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zadok
20th June 2005, 00:27
Read the latest 'Rapid Bikes' mag and came across an article with Gardner compares four 600's. Thought it might interest prospective buyers.

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 - "Definitely my pick in the in terms of style and looks...strong mid-range and top-end...overall I think it gives the rider confidence, but there is plenty of room for improvement."

Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland. But saying that, the Suzuki is a great little package...engine makes good power...nice chassis too."

Honda CBR600RR - "The best power delivery of the four...smoothest of the four. The front end is fantastic...the rear a little skatey...my favourite of the four."

Yamaha R6 - "Great little bike. It makes strong top-end power, has a smooth engine and is easy to ride."

They all sound like good bikes. I guess it comes down to model preference and pricing.

John
20th June 2005, 00:45
Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland. But saying that, the Suzuki is a great little package...engine makes good power...nice chassis too."


:rofl::rofl::rofl::clap:

Kickaha
20th June 2005, 09:40
Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland.




Someone send that to White trash :rofl:

Quasievil
20th June 2005, 09:53
Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland.

We all know that, I could have told em that for free

Lou Girardin
20th June 2005, 14:52
Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland. But saying that, the Suzuki is a great little package...engine makes good power...nice chassis too."


How could he tell? They all look the same.

Motu
20th June 2005, 15:19
How could he tell? They all look the same.

jeez,you're blind you old fart - can't you tell the colour change from Lisbon Lemon Yellow to Madrid Lemon Yellow or the way the graphics have a different curve on the lower fairing? There is also a change of 2mm in the rim width,but I doubt if you'd pick that up....

Slim
20th June 2005, 16:21
I notice they didn't include the Daytona in that lot (yeah, yeah, I realise it's now a 650!) for fear of overshadowing the same-as-each-other Japanese offerings! :devil2:

White trash
20th June 2005, 16:36
Suzuki GSX-R600 - "The ugliest bike here. The styling is antiquated and bland. But saying that, the Suzuki is a great little package...engine makes good power...nice chassis too."



I'm not going to dignify that with a response.......whoops.

zadok
20th June 2005, 16:36
I notice they didn't include the Daytona in that lot (yeah, yeah, I realise it's now a 650!) for fear of overshadowing the same-as-each-other Japanese offerings! :devil2:
It was supposed to be reviewed, but it didn't make it in time for the test. Only'Wazza' tested it and said: "The Triumph produces more power than the others lower in the range, is a solid mid-range performer , but lacks the top-end of the competition. Steering and line holding was almost as good as the Honda. I found that it was a very enjoyable and supersport machine. The 650's real forte is it's usable power at lower rpm and the fact that it is easier to ride than the Japanese bikes"

I particularly like the last comment. Sounds like the goods.

zadok
20th June 2005, 22:46
It was supposed to be reviewed, but it didn't make it in time for the test. Only'Wazza' tested it and said: "The Triumph produces more power than the others lower in the range, is a solid mid-range performer , but lacks the top-end of the competition. Steering and line holding was almost as good as the Honda. I found that it was a very enjoyable and supersport machine. The 650's real forte is it's usable power at lower rpm and the fact that it is easier to ride than the Japanese bikes"

I particularly like the last comment. Sounds like the goods.

You should like that review, 'Slim'. You're right.

Slim
21st June 2005, 13:07
The 650's real forte is it's usable power at lower rpm and the fact that it is easier to ride than the Japanese bikes"

I particularly like the last comment. Sounds like the goods.
I can confirm that it is the goods. :D