k6 gsxr600

**jimbo600** · 21st April 2006, 22:23

Got rid of my old nail and picked up a K6 600. First off it appears that Mr Suzuki has developed very much a track focussed bike. More power comes in later than the K4/K5 model. This is at the expense of a bit of midrange but holy hell when the donk is spinning it pulls like choirboy. It is unbelievably fast for a 600. Weight is the same but distributed lower and as such it feels about 10kg lighter. Suspension is firmer than the old one and has high/low speed dampening adjustment. Together the weight and suspenders has vastly improved the bikes handling. It'll go around corners without so much as a thought. Even when eating a pie while doing the suduko puzzle aye Poo! The exhaust note is OK, not too loud or quiet, but the induction roar is loud as fuck. It sounds like its going to suck wildlife out of the trees. Finish is alot better with a hugger and undertray as standard. Plastics are still a little cheap though so no doubt it'll chip like fuck after a few Kms.

This bike is a giant evolution from the old one. Damn if I had the moolah I'd buy two of em. And to think some folk thought I was going to get a Duke!

See you all at the track.

**cowpoos** · 21st April 2006, 22:34

its good to see some of the ghey comunity can afford new bikes once and a while.....especially with the price of latex clothing sky rocketing

**R6_kid:Me** · 22nd April 2006, 00:00

sounds the shiz mate... i wish i had the money to even try one of those beasties, let alone own two of the buggers. Maybe you could let me take a spin when i make it down to welly after visiting mr poos

**VasalineWarrior** · 22nd April 2006, 00:16

Must be the time of year, everyone is upgrading!
Whats she wheelie like jimbo? Can we expect more of your ''usual''?

**jimbo600** · 22nd April 2006, 08:49

Originally Posted by VasalineWarrior

Must be the time of year, everyone is upgrading!
Whats she wheelie like jimbo? Can we expect more of your ''usual''?

Harder to wheelie than the old one, but it'll stand up alright, just have to abuse the clutch a bit more.

**jimbo600** · 22nd April 2006, 08:50

Originally Posted by cowpoos

its good to see some of the ghey comunity can afford new bikes once and a while.....especially with the price of latex clothing sky rocketing

Can't afford latex any more so I just put up with hot candle wax now.

**cowpoos** · 22nd April 2006, 10:25

Originally Posted by jimbo600

Can't afford latex any more so I just put up with hot candle wax now.

In all seriousness....its a fuckin hot bike you hav bro....and I'm jealous as fuck....did u sus the preload adjuster?

**limbimtimwim** · 22nd April 2006, 11:58

Nicey. What colour set did you get?

**Sparky Bills** · 22nd April 2006, 12:16

Sweet man!
Now everyone can stop asking me what the hell your doing!

Break out the pics!

**SPman** · 22nd April 2006, 12:50

Originally Posted by J600

First off it appears that Mr Suzuki has developed very much a track focussed bike

motorcycle online 06 comparo test..."Best bike for Serious Racers: The GSXR. It's got serious features and great contingency support from Suzuki, and is well supported by the aftermarket and shares DNA with two other Suzuki models, making bodywork and other parts easier to find used. The top-weighted powerband and durable design is suited for heavy track use, as is the compact, focused "

**James Deuce** · 22nd April 2006, 12:52

Nice choice JImbo - was just reading the review in Two Wheels this morning, and my first thought was, "I wonder if Jimbo will get the 600 or the 750?"

**Dafe** · 22nd April 2006, 13:16

Sweet buy!

Was at Dave Andersons this morning getting my bike serviced. I thought that 600 sitting there looked familiar. i figured pretty quickly that Jimbo had rolled out something decent from the Suzuki dealer.

I did have to check what you brought with the sales team though, coz those 1800cc suzuki boulevard cruisers had arrived into stock yesterday too.

Congrats on the new ride Jimbo.

MD · 22nd April 2006, 13:17

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

Break out the pics!

Has he got a camera.. or two?
He's got to run it in, so here's everyone's chance to beat him in the twisties. This is a limited time offer.
Look forward to seeing you on the new machine Jimbo.