| Author | Message | ||
     White79bu |
I just bought a brand new GSXR750 in July of 2007. I had planed on buying an 1125r when they came out but couldn't go all summer without a bike. So I thought I would just go with the GSXR because I like Suzuki but then the 1125r came out and it has me thinking. I can get the buell for around $13000 otd maybe even cheaper. I am also in good shape with the suzuki but in order for me to keep my payment with in the suzuki's I have to do 72 months. My question is the 1125r worth the money compared to my bike. I love the GSXR but I would really like to have an american bike. The suzuki was the first thing I ever bought that was foreign. Also in the 1125r good for two up riding? My wife only rides with me once in a while but I would like to do some all day riding. The bike will mainly be used for comuting and I am planning on doing some track days and weekend riding. | ||
| Garrett2 |
id say just ride both (well, get a ride on a 1125) and see which you like better i really enjoy mine, butdifferent strokes for different folks | ||
| Chevca |
Well this is actually really funny because of who I work for that shall remain nameless, but lets just say that they do import and sell bikes. But despite working for this nameless company I still bought an 1125r and I couldn't be happier with the decision in fact if you really want to be sold fill your GSXR with gas , sit on it, tipping it side to side. Then do the same thing on a 1125r trust me you'll notice the difference, I did and then keep in mind that while the difference is suttle its still there and is one of the reasons why you can out handle your GSXR on a Buell without any extra effort. | ||
| Interex2050 |
Garrett2 has a great point... that is probably the best approach; test ride the 1125R. Also make sure that you have a good local dealer, in fact that may be the first thing you want to check. | ||
| Spatten1 |
Two great bikes. The only reason I'd get the 1125 over the GSXR is if you want American and/or you would prefer a V-Twin. | ||
| Spectrum |
Here's a review you might find interest. Lady rider who tracks a GSXR-750 reviews the 1125R. http://www.trackdaymag.com/i?a=123 Here's a quote from her review: "I have proof that I was able to run faster lap times on the 1125R than on my own GSX-R 750 by more than 3 seconds." | ||
| Baggermike |
Also the fun factor it has power every were, and is American, and has the lowest cost of ownership out of all the bikes, if you wipe out your bike what would be recked and what would it cost to replace, I read the 1125R crashes good and the parts that get damaged are suppose to be cheap, they also worked a deal with on insurance co for lower rates so I would say do allot of research and then take one for a ride. I try to buy everything American made, I love this bike and would not want anything else even if it were something better from Japan, I buy American because I am American and think we all should support are Country. Mike | ||
| White79bu |
Chevca, That was the first thing I noticed over my GSXR. It just feels more flickable for sure. Spectrum, That was a great review, thanks. My biggest thing is finacing it 72 months. I know I can put more with it every month. I guess I am just nervous. When I bought my Suzuki my wife lost her job 6 days later. Just after she gave birth to our son. So that is why I am gun shy. We are doing very well now but at the time it was tough. I think I will call my insurance company today and get a quote. | ||
| Baggermike |
White find out which insurance company Buell has made a deal with and check out the difference and let us know, I live in Taxachusetts and all insurance co are the same Price and like Progresive and Gieko will not work in this State, and get this I have surcharges and have to pay them on each bike I own. Mike | ||
| Thurstonbuell |
Hey , what about riding two up ? I realize it's a sport bike and not a sport tourer , but I will also be riding two up on occasion , but that wont be for some time unless all this damn snow melts . | ||
| Baggermike |
You could teach her to ride and then you do not have to carry a passenger, that is a good reason to have two bikes. | ||
| Chadhargis |
I've got a GSXR 600 as my track bike. I would LOVE to have an 1125r, but if I were to put it down, parts aren't as plentiful and cheap as they are for the Gixxers. I can hit eBay and nearly rebuild my bike with all the parts I find. Recently I had a transmission issue, and rather than fix it, I bought a used engine off eBay with less miles on it for $400! Try that with an 1125r. I'll admit, the 1125r would be the better bike for me, as I love twins. But for track duty, I'm gonna stick with the cookie cutters for economy sake. Now...when they put the 1125 engine in the Ulysses, I'll have a '06 Ulysses for sale.  Out with the old:  In with the new:  | ||
| Doerman |
It comes down to your personal financial situation I guess. The GSXR 750 is a great machine. I've ridden one, and in my view it is the best in the GSXR lineup. If you sell it this early in the ownership you'll most likely lose some serious money. If you keep it and buy an 1125R I'll suspect the 1125R will be ridden more. It is just that good and comfortable to ride on the street and very competent in the twisties. I kept my XB9R and it has seen very light duty except for a couple of "guilt trips" on it since I got the 1125R. Decisions, decision... | ||
