Why the cheaper prices for larger bikes?

[AllanB]

Have a look at the new GSR600 or the naked Yamaha 600 both have low seat heights.

How do you ride or intend to ride? Legal or manic - if it is legal I'd consider the 600. The big bores are just idling along at 100 and honestly officer the bike has to cruise faster .......................

As for pricing in reality they should all pretty much cost the same for new models as the same technology and R&D go into the 600 as the 1000.

TEST-RIDE TEST-RIDE TEST-RIDE

[SuperDave]

What?! Are you implying the RG doesn't?!

Yes.........

[Jantar]

local suzuki dealer has 2 GS1200s both fairly new with low ks for $7500 ...

One of them is fitted with a Scottoiler, and has featured on this site previously.

[R1madness]

Hell you cant seriously be thinking of going from a 250 strait on to a R1. That is pure madness. Yes an R6 is almost as fast, grunty etc but only almost. Its the extra grunt that can get you into trouble.
I might end up getting a flameing but i dont care how good you think you are and how controlled you think your throttle hand is, you are going to get hurt guickly and badly. Its not just R1s that goes for ALL the big bore sports bikes (even suzukis).

[placidfemme]

Hell you cant seriously be thinking of going from a 250 strait on to a R1. That is pure madness. Yes an R6 is almost as fast, grunty etc but only almost. Its the extra grunt that can get you into trouble.
I might end up getting a flameing but i dont care how good you think you are and how controlled you think your throttle hand is, you are going to get hurt guickly and badly. Its not just R1s that goes for ALL the big bore sports bikes (even suzukis).

No... As I've said previously... I'm going for the R6. I was just asking cause of the close price range, as to which would be more worth the money...

[Bytor]

Hell you cant seriously be thinking of going from a 250 strait on to a R1. That is pure madness. Yes an R6 is almost as fast, grunty etc but only almost. Its the extra grunt that can get you into trouble.
I might end up getting a flameing but i dont care how good you think you are and how controlled you think your throttle hand is, you are going to get hurt guickly and badly. Its not just R1s that goes for ALL the big bore sports bikes (even suzukis).

Great advice for anyone going up from a 250 or just passed their full test.

[scracha]

Hell you cant seriously be thinking of going from a 250 strait on to a R1. That is pure madness. Yes an R6 is almost as fast, grunty etc but only almost. Its the extra grunt that can get you into trouble.
I might end up getting a flameing but i dont care how good you think you are and how controlled you think your throttle hand is, you are going to get hurt guickly and badly. Its not just R1s that goes for ALL the big bore sports bikes (even suzukis).

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...2&postcount=11

Hell, at least this guy's going from a sportsbike to another. I got a hell of a flaming for merely suggesting someone should think twice about getting a litre bike after a THIRTY year break.

[R1madness]

Sorry its just i see a few people making this mistake. My nephew wanted to buy my R1 but i would not sell it to him because he would kill himself (putting my money where my mouth is). He brought a 400. And crashed it badly. If he had been on the R1 it would have killed him no doubt.
There is lots of great midrange stuff out there. All the 600s are fantastic. try a few different ones. The R6 is my pick but i love yamahas.

[placidfemme]

Sorry its just i see a few people making this mistake. My nephew wanted to buy my R1 but i would not sell it to him because he would kill himself (putting my money where my mouth is). He brought a 400. And crashed it badly. If he had been on the R1 it would have killed him no doubt.
There is lots of great midrange stuff out there. All the 600s are fantastic. try a few different ones. The R6 is my pick but i love yamahas.

Fair enough, I know what your saying...

*is also a fan of the Yamahas*

[SimJen]

I'd go for the R1 over an R6 anyday. Generally better components on the 1000cc bikes over their smaller counterparts. USD Forks, Awesome brakes, better rear shocks etc.
Remember though, R1's have possibly led a harder life with wheelies on demand head bearings/fork seals/gearbox wear etc.
I've just got a GSX-R1000 K5 and the seat feels really low compared to other bikes I've owned, the 600 and 750's are also the same.
Insurance for the R1 will cost you a few hundred more than the 600 i'd imagine.
If you are over 30 you'll save big bucks with Classic Cover insurance.