF couple of times just for a mooch, I’ve seen some bikes there that wasn’t even washed before displayed in the showroom, maybe if someone haven’t got much clue can get stung there but surely there’s some mint gems worth buying and you’re the good example of it 👍 Safe rides Mr Jonny boy 🤙

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Cheers mate, I’ve got no plans to change exhaust ,, well not yet anyway 😂

[@martynhurst3609]

I had k8 600 sold it because of comfort issues now got a gsxs 1000 mapped and sorted but I still want the gixer 1000 k8 😂 can my knees take the pain 😮 great video

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Cheers mate , yeah comfort is a major player for me .

[@FilipeDiogo49]

I'm in a very similar situation, one year ago I went into the dealership looking for a used 09 R1 on a Saturday morning... the bike had just been sold 😢 With a sad face on my way out I glanced through a 2009 GSXR1000... 1 hour later it was mine. I do not regret it 1 bit... and I totally subscribe to what you're saying... get one of them while you can

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Looks like it worked out for you mate 😎

[@FilipeDiogo49]

@JonnyLeeguitarist totally in love with my Gixxer! (As well as with my Les Paul... My strats... my 335... my Tele... but don't tell the missus)

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@FilipeDiogo49 they’re the best things in life mate 😂

[@TexasSteele67]

Love it- Cannot tell ya how many used ZZR 1400 I've looked at in the same condition as the Mighty Fire Blade- absolute rubbish with eBay's exhausts -lol - What a steal you got on the GSXR

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yep it’s a gem .

[@jedslather]

yeah mate that one looks mint, good find.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Cheers mate

[@Boxer4ever]

Honestly, 6 grand for this bike is a bargain. It really is. Front brakes upgrade is a must. K-tech valving for the front forks and K-tech spring for the rear would transform ride quality, or rear full damper even better.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah the brakes are a bit poo

[@Boxer4ever]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist was the master cylinder changed as recall? This helps, but to get that properly sorted go for RCS19. Callipers from MY2009 are great upgrade, braided lines as well. I got all above, but I also went for HEL billet callipers. That’s one finger stoppies setup. OEM brake discs are superb.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@Boxer4ever not sure if it was done .

[@jonkinnear-mt1yk]

Have a 2007 Repsol Fireblade,Great bike, had it for 3 years but now the engine is knackered, decided not to do the engine rebuild/replacement as too expensive. Want a K4-K7 gsxr for the next bike.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Can’t go wrong with one of these .

[@CRFLAus]

The only reason any of these Japanese bikes end up with a knackered engine is down to shitty maintenance. Blows my mind hearing engines are stuffed on any 20 year old bike, but then again there's an increasing amount of knobs ends in the world.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@CRFLAus true !

[@artytoney2057]

Beautiful bike , watch that tank slap Mr Johnny , nothing more invigorating than that front tire shaking his head like a dog exiting the pond , be safe bud , we need those fingers for our presets lol

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

I hear ya 😎

[@TheRhodes76]

Great video as always mate, enjoyed that. The bike sounds fab and like me I’m looking to replace my 22 Husqvarna 701 supermoto with something like the fireblade Repsol, GSXR1000 or a ZX10R I absolutely agree what you say with the slightly older bikes ☝️👌

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

You won’t regret a gixxer 😎

[@TheRhodes76]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist thanks mate 😎

[@ashdivakaran9664]

I’m in the same boat as you. I had a ZX14r for a few years and didn’t like modern sports bikes because they were too serious, and too track focused. I just bought a K8, still haven’t picked it up yet.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Let me know what it’s like when your get it .

[@ashdivakaran9664]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist got it last night! I’m happy with the power delivery (which was my issue with most litre bikes), still need to get the suspension set up

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@ashdivakaran9664 awesome , ride safe mate .

[@rjung_ch]

Nice covering up the tachometer! 👍✌️💪

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah I’ve been stung with that before 😎

[@rjung_ch]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist prices in Switzerland are a bit higher, BUT some exist for under CHF 7000.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@rjung_ch prices are starting to get mental here .

[@clivehickman2392]

Bought my GSXR1000 K8 IN Relentless colours in July 2023

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

That’s the best colour scheme !

[@Soteropolispanico]

I love

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

😎

[@TheWhisky81]

I have a honda fireblade rr6, all the japanese sports bikes around this era are fantastic value for money bikes with more than enough power than you'll ever need, the only one problem with these is how long can you ride them before your wrists and neck want to die or maybe I'm just getting old😂 great review👍🏻

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

I agree ,

[@bartekhycel]

Top 1k bike ever.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Agreed

[@kristiyankrastev8279]

6k it was a deal. I paid 7.2k euro for the same bike with 40k km

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah I agree , not a bad price thinking about it .

[@NUFC2412]

Just sold my K8 for a 2015 ZX10R. K8 is a fantastic bike

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yep

[@rickdog1215]

Kawis r yuk

[@oasisestateagents9760]

U still got the pan pal

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Pans gone but another st1100 is coming .

[@ChrisReed-o7n]

K9 track bike for me

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Nice ! 😎

[@davidheaton5765]

Isn't that a K7? K8 has different fairings I think.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

It’s definitely on an 08 plate .

[@Boxer4ever]

It’s one of the K7 standard colour scheme (but the bike 07-08 is exactly the same) with Arrows that they were offered as free extras from the dealers. Top bike

[@loftyintentions1985]

I got my k7 from Donnington. Twelve year old front tyre, cct had failed and they replaced the neutral light when it needed the gps replacing. Also the mechanic didn't put the side fairings on properly which means there's a horrible stress fracture down the front, right side fairing. Only reason i bought it was because it only had two owners (one female), super low miles for its age and it was stock apart from tail tidy. So yeah, supershitfactory. I've heard they're basically webuyanybike. So as long as the fluids are topped up, they'll sell any old shit. Not sure how true that is though.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

This wasn’t that bad to be honest, but the BMW gs adventure I bought off them was full of problems . I won’t buy another bike off them again .

[@loftyintentions1985]

@@JonnyLeeguitarist They're so hit and miss when it comes to mechanical standards and clearly not shy when selling vehicles that are or near to being unroadworthy. You've definitely got to have some good knowledge about what you're looking at and I definitely wouldn't let someone buy their first bike from them. Btw, I don't think you're arrow pipes are standard and if not, it might be worth getting it on a dyno to see if the engine is running too lean. Especially if they've put an aftermarket air filter in it too. Anyway your k8 looks absolutely mint. So much tech on bikes now that you're not riding the bike anymore. The bike rides you.

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

@@loftyintentions1985 I agree

[@antonobrien73]

...'Too'...

[@tonieveritt7045]

The K 5 was the best suzzy

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yeah it wasn’t bad .

[@AdamBrowne-eg1eb]

Never selling my K5. EVER!

[@JonnyLeeguitarist]

Yep keep hold of that classic! 😎