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Old 08-27-2004, 2:27 PM
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Old 08-27-2004, 2:29 PM
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Don't like the color scheme or the exaust

But I like the design of the bike otherwise
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Old 08-27-2004, 2:54 PM
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The tail is cool

TGZ I'm with you on the can
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Old 08-27-2004, 3:00 PM
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It looks a lot like the '04 with a ridiculously large exhaust can.
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I heard that they denounced underseat exhausts, so don't count on seeing that on a gixxer....
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If that's what the bike will really look like, I'll bet HeavyDee, Ghostrider and the other Gixxer guys are happy they bought '04s. Ick. That can alone is enough to cause apoplexy.
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Old 08-27-2004, 3:45 PM
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If that's what the bike will really look like, I'll bet HeavyDee, Ghostrider and the other Gixxer guys are happy they bought '04s. Ick. That can alone is enough to cause apoplexy.
Well, the sketches are always a bit whacked. I'm really happy w/ my bike so so far although I only have about 350 miles on it thanks to my job and the weather. I do really like the looks of mine though.

For the record I'm thinking about going w/ a Ben Spies replica look for the street. The track version will follow my "One day to be unveild" warbird racing scheme.

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it better be fast as hell cuz its ugly as hell
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If that's what the bike will really look like, I'll bet HeavyDee, Ghostrider and the other Gixxer guys are happy they bought '04s. Ick. That can alone is enough to cause apoplexy.
Chain, you should know better then anyone how easy it is to swap out an exhaust system!!
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I agree that its actually kinda ugly. the can HAS to go, they have to cover the air intakes with some fairing and the fairing looks a little funny with the color scheme, almost as if the blue is a separate piece from the white. it has too much of a "futuristic" look. the 05 Kawi 600s on the other hand look awesome.
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Old 08-27-2004, 4:26 PM
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Re: New GSXR 1k unveiled
The nose is a copy paste + 10 minute photoshop work.... the can is... well... different. I might get used to looking at it.

The R1 is still the most sexy "availlable" jap bike around.
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There is no way that Suzuki is gonna put that ugly can on the real production model. Beyond the obvious uglier-than-stegen's-shaved-ass looks, it hangs low and out. MAJOR corner clearance issues. Not gonna happen, and I for one doubt that is how the bike will look overall in reality anyway.
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Old 08-27-2004, 4:36 PM
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Re: New GSXR 1k unveiled
The can still is able to be taken off! I am all for the shorter wheelbase and the up in cc. Give everyone a reason to take it up a notch. Hey...wonder how long til the 1000cc's will become boring, and the re-birth of the a sick 750cc class or the 900's will come out again! shooting from the hip...but it's happend before.
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Old 08-27-2004, 7:00 PM
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Well, I believe it's an artist's rendering of what they've HEARD from Suzuki about what it will look like. Okay, there is NO way that can will make it to production. Also, who the hell wants turn signals in their mirrors on a race rep? Blech

To me it looks like a mix of 04 bikes (the headlight of a 600/750) and some guesswork for the rest. If they really want the funky exhaust why not just put a Yosh TRS on there? It's the same shape and it looks a lot better.
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Old 08-27-2004, 7:09 PM
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Uh, from what some of "those in the know" over at gixxer.com, this apparently may be the real deal.

Here's a side pic. I think they got the exhaust off of the Burgman 650.

http://www.motocorse.com/pd/albums/S...%202005/01.jpg
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Old 08-27-2004, 7:27 PM
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Exhaust must go, otherwise, it looks ok

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Well, if that is it, I guess Suzuki listened more to their #1 market segment - the stunna crowd. Stubby pipe, integrated clear lens blinkers (that will come right off with the mirrors anyway).
On a positive note, it looks like the swingarm pivot is adjustable, and the forks are coated.
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Old 08-27-2004, 9:29 PM
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Well, if that is it, I guess Suzuki listened more to their #1 market segment - the stunna crowd. Stubby pipe, integrated clear lens blinkers (that will come right off with the mirrors anyway).On a positive note, it looks like the swingarm pivot is adjustable, and the forks are coated.
Well, actually, I'd say they're aiming more at the Club Racer than the stunt crowd. The Gixxer is extremely popular at the local racetracks. The one advantage of the blinkers and mirrors integration would be that they could come off and save weight easily. Also, the pipe, while stubby, looks like a Yosh TRS with more ground clearance.

Oh, and the forks are coated now. They have been since the 1000 came out. They were Titanium Nitride for the first gen (01/02) and the 03/04 have DLC (diamond like carbon).
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When a guy who rides a 749 says its butt ugly, its butt ugly!
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I hope the mirrors won't be too easy to take off, b/c frankly, I believe they will be expensive to replace, and some yahoo will just grab them off you at night. Ugh.

I actually don't hate the pipe. Sure it's an odd duck, but think of all those years where you wished you had a potato launcher, and now it's free with an 05 gixxer. I'm definitely going to stuff a wad of paper in there and then shoot it out for jokes.
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Dunno what they were thinking in the styling department.
who knows maybe it'll catch on
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