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I can't decide between 750 and 1000 :(

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My friends, the battle inside of me is killing me!

I am many long months away from selling my FZ6 and getting a 750 and 1000 (insurance for those will be affordable for me in September). But I really feel disturbed by this undecidedness, and it's killing me. I know 750 is the better choice, I'll certainly have more fun all around with it. But then when I think about the power on tap with the 1000, and the rare occasion when I open it up just a little bit and it feels like I'm holding on for dear life when it wants to leave without me...isn't that something I'm going to miss with the 750? I want the 750 more, but then I don't want to regret later.. My next bike should keep me grinning for many years, I can't afford switching every 1-2 seasons. Though choice.....and it's killing me.
 
The difference between a 750 and a 1000 isnt that much, of course the thou will pull harder all over the rev range but not that much harder. If you really want a 750 get one, you will be happy either way.
 
I ride an 08 CBR 1k on the track and street, and have ridden 750's. The extra hp is fun, but you sure go through a lot more tires. The 750's are a bit more agile. Both are overkill for the street really. You have a hard time ever using the extra power of the 1000 without getting into trouble. If you have the budget for tires/extra insurance, it sure puts a smile on your face, but at a price. If your planning on racing/track days where you can use the HP (i.e mosport) it's nice, but for just street riding you really don't need it.
 
Corsara said:
I know 750 is the better choice, I'll certainly have more fun all around with it.
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WHAT! What in the name of God makes you think the 750 would be more fun? Anything is possible and for you that may be correct.

BUT...........What is less fun about having the same general machine but with easily tapped gobs of power that make it feel like you were launched out of a catapult?

I'm just saying..................
 
Wogger said:
The difference between a 750 and a 1000 isnt that much, of course the thou will pull harder all over the rev range but not that much harder. If you really want a 750 get one, you will be happy either way.
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I beg to differ, the 750 builds great power to be sure but it needs more revs, the thou has more everywhere and at much lower RPM that is a massive difference on the street. I've ridden both extensively and that's just my opinion. The 750 wouldn't do it for me but I like instant power and top end is not so important.
 
Corsara said:
My friends, the battle inside of me is killing me!

I am many long months away from selling my FZ6 and getting a 750 and 1000 (insurance for those will be affordable for me in September). But I really feel disturbed by this undecidedness, and it's killing me. I know 750 is the better choice, I'll certainly have more fun all around with it. But then when I think about the power on tap with the 1000, and the rare occasion when I open it up just a little bit and it feels like I'm holding on for dear life when it wants to leave without me...isn't that something I'm going to miss with the 750? I want the 750 more, but then I don't want to regret later.. My next bike should keep me grinning for many years, I can't afford switching every 1-2 seasons. Though choice.....and it's killing me.
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I've owned, tracked, streeted and loved several 750's and Litre bikes....

Buy the 1000 if you wanna have fun.

Buy the 750 you're trying to be trackday king.
 
Wogger said:
The difference between a 750 and a 1000 isnt that much, of course the thou will pull harder all over the rev range but not that much harder. If you really want a 750 get one, you will be happy either way.
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Big diff with power DELIVERY. GSXR1000's....twist that **** at anytime and any gear and enjoy that wicked *** growl and insta-omgilovethismotorcyclesomuch.
 
I regret (mildly) building a 200hp 1000 versus keeping my 750. The 750 handled better, went 9/10th as fast as a liter bike even in a straight line, looked great and was a lot easier on tires. I just flat out had more fun on it, because it really had to be worked hard to do its thing. Luckily my Tuono provides those thrills now (but it makes me wonder why I have two street bikes). I like to ride hard, though... if I was the sort of rider that likes to poke along around the speed limit and not do much else, I'd go with whatever blows my hair back.

That said, HATE the 600s on the street. A personal thing, I really enjoy them at the track.
 
Shaman said:
I regret (mildly) building a 200hp 1000 versus keeping my 750. The 750 handled better, went 9/10th as fast as a liter bike even in a straight line, looked great and was a lot easier on tires. I just flat out had more fun on it, because it really had to be worked hard to do its thing. Luckily my Tuono provides those thrills now (but it makes me wonder why I have two street bikes). I like to ride hard, though... if I was the sort of rider that likes to poke along around the speed limit and not do much else, I'd go with whatever blows my hair back.

That said, HATE the 600s on the street. A personal thing, I really enjoy them at the track.
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I think you just said it all. You ride a big twin that has power EVERYWHERE. Which you prefer for the street over a bike that has to be revved.
 
First World Problems!

get a ninja 250 XD
 
smergy said:
I ride an 08 CBR 1k on the track and street, and have ridden 750's. The extra hp is fun, but you sure go through a lot more tires. The 750's are a bit more agile. Both are overkill for the street really. You have a hard time ever using the extra power of the 1000 without getting into trouble. If you have the budget for tires/extra insurance, it sure puts a smile on your face, but at a price. If your planning on racing/track days where you can use the HP (i.e mosport) it's nice, but for just street riding you really don't need it.
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Don't listen to this nonsense. The 1000 provides power which you'll use every time you ride the bike.

Ive owned all the mentioned bikes and ridden them street and track.

600/750 for track, 1000+ for street. The guy above has it totally backwards.
 
mmmnaked said:
Don't listen to this nonsense. The 1000 provides power which you'll use every time you ride the bike.

Ive owned all the mentioned bikes and ridden them street and track.

600/750 for track, 1000+ for street. The guy above has it totally backwards.
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word.
 
Both are a big step up from a FZ6. Have you even ridden both (it's pretty easy to assume you haven't if you can't decide).

Ditto to hating 600's on the street.

Last season I tracked both a 750 and 1000 and the difference (especially on tighter tracks) was huge. I'll take the 750 every time in situations like that.

On the street though I'll take the 1000 every time. The difference is that much and it has a much bigger grin-factor.
 
I had 2 GSXR 750s and they were a lot of fun street and track. But damn the first time I rode my 1000 I was like "wtf I have been missing this whole time that I've been riding."
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