| Baggermike |
Chad why not turn the 1125R into a ulysses, I have both and going to take measurements between the two and see if the tail section would fit and the 08 uly has the same dia forks and you could have a custom rear shock built to give more suspension travel and just curios if it would work and will take the measurements when I get my R back, has been two weeks now. Mike | ||
| White79bu |
I'm not going to loose too much on the GSXR. I am in very good shape with it. I would just loose my down payment. So it's just a matter of putting a down payment on the 1125r. I just don't want to keep paying on the suzuki when I know I will end up buying the 1125. The wife and I stoped at the dealership today to see what she thought. I think that they will knock a little money off because they seem to want to sell it. I asked about the warrenty repair and the salesman told me that the techs have all been trained on the 1125 so they would have no problem working on it. I got a quote from State Farm $716 a year. I'm 25 with a good driving record. That is only a hundred dollars more than the suzuki. | ||
| Baggermike |
No problem working on it mine has been in the shop for two weeks and have got no were the tech do not even have the manual yet and got a comfermation they rushed the bike into production for there 25th ann and they tech guys are not even getting answers to the trouble codes so use that info when dealing with the sales man, I got mine 11,700.00 not including sales tax. once they get the bugs out the bike is awesome. | ||
| Bobup |
Chad for the next 2 years if we have ANY problems...it goes to the dealer and THEY do the work....FREE | ||
| Baggermike |
That is if you are willing to wait, had my new ulysses oil pump go in early october and did not get it back till december because they did not listen to me and I told them it was the oil pump that broke and they told me that it was a blocked oil line and I told them to cut it open and see what was blocking it and I got the, we can only do what harley says we can do BS like cutting an oil line open is a big deal and would take like 5 minutes, now my 1125R has been in the shop for two weeks at another dealership but am treated fairly here, it is Buell that is the problem right now and have sent tech to florida to figure out someone elses electrical problem. Mike | ||
| Dentguy |
White79bu, Go with the one that isn't having problems. | ||
| C4bird |
I've ridden both a friends 06' GSXR600 and my 1125 a bit now and definately feel more comfortable on the 1125. Plus the power feels so much smoother, much nicer to ride. Glad it's going to be my daily rider. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
I kept my XB9R and it has seen very light duty except for a couple of "guilt trips" on it since I got the 1125R. Haha...I have been on my XB9SX for several days due to our electrical gremlin on the 1125r...and it feels very toyish and unrefined compared to the new ride. I have no desire to ride the XB anymore and I LOVED that bike. | ||
| Blazin_buell |
White 79, Sentry is the ins. company that worked with Buell on improved ins. rates so be sure to give them a call for a quote. | ||
| White79bu |
Well the dealer and I are with in a few hundred dollars. If I went with the 1125 I would have to finace a few hundred bucks to pay off the suzuki. Which I am not real crazy about. But for some reason I can't get that darn Buell off my mind. I took the GSXR for a ride Saturday because it got above freezing and it's still a very nice bike. Plus it has been 100% reliable bike. Except for the time I left the key on overnight  . I am still trying to make up my mind. If I trade in the GSXR I will pull the exhaust off and get some of my money back. Plus if I buy the 1125 I have to be sure I like it because I won't be able to trade it in for a few years. | ||
| Xbswede |
Why not try selling the GSXR first. This way you will get some extra cash and probably have more negotiating room on the new purchase. You generally do not do as well on a trade in as you would with straight purchase (cash or finance). Or as others said. Have both. Wait until you can afford both. | ||
| Buell2001b |
the GSXr is the only jap bike i would consider owning, but its up to you. the fact you have doubts about keeping the gixer says to me you really want that 1125r. just try to sell it and get the most you can and then get the 1125r. remember japanese bikes devaluate very quickly, the longer you keep it more you loose | ||
| Vanvideo |
I also have a GSX-R750. It's a great bike, fast, maneuverable, all that. I'm also trying to sell it after about 6 months of ownership. Not because I don't enjoy it, but because I honestly want a v-twin sportbike - RC51 in my case. In my opinion, nothing has the soul of a v-twin sportbike. As far as Japanese bikes de-valuating - please! Try selling your Buell, and watch something de-valuate. Ask me how I know this. And as far as buying American only; I'm Japanese-American. Either works for me. There's a very good chance the computer you're typing on to access this forum is made in Asia. (Message edited by vanvideo on March 10, 2008) |
