Uk Gsx1400fe

[terbang]

We get them here in NZ and they are very popular. I ride with a couple of blokes who have them and one of them Paul left a review here. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=37219
He is a fairly assertive rider and I iften see him grounding down his footpegs on the road. The thing certainly has some torque and is damn quick on exiting a corner.
Enjoy B

[pan]

Don't get me wrong, its not a bad bike but it had the potential to be a great one. Suzuki has the heritage to have built a world class retro classic style sports bike and sold them by the truck load.
As I said earlier it has the feel of something that was built to a price not to a specification but then again the world is ruled by bean counting accountants these days.
There is a huge market for this type of product just waiting to be tapped into, you need only look at the new retro Ducati range. They were only ever intended to be a small limited production run but the demand from buyers made them do a rethink and even with manufacturing at full swing they could not keep up with the incoming orders.
I suppose the bottom line is would I own one? and the answer is yes (at the right price) but if I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket it would not be at the top of my list.

Mark...

[terbang]

Triumph's Speed triple is an awesome piece of work. It's styling is a little different but it rides real nice..

[terbang]

I suppose the bottom line is would I own one? and the answer is yes (at the right price) but if I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket it would not be at the top of my list.

Mark...

I was in the market for a new bike earlier on this year and the K6 Hayabusa and the K6 GSX1400 were within a grand of each other. Needless to say my garage now has three Suzukis in it. My new Busa, is derived from a lineage that I love and still ride, the GS (X) series.

[Ammoyankee]

If you rode one you may be a little disappointed, I did & was:-) quite smooth in a washing machine kind of way, overweight and trick looking suspension built down to a price. My friend has had his rear shocks replaced 3 times because the hydraulic preload adjusters failed. I even had a go after it was fitted with a power commander and 4 into one, power delivery was better although still not overly impressive and the extra power only highlighted the less than perfect handling. He bought it new, spent a packet and sold it after 12 months (at a loss)as he just didn't get a kick out of it. In my humble opinion an XJR1300 is a far nicer bike to ride and feels more like an improved classic jap.

Mark...

Hmmm, I am in Japan and I own a 2001 GSX1400. Mine has a full titanium exhaust, BMC filter and PCIII USB. While not a GSXR1000 or Busa, I am making in the neighborhood of 125 HP but most importantly 100ftlb of torque! How can that not be fun on a naked inline four? I have no problem whatsover "handling" an XJR or ZRX in the straightline unless they have cam and piston work done. While it is true that certain year GSX's had bad rear suspension (which could have been replaced under warranty) it is one of the few nakeds that have fully adjustable suspension and when setup right, handle very well. The XJR motor is based on the oldschool FJ which is a very solid and capable motor but the riding position and suspension leave alot to be desired. Now, I do like the ZRX alot and if I didn't have my GSX, I would probably own one. The GSX1400 is restricted alot by the computer and the camshaft lobe size. A set of Yoshimura ST1 cams can bring a stock GSX up to 140-145HP with a good exhaust. When my bike was stock, it weighed around 435 lbs but after dropping the original exhasut and center stand it's around 400 now.

[bonanzadave]

Hey Yankee, Whats your plan when you leave the Rock. Will Uncle Sam foot the bill to bring that beast back or can you find a hiding spot in the back of a C-5 ?