Changing to a crotch rocket...

[ching_ching]

Hey gang,

I think I might be turning Japanese. Anybody on here had a blat on a 2006 R6? If so what say you?

ching

[madboy]

I personally haven't. But I've spoken to a couple of people who have. And they reckon it was pretty cool. Lightweight. I hear the rev counter is quite optimistic, and the power is all up the top and you need to ring the nuts off them. Other than that, I can provide an opinion on only the looks.

Jimbo600 has a new GSXR600 if you're that way inclined. MD has the current model 636. And I think they've done a bit of swapping (bikes not anything else). Both of them are good enough riders to be able to provide an accurate opinion. I just rely on what I hear, which is no more accurate than pub gossip!!

[Jase W]

You want an 03/04 636. They're the best...

[jimbo600]

You want an 03/04 636. They're the best...

Well mate a new R6 is a grand more expensive than a GSXR600. A US bike magazine tested the K6 suzuki and rated it as the most advanced road bike ever made. Personally I'd say GSXR is the business. An awesome bike indeed. If you want supersport track performance with attitude go for the Suzuki. However, the 636 is cheaper still and after riding MDs I can say is probably the best value you can get on two wheels. Tricker than David Copperfield at a great price. Got that old fashioned under seat exhausts though. MotoGP exhausts is de rigeur now ya know.

[cowpoos]

neither of them are as fast as a gsxr750 though lad!

[gamgee]

A US bike magazine tested the K6 suzuki and rated it as the most advanced road bike ever made.

Are you sure weren't reading a suzuki pamphlet? :nya:

[Velox]

They've got a real pretty tach/speedo!:love:

[VasalineWarrior]

I ride an 01 gsxr 600 and didnt find the r6 that gutless down low, wasabout equal really. Twist and hold the throttle to the tap though and pwhoar! Havent ridden an 06 gsxr (eh jimbo? hint hint), but id bet 5 bucks (cant afford more) that it would give it a run for its money.

[Jase W]

Got that old fashioned under seat exhausts though. MotoGP exhausts is de rigeur now ya know.

Nah mate not the 03/04 model, none of that undertail bs on that model - thats why its best.

[Lou Girardin]

Don't forget to try the Daytona 675. Top end's about the same as the 600's, but there's much more mid-range. I think AMPS has the only demo bike.

[jimbo600]

neither of them are as fast as a gsxr750 though lad!

You sure about that? Must be something wrong with your one then!!

[jimbo600]

Are you sure weren't reading a suzuki pamphlet? :nya:

Must admit that what I thought at first, but no its quoted from US Jimbo600 GSXR magazine!!

[jimbo600]

Don't forget to try the Daytona 675. Top end's about the same as the 600's, but there's much more mid-range. I think AMPS has the only demo bike.

Bloody Oath. Saw a Black/Grey one the other day. Very nice indeed. Prob a contender for SS bike of the year too.

[MD]

Hey gang,

I think I might be turning Japanese. Anybody on here had a blat on a 2006 R6? If so what say you?

ching
I kicked off a thread on the new Yammy R6 under the Sports & tourers section on here. I took one for a decent ride.
It's up there as the best looker but not value for money. No way would I recommend one for mainly commuting or tourers. Gutless at low and middle revs. One just for the racer types. I also had a short spin on the 675 and can't say it felt any more torquey than my 636. For most road uses, I'd say you can't go wrong with any of the Suzuk, Kwak or Triumph. They've all stylish and what's good is, they all do it in a different way.
If you feel like spending the extra thousand or so bucks then go upmarket with the Brit. What type of riding do you do. If like me it's playing in twisties then you DON'T need a 1000cc, the 600 class rocks. I was a bad boy on Jimbo's bike and found myself bloody flying along faster than I should on a Mate's loaner for the first time- says a lot about the bike doesn't it (brings the hooligan out in ya).
Edit- just saw you have a Buell. Well if you are in to 'something different and not as common' then it's the Triumph for you.

[sAsLEX]

I'd say you can't go wrong with any of the Suzuk, Kwak or Triumph.


No one can take your opinion to seriously,look at all the new cbrs popping up in the wellington region

[MD]

No one can take your opinion to seriously,look at all the new cbrs popping up in the wellington region
Not sure what you mean SAsLEX? My opinions just that. The opinion of one Guy, neither the right or wrong one. He asked for peoples opinions.
No ideal what you mean by 'new cbrs popping up..' Are you saying that's a good thing or a bad thing? and why is it my doing? Strewth, soo many questions for a wet sunday morning.

[sAsLEX]

mainly the fact you didnt mention the Honda in there at all....

oh and not a cloud in the sky up here either, if only I wasnt stuck behind a computer :crybaby:

[inlinefour]

I wonder how many people watch the Supersport series, with all this blow arseing about GSXR. Only reason they do OK in NZ is because of the lack of support from the other dealers.:Pokey: Be nice if that changed as everytime I watch Supersport, its a race between the R6 and the CBR600RR. I supposed there are other bikes in it, but they sure ain't anywhere up frount.:rofl:

[MD]

mainly the fact you didnt mention the Honda in there at all....

oh and not a cloud in the sky up here either, if only I wasnt stuck behind a computer :crybaby:
OK I got your drift now. My train of thought was that Ching Ching was looking at the latest releases of 2006 and the CBR600 hasn't had much of an update in some time so I overlooked it. Any favorable comments from me about Hondas and everyone will consider that just my bias opinion coming through. Since I've owned a fair few CBRs over the years. The 400four supersport is still one of my all time great purchases.
It sure aint fine in wgtn at the mo. There goes my planned ride this morning.

[cowpoos]

You sure about that? Must be something wrong with your one then!!

lets take it to the track then sir ! and remeber I hav at least a 5 pie disadvantage!!!

[jimbo600]

lets take it to the track then sir ! and remeber I hav at least a 5 pie disadvantage!!!

Your on. I'll quaff me 5 pies on the dummy grid before we go out. Or just tuck em inside my leathers.

[cowpoos]

Your on. I'll quaff me 5 pies on the dummy grid before we go out. Or just tuck em inside my leathers.
yer....put em in ya leathers.....then we can share them afterwards over a soda pop?

[sAsLEX]

Your on. I'll quaff me 5 pies on the dummy grid before we go out. Or just tuck em inside my leathers.

good point, do any of the modern supersports have any space under the rear seat??

[jimbo600]

yer....put em in ya leathers.....then we can share them afterwards over a soda pop?

You're a thinking man Poo. Butter chicken or steak and cheese?

[jimbo600]

good point, do any of the modern supersports have any space under the rear seat??

The GSXR has enough room for a pie.......if you eat the filling and leave the crust. Cock all room. Can barely stuff my neck warmer in there. Plenty of room for my point bags though.

[sAsLEX]

The GSXR has enough room for a pie.......if you eat the filling and leave the crust. Cock all room. Can barely stuff my neck warmer in there. Plenty of room for my point bags though.

I htought without the pipes in the way the Gix would of had a bit, can you jam the pillion cover full of your weed?

[jimbo600]

I htought without the pipes in the way the Gix would of had a bit, can you jam the pillion cover full of your weed?

Ha Good one! :banana:

[inlinefour]

good point, do any of the modern supersports have any space under the rear seat??

My CBR600RR has the undertail exhaust. I remove the rear seat cowl and put the food in there in tinfoil. Comes out rather nicely and I allways get sour looks from Suzuki riders. :rofl:

[cowpoos]

You're a thinking man Poo. Butter chicken or steak and cheese?
variety is the spice of life old chap...lets mix and match!