2010 to 2013 GSX-R600 vs CBR600RR vs R6 vs ZX6R

[Merlin.pgd]

Now, comparing the GSX-R600 vs CBR600RR vs R6 vs ZX6R, which of is a better bike? I've heard the gsxr's are more popular, but I want to here from someone who owns or have ridden at least one of these bikes in real life and not comparing them in racetracks.

[Gremlin]

Now, comparing the GSX-R600 vs CBR600RR vs R6 vs ZX6R, which of is a better bike? I've heard the gsxr's are more popular, but I want to here from someone who owns or have ridden at least one of these bikes in real life and not comparing them in racetracks.

As has been said before, the differences between them in performance are so small as to not be identifiable by a regular motorcyclist.

Buy the one that you feel best on (the ergonomics will vary) and you like the best.

[Merlin.pgd]

As has been said before, the differences between them in performance are so small as to not be identifiable by a regular motorcyclist.

Buy the one that you feel best on (the ergonomics will vary) and you like the best.

That is correct, but what i want to now is the upkeep costs, part prices, service costs, handling and popularity and not the typical performance list.

[carbonhed]

2013 675 ftw.

[aderino4]

Repeating the typical internet forum reply, "Go out there and test ride them"

I've owned 06 CBR600RR, 09 and 12 CBR600RR and ridden 848 enough to have an opinion.

The CBR is on the weaker side of power (R6, GSXR and 848 have much better drive out of corner) However, it's the easiest to ride.
The chasis is not as stiff and good to deal with slow speed corner.
Being a Honda; parts are generally bullet proof. Of the 3 that I owned I've only ever spent money on oil and tyres. Nothing ever got broken.
Fuel consumption is above 20km/ L when you ride it normally. Drops to about 6km/l on the track.
The latest generation (09-12 model) is a very light bike.
Would love to try the newest generation.


The 848 has much stiffer chasis, a bit harder to get used but feels much more stable on corners.
However it requires a suspension upgrade/ setup as soon as you get it.
Electrical is a crap. Expect to spend money on voltage regulator, fuse, wiring loom, etc etc
Clutch is heavy and the first gear is tall.
Very flickable, the brake is one of the best I've ever experienced and it's fast.
It's a very good looking bike that is reasonable enough to live day-to-day. Someone that I know very well use it to go to work every day rain or shine and ride it well in the weekend even took it for a day trip Auckland - New Plymouth - Auckland.

If I were to look for a new bike in the same class: MV F3 and 675 will be top of my list.

[ducatilover]

The Daytona 675 would be my pick, it's not on your list. Put it on there, it's a delicious motor, I want to have its babies.

[Gremlin]

That is correct, but what i want to now is the upkeep costs, part prices, service costs, handling and popularity and not the typical performance list.

I'd put your dealer choice above that. ie, if you have a favourite dealer who you trust, ride their brand first...

Dealer support (plus servicing) is very important to me.

[Merlin.pgd]

2013 675 ftw.

I really like that bike, but unfortunately I'm not able to ride it until I get the bloody full license.

[BigAl]

I really like that bike, but unfortunately I'm not able to ride it until I get the bloody full license.

Yet you can ride a gsxr/cbr/r6/zxr 600?

[Merlin.pgd]

Repeating the typical internet forum reply, "Go out there and test ride them"

I've owned 06 CBR600RR, 09 and 12 CBR600RR and ridden 848 enough to have an opinion.

The CBR is on the weaker side of power (R6, GSXR and 848 have much better drive out of corner) However, it's the easiest to ride.
The chasis is not as stiff and good to deal with slow speed corner.
Being a Honda; parts are generally bullet proof. Of the 3 that I owned I've only ever spent money on oil and tyres. Nothing ever got broken.
Fuel consumption is above 20km/ L when you ride it normally. Drops to about 6km/l on the track.
The latest generation (09-12 model) is a very light bike.
Would love to try the newest generation.


The 848 has much stiffer chasis, a bit harder to get used but feels much more stable on corners.
However it requires a suspension upgrade/ setup as soon as you get it.
Electrical is a crap. Expect to spend money on voltage regulator, fuse, wiring loom, etc etc
Clutch is heavy and the first gear is tall.
Very flickable, the brake is one of the best I've ever experienced and it's fast.
It's a very good looking bike that is reasonable enough to live day-to-day. Someone that I know very well use it to go to work every day rain or shine and ride it well in the weekend even took it for a day trip Auckland - New Plymouth - Auckland.

If I were to look for a new bike in the same class: MV F3 and 675 will be top of my list.

Thanks for your opinion, I personally like the MV F3, but I can't ride it with my current license unfortunately.

[Merlin.pgd]

Yet you can ride a gsxr/cbr/r6/zxr 600?

I think the GSXR600 is ok and Yamaha is released a new R6 in aussie that is fine with the new low and I'm hoping Honda and Kawasaki will do the same thing soon.

[Merlin.pgd]

I'd put your dealer choice above that. ie, if you have a favourite dealer who you trust, ride their brand first...

Dealer support (plus servicing) is very important to me.

That is a very valid opinion, thanks Gremlin

[onearmedbandit]

I think the GSXR600 is ok and Yamaha is released a new R6 in aussie that is fine with the new low and I'm hoping Honda and Kawasaki will do the same thing soon.

I don't think Suzuki are bringing the LAMs approved GSXR to NZ.

[Merlin.pgd]

I don't think Suzuki are bringing the LAMs approved GSXR to NZ.

Noooooooooo, man I have no good options than!

[Bassmatt]

Noooooooooo, man I have no good options than!

Option 5 : fuck the rules.