Recommendation for 600cc sports bike

**kx250** · 19th June 2012, 13:06

Hi everyone just wanted to get your input on 600cc bike choices, heres the low down
im getting my full license as soon as i finish my defensive course which will be 2weeks fron now. I have a budget of $7800. I have not been riding for about 10months used to have a cbr250rr which was a really great bike to learn on, i was thinking of getting another mc22 cbr but cant justify spending 4k on a 20yearold bike when i can spend more money now and get a pretty good sports bike. At the moment im really kean on eighter a 05/06 zxr636 or 07/08 zx6r depending on whats on the market. i also like the r6 and cbr600rr but both these bikes are abit out of my price range, the other option is a gsxr600 but for some reason i quite prefer the look of the zx6r. What iam wanting to know from you guys is pretty much what is the main pro's and con's of these bikes and have you had any problems with any of these models.

excuse spelling mistakes kinda new to posting a thread

Cheers ed.

**sil3nt** · 19th June 2012, 13:26

They are all good buy the one you like the most.

/thread.

Get a 636

**GSW** · 19th June 2012, 13:31

Love my CBR600rr

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-485995843.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-484857182.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-474039504.htm (will trade for 250)

**numbersixteen16** · 19th June 2012, 13:40

ZX6r's tend to always place high in any shootout, however, it is if you like the bike that counts

**kx250** · 19th June 2012, 13:44

Thanks for the links of cbr but iam after 1 that is in quite mint condition as iam quite picky, guess ill just have to keep an eye out on trademe.

**Maha** · 19th June 2012, 14:58

05' 636...http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-480022167.htm

Oh, and an 04' Daytona.......http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-484088703.htm

**Gremlin** · 19th June 2012, 15:00

Originally Posted by sil3nt

They are all good buy the one you like the most.

/thread.

What he said. Have a sit on them, take them for a test ride, buy the one you like and you're comfortable on.

**p.dath** · 19th June 2012, 15:12

My old yellow 2000 CBR600F4 is for sale at Cyclespot for about $5k ...

**kx250** · 19th June 2012, 15:24

the blue 636 seems like quite a good buy the only problem i have is i cant view the bike and i dnt feel comfortable with making a purchase without my own test ride and inspection and would be nice to meet the owner also. I really like the look of the daytona but would like to wait till i can afford a later model 1.

im looking from around 05 upwards

also i feel kinda bad going and test rideing alot of peoples bike if im not intending on purchasing it, but your right its got to be done or i could end up with a bike i dont like.

**Ragingrob** · 19th June 2012, 15:42

Originally Posted by kx250

the blue 636 seems like quite a good buy the only problem i have is i cant view the bike and i dnt feel comfortable with making a purchase without my own test ride and inspection and would be nice to meet the owner also. I really like the look of the daytona but would like to wait till i can afford a later model 1.

im looking from around 05 upwards

also i feel kinda bad going and test rideing alot of peoples bike if im not intending on purchasing it, but your right its got to be done or i could end up with a bike i dont like.

Simple, go to bike shop, test ride your selection of bikes, buy your pick from trademe.

**tigertim20** · 19th June 2012, 15:42

the ninjas of that era are quite nice - but really, the differences between then tend to often be fairly minor - try to get ass on seat time on a few of them - its the little things that will be a make or break for you like overall riding position etc.

**SMOKEU** · 19th June 2012, 15:47

600cc bikes are for n00bs. Even the guy with 1 arm does epic wheelies on a GSXR1000.

Everyone knows the perfect bike for someone stepping off a 250 is a Hayabusa.

**kx250** · 19th June 2012, 15:54

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

600cc bikes are for n00bs. Even the guy with 1 arm does epic wheelies on a GSXR1000.

Everyone knows the perfect bike for someone stepping off a 250 is a Hayabusa.

im happy being a noob on a 600 ill leave the bigger bikes for you mate since your the man!

Yea sounds good will go into bike shops this weekend and have a good look and sit on afew but they wont let me test ride till i have my full anyways which wont be for acouple of weeks, by the way is the full license test hard?

**SMOKEU** · 19th June 2012, 16:03

Originally Posted by kx250

im happy being a noob on a 600 ill leave the bigger bikes for you mate since your the man!

Yea sounds good will go into bike shops this weekend and have a good look and sit on afew but they wont let me test ride till i have my full anyways which wont be for acouple of weeks, by the way is the full license test hard?

I ride a 600cc bike as well so it's all good. It's got all the (top end) power I need, and then some. The 6F test wasn't that hard, I guess the most difficult thing about it was having to do it in heavy rain. As long as you keep your speed to the limit where appropriate and follow all the road rules you should be fine. Be sure to exaggerate all your head movements so the testing officer can see that you are looking for hazards when you pass side streets and intersections. Other than that, it was very simple, and that was before the new regulations came in which makes it even easier for you than it was for me.