Moving on up!

[Anarkist]

I'm thinking about what to move up to from the VTR and have decided I think somewhere around the 600cc mark is the next best step for me.

That said, this is probably like asking what your favourite colour is and it's probably been done before but I'm having a tough time deciding what to choose. Given I can't yet take em all for a test ride due to license restrictions I want to know what you think the best 600ish cc bike is to live with everyday.

In terms of usability, styling, comfort and performance.

The wish list:
2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GSXR600K9)
2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (http://kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=374)
2009 Honda CBR600RR (http://powersports.honda.com/2009/cbr600rr.aspx)
2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 (http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/8/0/home.aspx)
Triumph Street Triple R (http://www.triumph.co.uk/newzealand/Triumph%20Street%20Triple%20R_9096.aspx)
Triumph Daytona 675 (http://www.triumph.co.uk/newzealand/2009%20Triumph%20Daytona%20675_9063.aspx)

And maybe a little on the less-realistic, but none less desirable side:
Ducati Monster 696 (http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Monster&model=M696-09)
Aprilia Shiver 750 (http://www.aprilia.com/en-US/Model/27/SHIVER+750/Overview.aspx)

[discotex]

In terms of usability, styling, comfort and performance.


In that order?

The 600rr is a very streetable but still hardcore sports bike. The R6 and 675 are harsher on the rider but that's a personal thing. They're the three best supersports on the market if you believe the reviews.

The striple is probably the coolest and probably the most fun bike of the lot. Especially in the R trim. Certainly on my list of bikes to take for a spin.

Doesn't matter what anyone says though. You need to ride them yourself.

[Gubb]

The striple is probably the coolest and probably the most fun bike of the lot.

You, my good Sir, have just won the Internet. :first:

Just wait until your license is ready, and test ride all of 'em, there's no point in making a decision now.

I rode everything I could get my hands on, and settled on a Striple. A Shiver would have been nice to have a crack on, but I couldn't find a demo up here.

[jrandom]

Just wait until your license is ready, and test ride all of 'em, there's no point in making a decision now.

What he said.

No point putting up threads asking other people to choose your bike for you.

If you want to put up a thread, ask for suggestions about what you should be test-riding.

Edit: Along those lines, y'know, there is much merit in the 'lowly' SV650. And it's several grand cheaper, new, than everything on your list. Why not get one of those and put the extra cash into suspension upgrades and tuning, and then head out and learn the squids with many learns?

[discotex]

You, my good Sir, have just won the Internet. :first:

:lol: I still have to ride one to confirm my suspicions but riding Obstacle's Hornet 250 reminded me how much fun a naked can be. I'd be in a world of shit with the mrs if I like it too much haha.

[Hitcher]

In terms of usability, styling, comfort and performance, I'd have the Shiver much higher up that list.

Your initial ranking suggests a bias for "performance" and arguably styling.

But one rider's Helen Clark is another's Salma Hayek. The only opinion that matters here is yours.

Be the white python. I dare you.

[roy.nz]

Go for the Gixxer you'l never be sorry you bought it unlike the other ones.....

[ducatilover]

675 all day long please :wari::love::Punk:

[owner]

2 votes for the suxzuki HA HA hA hA hA ,

[LBD]

What he said.

Edit: Along those lines, y'know, there is much merit in the 'lowly' SV650. And it's several grand cheaper, new, than everything on your list. Why not get one of those and put the extra cash into suspension upgrades and tuning, and then head out and learn the squids with many learns?
Zackerlee, could not agree more with this choice, more managable torque than a 4, great handling, popular club racing bike...But,... what maybe the last of the new, fully faired SV650K9,s in the country has just been snavelled by some bloke in Kyrgyzstan for his daughter in Auckland.....:nya:

[koiwoi]

Personally I would skip the 600 and go for a 750 or preferably 1k
Very similar top end of the rev range but you get some more guts low down which is useful in traffic. If you think it's too much of a jump then I suggest test riding one for a few hours, the later models are a lot more nimble and the power is very manageable contrary to popular misconception.

[portokiwi]

At the end of the day its your choise and your budget.
You pick what appels to you.
I went for the ZXR only becouse the price was right.
Now I have a RF900 which isnt as quick but its a nice bike in many other ways.
MUCH LIGHTER for a start lol:niceone: And I can reach the ground:rolleyes:

[DUCATI*HARD]

In terms of usability, styling, comfort and performance.


Id be being dis loyal if i told you anything else:eek:DUCATI all the way:love:

[mashman]

Id be being dis loyal if i told you anything else:eek:DUCATI all the way:love:

Gotta say the same thing... although perhaps the better looking, more reliable of the Italians... APRILIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :niceone:

[samgab]

I'm thinking about what to move up to from the VTR and have decided I think somewhere around the 600cc mark is the next best step for me.

Are you selling the VTR? year? k's? $$?

[Hiflyer]

Hmmm the gixxers are lagging behind. . .

bit of a suprise to me, i thought they woulda been up there

[ducatilover]

seems to be sexy lookers are winning

[Hiflyer]

na na the daytona isnt first! . . .why, may i ask, is it a "girls bike"?

