R6 or GSXR600

[NNN]

Hi all

What would you recommend - a new R6 or GSXR600. R6 wins on looks but is $7000 more than GSXR, which are cheaper because Suzuki hasn't innovated since 2011.

Cheers

[skippa1]

Ummmmm you want us to tell you what to buy? Buy the one you like if you can afford it.

[NNN]

Ummmmm you want us to tell you what to buy? Buy the one you like if you can afford it.

True! But other than affordability, are you aware of any other obvious issues. I had a Ducati before and I am not going to buy another one in AKL because of parts and service monopoly.

[AllanB]

I had a Ducati before and I am not going to buy another one in AKL because of parts and service monopoly.

There is a thread on here about Yamaha parts issues in NZ ........

Are you racing it - thus the 600? Otherwise I'd be looking to find a Suzuki dealer with a GSXR750 sitting in the shop waiting on a good discount ;)

[slofox]

I had to make that same choice some 8 years ago.

I chose the gixxer for one reason - it fitted. Sitting on it felt like strapping myself into a magic body suit that allowed me to fly.

Main difference was height of the ride. New models might be different now but then the gixxer seat was lower. Which appealed to me with a smaller build.

Performance data makes no difference if you are not comfortable on the machine. Besides which either of them has more power than you could poke a stick at.

[SVboy]

I had to make that same choice some 8 years ago.

I chose the gixxer for one reason - it fitted. Sitting on it felt like strapping myself into a magic body suit that allowed me to fly.

Main difference was height of the ride. New models might be different now but then the gixxer seat was lower. Which appealed to me with a smaller build.

Performance data makes no difference if you are not comfortable on the machine. Besides which either of them has more power than you could poke a stick at.

This man speak big truth. I am on my third GSXR 600, because they fit me and I like the power delivery. The answer is As alanB said, a GSXR 750. R6 is harder to ride on the road as all the power is at the top of the rev range and it has a more track inspired riding position. However, this may suit you. No 600 has had any innovations for years. The New R6 is still the old chassis and motor. Kawi 636?

[george formby]

This thread caused me to go have a snoop at the Suzuki summer fest bikes. GSX-S 750... $14'000. That is a steal. Sorry for the swerve op.

[iaingsx1300r]

This man speak big truth. I am on my third GSXR 600, because they fit me and I like the power delivery. The answer is As alanB said, a GSXR 750. R6 is harder to ride on the road as all the power is at the top of the rev range and it has a more track inspired riding position. However, this may suit you. No 600 has had any innovations for years. The New R6 is still the old chassis and motor. Kawi 636?

What he said.....https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2014/09/12/10-reasons-kawasakis-ninja-zx-6r-earned-best-supersport-2014/

[EJK]

Don't be a wuss. Get a busa.

[TheDemonLord]

Don't be a wuss. Get a busa.

Wot 'e said

:whistle:

[rustys]

NNN.. If you are in the market for a nice blue R6 i have one here, 2006 only done 7000klms lots of nice aftermarket bits on it as well. PM me

[NNN]

Appreciate all the input. Sorry have been away on business for a few days.
I will be using it for my work commute. No more track days left in me:cool:
I agree that it comes down to comfort and GSXR is a bit more comfy than R6. I am also now falling for the ZX6Rs now after reading the many reviews since my last post.. I will swing past the dealers this weekend and test ride a few...

[caspernz]

Don't be a wuss. Get a busa.


Appreciate all the input. Sorry have been away on business for a few days.
I will be using it for my work commute. No more track days left in me:cool:
I agree that it comes down to comfort and GSXR is a bit more comfy than R6. I am also now falling for the ZX6Rs now after reading the many reviews since my last post.. I will swing past the dealers this weekend and test ride a few...

The Busa is comfy enough to commute on...:innocent::shutup:

[TheDemonLord]

The Busa is comfy enough to commute on...:innocent::shutup:

It really is....

I'm up to 94,000 Km on mine....

And most of that is Commuting and Filtering

[Berries]

Otherwise I'd be looking to find a Suzuki dealer with a GSXR750 sitting in the shop waiting on a good discount ;)
What he said. The 750 can't be $7,000 more than the 600 so will still be cheaper than your R6. And way betterer.

Depends how much you want to pay for all that 'innovation' I guess.

[Dave-]

R6 all day.

[SVboy]

R6 all day.
Why would that be I wonder? Didn't Sir ride something green a wee while ago?

[Dave-]

Why would that be I wonder? Didn't Sir ride something green a wee while ago?

Yeah, the Ninja was lovely, I really wanted an R6 at the time actually that's a lie, I wanted an adventure bike but the ninja came up at a cannot-refuse-price.

Hey I know of an r6 race bike for sale too! So convenient! 8k with a spare set of rims and all the gear to go racing/trackdaying! I have it on good authority that this is an amazing price!

[sidecar bob]

Yeah, the Ninja was lovely, I really wanted an R6 at the time actually that's a lie, I wanted an adventure bike but the ninja came up at a cannot-refuse-price.!

Are you aware that reads kind of like, "I was looking for a dog, but a goldfish came up a a better price"?

[actungbaby]

Wot 'e said

:whistle:

God i saw one just idle out the car park ;-) and did that so well i thought man thats a beast. thing go fast just of idle ;-). torque is King.

[actungbaby]

Are you aware that reads kind of like, "I was looking for a dog, but a goldfish came up a a better price"?

I was looking for a Corgi and got a red nose pitbull /lab and shes wonderfull thats life ;-) good to go with the flow.

I didnt even have go out was brought to my door.

[Dave-]

Are you aware that reads kind of like, "I was looking for a dog, but a goldfish came up a a better price"?

What's wrong with a goldfish for a good price?

[WNJ]

Buy my ninja , selling cheaper than advertised price in trader :innocent:

[peanut71nz]

GSXR750.. forget the 600 , best all round bike the 750 ..