Which 600cc bike would be best to get?

[1vanvan1]

Just wondering what others think cause my next bike will be a 600cc

[limbimtimwim]

You left the Triumph 675 off the list. The R6 has brilliant handling but (At least the late 06 model) has engine that needs it's arse whipped to do get anywhere and average brakes. The GSXR is very comfortable.

Don't do what I did; ride them all.

[Dafe]

You left the Triumph 675 off the list.

What about a Speed 4 or Street triple? And why no twins?

[RAMMIREZ]

. The GSXR is very comfortable.


And CBR 600 too.
R6 - a real bad ass! :yes:
GSXR - complete bike
ZX6R - never ride 'till now...
How tall are you?

[White trash]

What one do you like the look of because after a VTR250 they're all fucken spectacular.

[Pex Adams]

What one do you like the look of because after a VTR250 they're all fucken spectacular.

He make's a very good point! They're all going to rock your world...

[NOMIS]

Ahhhh man thats got to be the hardest question on 600cc sports bike Id toss up between the r6 and cbr, but i went for the R6

[White trash]

Personally, if I had to choose, it'd be a 675 Triumph for a road bike. Lovely piece of kit.

[NOMIS]

If I wanted a weekend fanger , then the r6 for sure. Man they are so sexy,

It depends in what sense your asking. At the end of the day its all up to the individual.

[phoenixgtr]

Are you looking at new or older?

[Pussy]

Yep, ride them all and get the one you like best. They're all good bikes

[Usarka]

Dont even test ride them.

Just get whichever one turns you on.

[limbimtimwim]

Personally, if I had to choose, it'd be a 675 Triumph for a road bike. Lovely piece of kit.Nnnnnfhhhhhh!!jkz (Various gurgle noises)

I've realised selling my GSXR750 wasn't the best decision. But I can't really buy another one. And it was a little show to turn in, an R6 could run rings around it. I'd like a 999 or a 749 but I keep having second thoughts about the servicing cost.

So now I'm all hot and bothered for the 675. I see there is a dented one at wellington motorcycles....

[Brett]

Yep, would be the Daytona 675 for me too. Even though I ride a gixxer and love it to pieces, if my next bike is a 600cc, it will probably be a 675.

[BiK3RChiK]

My list would be between the R6, the Kawasaki ZX6R, the Triumph 675 or the Street Triple.... at this stage!

[Bayride Motorcycles]

Personally, if I had to choose, it'd be a 675 Triumph for a road bike. Lovely piece of kit.

+1 mate....especially since he's only moving up from a wee 250cc.
Smoooooooooooth power delivery and possibly the easiest in its catergory to ride on the roads.

[raftn]

There is only one choice for me and that would be the 675 triumph, sounds great, looks awesome, goes like snot, and handles amazingly.....

[SVboy]

I think we all have personal opinions on this, biased by our own experiences and lusts......check em all out....and buy what turns you on. You will know when you get it right!

[McJim]

What one do you like the look of because after a VTR250 they're all fucken spectacular.

Wot 'e said.

I upgraded from a VTR250 - even the Ducati 600ss is spectacular compared to the wee Honda and the 5 bikes being discussed are all much faster than mine.

Get what you like because you like it - don't worry about what other people say - I get loads of shit for riding a pissy little 600 but I really enjoy my bike and so I don't really care (not suggesting for a moment you get a bike like mine)

[jim.cox]

E: None of the above

Triumph 675 for me

(I wish)

[Wiki Drifter]

Tested all of them apart from the R6 and 675, my favourite is the CBR. But I'm biased in favour of Hondas :woohoo:

[BigG]

I'm out and out Yamaha man so I would say an R6,nice bike but sadly the 675 Triumph 2006 model is an absolute blast and I'd have one anyday.:rolleyes:

[MVnut]

Depending on if you're after second hand or new, the Kawasaki is a very good allround sportbike without going to the extreme of some of the others, probably easier to ride than most. nice avatar by the way :clap:

[svr]

Buy an 06 R6 to look at and do track days or an 05 R6 to actually ride. Or an sv 650 if you'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Easy aye?

[MD]

Nnnnnfhhhhhh!!jkz (Various gurgle noises)


So now I'm all hot and bothered for the 675. I see there is a dented one at wellington motorcycles....

How many times do the owners have to tell Pete to stop borrowing the shop road bikes for his dirt riding!

[CHOPPA]

Id have to say the zx6r for the fact that its got a good riding position does everything any other 600 does and its cheap! The 675 would prob be my pick for a road bike as well but i couldnt justify an extra 5k

[puddytat]

Buy an 06 R6 to look at and do track days or an 05 R6 to actually ride. Or an sv 650 if you'd rather ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. Easy aye?

