[lumberjack]

anyone who has been riding one of these now for a bit and had 1000 sports bike before just wondering will they keep up with your mates on blades and such , i know top end is not the same but how often do you ride at 140 plus i am really thinking of getting one soon any thoughts lads thanks

 

[ackack]

I had a 2002 R1 quite some time ago and the GSX-S is brutal from mid range weirdly I always lose my bottle around 140 in 5th mainly due to the fact I can't believe it's still pulling strong. This is on slip roads and cheeky little country road straights.
I'd say my old bike pulled well and controlled whereas the GSX-S just wants to scare you.