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[CDN6R]

:banghead: Another model motorcycle we just can not get in North America. To bad,,I think it is kind of cool.
Gsr750 | 2012 | Sport Sport Touring | Road | Suzuki Motorcycles, Motorbikes & ATVs Australia

 

[Chevyfazer]

Looks like some direct competition for the fz8, but being its probably based off the gsx-r 750 it would probably murder it on the track!!!

 

[CDN6R]

I agree..you are probably correct..
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq7lHybWfpo]Suzuki GSR 750 - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeFaOgj-PZ0&feature=relmfu]Official 2011 Suzuki GSR750 promo - YouTube[/ame]

 

[nismos14]

I really can't stand naked bikes, IDK why.

 

[buzzbomb]

Seriously digging the look.

 

[CrazyCawi]

whats it take to import something like that?

 

[Nastybutler]

So much red tape, you'll go insane. Plus, to get through all that red tape takes some serious money. You gotta pay the EPA to do emmissions tests on any non approved vehicle, you gotta pay the DOT(or is it NHSA?) for a special permit (which may or may not be approved) and then IF you get the permit, they limit how much/where you can ride on public roads. Usually you have to classify it as a "show vehicle" which puts a cap on how many miles per year you can put on it. These are some of the hurdles as I understand it to get a new car imported in from another country, and I'm assuming that it's the same for motorcycles as well.

 

[JSP]

whats it take to import something like that?

Importation and Certification FAQ's Directory--Motorcycles and Scooters

Importation and Certification FAQ's Directory--Import Eligibility Petitions

Importation and Certification FAQ's Directory--Related Government Agencies

Seems like a huge hassle. All that stuff, plus EPA standards, plus Customs duties, taxes, fees, shipping, etc.

 

[CDN6R]

Back in the day (1985) Yamaha introduced the FZ750 to the world except the USA. I remember on fellow from Califorina who traveled to B.C. Canada bought a new FZ and took it back home. Then some how the US Gov't found out about it and it was a big write up in one of the big motorcycle mags,,I can't remember which one but I did buy it. This poor fellow had hell to pay for "smuggling" in a non D.O.T. approved bike. The kicker,,,,,,, the FZ750 was part of Yamaha's 1986 line up.

 

[CDN6R]

Has any body also noticed that the new "naked" bikes ALL have head lights that very very similsr to the Fz6R /XJ 6???

 

[Nastybutler]

Suzuki might take issue with that and point out that Yamaha copied their headlight look on the FZ6R/XJ6's.

 

[ajskillz13]

So.... just buy an FZ8 and be happy? Yea, sounds good to me. I haven't looked up the specs, but I don't see anything more appealing about this bike. Looks more or less the same.

 

[Chevyfazer]

Suzuki might take issue with that and point out that Yamaha copied their headlight look on the FZ6R/XJ6's.

Maybe but since yamahas had pretty much that same headlight since 2004, I think it would be the other way around...

 

[JonKerr]

I really can't stand naked bikes, IDK why.

That's exactly why we don't get a lot of these naked bikes. Most of the country prefers the full fairing look compared to the naked bikes. Most people in Europe however prefer the naked bike look. Manufacturers provide the product to meet the demand of the market. Sucks for those of us who like that look.