What would you prefer

**baffa** · 1st November 2011, 14:07

Looking at supersport bikes eg, CBRs, GSX's etc, which model would you prefer and why?

Eg with GSXF vs a GSXR, or a CBR600F vs a CBR600RR.

Ignoring the price difference, obviously the R models are slightly lighter and more powerful, with more agressive seating positions, would you prefer the supersport options as a daily and why?

Just wondering as I will be looking at some of these options when the time to upgrade happens, most likely a 600cc, and there are a wealth of options out there, even if you only consider the topspec models. So idly wondering if it's worth considering the "lower spec" models.

**slofox** · 1st November 2011, 15:36

Whichever one goes the fastest...

**boman** · 1st November 2011, 15:41

Triumph 675 Daytona....

**baffa** · 1st November 2011, 16:29

Sigh. I guess I'll go buy a Dodge Tomahawk then.

**Gremlin** · 1st November 2011, 16:36

Buy the one that fits and suits you best. No normal rider can exploit the performance difference between say, the supersport bikes.

Ergonomics are slightly different for each bike, so suits different body sizes and shapes differently.

**slofox** · 1st November 2011, 17:21

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Buy the one that fits and suits you best. No normal rider can exploit the performance difference between say, the supersport bikes.

Ergonomics are slightly different for each bike, so suits different body sizes and shapes differently.

Wot 'e said.

I'd have loved to buy a Daytona 675 too but sitting on it convinced me that I'd never cope with the seat. The gixxer however...sitting on it was like clipping on a body suit. No contest.

**boman** · 1st November 2011, 18:18

Originally Posted by slofox

Wot 'e said.

I'd have loved to buy a Daytona 675 too but sitting on it convinced me that I'd never cope with the seat. The gixxer however...sitting on it was like clipping on a body suit. No contest.

Funny enough, but the Daytona seat is at least 2x more comfortable than my Suzuki.

**AllanB** · 1st November 2011, 19:04

There is a new CBR1000 for sale on here for $15k. You know you want it .......

**Latte** · 1st November 2011, 19:26

Whichever one compensates for your little willy the best.

**BoristheBiter** · 1st November 2011, 19:41

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Buy the one that fits and suits you best. No normal rider can exploit the performance difference between say, the supersport bikes.

Ergonomics are slightly different for each bike, so suits different body sizes and shapes differently.

Originally Posted by slofox

Wot 'e said.

I'd have loved to buy a Daytona 675 too but sitting on it convinced me that I'd never cope with the seat. The gixxer however...sitting on it was like clipping on a body suit. No contest.

what they said.

My choice gixxer but then I'm just a bit biased.

**carbonhed** · 2nd November 2011, 18:50

Originally Posted by baffa

Ignoring the price difference, obviously the R models are slightly lighter and more powerful, with more agressive seating positions, would you prefer the supersport options as a daily and why?

If your bike just moves you from point A to point B the lower spec models might be worth a look.

If you want anything more from your bike then the R models are where it's at and plenty of people use them as dailys. Particularly the likes of the CBR and GSXR.