+ 1 on that...the 03-05 R6s were/are the better roadbike,the 05 even has USD's, the 06's on are definitely more tracky

[sels1]

Buy what you can afford, and what feels the most comfortable. Try out as many as you can.

My preference? the Triumph 675 of course

[howdamnhard]

Try them all out and buy the one you like best.The CBR is supposed to be the most forgiving and easiest to live with but you will have to see for yourself.

[1vanvan1]

Yeah I am looking at the gsxr. Reason i didnt stick the 675 on there is cause i knew everyone would say it ll. And its just a bit too pricy for me. Only being 19 and all

[Biggles08]

we'll I see green when talking bikes so my vote is completely irrelevant really....gotta love the ZX6R :niceone:

[crash harry]

The way I see it, what you really want - no wait, need, - is a kawasaki. Believe me, you'll be hooked. (says the guy riding an R1... but I not-so-secretly want another kawa... there's just something slightly animal about all the green bikes I've had that no other brand has quite matched for me)

[nevets]

CBR out of that lot...

Glad you left the 675 off the list though. Its going to be hard enough getting one in my budget without yet another bastard to complete with :rolleyes:

[sosman]

get a gsxr75o

[Pickle]

I reckon you need to buy my 06 ZX636 which is for sale at AFC motorcycles in Palmerston Nth, good power for the road, comfortable, new tyres etc. Choice of 2 to choose from - you know you want to.

I have ridden the 675 & to be honest didnt think too much of it,especially considering it costs at least 5k more than the Japanese 600's, good midrange, power flat up top, hard as seat couldnt imagine doing to many km's in a day on it, brakes same as most other 600's, quite narrow handlebars again uncomfortable if doing big trips - just my opinion. Pete from WMCC understands I'm a bit biased towards the green machines.

[Cr1MiNaL]

I quite enjoy riding the only R6 in miles so getchaself a gsxr and join the bunch! Cya on the roads mate.

[pyrocam]

CBR600 went down 22 and then normal highways to rotorua and back up the east coast the next day comfortable as!

(pillion might not agree though)

[yod]

get the hondaaaaaaaaaa

:corn:

[NZsarge]

Honestly, forget about all those 600's and seek out a lowish milage KTM SuperDuke, same sort of horsepower as the latest 600's but loads more torque, more comfortable, easy to ride and i'd hazard a guess the they'd be more fun to ride.

[pritch]

Honestly, forget about all those 600's and seek out a lowish milage KTM SuperDuke, same sort of horsepower as the latest 60's but loads more torque, more comfortable, easy to ride and i'd hazard a guess the they'd be more fun to ride.

While I don't disagree with your comments, that's a bloody big jump from a 250. McJims choice or an SV650 seems much more appropriate.

I'm not against people having fun, I just get pissed off reading all those "biker down" threads...

[NZsarge]

While I don't disagree with your comments, that's a bloody big jump from a 250. McJims choice or an SV650 seems much more appropriate.

I'm not against people having fun, I just get pissed off reading all those "biker down" threads...

No more horsepower than the 600's easyier to ride and you don't have to do warp speed to enjoy yourself on a SuperDuke hence the suggestion of said bike. I don't disagree with the SV650 though.
You'll keep getting pissed off with the biker down thread then because as unfortunate at it is it comes along with the territory.
I do understand where you are coming from though.

[MD]

I have ridden the 675 & to be honest didnt think too much of it,especially considering it costs at least 5k more than the Japanese 600's, .

$5000 more? Time to recalibrate your calculator.

The 675 Daytona was selling for $17,680 over the last 2 years, until the current special offer this month of $16,990. Current new R6 is $17,495. New CBR600 is $16,795.
New Street triple is only $14,990..

Hard to beat that for European quality and value.

Notice that was a very unbiased view..nothing but facts

[Pickle]

I was referring to the price difference of the Kawasaki & the Triumph, especially when the Triumph first came out, as now Kawasaki dont make the 636 anymore. Really I just didnt like the 675 it didnt agree with me, & I cant see why people rave about them - my opinion.




$5000 more? Time to recalibrate your calculator.

The 675 Daytona was selling for $17,680 over the last 2 years, until the current special offer this month of $16,990. Current new R6 is $17,495. New CBR600 is $16,795.
New Street triple is only $14,990..

Hard to beat that for European quality and value.

Notice that was a very unbiased view..nothing but facts

[MD]

It's always down to personal taste. I've owned three 636s.

1van1van hasn't told us what his intended use of a 600 is? commuting only, touring/\?, track days? carry a pillion?

It's been said so many times. They are all so close just buy whatever one that looks best to you. Oh, and make it a red one, they are faster.

[BiK3RChiK]

It seems to me it's all a matter of personal opinion, taste, etc...

I think the best idea is to go and try them all out. Have a good look over them. Go for a good test ride. Then decide.

Certainly that is what I am going to do when the time comes!

