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Suzuki is 3mph quicker than the 999, and even quicker over a 1 / 4 mile, to 100mph and to 150mph. The GSX-R managed to hang on in there, being just 8mph down at the end of the two-mile straight.
Suzuki is 3mph quicker than the 999, and even quicker over a 1 / 4 mile, to 100mph and to 150mph. The GSX-R managed to hang on in there, being just 8mph down at the end of the two-mile straight.
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Suzuki is 3mph quicker than the 999, and even quicker over a 1 / 4 mile, to 100mph and to 150mph. The GSX-R managed to hang on in there, being just 8mph down at the end of the two-mile straight.
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►GSX-R600 has Ducati 999 beaten in a straight line! Lighter Suzuki has We were all surprised by the results at is only 0.3 seconds quicker than the helping it to stop considerably quicker decent midrange and Bruntingthorpe. Naturally, we were GSX-R – the equivalent of just a few than the other two. It seems the Suzuki’s stops quicker expecting it to be a close run thing but bike lengths. combination of Showa Big Piston Forks we never imagined the 600 would do However, in our top gear roll-on tests and radial Brembo brakes performs better as well as it did. the Honda finally showed its power even than the Ducati’s Ohlins front suspension Even in a straight line it beat the if the little GSX-R still manages a surprise and Brembo radial stoppers. Ducati and just about held onto the by beating the Ducati. Who would have Fireblade too. thought a 600cc inline four would have Verdict In 2003, the 999S was a cutting edge a quicker top gear roll on than a mighty We were as surprised as Hodgson, the sports bike, the best V-twin on the Ducati V-twin? GSX-R600 has really moved the game market, costing £13,600, the dream When it came to the braking tests on, and it’s head and shoulders above bike of many. And now... it’s slower there was very little in it. All three bikes the Honda and Ducati on track. than a standard 600. At the end of have radial brakes, and both the Ducati But don’t write off the old bikes too the two-mile straight the Suzuki is and Suzuki use Brembo stoppers, but early. They’re considerably cheaper 3mph quicker than the 999, and even the GSX-R’s light weight was the key to (around £5000) than the Suzuki and quicker over a 1/4 mile, to 100mph and won’t depreciate as quickly. The Blade has to 150mph! lovely midrange; it’s comfier and better Even against the much more power- two-up. The 999 is arguably more exotic, ful Blade the GSX-R managed to hang on in there, being just 8mph down Who’d have thought sounds amazing and you’re buying into that famous Bologna brand. at the end of our two-mile straight, which isn’t bad at all considering the a 600 supersport But if you own a four to eight-year-old litre bike and are looking to trade in for a difference in power. bike would produce new expensive 1000cc bike, why not opt Meanwhile, from a standing start for a 600? Considerably cheaper than a to 100mph the 600 is actually quicker! this result. It’s even new litre bike, you’ll be pleasantly sur- It was only when the 1000 started to prised just like Hodgson was. stretch its legs that it had the smaller practical too supersports bike beaten, and even MCn’s adaM Child Tell us what you think then only just. Over a ¼ mile the Blade www.motorcyclenews.com ian jubb