Table of contents

• Second-hand advice Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (K5 / K6) GSX-R 1000 for sale
• Market situation
• Facelift
• Info
• competitor
• Dealer interview
• Data Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (model year 2005)
• Price comparison: used Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5 and K6

Katrin Sdun

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Compared to its predecessors K1 to K4, the K5 appears in 2005 with a more compact frame and shorter wheelbase.

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Blinker and rearview mirror mix: cladding recesses and spacers for the direction indicators are unnecessary.

Stefan Schmidt

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Example: EZ 04/2006, 33 574 km, 5280 EUR.

Bjoern grams

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Thomas Rothmund (55), workshop master at Motorrad Beck in Freudenstadt and racing driver.

Friedemann Kirn

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A clearly visible, centrally placed gear indicator plus shift light are very useful on the racetrack.

Katrin Sdun

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Guaranteed fun: designed for the racetrack, but still very suitable for more moderate country road tours.

Katrin Sdun

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Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

Katrin Sdun

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Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

Katrin Sdun

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The engine set-up is very balanced and pleases with a lot of pressure from below.

Friedemann Kirn

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Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

Friedemann Kirn

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The successor model K2 came in 2002.

Katrin Sdun

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With its 160 HP and 194 kilograms curb weight, it caused a tingling stomach.

Katrin Sdun

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The GSX-R 1000 introduced in 2001 was a small milestone.

Friedemann Kirn

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Type K5 and K6 were sold 5500 times in Germany.

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Second hand advice Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (K5 / K6)

Second-hand advice Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (K5 / K6)
GSX-R 1000 for sale

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 has been alive since 2001. The 2005/2006 vintages are particularly popular with Kilogixxer fans and are considered the best second-hand recommendations.

Thorsten Dentges

04/14/2016

Was the Suzuki launched in 2001 GSX-R 1000 a milestone? Yes. A little. Not to be compared with a Yamaha R1, which in 1998 revolutionized the big (sport) bike segment with ultra-power and lightweight. Or with a Honda Fireblade, which in 1992 was considered a sporty superlative as a 900 at the time. And the 1000 series Gixxer is certainly not as influential as its old sister GSX-R 750, which in the mid-80s brought that racing feeling to the road like hardly any other motorcycle.

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Nevertheless: When the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 appeared, it made sports drivers tingle with its 160 hp and an empty weight of just 194 kilos. The surface-to-surface missile called K1 – the internal Suzuki name – was well received and, together with the successor model K2 (2002), established the good reputation of the GSX-R 1000. In this way: a milestone. But fame based on performance data is short-lived in the world of superbikes, and these first models would be described as stubborn, stiff hips and, well, lame these days after a test drive. By the way, hardly anyone is currently talking about the K3 and K4 (in the range in 2003 and 2004) because, as new vehicles, they were overshadowed by more radical competition.

The K5 presented in 2005, on the other hand, once again achieved the reputation of a milestone. Lighter, slimmer, more filigree and significantly stronger than before, it fought its way to the top in comparison tests and straight into the hearts of hobby racers. Neutral driving behavior, homogeneous power delivery and a sitting posture that is quite comfortable for super athletes also made them look good on country roads and even in dense urban traffic – quite suitable for everyday use. The K5 / K6, which have been sold more than 5500 times in Germany, have retained the nimbus of the “most all-round” Suzuki GSX-R 1000 to this day. The successors could not keep up, from 2010 the sales figures collapsed, second hand they are less often on offer. The K5 and K6 remain the most popular used GSX-R-1000s.

Market situation

Stefan Schmidt

Example: Suzuki GSX-R 1000, EZ 04/2006, 33 574 km, 5280 EUR.

The Suzuki GSX-R 1000 of the 2005 and 2006 model years are among the most sought-after super sports cars. The range of good (original) machines has already been massively thinned out.

5280 EUR

Example: EZ 04/2006, 33 574 km

Typical dealer offer: TuV and AU new / inspection done / wear parts all okay / tires still 75 percent. Financing possible without down payment.

from 3000 euros

Example ad: 63,496 km, EZ 02/2005, special orange paint, Bos exhaust, brake-clutch lever from LSL, alarm system, mini indicators, racing disc, steel braided brakes, 3333 euros (private offer from Thuringia)

Low price level. A lot of junk is for sale at this level. Often concealed imports with a questionable history and former racing and crash machines that have been fitted again with retrofit parts. If you are lucky, you will find more touristy runners.

from 4500 euros

Example display: 17,527 km, EZ 01/2006, Yoshimura edition. Small dent on the tank, always in the garage, was only driven when the weather was nice. Sale due to switch. 5499 euros (private offer from Lower Saxony)

Medium price level. K5 / K6 are available in their original condition or with popular add-on parts such as license plate holders and levers from companies such as LSL or Rizoma for around 5000 euros. If the mileage is less than 30,000 kilometers, you can easily access it, the equivalent value fits.

from 6000 euros

Example display: 18,367 km, EZ 03/2006. The vehicle has been checked by our workshop and is getting a fresh inspection and a new TuV. Including 3 year guarantee! 6499 euros (Kawasaki dealer in Hamburg)

High price level. As popular as the models are, from 7,000 euros even the best-maintained K5 / K6 with less than 20,000 kilometers on the clock are difficult to sell, as those interested in super sports cars tend to squint at current goods (BMW S 1000 RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R).

Facelift

Friedemann Kirn

A clearly visible, centrally placed gear indicator plus shift light are very useful on the racetrack.

