Waking Godzilla: 1216cc Suzuki GSX-R Turbo

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Waking Godzilla: 1216cc Suzuki GSX-R Turbo

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Like this, reminds me of Boxhill in the 90s. Novel bum warmer!

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Like the look of that - and , quoting the builder “Loud as fuck, expensive, and too much for the road.”

Sounds about right!
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Absolutely love it, big thumbs up from me :thumbup:
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I'd be more than a little concerned about the prospect of my right arse cheek being roasted while my right knee gets sucked into the bowels of the engine.
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Black and gold.....what's not to like. Looks purposeful and ready to rumble!
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Fooking aces! Proper bike! :wub:
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Reminds me of the one a bike mag built back in the day. The had Jamie Whitham test it and the thing went sideways more than forward.
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Skub wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:04 pm Reminds me of the one a bike mag built back in the day. The had Jamie Whitham test it and the thing went sideways more than forward.
Steve Burns' Monster, in PB magazine. Seem to recall having a video of that too.

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Supermofo wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 10:01 am
Skub wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:04 pm Reminds me of the one a bike mag built back in the day. The had Jamie Whitham test it and the thing went sideways more than forward.
Steve Burns' Monster, in PB magazine. Seem to recall having a video of that too.

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That's the kiddy. :thumbup:
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Prefer the more old-skool blue and black one.
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Blimey - one I actually like!
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Skub wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:04 pm Reminds me of the one a bike mag built back in the day. The had Jamie Whitham test it and the thing went sideways more than forward.
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