Which 600cc should I purchase?

**Westy_mate** · 24th March 2011, 15:40

So.... in a couple of months ill be able to purchase a 600, and im not too sure what make, (Yamaha, Kawasaki or Honda) model (CBR, R6, 636) or year to consider.

CBR 600RR 2007? R6? 636? any suggestions? whats the best value bike or best over all bike? I most likely wont be taking the bike on the track that often, im 6ft 70 Kgs, have around 3 years experience and yes, im only looking for a sports bike rather than a cruiser.

cheers!

**Gremlin** · 24th March 2011, 15:42

The one that fits you best, and you feel most comfortable on.

No normal rider can expose the tangible differences between them, so go for the one you like best. On all major points, they are similar enough.

I guess one point to add, from my view, is which dealers do you prefer? My bikes get serviced enough that I have to have a dealer I trust, so buy those brands.

**C.Linnell** · 24th March 2011, 15:52

You gotta test ride. Find friends who'll loan for half an hour, or a dealer with some demo bikes.

Cutting it down to 3 or 4 based on looks, then buying the one that rides best is what worked for me.

I don't have a sports bike, but FWIW I've had a lot of fun on my flatmate's CBR600... lovely, lovely bike :-)

**The Singing Chef** · 24th March 2011, 15:53

R6.....

**FruitLooPs** · 24th March 2011, 15:54

Also I believe the reg cutoff for bikes is 599/600cc? 36cc extra in a 636 becomes the top bracket.

**firefighter** · 24th March 2011, 15:57

Originally Posted by Westy_mate

im 6ft 70 Kgs

Lay off the cardio bro

**Westy_mate** · 24th March 2011, 16:07

Originally Posted by firefighter

Lay off the cardio bro

mate, i dont do any Cardio hahaha Damn fast Metabolism

**Edbear** · 24th March 2011, 16:07

Any of the 600's are good bikes these days, so find one that fits you best. Yes, the rego is more for over 600cc but the GSX650F is a fabulous road bike, looks good and is comfortable. At 6' you may find the smaller bikes, like the R6 too cramped.

Ultimately, buying a bike is as much an emotional as logical experience, and you may buy a bike less than perfect for you simply because you like it and want it.

**Hiflyer** · 24th March 2011, 16:09

When coming from a 250, wont be able to tell much difference in performance if they've all been looked after.

I took a 636 for a ride around the block once and then the next day a 600cc ninja and couldn't tell the difference haha. Both were leaps and bounds ahead of anything I'd ridden before.

You need to get some good riding experinence before you can tell which one is "better"

Like Gremlin said, think about the servicing, maybe you might wanna choose sometyhing with a dealer close to you.

Of course looks will play a part cos you're the one that has to walk up to it every day.

R6's have been bashed for being too "peaky" and having "no" midrange but that "non existant" mid range will be twice the power of your current bikes peak so I wouldn't worry about that either.

In short. Get the 636, screw worrying about the extra rego costs cos you'll have (in my opinion) one of the best looking bikes on the road.

**Milts** · 24th March 2011, 16:09

Which 600? None of them. Pick any of the 675s and you can't go wrong!

I'd definitely recommend trying to test ride or at least sit on as many as you can, and add the triump 675s (street or daytona) to the list. More torque, more than enough power, and you may find them more confortable as well.

**Hiflyer** · 24th March 2011, 16:10

Originally Posted by Edbear

Ultimately, buying a bike is as much an emotional as logical experience, and you may buy a bike less than perfect for you simply because you like it and want it.

Damn, that's what I was trying to say