[Zuki Bandit]

Go the Gixxer or the Honda!

[brit-bloke]

How about a nice black ninja 636 :niceone:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=156932594

[Brett]

Buy a Mitsi Evo 9. Shit, wrong forum.

:laugh:








I dunno mate, give us your uses for said motor 2 wheels...

[Dakara]

I'm in the same market, with the same list bar the GSXR...

If I were to buy brand new, would be the '08 Honda.... but I can't quite afford it!

Second Hand would depend on the year... 07 probably still the Honda :banana:
not looking any older than 05, and so far test ridden a CBR and ZX6R.

The R6 looks great! But (without riding one yet) looks too track orientated as I still use my bike for commuting, and frequently have the GF riding Pillion on the weekeneds. Thus will most likely end up with a ZX6R, seems to be the best all-rounder and nicely priced... I'm also stepping up from a Hyosung GT250R :rolleyes:

[nallac]

having never ridden any of your choices i'd have to go on
looks only and it has to be the 675.
oops that aint one of ya choices.
sooooo zx6?....

[littlegixxer]

675s hav the oil burning problem (engine a little overstressed methinks)
personally i'd just get a 99-03 RSV-R1000, sounds better, is italian, and costs less!

[kiwifruit]

675s hav the oil burning problem (engine a little overstressed methinks)
personally i'd just get a 99-03 RSV-R1000, sounds better, is italian, and costs less!

they have an oil burning problem?

[Zookey]

But has any one tried the Triumph 650

[MD]

they have an oil burning problem?

For sure. Both the Easter Bunny and the tooth Fairy have told me so. It must be true.
It's just mine, and all the other owners I've come across that seem to have gotten the lucky ones that were produced when Saturn and Venus were alligned just right.

[EJT]

Kwaka all the way - not that I'm biased.

Any one on the list will be an awesome bike. So whatever turns you on

[Pickle]

Easy choice call AFC in Palmerston & buy 1 of my ZX636's brand new tyres etc. In case anyone is wondering why I am selling them it's because I've crossed the ditch & now living in Aussie, wouldnt be selling if stayed.


I'm in the same market, with the same list bar the GSXR...

If I were to buy brand new, would be the '08 Honda.... but I can't quite afford it!

Second Hand would depend on the year... 07 probably still the Honda :banana:
not looking any older than 05, and so far test ridden a CBR and ZX6R.

The R6 looks great! But (without riding one yet) looks too track orientated as I still use my bike for commuting, and frequently have the GF riding Pillion on the weekeneds. Thus will most likely end up with a ZX6R, seems to be the best all-rounder and nicely priced... I'm also stepping up from a Hyosung GT250R :rolleyes:

[_intense_]

CBR 600F4i.

Of course im biased on this, but its suits me best of al the 600s, ive tried most, and its sporty enough to ride hard if you want, or load up with lugage and tour on, town stuff is sweet to, its a perfect all rounde rin my opinon. I chose it over the 600rr as the rr (although more powerful/lighter etc) was way more sporty riding style.

Suzis dont do anything for me
Kwak seemed twitchy
Yammy seemed like a track bike -very uncompromising but fun.
Daytona 675 was like a 600 powered 250, small, nimble, absolute fun+

// my 2c worth (you get value for money with me) :2thumbsup

[Whynot]

hmm, let me see ....

[bikerboy011]

Am in the same boat! Passed my full license this morning :-) and my next bike is gonna be the 08 cbr600 hopefully, my main problem is seat height as am on tip toe.

[Chrislost]

Just wondering what others think cause my next bike will be a 600cc

08 CBR
06/07 R6
pre 06 GSXR

[No FX]

Im also in the same boat lets make a club:woohoo:

I was tossing up between the R6 and CBR600RR, now that i have my full im going to save that little bit extra over winter and get a 675!:headbang:


SEX ON WHEELS! and its British!

[svr]

Off a 250? SV with a pipe, and spend $7k on gas, tyres & trackdays. You'll have more fun and end up way faster than all those race rep poseurs.

[1vanvan1]

Shit. Forgot about this. Read through everything.

I would use teh bike for everything. Commuting, Weekend rides, the odd trackday.

Looking into this 03 CBr600rr atm. Very nice.

[pyrocam]

Shit. Forgot about this. Read through everything.

I would use teh bike for everything. Commuting, Weekend rides, the odd trackday.

Looking into this 03 CBr600rr atm. Very nice.

test ride everything then buy the cbr anyway. fantastic bikes them.

[enigma51]

Shit. Forgot about this. Read through everything.

I would use teh bike for everything. Commuting, Weekend rides, the odd trackday.

Looking into this 03 CBr600rr atm. Very nice.

If you can afford i would go for the k8 750 or if you can find a k6 even better cause for the extra money you can have some bling

The 750 is as light as the 600 but without the need to rev the shit out of it