SHOOTOUT
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THE ORIGINAL
2013 MIDDLEWEIGHT SPORTBIKE SHOOTOUT
N
o other sportbike brand offers the legacy and racing
heritage as Suzuki does
with its one-of-a-kind 2013 GSXR750 ($12,199). The 750-powered Gixxer ushered in the modern era of replica racers and has
been produced continuously for
almost 30 years. Updated two
years ago, today's 750 continues
to employ a 600-style chassis
stuffed with an oversized Inline
Four yielding faster acceleration
without a weight or handling penalty—a recipe for success, right?
Given that the 750 Gixxer is
based on its 600cc brother, it's
no surprise that it shares identical dimensions behind the windscreen. The 750 is a very neutral-
feeling bike with a low seat height
and more relaxed handlebar
position that isn't as racy as the
Ducati or MV, yet it's still plenty
adept at fast laps. The ability to
adjust the height of the footpegs
is a nice touch, too.
Tip the 750 into a corner and it
doesn't offer the extreme agility of
the Honda or even the Kawasaki
