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Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

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  • #31
    Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

    Originally posted by vishu_vishal_bi View Post
    I still want to know any of you guys real scenario.
    there experience and mileage on
    Z900 Guys
    Suzuki GSX S750.

    Currently planning to get this on May, 2019.
    Brother, you will seriously need to forget about not only mileage but overall expense as a concept that you had in mind till date before entering into 600+ cc segment.

    On one hand, getting such high performance bikes is an absolutely delightful thing. But on the other hand, it is extremely expensive no matter which brand you are buying - whether it is Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Triumph, Ducati, Benelli, Honda, BMW or anything else!

    Consider Expenses part first
    - assuming you ride with moderate aggression and are not very conservative rider (if you are, then you shouldn't be buying such aggressive sports bike in first place, should you?)

    In every 12-14 months period, you will easily spend something like this on ANY brand (it can be more also!) - ask the service centre clearly about thess things before buying. My experience is based on TRIUMPH Street Triple related expenses but it will not be too different for others.

    Front Brake Pads - Rs 5500 - 7000
    Service (including Engine Oil Change) - Rs 7000-9000 (Some brands ask you to service after every 4/6 months also - in which case each service may seem cheaper but overall expense will still be this much or even more)
    Tyres - Rs 16000 - Rs 30000 (some people wear out only rear tyre faster and some people ride such that both tyres wear evenly - my case is the latter - when you need to change BOTH tyres at roughly the same time)
    Chain Clean + Lube - Since you need to do this every 500 km or so, you will easily spend 1500 on Chain Lube/Cleaning alone in this period assuming you do it at home - showroom will charge you much more
    Petrol - You can't expect much beyond 18-19 kmpl practically from any bike in this segment unless you restrict riding on only the highways and not in the cities - but then there is no point if the bike is not comfortable in almost all regular conditions you face!

    These are bare minimum things that you mostly can't avoid spending on. If you decide to spend more, there is absolutely no limit!

    You also need to consider longer term expenses for getting into this segment.

    High quality gear - Helmet (at least Rs 15000), Gloves (at least Rs 7000), Jacket (at least Rs 16-20000), Pants ( at least Rs 12-16000), Boots (at least 15000-22000)

    All the above gear will need replacement between 3 to 6 years considering that no crash happens and only normal wear and tear happens due to frequent usage.

    HONDA is the only brand whose spares and service are slightly cheaper within all the names I mentioned.

    Now coming to actual BIKE selection:

    Among the two models you have selected, Kawasaki Z900 definitely has an upper hand as a product. It has refinement, street presence, service network, performance and handling as really strong points. It is also of nearly same weight as the Suzuki GSXS 750. I would suggest Kawasaki rather than Suzuki between these two.
    But no decision is as straight forward in this segment.

    Don't buy without test riding two formidable competitors - Triumph Street Triple 765 (S/RS versions) and Ducati Monster 821. Sure, these bikes are more expensive - but there are very valid reasons for them being expensive - they have far higher quality components and light weight advanced chassis than Kawasaki/Suzuki. Street Triple RS is even more expensive but comes with advanced electronics also.

    It is very difficult to beat Triumph Street Triple as a daily comfortable office commuter bike which is like your homely cat that truly transforms into an aggressive Cheetah during a weekend ride - all at the twist of your wrist!

    Hope this helps you in making the decision!! You can also read about my experience about Triumph Street Triple in my thread

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    • #32
      Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

      Street triple is a clear winner but its costs close to 11L on road n the gsxs750 8.4 types, don't underestimate the gsxs750 it's a fantastic handler, just the question is there on Suzuki service and costs involved n the service interval, that's where truimph shines and as you've mentioned the lightness of the truimph.

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      • #33
        Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

        Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
        Street triple is a clear winner but its costs close to 11L on road n the gsxs750 8.4 types, don't underestimate the gsxs750 it's a fantastic handler, just the question is there on Suzuki service and costs involved n the service interval, that's where truimph shines and as you've mentioned the lightness of the truimph.
        KTM Duke 790 will be launched anytime now and that will also be a good consideration as it has great performance and features as well. But Triumph Street Triple will still remain a favourite for a lot of people due to higher refinement, classy looks, decent comfort and practicality, typical Triple sound and fairly good service.