[ducatilover]

na na the daytona isnt first! . . .why, may i ask, is it a "girls bike"?

if i have to remove parts of me to own one then i will. but i dont think its a "girls" bike

[Hiflyer]

ohhh haha fair nuff, havent ridden one but the 696 Monster, i have!

nice bike, and none to expensive if you buy an older one (2000)

[ducatilover]

ive only ridden older models of the jap bikes and they are far more than i would ever need, so id take the one i think is sexy:rockon:

[Hiflyer]

obviously the gixxer huh? :bleh::dodge:

haha

[ducatilover]

haha they are sexy yes...and the logical choice [i can sit on one happily] but the look and sound of the daytona.....:2thumbsup

[Cr1MiNaL]

Ducatis - No - because they'l make a mechanic of you
Suzuki's -No - unless you like the frames braking while you ride
Honda's -No- they are gay and u will be eternally mocked
Aprillia -No- they cost a shitload and don't go that fast at all
Triumps - No- they're British
Yamaha - YES- If you have the makings of a racebred stallion.

[ducatilover]

i think you may be a tiny little bit biased :lol:

[jrandom]

Ducatis - No - because they'l make a mechanic of you
Suzuki's -No - unless you like the frames braking while you ride
Honda's -No- they are gay and u will be eternally mocked
Aprillia -No- they cost a shitload and don't go that fast at all
Triumps - No- they're British
Yamaha - YES- If you have the makings of a racebred stallion.

Have you actually ridden anything on the list?

[Reido]

i want a Duc 848!
or a CBR600,
or an R6

orr a ... etc etc

[Cr1MiNaL]

Have you actually ridden anything on the list?

1. I don't ride I just race.

2. Yes, all but the Aprillia was only a 250.

[EJK]

Triumps - Yes- they're British

[McJim]

Nothing on that list that I like - if I actualy had one of those bikes it would be up on retardme like a shot and I'd buy a used Ducati.

But that's just me. I think there is little or no point in having a bike with more power than you know how to use.

Enjoy what you choose.

[jrandom]

I don't ride I just race.

Chortle snort.

Would that be that one trackday you did once, then?

:lol:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Chortle snort.

Would that be that one trackday you did once, then?

:lol:

.....


:doh: women don't know any better. Trackday , hardout racer all the same :)

[jrandom]

:doh: women don't know any better. Trackday , hardout racer all the same :)

Never mind, it'll be two trackdays after this Saturday hey!

Which group you riding in?

[Cr1MiNaL]

Never mind, it'll be two trackdays after this Saturday hey!

Which group you riding in?

Group 1 this time. 4 was completely booked out, I begged and pleaded with The Fruit, but we settled on the 'supermotard' reserved garage with mirrors pre installed instead.

[jrandom]

Group 1 this time.

Mean maori mean.

Make sure you're polite about it when you lap me.

:cool:

[LBD]

Nothing on that list that I like - if I actualy had one of those bikes it would be up on retardme like a shot and I'd buy a used Ducati.

But that's just me. I think there is little or no point in having a bike with more power than you know how to use.

Enjoy what you choose.

Ah, young glass hopper, heed the wise words of master Mc Jum.
Steadily progress up the ladder of performance, and learn from experience...which has much lower education fees than the school of hard nox. And less bruises.

(Did you know you can't have an eDUCATIon without Ducati?)

[saul]

na na the daytona isnt first! . . .why, may i ask, is it a "girls bike"?

Its a girlz bike alright and it's the best bike in the list:chase:. Its a girlz bike cause girlz can ride it just as easily as the guys. Naughty rides mine really well.:shifty:

[ducatilover]

Its a girlz bike alright and it's the best bike in the list:chase:. Its a girlz bike cause girlz can ride it just as easily as the guys. Naughty rides mine really well.:shifty:

were you the dude i was chatting to in pahiatua not so long ago?

[saul]

:yes:
were you the dude i was chatting to in pahiatua not so long ago?

Nope not me. Theres a few of us round though

[ducatilover]

:yes:

Nope not me. Theres a few of us round though

how can so many people except me have a red daytona with an arrow can? :love:

[discotex]

I must say I'm pleasantly surprised to the the 600rr leading by one vote :love:

[Hiflyer]

I must say I'm pleasantly surprised to the the 600rr leading by one vote :love:

actually. . . tied with the street triple mate!

[Reido]

actually. . . tied with the street triple mate!

not anymore! :bleh:

[Hiflyer]

not anymore! :bleh:

Damn you!!! :spanking: haha still, im not fussed, as the duc 748 aint up there to vote for haha.

[Reido]

i want an 848 :drool:

[Hiflyer]

go get one and bring it on saturday :woohoo:

haha that would be fun! but back to the point of the thread, ducatis are awesome but maybe a bit expensive brand new, the 750 shiver seems like a more reasonable bike to consider, (not that ive ridden one, just from what ive heard)