2001 Suzuki GSX-R600 Dual Sport reviews

I just bought this bike, my other scoot is a 2006 Harley VRSCR Street Rod. This is my first true sport bike even though the VRSCR is a pretty good ride. I cannot say enough about the power of this machine. I know that in sport bike terms this is a little older tech, but I am very impressed. I took it out for a ride tonight and a guy on a Street Glide blew by me. Well, needless to say I dropped a gear and quickly caught and blew his doors off. My VRSCR is fast, but these things are insanely faster. I really like it so far, and it is fairly comfortable. Show less

This bike is amazing this is my first bike. I am really starting to find the power so much to where I laid the bike down. Right now I am in the process of getting it back together and other riders are right when you go down you have a whole different respect for the bike. I would not suggest getting anything under this for a first time rider. If you take classes you should be fine just dont be so throttle happy or you'll find yourself looking at the clouds like me. I'm looking forward to getting the ride back together and riding out. Be safe and respect the ride. Show less

Ok here we are in May 05. The most important/best modification that I have done to the bike is have the suspension set-up professionally. The front was way too soft and the rear was way too hard. Suspension set-up is the most important adjustment you can do on the bike. She now handles much better, she takes the bumps better and is not as disturbed by every bump and dip in the road. I also had her professionally dyno-tuned. All the flat spots are now gone and she has much more pull down low and mid-range. Top end was fine...it was something too see her doing over 172 on the dyno with ease!!! I will be adding a TRE very soon to get rid of the jerkyness. These bikes are so light that I find myself being pushed around on very windy days. Which never happened on a heavy bike. I have over 9300 miles now. The handling and power are absolutely addictive. RIDE safe............... Show less

There is so much to say about this bike. It will launch like you won't believe and corner with so much ease. This bike handles better then any other 600 class bike that I have been on, even the new generation of Gixxers. I have done almost everything to the bike except bore the engine out. If you are looking for a great bike, the '01-'03 Gixxer generation is the way to go! Show less

I have been riding for about 4 years now, and before I got my GSX-R750 I had a ZX-7R. There is a night and day difference between the two bikes, even though they are both 750cc bikes. The GSX-R750 is as nimble as most 600's in the corners but can easily out accelerate them in the straight aways. It doesn't have the torque of a 1000cc but it will get up and go with the best of them. If you have a 600 and don't want to pay the insurance or the bike price for a 1000 then the 750 is the best choice for you. Show less

I just bought the GSXR1000. I made the jump from a 600 straight to the 1000 class and I'm loving every bit of it. The power is crazy! I love the 00-02 body style. I don't see myself purchasing anything else for a LONG time! Show less

This bike has so much raw power that it takes an experienced rider to tame it. This bike is not for the weak at heart. If you have heart troubles you need not apply. I have yet to find anyone who can keep up on the Interstate. Show less

I bought one new and have only put an exhaust and a k&n filter and when it had 10500 miles on it she still dynoed at 105 to the ground. Chew on that Show less

Just bought an '01 GSXR 750 after selling my R6. It's like night and day - I was expecting some power increase - but nothing like this. The power band is incomparably smooth, and it corners like a dream. The previous owner had never ridden it hard, and within 15 minutes I was dragging my knee at 120 mph. I find the power extremely easy to control, and I've been riding only a year. HOWEVER! I by no means encourage this as a starter bike. In one year, on three bikes I've ridden close to 15000 miles, so I've put some experience in me. I hear all the time, "Why buy small and get tired of it after 6 months? Get big to start." Because I don't want to end up dead after 1 month. Learn to ride on an SVS or something, then hop on one of these bad boys. You won't regret it. Show less

The most powerful combustion happening inside a 4 cylinder engine! Geez, this bike kicks some major butt for being only 600cc. Just the right weight, just the right balance, just the right acceleration for the completion of PERFECTION and BEAUTY! Show less