2005

Completely new model, type designation WVB6. The GSX-R 1000 model, dubbed “K5”, has more compact dimensions, less weight, more displacement and more power. Differences to the K4 model:

• 178 instead of 164 hp
• 118 instead of 110 Nm

Changes in detail:

• electronic immobilizer as standard
• LCD gear display in the speedometer
• LED rear light
• Indicators integrated in the rear and rear-view mirrors
• Motor with titanium valves
• reinforced crankshaft
• larger inlet and outlet channels
• Throttle valves with 44 instead of 42 mm
• two injectors per cylinder
• New radiator and alternator
• In addition: Slip-hopping clutch and gear ratio changed (1st gear longer, 3rd to 6th gear longer)
• Brake calipers and master cylinders with larger pistons
• new swing arm with three millimeters thinner axis and height-adjustable pivot point
• new rear frame and various components with reduced weight
• Colors: blue-white, black-yellow, black-gray, black-matt black. Price: 12,990 euros.

2006

Model “K6”, type designation WVB6 is retained. Colors: blue-white, red-black, matt black. Price: 13,090 euros.

Info

Tests in MOTORCYCLE

• 5/2005 (FB)
• 6 + 7/2005 (VT)
• 10/2005 (TT)
• 5/2006 (VT)

FB = driving report, TT = top test, VT = comparison test; Article download at www.motorradonline.de/ekiosk

Internet

• Fansites: www.gsx-r1000.de, www.gsxr-freaks.de,
• Used offers: www.motorradonline.de/gsx-r1000_kaufen 

competitor

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki ZX-10R.

Kawasaki ZX-10R

Four-cylinder in-line engine, 175 hp, weight 205 kg, 0-100 km / h: 3.3 seconds, Vmax: 298 km / h, consumption: 5.8 liters, 13,145 euros

The Type D (2006/2007) was less popular with fans, but drives perfectly. Good pieces for as little as 4500 euros.

Honda

Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade.

Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade

Four-cylinder in-line engine, 172 hp, weight: 205 kg, 0-100 km / h: 3.3 seconds, Vmax: 287 km / h, consumption: 5.7 liters, 13,190 euros

In 2006 the type SC57 (until 2008) was revised and improved in detail. Rarely used for less than 5000 euros.

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Yamaha YZF-R1.

Yamaha YZF-R1

Four-cylinder in-line engine, 175 hp, weight: 204 kg, 0-100 km / h: 3.2 seconds, Vmax: 285 km / h, consumption: 6.3 liters, 13,300 euros

The type RN12 (2004–2006) was sold almost 7500 times, used also a hit and easy to find.

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MV Agusta F4 1000 S..

MV Agusta F4 1000 S.

Four-cylinder in-line engine, 175 hp, weight: 205 kg, 0-100 km / h: 3.3 seconds, Vmax: 298 km / h, consumption: 5.8 liters, 20,390 euros

Lots of leeway for negotiations: Despite the high new price, the exotic secondhand is hardly more expensive than the Japanese sport bikes.

Dealer interview

Bjoern grams

Thomas Rothmund (55), workshop master at Motorrad Beck in Freudenstadt and racing driver, likes strong athletes.

The K5 / K6 models of the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 are already over ten years old. Are these old machines even recommendable??

For ambitious racers who want to be at the forefront, probably not. But very few of them are. Most hobby racers drive on a circuit to hone their driving technique and not to get the most out of the latest technology. So why not ten-year-old Suzi with her almost 180 hp? I wouldn’t call this underpowered. In addition, the motorcycle has a great chassis and low weight, so you can stamp times on the asphalt that inspire respect. And the performance is definitely enough for the country road. At the time, the K5 was considered an almost indomitable beast. From today’s perspective, I would say: It is the best balanced GSX-R 1000 and for that reason alone the best choice for sporty country road drivers.

Don’t worry that the mechanics will suffer a lot after years of sporting pace?

No, these things just work. We have customers who have already spooled more than 100,000 kilometers on their machines, mechanically everything is usually flawless. The engine may need some oil, but that is harmless. What happens more often are problems with plastic parts. Vibrations and the ravages of time gnaw away at the plastic, which then no longer looks so fresh, cracks appear, mounts are no longer so tight, which is noticeable by rattling. Bad low beam is also typical. The reason for this is plastic abrasion caused by vibrations in the headlight, which is deposited as a powder on the reflector and thus reduces the brightness. A new headlight costs around 500 euros plus installation costs.

Is there anything else to consider?

Yes, a reinforcement plate should have been attached to the frame from an official conversion campaign. This is actually always the case with specimens that are maintained in workshops, if in doubt it is better to have a professional check it out.

Any tips on conversion and tuning?

As already mentioned, the performance is sufficient. If there are a few hundred left after the purchase, I would rather take care of the chassis, steering head bearings, steering damper, shock absorber and fork have to be checked during the inspection anyway. For example, if the shock absorber is pretty worn out, no problem. A professional overhaul of the original part with a new spring, oil and gas can work wonders as a refreshment.

Data Suzuki GSX-R 1000 (model year 2005)

Katrin Sdun

Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

Price comparison: used Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5 and K6

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The best gixxer ever?

For the fact that it is described by many as the best GSX-R 1000 of all time, you can get a used Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5 and K6 comparatively cheaply on the used market. In addition to a few racetrack modifications, most of the specimens are only slightly modified. Here is the overview: used Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5 and K6 in Germany.

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