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[smk1026]

Personally hate yamaha...I've seen too many with bad engine machining. Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda > yamaha
personally Id go with the GSXR but If you are looking to keep one bike for a long long time go with the Honda they run forever, I've also seen some kawasakis with over 100,000 on them too

 

[Lockout]

Personally hate yamaha...I've seen too many with bad engine machining. Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Honda > yamaha
personally Id go with the GSXR but If you are looking to keep one bike for a long long time go with the Honda they run forever, I've also seen some kawasakis with over 100,000 on them too

Suzuki hasn't made a change since 2008 and another reason why not to give them money on a new bike.For used I agree as the 2007-2008 gsxr was my all time favorite in body and engine performance with the liter models.

The new ones I wouldn't buy even at their zero % interest they offer.

 

[z.chance]

Everyone thinks that a 600 is a starter bike for some reason. They absolutely arent.

I went straight to a z1000 for my first streetbike after years of dirtbiking. It made a little over 130 hp, so slightly more than the 600's and a good bit more torque. The torque made the bike very predictable and easy to ride on the streets. 600 will be more like a 125 two stroke, all the power hits way up top, and i hear the r6's are particularly peaky compared to the others.

If you are used to the absurdity of dirtbikes, you should be abpe to transition to the street with ease. Self control is the biggest thing though, cause these bikes will do 0-120 in about 6 seconds, and it feels pretty much instant.

 

[HarmsWay]

Everyone thinks that a 600 is a starter bike for some reason. They absolutely arent.

I went straight to a z1000 for my first streetbike after years of dirtbiking. It made a little over 130 hp, so slightly more than the 600's and a good bit more torque. The torque made the bike very predictable and easy to ride on the streets. 600 will be more like a 125 two stroke, all the power hits way up top, and i hear the r6's are particularly peaky compared to the others.

If you are used to the absurdity of dirtbikes, you should be abpe to transition to the street with ease. Self control is the biggest thing though, cause these bikes will do 0-120 in about 6 seconds, and it feels pretty much instant.

I was great on a dirtbike riding track and I could do a little freestyle. I rode a CRF450 that had a bunch of work done to it

 

[ClassicBlue]

I've ridden my whole life and I worked at a motorcycle dealership as well. In my opinion, the R6 is the better choice. What so many fail to realize is that few riders actually can ride a sport bike close to their full potential especially in Atlanta. I know guys on 600's that most riders on larger bikes wouldn't stand a chance against. The R6 is truly an awesome machine with plenty of low end, zippy handling, and a top speed at about 165. You will find all the power on the R6 is very usable as well.

 

[Allsmiles]

I ride a Yamaha Warrior-displacement of both the R1 and R6 combined with a little extra and only 2 cylinders. Torque monster and 5200 redline (not completely stock). I would get the R6 as everyone I know that rides a R1 has been down. Something about wheelies at 90 mph that are not expected. Either bike with get you in over your head quick, just have less $$ tied up in the R6 and you can sell it down the road if it is still in good shape to upgrade. Start looking around and you will need to decide on what you want out of the bike as a lot of them have been stretched and such.

 

[smk1026]

Suzuki hasn't made a change since 2008 and another reason why not to give them money on a new bike.For used I agree as the 2007-2008 gsxr was my all time favorite in body and engine performance with the liter models.

The new ones I wouldn't buy even at their zero % interest they offer.

oh hell no buying a new gsxr is BS they are so much cheaper used

 

[smk1026]

Everyone thinks that a 600 is a starter bike for some reason. They absolutely arent.

I went straight to a z1000 for my first streetbike after years of dirtbiking. It made a little over 130 hp, so slightly more than the 600's and a good bit more torque. The torque made the bike very predictable and easy to ride on the streets. 600 will be more like a 125 two stroke, all the power hits way up top, and i hear the r6's are particularly peaky compared to the others.

If you are used to the absurdity of dirtbikes, you should be abpe to transition to the street with ease. Self control is the biggest thing though, cause these bikes will do 0-120 in about 6 seconds, and it feels pretty much instant.

I agree...I'm a ***** on a ninja 250 but I really got it for gas and looks...I knew I could have gotten a used 600 for the same price. but the amount I've commuted with it. its pretty much paid for itself. now I don't think id even upgrade to a 600 if I were to move up id probably move to the ninja 300. I'm a fan of the small bikes personally.

 

[TJW1208]

I've had an 05 r6 and an 08 r6, an 02 r1 an 05 r1 and an 08 r1

R1 hands down