Racing: 1000cc vs 600cc?

**Shaun** · 8th September 2011, 11:04

Originally Posted by Brett

Well unless I come across something that is incredibly well priced on trademe that is already race fit, I think it is largely going to be dictated by what I can find damaged on trademe or at turners and build up.

This would probably make a good starter...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-353624314.htm

Pm me your phone number Brett and I will call you tonight. I have a K5 GSXR 600 with a FULLY RECONDITIONED MOTOR here that you can have very Very cheap WHY, I want/need every cent I can get for my new Buisness at the moment.

**gixerracer** · 8th September 2011, 12:38

Originally Posted by racefactory

speaking of which Gareth Jones did 58.7 on a 600 at pukey. 56 seconds is record for 1000. Really not much in it...

Sam Smith Qulfyd on pole the year before that at 58.1 on his R6 and Sam and Scott Charlton raced at 58.2 or.3 that season so Sam is the fastest dude ever around Puke(on a 600 at least) Bugden done 56.2 on His Superduper GSXR1000

**jellywrestler** · 8th September 2011, 12:52

Originally Posted by gixerracer

Absolute Bollocks.
Skatchill had my GPS laptimer on the new GSXR 600 when he set the fastest ever 600 lap at Manfeild recently and I overlayed his with my best superbike lap time fro the National round, The only place he was faster was at the exit apex of dunlop coming on to the front straight other wise his apex speeds where the same or slighly slower than my thou.

You weren't in the kitty litter on those laps were you? It has been known to happen

**Shaun** · 8th September 2011, 14:31

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

You weren't in the kitty litter on those laps were you? It has been known to happen

Must be time for some thing different by now dude, even Im getting bored with reading that 9 months later

**gixerracer** · 8th September 2011, 16:01

Originally Posted by Shaun

Must be time for some thing different by now dude, even Im getting bored with reading that 9 months later

Tiz ok Shaun I have big sholders( no i have no sholders coz i kept busting them)
They just no im guna win all the races this coming season so they are getting there digs in while they still can

**wayne** · 8th September 2011, 17:13

what about finishing half the races first, little steps

**jellywrestler** · 8th September 2011, 17:22

Originally Posted by Shaun

Must be time for some thing different by now dude, even Im getting bored with reading that 9 months later

4.5 months actually Shaun, but yeah, you're probably right...

**gixerracer** · 8th September 2011, 17:58

Originally Posted by wayne

what about finishing half the races first, little steps

**Ivan** · 8th September 2011, 18:21

i have faith in you craig, bring it home this season

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 8th September 2011, 19:28

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

4.5 months actually Shaun, but yeah, you're probably right...

Not wanting to be pedantic but 4.5 months ago it was circuit planking, a year before that it was kitty litter.

All sorted now Craig is gunna fly this season aye boy

**Shaun** · 8th September 2011, 20:23

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

4.5 months actually Shaun, but yeah, you're probably right...

Nah mate,IM full of shit, keep kickin him

**cowpoos** · 8th September 2011, 20:38

Originally Posted by Brett

Ok KB racing locals...

I have finally sold my road going GSXR and am seriously thinking about venturing into racing, nothing serious, largely for fun. (But...I bet that is where most of you racers started?)

I have been riding 600's on the road and for track days for 5 years or so, and am by no means slow on it. I have also ridden a few thousands in the last while, and while not nearly as settled on them as the 600's, I am fairly confident and able to throw them around (at decent ROAD pace, never taken a 1000cc around the track...)

In terms of track handling skills and starting out, would you guys say that there is a distinct learning advantage in starting on a 600cc first, or just jump in on a thou, albeit a little bit more carefully than I would on a 600 and get up to speed (per se) on a bigger machine?

If Raj, the white night in white boots can race a 1000cc after riding a 600...surely anyone can? *said somewhat in jest* (Hope you're still floating around here Raj....I expect some comment).

So team, what's the verdict? Start on 600cc and cement the skills, or venture out on a thou and get used to throwing around a bigger machine?

If your confident enough....that when the back of the bike bucks and skips...steps out occasionally and spins some and you don't close the throttle...you'll be fine on a thousand. Otherwise...like everyone says....play on a 600 for a while.

Racing is a bit different to fast road riding...Go hard though dude...you'll love it!!