        Hope KTM will be able to do justice to 790 customers and give them the feel of being premium bike owners...That's one thing KTM may struggle to do...It is certainly much above any Indian brands but it is behind any other EU brands...

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        • #34
          Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

          But somehow a twin will never give you engine satisfaction like how you get on on a 4 cylinder bike.

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          • #35
            Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

            Can anyone here comment on the pillion comfort on the bike and the ability to mount touring saddle bags on the back of it.

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            • #36
              Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

              Originally posted by umang10 View Post
              Can anyone here comment on the pillion comfort on the bike and the ability to mount touring saddle bags on the back of it.
              Hi friend, I doubt these bikes are pillion friendly at all. However street naked can be used for touring purpose with some alteration/addition.

              There are Gel seats available in market for both rider and pillion comfort. These are basically gel padding attached to Velcro tapes, here tape wraps the seat from below. They might slide forward in hills a little which is minor to what comfort it provides.

              I have been using them and assure you that you can tour for 400 - 500 kms a day using them, i have been using single layered seat for myself and double layered seat for my wife. My wife earlier had doubts which were cleared after a recent long ride.

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              • #37
                Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

                There is thread on Team-bhp on this bike. If anyone wants to check it out the link is given below.

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                • #38
                  Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

                  Are they no 750 owners here?hardly see much ownership reviews of the bike..

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                    Re: Suzuki GSX-S750 - The new middleweight champion?

                    Are they no 750 owners here?hardly see much ownership reviews of the bike..
                    I have one. Always wanted to open a thread to let everyone know my ownership experience, but alas... sorry for that, got carried away.
                    [the ownership thread on the other forum is a good one & covers quite a lot]

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                    quick ones from my side -
                    PROS:
                    very smooth engine - ain't nobody praisin that engine for nothin', it is d@mn smooth!
                    fast - it may not fair in certain aspects against its rivals in the segment, but that 200 kmph still gets to you quite quickly

                    CONS:
                    weight definitely gets in the way of making it an everyday bike. Mind it, I am clearly stating 'everyday bike', because maneuvering it in heavy traffic daily takes a toll. Believe me, been there, done that! Having said that, you can most definitely break this dogma & use it as an 'everyday bike'* *subject to rider preference, of course!
                    quality of certain parts - there's no complain on fit & finish as such but it could have been better. Then again, I paid for only so much, right? So, not complaining.

                    Touring - the riding posture is slightly aggressive (my other bike is fzs-fi) so you might have to stop & stretch out during long rides, to avoid overall soreness.
                    Seats - gets uncomfortable during longer saddle time but not much to complain, manageable.

                    Biking as a passion/hobby comes at a cost. Bear in mind, the more you enjoy your ride, the more it will cost you - e.g. If I constantly rip my ride, keeping avg speeds between 150-170, the mileage that I get is less than 15 kmpl. Also, add to it the other factors like wear & tear, shorter service intervals etc.

                    Any specific questions? please free to shoot, I will answer solely from my experience. If not an ownership thread, at least I will contribute to the community.
                    BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
                    Instagram - chaosaddict666 (follow for atypical uploads on heavy metal, bikes, alcohol, chakna, life, fashion yada, yada)
                    YouTube - chaosaddict666 (Disclaimer: crappiest uploads ever, viewer discretion is advised)

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                    • #40
                      Suzuki GSX-S750 is an awesome sports bike. I love that bike. The riding quality is fantastic. Very powerful engin. My friend bought mt-15 but he loves Suzuki GSX-S750 after riding this. Recently I have purchased that from my savings and enjoying my rides. From the remaining savings amount I have started a bike accessories shop and Car rental Business - Outstation Cabs in Hyderabad

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                      • #41
                        I should have switched to a naked style bike sooner after riding sport bikes for 20 years because it is so comfortable to ride all day. With five different GSXR 750 and ZX7R models under my belt, I'm a huge lover of this class, and the 750cc is a fantastic amount of power. Excellent quality is present.

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