Another welcome addition are the three-way adjustable rearsets that can quickly accommodate different riding styles and statures. For track and hard street riding, they can move "up and back," while for more leisurely rides and cruising, the "down and forward" position takes mercy on taller riders' knees.
3-way fuel mapping... just...
3-way fuel mapping... just keep it in 'A' mode.
Adjustable stock rearsets...
Adjustable stock rearsets add comfort and function nicely.
Gixxer
At the risk of sounding like a broken record after all these years, we can confidently say that the GSX-R1000 just can't be knocked off its mighty perch. The ridiculously strong motor has been complemented with razor-sharp styling and competent brakes, and with some new gizmos for the tech geeks, there's really nothing negative to be said. Of course, your license will likely take an absolute beating, but that's your problem. The only part we're struggling with is scratching together a down payment to go and buy one immediately.
Reader Ratings
RJ Mareno
"I have to say I absolutely love the new Gixxer Thou! When you ride it, it almost seems like it's hard-wired to your cerebrum. You think about where you want the bike to go or what you want it to do, and it does it. This is my fourth Gixxer and by far my favorite ".
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Mark Gander
"This is my third Gixxer. I just dumped the stock exhaust and took out the SET valve. And let me tell you, it's a whole new monster. This thing power-wheelies everywhere. I have Pazzo levers, frame sliders, PP Tuning preload adjustors, a Puig screen, rim stripes, race shift, new grips, Yoshimura bar ends and some nice carbon-fiber trim. This bike totally stands out from my 2005 GSX-R1000. It's amazing! I love it! "
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Armando "Godfather" Schoener
"I am a proud owner of a 2007 GSX-R1000 and so far have almost 100 percent positive feedback for the bike. I have owned a 2000 Honda 929, 954 and a 2004 GSX-R1000, and this is by far the most comfortable I have felt on a bike.
"The suspension is great, and there's loads of power, but I really see no point for the fuel trim switch. Most people who buy a 1000 want the power, and if you need a switch to do something your throttle hand should do then you should have bought a 750.
"My only negative comments about the bike do not really pertain to it directly. I am having the most difficult time finding aftermarket parts. I am one of those people who wants things now! My mods so far are a carbon-fiber front fender, heel plates and hugger, steel brake lines, 520 conversion, sprockets, mirror block-offs, short levers and a full Ti-Force exhaust system."