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Please explain "K"-series of the GSX-R.

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#1 ·
Ok, I guess Ive ignored this long enough. So Im in need of a little education.

Ive used the search and have either not mastered it, or Ive not 'phrased' my question correctly so that it will get oh-so specific. So now Im asking...

What are the differences of all of the "K"s bikes??? What is this "K"!?!?!? Ive seen K1 / K2 / ...K8. Is this a series type, or is it a model type?...or something else I dont know about? What is this significance?

I have a 2001 GSXR750 and wonder of the specifics on mine. Where and how do I find the "K" on mine, the VIN plate / title, if its meant to even be a "K" type?
 
#4 ·
Hi There,
I've got a quick question about my bikes model.

It's a 2000 GSXR600. It's a FI model. It says K on it. BUt when i check the pictures it looks more like a K1(2001) model. SO..... If i was to follow the manual or buy parts for my bike would I buy it for the 2000 or 2001 model? Since they are slightly different.

The reason I ask is that I need to get a Stator generator for my bike. The model number for the 2000 and 2001 are different but looks pretty much the same. Do I get the 2000 model Stator or the 2001 model Stator?

Thanks.
 
#11 · (Edited)
....Ermmmm....niether did I mention checking the Owner's Manual, NOR do I have one to check. I'd like to have one though.

But thanks for the...um...humor...for what is was potentially worth. If you actually meant to help, by telling me to check it, thanks I guess...

Either way, I found what I needed so I can go on my shopping spree to get this bike ready for Spring before Winter is over.
 
#7 ·
Thanks for the reply.

I've got a Australian Made GSXR600

The 10th digit is a "0"(ZERO).

At the end of the VIN it actually has a "K".

It's not a SRAD 2000 model. It's a EFI model. Looks more like a 2001 than a 2000 model.

I need to get a Stator Generator for it and dont know if I should be getting the 2000 or 2001 model one. Any chance they will both fit on my bike?

But yeah im still trying to figure out the model of it.

Thanks.
 
#10 ·
Well I went to the dealership. It seems that I have a a "LATE" 2000 model but consider as a K1. So really I have a K1. It's like a early release in late 2000.

Now the question is that the Stator I bought from a 2000 GSXR600 (think it was from a SRAD) which I thought was the same as mine will fit on my bike or not since mine is ACTUALLY a K1.

Hrmmmmm.. Anyone know if it's compatible? If the 2000 stator will work on the K1???

they look the same? lol

Well I guess i have to remove it this weekend to see. Hey If it fits should it work like normal or it may cause some DAMAGE to my bike???

Please let me know before I do something stupid LOL