What is a 600 like? [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Sketchy_Racer

4th September 2006, 21:49

Edbear

4th September 2006, 21:52

I'm guessing you don't really mean one like mine, then...?:second:

Sketchy_Racer

4th September 2006, 21:54

Haha. I dont think your road bike would thank me much for the thrashing Ed ;)

Skunk

4th September 2006, 21:57

Should've asked earlier... when I had one. :whistle:

R6_kid

4th September 2006, 22:06

the first thing i said to N4CR when i test rode the R6 was...
"dude you know me, and im seriously not gay, but i now know what it feels like to get fucked in the ass"

the first few times its pretty scary. But eventually you get used to the throttle, and the handling. They dont turn in so quick (generally) but are more stable when cornering.

I'll keep this short and say i love it. You cant go wrong with new technology mate, what you going after?

In reply to your question. Are they brutal? If you treat it like a 250/150 and thrash the throttle then yeh, if you are smooth and controlled like a racer should you'll be in extasy in no time. You might need to go to the gym though.

SuperDave

4th September 2006, 22:15

Personally I'd say that a decent modern 600 is just as easy to control as a smaller bike once you've got the knack of it which doesn't take too long.

Personally I feel I can negotiate corners no matter how tight faster now on the 600 than I could with my old ZXR250. I feel it tips in just as fast if not faster and more controlled than my old 250.

But as Gareth said, take it easy on the throttle when you start and treat the bike with respect - it's not a toy like a 150 or a 250.

Mr. Peanut

5th September 2006, 05:49

Oh yeah, keep calling my bike a toy... No really :motu:

Cleve

5th September 2006, 06:34

You'll LOVE it. Fast and thrilling without the freakish power of the 1000's.

Colapop

5th September 2006, 06:36

You're gonna ride one sooner or later - it may as well be sooner. For me I found most 600's good off the mark but top end was sluggish, but then I have a little more carcass to carry around than most. In saying that, I don't dislike them - they're just not my size. Young Sam Smith doesn't seem to have many issues...

SixPackBack

5th September 2006, 07:19

Colemans lent me a gsxr 600 while my 1000 recieved attention and I loved it, fantastic handling bike that needs to be ridden hard to get the best and frankly not really much slower on the road.
The throttle down low is 'gentle and forgiving, and with great brakes and cornering it would be hard to go wrong.

SuperDave

5th September 2006, 08:26

Oh yeah, keep calling my bike a toy... No really :motu:

My mistake, the two strokers didn't even cross my mind when I made that comment, I was only thinking along the lines of fours like CBRs or ZXRs - of course neither of these bikes are 'toys' but it was just the point I was trying to get across. Large bore bikes demand respect whereas these don't, certainly after sampling the power of a large bike.

And I have much respect for those who can ride a high strung 250 two stroke well. I tried to test ride a rs250 when I still had the ZXR and I was hopeless at it, I'm very much in the 4 stroke mentality.

marty

5th September 2006, 10:15

a 600 is sorta like a 1000, but smaller, and sorta like a 400, but bigger.

other than that, i have no idea as i've never ridden one. just felt like making a positive contribution though.

maybe i'll go and test ride one today. i like the look of them r6's. and firefight has had like a hundred of 'em, so they must be good.

marty

5th September 2006, 10:19

i did used to have an rs250, and it went pretty well, but i don't know if it would have hung with a 600 in the big flowing roads like 22 or coro

cowpoos

5th September 2006, 10:20

mate....you'll be sweet.....from what I've been told about your riding and from what I've seeen at manfield your a very confident rider....

just get one.....ride it race it.....do it....

Toast

5th September 2006, 10:22

Buy a K1-K3 Gix 600...it will shit all over the Gix1100 you rode, so I can't see you being disappointed.

Shaun

5th September 2006, 10:32

Mate, you are already a compitent rider, watching you at Manfeild shows that you are thinking about your riding well! SO, go get one, they only go as fast as you pull the trigger, they really are a very easy bike to ride power wise

Coyote

5th September 2006, 10:33

And how are you gonna afford this?

I feel like I'm lagging behind, I'm only going to be able to ride my little 150 next year. I need an SP1

Coyote

5th September 2006, 10:38

And how are you gonna afford this?

I feel like I'm lagging behind, I'm only going to be able to ride my little 150 next year. I need an SP1
That was me in my bro's log in

Once I leave school and have a higher paying job, maybe I'd have the money to combat all my bike problems and maybe I'd have a chance to get some ride time and catch up with you... I hope

The_Dover

5th September 2006, 10:40

the first thing i said to N4CR when i test rode the R6 was...
"dude you know me, and im seriously not gay, but i now know what it feels like to get fucked in the ass"

Yeah right, like you and Titwank hadn't been rogering each other silly as soon as you found yer hard ons!

