2007 GSXR750 vs. 2005 GSXR750... any major differences? (track bike question)

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Hey all,

This posts ends my long hiatus from the board. My silence is for no other grand reason except that I had nothing worthwhile to post. :)

I'm wondering about the GSXR 750, specifically:

- if there are major differences between the 2005 and 2007 models (or just minor ones)
- your thoughts on their track riding performance
- ease of maintenance considerations
- whether you find there is much difference between the 600 and the 750, especially on the track


Thanks! BC
 
I can't speak to the differences between the '05 and '07, other than the '07 is a newer generation than the '05.

I have a 600 for track use and a 750 for the street. My 750 is stock stock stock, but the 600 is geared 15/47 (I believe). I can't say that I notice much difference in the feel of the two bikes. The 750 obviously has a few more ponies to play with, but depending on tracks you ride and your ability that may not make a difference. Note how well Jody Christie keeps up on his 600 in the Cdn. Superbike series.
 
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but there are no longer any classes for a 750 anymore. This is not a factor if you just want to do track days and not get into racing.

I suppose you can race with the litre bikes, as the poster above me mentioned, I know some riders at mosport opted to ride their 600s instead of their litre bikes. Tell you the truth I have no idea how they kept up on the straights with them being so long, but hey, they did. Shrug.
 
gtm said:
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but there are no longer any classes for a 750 anymore. This is not a factor if you just want to do track days and not get into racing.
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Just for clarification, I'm not looking to race, just do track days.
 
2live&ride said:
Read up on the differences...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_GSX-R750
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Thanks for the reference... I checked WikiP before posting my question. I didn't note much of a difference, but I wanted to hear/read it from riders who would have more knowledge about the real-world difference and handling between the two bikes, and not rely only on a re-drafted tech list.
 
You'd probably get a far better deal on the older one, the differences are not worth a lot of $$. And a 600 could end up being cheaper all around (assuming you are going to license it for the street) over a 750. They are both basically the same size, but the 750 is a few pounds heavier.
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