2000 Suzuki GSX-R750 review from United Kingdom

I tried to change the oil and filter, but overtightened the alloy sump plug and stripped the threads.

This was sorted by the dealer. The only other thing that went wrong was the speedo light, which packed up (40 GBP to sort) at 10000 miles.

The GSXR 750 WX is not for the faint hearted.

This bike does not boast massive torque, however, if you use the rev range (and I don't mean red-line the bike all the time, 11,500 rpm is plenty) she will fly.

The thrust on the Gixxer makes you feel as if the rear tyre is literally eating up the road. Couple this thrust with a raw induction noise and it is sensational.

The engine is tractable and smooth and you will never need 6th Gear unless motorways or autobahns beckon.

I can see 155MPH in 5th with plenty more to come and no tailing off of acceleration.

For twisties you can leave her in second gear and she will tear way past 95 MPH.

My bike never seemed to need oil, and the oil remained clear between changes, which is testimony to the superb engineers at Suzuki.

I fitted an aftermarket screen, which was fantastic as I found the original too low (no where near as low as say a Kawasaki ZX7R or ZXR750 though).

120/130 MPH crusing (where legal) is easy on a Gixxer with a decent screen.

I am 6'2" and never ever found the bike uncomfortable, which is contrary to popular belief.

Handling - you have to lean/push this big boy in. This is not a CBR600 where you can think where you want to be and you arrive - no - make positive effort and you will be rewarded with a fast cornering bike.

Brakes - The front makes a lovely "hiss" on application and is plenty powerful, however, if you plan ahead and roll off the throttle and pop out of the bubble you will hardly ever need to seriously push the brakes hard. The rear is very much like any other Suzuki sportsbike, you don't think there is much power there, but at low speeds you can easily lock a rear wheel.

Anticipate and use the brakes smoothly and you'll never find the issue of brake power coming up.

Tyres - I ran Michelin Pilot Sports, which seemed to work well in the wet and dry, although I would have loved to try the bike on D208's as I was a great fan of them on my previous Bandit.

Seat hump - sexy. The bike looks so cool with the hump in place.

Summary - Essentially, this is a road legal single seat racer, although by todays standard the bike is easily overshadowed by its newer rivals.

Buy one in blue and white, cherish and pamper it, it will be a future classic!!