04-17-2014, 08:15 PM
I've always had a soft spot for Suzis too, they were always somehow the 'underdog' compared to cocky Honda, and the other jap brands.
Suzuki were always the ones that came last in the ride reports (GSX600F anyone? No thanks I'll take the CBR). They were always doing some discount scheme or promotional finance deal.*(the GSX600F/750F range were cruelly dubbed 'The teapot' by UK jounos at the time).
Even the colours were more 'track suit' like than other makes. Everything just seemed a bit cheap and cheerful. So why did I buy not one but TWO GSXR750's over time?
Because the name, 'Gixxer' is a legend, it's a brand in itself. A lifestyle, a dream, a statement!
The fact I hated both of mine didn't detract from the fact they were seen as 'bad boy bikes'. The British press would always tag the Gixxer 'the hooligan of the group' in tests. I liked this image even though the bike (or me) never fulfilled this potential.
My ego was writing cheques my body couldn't cash!
Still, I don't want to see another iconic brand name from my youth go down the toilet in my lifetime (R.I.P Saab, Rover et al)
Go Suzi go go go go!
More tea, vicar?
Suzuki were always the ones that came last in the ride reports (GSX600F anyone? No thanks I'll take the CBR). They were always doing some discount scheme or promotional finance deal.*(the GSX600F/750F range were cruelly dubbed 'The teapot' by UK jounos at the time).
Even the colours were more 'track suit' like than other makes. Everything just seemed a bit cheap and cheerful. So why did I buy not one but TWO GSXR750's over time?
Because the name, 'Gixxer' is a legend, it's a brand in itself. A lifestyle, a dream, a statement!
The fact I hated both of mine didn't detract from the fact they were seen as 'bad boy bikes'. The British press would always tag the Gixxer 'the hooligan of the group' in tests. I liked this image even though the bike (or me) never fulfilled this potential.
My ego was writing cheques my body couldn't cash!
Still, I don't want to see another iconic brand name from my youth go down the toilet in my lifetime (R.I.P Saab, Rover et al)
Go Suzi go go go go!
More tea, vicar?