CBR, YZF or Ninja?

[KNCTRD]

Am looking at getting one of the above, (600cc)

Obviously its personal preferance, and who has growen up with what, but I am interested in what KB members have to say, cause im lost!!

Am looking to buy new (or as close to)

Any advice is much appreciated

Thanks guys

[Hitcher]

Buy a Triumph Daytona 675.

[Winter]

Triumph Daytona 675.

[KNCTRD]

Can i have some "whys??" please!!

[=cJ=]

I bought a GSX-R 600

Why?

Comfortable for me to ride, fairly low compared to CBR and Daytona if my memory serves me right.

Cheapest of the new 600 super sports, especially if you can get on a run out deal or similar.

Plenty of power like most new 600s... Can use the mode switch to pull the power back for those first few rides when you're straight off a 250.

Fits into the lower bracket for regos, I wouldn't bother with a 675, I'd get a thou or bigger.

Really though, at the time it was about 4K cheaper than any competitor, and Scottish genetics are pretty strong...

[KNCTRD]

Thanks cJ,

I forgot about the GSX-R.

will definatly add them to the list!!

[rwh]

If the ninja's a 636, that's a lot of extra ACC levy for 36cc ...

Richard

[KNCTRD]

If the ninja's a 636, that's a lot of extra ACC levy for 36cc ...

the new ninjas are 599cc, so jsut scrape in!!

[Metastable]

I haven't ridden any of the new crop of 600s.... but the previous generation I think I've ridden all of them, at the track. They're all good. I'd go, have a seat on them, see how you like the ergonomics. Try to sit with your feet on the pegs, because that can feel quite different than with the feet on the ground. Are things like storage space important to you? Check to see how much you get.... not a lot with the current 600s. Suzukis are probably the most comfortable ones, Kawis and Hondas crash better.... R6 is a bit more track focused than the rest and a real weapon at a trackday. Honestly, for the street I'd consider looking at the previous generation R6. Up here we can get it new as the R6S currently. That bike is very sweet, and is much more street friendly compared to any of the new crop of supersports..... and actually has a remotely useful truck. I just don't know if you guys have access to it. BTW, we can also get the old ZX-6R relabeled as the ZZR-600.

[grusomhat]

zzr-600 ftw. Gotta love the old styling of the zx6r. Nice round curves and a motor that will put a smile on your face. I haven't ridden any of the other 600's but pricewise R6's and CBR's I've notice are quite a bit more expensive. Go for the 750 gsx-r if you want a Suzuki otherwise well dah. Kawasaki! [/nonbiasopinion]

[KNCTRD]

Yea i am leaning towards the ZX6, the price is really attractive, and have had a great run outa the ZXR!! Which will be up for sale soon if anyones interested!!

[OnCam]

zx6r has taken out most of the 600cc tests for 2009, cant go wrong with value for money here..

or there are some brilliant buys around 10-12k for low km 08-09 bikes

or even run out 09 models at bike shops ive seen for 3k cheaper than retail.

[Mudfart]

boyds in hamiltron had a gsx-r 750 for the same price as a gsx-r600, on runout, dunno if its still there though.

[=cJ=]

boyds in hamiltron had a gsx-r 750 for the same price as a gsx-r600, on runout, dunno if its still there though.

Problem with these is you're slap bang into the next rego bracket. Having said that, they're ment to be one of the best "balanced" road/track bikes you can buy in terms of power for the road.

I keep telling myself I wouldn't like one, mainly to stop myself trading in the 600...

[steelestring]

zx6r has taken out most of the 600cc tests for 2009, cant go wrong with value for money here..

or there are some brilliant buys around 10-12k for low km 08-09 bikes

or even run out 09 models at bike shops ive seen for 3k cheaper than retail.

Right on there dude!!!
Near new zx6r is what ya want!! So much more bang for ya buck :]

'Bistard' Has an 08 with bugger all ks on it with a wee bit of fruit to add to the lime green flavour.... Should check it out.. is the cleanest bike I have ever seen (inside and out)