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[skdeepak88]

skdeepak88, why don't you just test-ride everything and buy what you like best?

Yes i could do that but its always good to get advice from experts.. I know little or nothing about superbikes so without knowing that how will I say x is better than y ?

[nodrog:Me]

skdeepak88, why don't you just test-ride everything and buy what you like best?

Its much easier to buy what wikipedia says is best, afterall isnt that where people learn to ride as well?

[puddytat]

You reckon the latest R6 are peaky ? But Yamaha_YZF-R6 Wiki says a different story.. Are you sure about what you are saying ?

Well I have owned an o4 R6 S, but I havnt ridden a third gen 1 TBH, but my mate bruce with the grouse missus sez that they need to be revved higher to make them hussle eh au

Plus (so Ive been told), the layout is a tad less radical than the 06 on, with more emphassis on road riding than the track orientation of the 06 & later..

[Ender EnZed]

I know little or nothing about superbikes so without knowing that how will I say x is better than y ?

The best one will be the one that you like riding the most.

[skdeepak88]

Well I have owned an o4 R6 S, but I havnt ridden a third gen 1 TBH, but my mate bruce with the grouse missus sez that they need to be revved higher to make them hussle eh au

cool i know wat you mean!!

[Maha]

I thought you would spell your given name Dipak?....how are you at cricket?

[skdeepak88]

The best one will be the one that you like riding the most.

I will end up in doing tat anyways but now i got more points to look for when i do a test ride.. this wat i mean

[skdeepak88]

I thought you would spell your given name Dipak?....how are you at cricket?

I know you guys cant get Indian names rite!! Never mind I am not a great player but i will play cricket 2ce a week even now.. I can call myself as an intermediate !! and u ?

[puddytat]

Well I have owned an o4 R6 S, but I havnt ridden a third gen 1 TBH, but my mate bruce with the grouse missus sez that they need to be revved higher to make them hussle eh au:rolleyes:

Plus (so Ive been told), the layout is a tad less radical than the 06 on, with more emphassis on road riding than the track orientation of the 06 & later..

Just in case you didnt see the add on.

[skdeepak88]

Just in case you didnt see the add on.

I missed it really.. ummm.. okay i hear that!! thats useful then.. thanks for tat!!

[Madness]

Its much easier to buy what wikipedia says is best, afterall isnt that where people learn to ride as well?

Fark off! All the cool kids are downloading an App to learn to ride these days.

[davebullet]

Bwahahahahahha. Maybe in WSS they have 130hp. You guys need to get a grip on reality. My partners '08 600RR is a complete pussy cat to ride, linear power delivery (for a 600), happy to pootle around at any speed.

They do have 130hp at the crank. My mates R6 dyno'd 110hp at the rear wheel which would put it close to 130hp...

Anyway - an HP here or there doesn't matter too much. The guy is coming from a 17Hp 180cc machine. I would have thought a 70hp machine was a more reasonable next step. If you have experience, you can baby any size motorcycle. The problem is we don't know this guy and just to say you'll handle a 600 ss fine without knowing him might be dangerous

[Marmoot]

Wow I am loving this Biker Forum..

wtf?

nuts.........

[Drew]

They do have 130hp at the crank. My mates R6 dyno'd 110hp at the rear wheel which would put it close to 130hp...

Anyway - an HP here or there doesn't matter too much. The guy is coming from a 17Hp 180cc machine. I would have thought a 70hp machine was a more reasonable next step. If you have experience, you can baby any size motorcycle. The problem is we don't know this guy and just to say you'll handle a 600 ss fine without knowing him might be dangerous

Assuming the worst in people all the time, makes you look less than confident.

This guy might be well talented, level headed, and not a subject to his own ego. I'd rather assume that.

[Ocean1]

They do have 130hp at the crank. My mates R6 dyno'd 110hp at the rear wheel which would put it close to 130hp...

91.0 kW (122.0 hp) @ 14,500 rpm.

Apparently.

P'raps what oab was getting at was this: http://www.factorypro.com/dyno/true1.html

Not all horses are created equal...

Edit: but even the li'll ones can kill you.