New GSX-S 750 vs FZ-09 or Z800/Z900.

[aruek]

Yes yes, I know all people comparing this, almost none on a biased way toward MT-09 or Kawasaki bikes. Apparently Suzuki is an awesome bike but "lacks of" something to be better that the others. I have not ride any, only my GSR 600 and some SV650 or Ninja 650 which I can not compare.
Looking for Suzuki owners their thoughts, better if have tried both GSX and the "others". I personally incline for the GSX-S, but I abmit Yamaha is pulling hard on me. But they talk about that torque, what about the rest of the bike??
Thank you for your time.

[ethereal]

I cant watch those reviews anymore. Saw a guy with a lot of followers say "Lets see how it corners" then proceeded to do a generic right hand turn with almost zero lean. This bike was made to be driven hard. If these guys are just going to sit upright and twist the throttle once in awhile getting on the hwy then well they really do not know jack and have not really driven it. I have had mine up against 1000 super-sports and the guys with similar bikes to mine like the Yamaha can only gain a little on a long straight, but unless your on the Autobahn or be a douche on a hwy that extra power means nothing. The GSX S750 is the best kept secret right now. Completely stock I can hang with full track bikes. Even if you drive a Harley take it to the track, motorcycles are meant to be driven not rode. Also note while watching 99% of reviews that if they are on a bike that is still in its breaking in period and the bike has some magic in the high rev area they will not test that. But one thing you can see from most reviews is that it handles better.  Even from the reviewers that cant ride say it handle well, they are just repeating the same junk they read themselves before doing their ride.  As for the lack of power I have yet to be appointed.

Below I have post a terrible review with a rider that can read stats but does not have the skills to tell you if what is different about these bikes. link #1 below that I have posted one of a guy actually driving the bike link #2


Link #1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUI2JmIM5jc


Link#2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzVD9KMTLtE

[AshesOfAnother]

I love this reply! Outstanding!

[hansum-mane]

Agree ethereal. Schaaf is the only YouTube channel worth watching for bike reviews and seems to be the only one that drags a knee in his videos. The other dudes just talk about how the bike looks turn them off and how sad they are it doesn't come with a selfie stick. I hear schaaf got effed up in a crash recently though but he's still editing and posting videos.

[mrstamp80]

I have rode a fz09 and and the biggest problem with it is the fact all it wants to do is wheelie. You can't control a bike safely with the front wheel off the ground. Coming out of a turn and get on the throttle really hard wheel wants to come up. I am also not a fan of fly by wire throttle the response is to delayed. I also rode the FZ07 power is comparable to a sv650 or ninja 650r which to say is about 40hp less than the gsxs750. becuase of the less power keeping the front down is not a issue as with the fz09. Also the fz09 at high speeds above 90 you can really feel the front end not planted on the road, it feels very uncomfortable. Just my .02 and i really like the smoothness and power of my gsxs750.

[siriuslyandrew]

Suzuki = Stable, linear power delivery that can be peaky on the sport bikes - otherwise exceptional balance and handling
Yamaha = Fuck you, here is some TORQUE!!!!!!
Kawa = We can play this game too, but not quite as well in any area.
Honda = Where's the party at? Clearly not in the naked sport department. (though rumour has it the CB650F is on it's way to US, but it's too late. And already needs an update)

From what I can tell, if you like to ride a straight line and get a thrill, buy a Yamaha. If you want a fast bike that can handle with unnatural precision, buy a Suzuki. If you want something that works, but won't beat either Yammy or Suzi in their niche areas, get the Kawasaki. If you want a Honda, move to Europe. If you live in Europe, look at the CB650F. Though maybe wait till they update it.

[aruek]

"Unnatural precision"... Sound good, maybe better than "unnatural torque".

Thanks to all, keep oponions comming. Hopefully the GSX-S get over here soon.

[custnam]

I went through this when I wanted to get more power and decided to upgrade from my 17 SV650. For me it was between the GSX-S 750 and the Z900. Im glad I went with the GSXS. My past 4 bikes have been Suzuki, and I just know them if that makes sense. I love the reliability, cost, etc. And insurance was much cheaper comparing the 900cc to the 750. And now that my 2018 GSX-S 750Z is broken in I am able to feel the power it has in the higher RPM range. So much fun.