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pyroguy55
30th April 2008, 18:16
Hi, im loking to buy a new bike and am not sure which to get. the Suzuki GSXR 600 or the Yamaha YZF R6.. will be 2006 or earlier.

Any help would be great!!!

thanks
tim
BigG
30th April 2008, 18:33
Well I would say R6 because they are so reliable and a real good bike and I Luv Yamahas. Gixer is a bit cheaper but still a good bike. I had a 2000 R6 and it was awesome.:niceone:
Bardman
30th April 2008, 19:02
Well I would say R6 because they are so reliable and a real good bike and I Luv Yamahas. Gixer is a bit cheaper but still a good bike. I had a 2000 R6 and it was awesome.:niceone:

yep i agree:yes:
Id get the 06 R6, great handling, great power delivery and reliability.
I guess test ride em both and see which one fits
SVboy
2nd May 2008, 09:49
I rode the k5/6 gixxer and didnt like the ergos. Loved the k7-found it so comfortable for me. Pricewise the k7 gixxer might be heading into your bracket. I toured mine, used it on the track and on road scratching-just great, and no hint of a problem!
From what I have read, the Yammies are more focussed, and need to be revved to get the performance out of them.
Cajun
2nd May 2008, 10:14
I rode the k5/6 gixxer and didnt like the ergos. Loved the k7-found it so comfortable for me. Pricewise the k7 gixxer might be heading into your bracket. I toured mine, used it on the track and on road scratching-just great, and no hint of a problem!
From what I have read, the Yammies are more focussed, and need to be revved to get the performance out of them.

k6 is same as k7
you might be talking about k4-k5

Just ride one of each and pick which suits you the most, all fairly simlar in hp, handling, each has there own querks.
SVboy
2nd May 2008, 12:57
You are right cajun-it was a k5 I test rode.
Cajun
2nd May 2008, 13:11
You are right cajun-it was a k5 I test rode.

see i perfer the k4/k5(hence reason i keep my k4) vs the k6/k7
brads
2nd May 2008, 13:50
Forget about them,buy a CBR. Far more reliable,better looking,excellent finish,cant beat em!
Kornholio
2nd May 2008, 14:12
Suzuki all the way :D
mark247
2nd May 2008, 14:35
Kinda funny how everyone is telling you to buy whatever they have! :rolleyes:

Take both for a good ride and decided for yourself. Im sure they are both good bikes are you would be happy with whatever one you get.
Kornholio
2nd May 2008, 14:52
Kinda funny how everyone is telling you to buy whatever they have! :rolleyes:

Take both for a good ride and decided for yourself. Im sure they are both good bikes are you would be happy with whatever one you get.


Stop being so nice Marky Mark.... you know you want a Suzuki too :Pokey:
Maha
2nd May 2008, 15:05
see i perfer the k4/k5(hence reason i keep my k4) vs the k6/k7

And yet the k15 and k1000 consequently coincided with Cagiva's release of the k646 and caused catastrophic confusion.
NOMIS
2nd May 2008, 15:07
Get a GN 250 can't beat the amazing power dilevery of one of them.
Nickwah
3rd May 2008, 10:36
General consensus from bike journos is that the R6 is a bit more track focussed while the GSX-R is a better all-rounder (and also a lot more comfortable).
In the end there's not a lot of difference in performance between the 600s (they're all brilliant), so you're pretty safe buying based on whichever one turns you on.
FkNAmerican
4th May 2008, 12:05
Get the R-6........
crash harry
4th May 2008, 17:20
One of these bikes is a suzuki

Therefore the other one is better...

Get the R6
boomer
4th May 2008, 18:10
see i perfer the k4/k5(hence reason i keep my k4) vs the k6/k7

'cos you ride like a spaz and should be on a GN shoe fiddy; except the embarrassments too much so you stay with what you know instead! :Pokey:

Everyone has there own thoughts and opinions.. build your own and ride 'em all. Then you'll soon realise the jappers are shit and euro is where its at
Frenchy
4th May 2008, 20:42
Your best to ride them both and decide for your self!! :yes:
blossomsowner
4th May 2008, 21:28
try them both and see which you like better.........and then try something bigger and therefore better




there is no replacement for displacement...................................
homer
4th May 2008, 21:39
Kinda funny how everyone is telling you to buy whatever they have! :rolleyes:

Take both for a good ride and decided for yourself. Im sure they are both good bikes are you would be happy with whatever one you get.

i dont have one of either and go the r6
thinking of updating the bandit and going an r1 actually
Rossi Gal
5th May 2008, 21:07
Hey ya!
I have owned a GSXR600 for the past four years (its for sale..2003 $8000, fantastic bike) and can not fault it one bit!! I've done touring, track and commuting on it.
I have recently brought a new R6 as my race bike. I would say a GSXR for a road/all rounder and a R6 for more track focused riding.
PH 027 2223146 to buy an awesom GSXR!! :)
hullfella
7th May 2008, 12:47
I think the gixer is a much better bike, I just happen to have one for sale..:2thumbsup
madbikeboy
7th May 2008, 15:49
The hot set up is a 1973 Sportster with a kick start. you could wear tassles, and have a Harley Davidson T-shirt.

I jest.

I like the GSXR, but I'd shoot for a 750. The R6 is a better looking bike, but track focused translates to having no torque (well, a small margin more than a Ginny).

Torque equals forward momentum. And wheelstands.

BTW, I own a GSXR1000 so I'm completely biased.
puddytat
7th May 2008, 20:29
Try both & see which one fits best.I love my R6 & find it really user friendly. Wether its a spirited fang or a trackday, or a 3000k trip round the Norf Isl it does everything well....
I know of an 04R6 that'll be up for sale soon, 25000km, good nick,with packrack,radar detector,otherwise stock apart from slightly modded exhaust for round about 7500 I think...pm me if interested & i can put you in touch
Aero165
8th May 2008, 17:41
The R6! I owned a 02 R6, have ridden an 04 and a 07. My sister has just bought a K7 gixxer and it just doesn't do it for me!


I'd choose the R6 in a heart beat:first:
Cr1MiNaL
8th May 2008, 17:52
Is this even a serious question? buy the gixxer if u want to become 'just another gixxer rider' buy the R6 if you want to stand out in a croud. Meh.
cowboyz
8th May 2008, 18:23
why ruled out the ZX6?
kiwifruit
8th May 2008, 18:42
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Cr1MiNaL
8th May 2008, 18:57
675 = girls bike ask Saul.
HornetBoy
8th May 2008, 19:33
675 FTW ,Bloody nice bikes em,better than either of these bikes IMO.

Get an R6 or GSXR if you want to look like every1 else....WTFC
Aero165
9th May 2008, 18:56
675 FTW ,Bloody nice bikes em,better than either of these bikes IMO.

Get an R6 or GSXR if you want to look like every1 else....WTFC

Yeah, I'd have to agree. I'd choose the 675, but I've never ridden one so what do I know:whistle: