Why do people call GSXR Gixxer?
“Gixxer” is the easier way of pronouncing GSX-R. It’s one of the baddest line of sport bikes around. Gixxers are too often bought by people who have little or no motorcycle-riding experience. Many people have gotten hurt or killed because they can’t handle a bike of this magnitude.
What do GSXR stand for?
Grand Sport eXperimental- Racing
Suzuki’s GSX-R supposedly stands for “Grand Sport eXperimental- Racing”, Honda’s CB stands for “City Bike”, and CBR is short for “City Bike Racer” (or “racing”) not for “cross beam racer”.
What’s the best year GSX-R1000?
The 2017 GSX-R1000R L7 might just be the best GSX-R ever made. A bold claim – particularly when you pit it against the like of the K5 GSXR 1000, but of this we’re quite certain. Well, take a sneak peek at the new Gixxer and decide for yourself.
How fast is a 2006 GSXR 1000?
178 mph
The 2006 model had a measured top speed of 178 mph (286 km/h).
What is a GSX-R called?
The Suzuki GSX-R is a series of sport bikes made by Japanese manufacturer Suzuki. Current models are the GSX-R125 and GSX-R150 since 2017; GSX-R600 which was manufactured from 1992 to 1993, and then since 1997; the GSX-R750 since 1985; and the GSX-R1000 since 2001.
How do you pronounce Gixxer?
Registered. Re: How you pronounce \”Gixxer\”?? Jik-sir thats how it is , and it has been like that for years, (slang gixxer is for true gixxer heads!)
Why are bikers called squids?
The urban dictionary defines a motorcycle squid as someone who over-estimates his abilities while riding a bike, and is over-confident of his abilities despite lacking any relevant skills. Motorcycle squids not only pose danger to themselves but to other people they share the road with as well.
What was the first GSX-R?
First generation: 1984. In 1984, Suzuki released the first GSX-R (GSX-R400, internal model number GK71b), on sale only in Japan, taking advantage of licensing laws there which were prohibitive of bikes over 400cc. Then in 1985 a 750cc GSX-R was introduced and followed by an 1100cc version in 1986.
How much does a 2005 GSXR 1000 weight?
444 lb
The 2005 model has a tested wet weight of 444 lb (201 kg). Power output is tested at 147.3 hp (109.8 kW) and peak torque is 75.4 ft⋅lbf (102.2 N⋅m) both at the rear wheel.
What bad things happened in Australia in 2005?
2005 January – Worst bush fires for more than 20 years kill nine people in South Australia. 2005 December – Racially-motivated violence, involving thousands of youths, hits Sydney. 2006 January – Australia and East Timor sign a deal to divide billions of dollars in expected revenues from oil and gas deposits in the Timor Sea.
What historical events happened in 2005?
Historical Events in 2005 1 Event of Interest. Jan 5 Eris, the largest known dwarf planet in the solar system, is discovered by the team of Michael E. 2 Film and TV Awards. 3 Engagement of Interest 4 NFL Pro Bowl. 5 Film Premier. 6 Appointment of Interest.
What happened in the year 2005 in Camorra?
16th September » The Camorra organized crime known as organized crime boss Paolo Di Lauro is arrested in Naples called Naples, Italy. 21st September » Hurricane Rita becomes the third most intense hurricane (dropped to 4th on October 19, 2005).
What major events happened in Australia in 2001?
2001 Australian federal election: John Howard is reelected as Prime Minister. 2002 Bali bombings, the deadliest act of terrorism in the history of Indonesia, killing 202 people (including 88 Australians). Australian military deployed to Iraq War to oust the Saddam Hussein regime for serial non-compliance with the 1991 Gulf War Peace Treaty .