Key in - Ignition on - Clutch In - Hit The Starter...
You’re then greeted with the familiar GSXR growl as it fires in to life. Swing your leg over and it’s like putting on an old pair of slippers. Everything feels familiar, and right. The switches in the right places, mirrors set up, and an array of useful info on the digital display. But yet it all feels new !
I was amazed how light the bike feels, from lifting it up off the stand to riding away for the first time. Out on the open road the handling feels sharp. You can pick any line and it will stick to it. If you want to change the line, no problem…even at speed it’s effortless and confidence inspiring. You could ride over a 5 pence and tell if was heads or tails !
The motor revs freely, and even at “running in revs” you can tell there’s more than enough grunt on tap. Particularly when combined with the 8KG weight saving over the previous model. The gearbox is silky smooth once you’ve got accustomed to the angle of the lever, which can be adjusted if required. The ratio’s are close and really give that sensation that you’re on a top class sports bike. The brakes are absolutely first class, once they’re bedded in they’ll be simply ferocious!
While riding back I knew the guy’s would ask me what I thought. What I was thinking will be a bold statement to make. But it’s true…The GSXR750L1 is undoubtedly the Best Bike I’ve ever ridden !
Alex Hogg : Streetbike Motorcycle Business Manager.
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