Then when you rode my thou you found out what it's like to be fingered by an elephant!

ajturbo

5th September 2006, 11:04

I am seriously considering a 600 for next VMCC series.

At the moment I am racing street stock 150 and am doing realitivly well in it.(3rd over all, catching second! )

I have ridden a mates GSXR1100. but is was a very short ride. I loved it.

But i am wondering if racing a 600 with no big bike experience would be a bit stupid? Are they as brutal as everyone says they are?

And also, Any one wanna lend me one to try out before i buy one? :innocent:

cheers peoples,

Glen

so what will you do with that crapped out snail of an 150..???
it must NOW be worthless?
i'l take it off your hands for a beer ( you are buying)..
i'll give it to luke and he'll kick your arse on your new 600:done:

Ivan

5th September 2006, 11:06

Hey glen,

Do it I mean whats the worst that can happen? Crash it?
Ifyou get one soon do the track days on it to get used to it before racing unlike me on my 125 get the bike on race day last season:yes:

HDTboy

5th September 2006, 13:43

For a bit of an impression of my first ride of a modern 600, look here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31535)

Sketchy_Racer

5th September 2006, 18:49

Thanks for the replys peoples!! :niceone:

So it seems that it would not be as a huge step up as one 600 racer told me.
I really like the idea of a bigger bike. It feels on the 150 that it is just a matter of holding the throttle open!!. If i can pull a 1:26 short track I'll definatly move up!! ( 2 seconds left to go!! )

And how are you gonna afford this?

I feel like I'm lagging behind, I'm only going to be able to ride my little 150 next year. I need an SP1

Im gonna be selling all my bikes and dad may help me. I have started saving as well!

so what will you do with that crapped out snail of an 150..???
it must NOW be worthless?
i'l take it off your hands for a beer ( you are buying)..
i'll give it to luke and he'll kick your arse on your new 600:done:

Worthless??? HELL NO. it is such a fun bike and i will be trying to keep it!!

Luke beating me?.......... pffft ....... well it has happened once?

gav

5th September 2006, 21:49

Heres one, actually think it might be Shauns ex championship winning bike!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-69196975.htm

ajturbo

6th September 2006, 07:51

Im gonna be selling all my bikes and dad may help me. I have started saving as well!

Worthless??? HELL NO. it is such a fun bike and i will be trying to keep it!!

Luke beating me?.......... pffft ....... well it has happened once?

yer.. but only after you stopped to let him pass...... i think you did the same for me ...:grouphug:

limbimtimwim

6th September 2006, 10:36

So it seems that it would not be as a huge step up as one 600 racer told me. Perhaps a 400? Cheaper.

Coyote

6th September 2006, 10:44

Heres one, actually think it might be Shauns ex championship winning bike!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-69196975.htm
Perfect next bike. I want it

Sketchy_Racer

6th September 2006, 18:15

Heres one, actually think it might be Shauns ex championship winning bike!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-69196975.htm

Yeah i spotted that one!!!! Sharp price for the amount of bike you get!!

Heeeeyyyyy daaaaaad.............. :innocent:

yer.. but only after you stopped to let him pass...... i think you did the same for me ...:grouphug:

Yeah i stoppd for him.

I got a bug in my eye when you won!! haha

Sparky Bills

6th September 2006, 18:21

MATE!!
They are awfull! You would like them at all:innocent:

Ivan

6th September 2006, 18:27

well i know you were keen on the 125 but you would struggle with the costs of maintenance aye

and ill give you a while on a 600
and then illbe coming up to one

madkeenandy

6th September 2006, 18:33

i dunno id think id rather an rs125 as it being a lighter bike rather than a big heavy 600..., nah, go for it eh?

Sketchy_Racer

6th September 2006, 18:33

MATE!!
They are awfull! You would not like them at all:innocent:

The ones i am looking at are old. Dont worry ill be a wayaway from you

well i know you were keen on the 125 but you would struggle with the costs of maintenance aye

and ill give you a while on a 600
and then illbe coming up to one

Yeah. not enough 125s in a club series to register the amount of money needed to race one

Do you think ill need the extra practice before you come?:dodge:

Sketchy_Racer

6th September 2006, 18:35

i dunno id think id rather an rs125 as it being a lighter bike rather than a big heavy 600..., nah, go for it eh?

Yeah kinda.

125s arent that big in the vic series. and only about three of them are running at a half decent pace.

600s on the other hand are booming and thats where everyone is looking!!