Any exp with a 2001 gsxr 1000

[Johnno]

As the title implies I'm looking at getting a 2001 gsxr 1000 and just want to know if anyone has had one and would recommend them as a good bike.

They sure seem to have plenty of power and the old writeups I've found online say they were a ball tearer for their time.

[Col]

Loved mine....

[Hornet]

Loved the 2002, dood, which had only minor changes from the '01.

Great low-down torque, comfortable (for a sports bike), great fuel economy, pillion seat was loved by most pillions I ever had on it, wheelied 3rd gear to the horizon, took all the luggage I ever needed from here to Phillip Island and back (twice) and we only parted company due to a P plater not knowing how to turn a corner w/out looking at where he was going.

[Johnno]

Thanks Hornet and Col.
I had a 83 gsx 1100 and love it but they are miles apart in tech upgrades

[Hornet]

Oh, hell yeah. When the GSXR1000 was released it was 18 HP more than the next bike and out handled most of them, too. Some journo's commented on the six-pot calipers, calling them 'wooden'. If that was the worst part, then it's a fantastic bike. Just put braided lines on it. EASY!

[marras]

From what I've seen of Hornet's 02 gsxr I would highly recommend the bike because every time I see a girl going for a ride with him they don't mind the horizontal ride afterwards.

[Johnno]

Ive just bought the misses a 2001 gsxr600 and man did it make me miss having a inline 4.

Forgot the feel of instant response and the buzz from riding them, so time to change the 900 twin for a litre 4

[Deej]

Having owned a K2 I thought it was a great bike.

Only diff between the K1 and the K2 is decals, and a slight change to the wiring harness.

[Hornet]

Actually, Deej, the mirrors got a change, too, having the large plastic surround removed to make way for the thinner alloy stalk. It was a better look, IMO.

[stumpy1]

I just bought a K4 and i was originally going for a K1-K2. I shopped hard and got the K4 cheaper than all the K2s I looked at. I loved them all and think they are awsome. Just buy one dont think any longer

[Johnno]

[Rockstar]

My k1 was the best bike I owned. Mate Get one same make as th K2 FUCK ALL difference. They are a little bigger then todays bikes, but once you get to know her you will be nipping at the heels if not going past a later model.

Here is a pick of my old K1 and Gsxrandos k2

[Johnno]

^^^^I just bought that very bike(the K2). I thought I'd seen it before.

[stumpy1]

That K2 is sweet. Did you get it from Dales.I looked at it when I bought mine. It was a serious toss up. Yours is very nice.

[Johnno]

Yeah, I've been eyeing it off for a few weeks and thought what the hell, it's only money so I got it. Now I have no money

[browser05]

Yeah i rode my mates K1 and it has a huge amount of bottom end power and pretty comfy too. Really nice bike. Wish i had the cash to buy it as he is selling it. Id recomend them to anyone looking for a great 1000cc bike to own.
Ive attached a pic of me and my mates bikes. (mine is the zx10)

[Johnno]

Noice...Your mates looks like its got the K2 mirrors.

[browser05]

yeah prob has i dont know, looks good though