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    Quote Originally Posted by Hiflyer View Post
    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.
    Great help mate thanks, Ive heard alot about the R6 and 636 but not too much about the CBR600RR im a huge Honda Fan and all the dealers are very close by so that wont really matter. I know r6's are a wee bit cheaper than a CBR and 636's are cheaper than an R6 but to be completely honest i dont like the thought of riding a Ninja.... its the 250 ninja's that screwed up that notion for me. so really its between the R6 and CBR600RR and yeah i do like the daytona but again the rego cost would be a bit more. hmmm SO many choices!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by steve_t View Post
    What's your budget? How about a 2009 ZX6R?
    Not a huge Fan of Ninja's... haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Westy_mate View Post
    Great help mate thanks, Ive heard alot about the R6 and 636 but not too much about the CBR600RR im a huge Honda Fan and all the dealers are very close by so that wont really matter. I know r6's are a wee bit cheaper than a CBR and 636's are cheaper than an R6 but to be completely honest i dont like the thought of riding a Ninja.... its the 250 ninja's that screwed up that notion for me. so really its between the R6 and CBR600RR and yeah i do like the daytona but again the rego cost would be a bit more. hmmm SO many choices!!!
    This is niiice

    but then the CBR's are a lot cheaper and Honda's fit and finish it tops!

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-362059518.htm
    Quote Originally Posted by nodrog View Post
    you dont get 180+ hp out of 998cc by being nice to trees.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Westy_mate View Post
    Not a huge Fan of Ninja's... haha
    Dont shoot them down before you try...
    holding the line...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milts View Post
    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.
    +1
    definitely the daytona 675, fark they are sexy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Milts View Post
    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.
    This one aint bad: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=362694071 [Ahem]

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    get this, look after it, dont do too many k's and sell it to me when i get my full

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    Quote Originally Posted by Westy_mate View Post
    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!
    the best bike is the one that suits YOU the most, period. theres no generic answer. whats great for me will be shit for you. You need to go test ride everything you can. even stuff you think you wouldnt like, because once youre on the thing, your mind may well be changed quite quickly. You ned to test ride a range of brands, capacities, and years of bike, and assess the overall comfort, handling, 'fit' to your size, how well you riding style interacts with the characteristics of that particular bike etc etc etc. go riding, then ome back once you have 2-4 final options. enjoy the test rides.

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    I think you may be a little uncomfortable on a 600, have you sat on any in the show room? Put it on the stand and put your feet on the pegs, your legs will start loosing blood and you will have to call the sales person to come help you off

    My old SV1000 was pretty roomy and more suited to taller people than I. My 600 fits just fine.

    Also conceder a naked like the street triple if you are mostly a fair weather rider.
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    They are all good. The answer is: buy the one that gives you wood.

    If you use your brain you'll regret it each time you see the one that your wanger wanted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Usarka View Post
    They are all good. The answer is: buy the one that gives you wood.

    If you use your brain you'll regret it each time you see the one that your wanger wanted.
    Not only the case with bikes eh chaps?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinz0r View Post
    Not only the case with bikes eh chaps?
    Hahahaha! too true..
    Rest in peace Tony - you will be missed.

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    If you do consider an SV Thou. Mine is for sale. I found the GSXR 600, somewhat lacking in the go department. Try a GSxr 750, or the Triumph 675. A hell of alot more go than a 600 IMO.



    "No matter what bike you ride. It's all the same wind in your face"

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    Careful guys you might get accused of encouraging him just to get in his pants!!


    I love the look of the 675 daytona but haven't actually ridden it and the cbr's are pretty sexy too

    Go something different and get a 2 stroke!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Usarka View Post
    They are all good. The answer is: buy the one that gives you wood.

    If you use your brain you'll regret it each time you see the one that your wanger wanted.
    Damn so that's what I did wrong - I shoulda borrowed a strap on to wear during my 'research' phase...now yas tell me!

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