Questions Regarding The New 2008 GSXR600.......?

First off will I be able to flat foot the GSXR600 comfortably, I'm 5'11'' and weight about 165lbs?





Second I know they added the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) to the 2008 GSXR600. It lets you select mode A, B, or C depending on power level needed for situation. Any ideas on the power loss between the modes, I know mode A is full power. Any ideas on mode B and C power output?





Finally, I know the GSXR600 is definetly not a beginner bike. No 600+cc bike is. But if the mode C on the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) reduces power enough, dont you think it would be reasonable for a beginner to get. You leave it in mode C and gain experience, then as you learn more about the bike go onto mode B and then A. Of course you still have to ride within your limits and respect the bike, as a 600cc bike can be deadly. Thoughts?





Thanks in advance for the opinions and answers. Really appreciated.
Questions Regarding The New 2008 GSXR600.......?
Well, seat height being 31.9", it really depends on you. Some people have longer/shorter legs than others. You just have to sit on 1 and see, but I would imagine. If not, you can always get it lowered, in which most dealers will do it for you for no extra charge because they want to move their product. Regardless of th SDMS, a 600 is a great bike to start on, if you can handle it, which I am sure you can. I started out on a Ninja ZX6R (636), 6'2" 185lbs. I out grew it kind of, but I still ride it now, even though it's lowered now for my wife. It handles better than my ZX10R. But a 600 is the best bike to learn on. You really won't "out grow" it. I know some folks who started out on a 600 and then stepped up to a 1000, and regret it because the handling issue. But thats not EVERYONES vision on it. Some don't care and just want POWER POWER POWER...The SDMS thing though, not very familiar with it. Only thing I seen about it was on the Suzuki Cycles website:





"New S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch"





Don't know if there is really any information out about it. Someone with the bike would have to answer it. I searched and searched because that made me curious about it. Only reviews I seen on it though were negative. People saying now overall, the bike has less power, because of that system. I don't know. I like how Suzuki GXR's ride, but I like my Ninjas more overall.
Questions Regarding The New 2008 GSXR600.......?
i'm your size and I flat foot my gsxr 750


if you have not ridden much bike before, get a beater to learn on


upgrade next year
Reply:I have rode a 1000 that has this option. It was night and day from mode a to c. Took the power from 1000 to 750 to 600. a 600 is defitnetly a good beginner bike but might i suggest getting the gsxr750. Its the perfect bike. You will be sick of the 600 after the first summer.
Reply:I am 5' 10" 150 lbs and I used to ride a 600 Ninja, you can probably flat foot comfortably. I wasn't flat-footed at lights but I had the suspension set stiff, so you should have no problem.





The 600 GSXR is not a beginner bike for everybody, but it is a good beginner bike for some people. You can get killed just as quickly on a Rebel or 250 Ninja. Just like your mother used to buy your first clothes a little big so you could grow into them, a 600 GSXR will be small enough to get around on until you get comfortable, then it will be plenty fast to keep you riding for years to come. Buy a smaller bike and you'll be trading it within 2 years.
Reply:You might even be a bit tall to be comfortable on it.





Any sportsbike is too powerful for a beginner: even in "slow" mode. Buy a second hand GS 500 or similar to learn on. Cheaper, insurable and won't break your heart when you drop it.





Do a track based riding course before buying any sports bike.
Reply:I can't comment on the A,B,C switch on the K8 but surely the throttle should work as a power switch. Just take it easy until your used to the bike and you will find yourself leaving it in A mode all the time. I'm only 5ft 5in and ride a K6 gsx-r750 and find so long as one foot hits the ground flat there's no problem saying that both toes touch the floor ok, so i think you would have no worries.
Reply:I don't think they've release hp specs yet but i asume the 600 is at about 110hp give or take a few.





B mode reduces power by about 20%, which would make it 88hp.(keep in mind that these are estimates, i don't have exact numbers)


C mode reduces by about 40% and that would put it down to 66hp. A pretty big reduction. But that doesn't make it any less of a challange to hurt yourself.





And at 5'11" i don't see riding flat footed being a problem and if you're slightly on your toes you can have it lowered a bit or just deal with it.
Reply:no reason to buy a brand new bike as your first bike. you are going to drop it, and that will only be more expensive cuz its brand new. just get a used bike, or get one that has already been dropped for a whole lot cheaper. you could get two gixxer's for the the cost of a brand new one.








my first bike was a 600, it all depends on the rider.
Reply:Motorcycles aren't dangerous, motorcycle riders with no regard are.





You are mistaken buddy. 600CC sport bikes are and can be beginner bikes for a person who is mature enough to make good decisions.





If you have a mature mind set, can drive a manual transmission car, and ride a bicycle, then you can start on a 600 in any drive mode.