1000cc twin vs inline-four 600s

[HDTboy]

I bought a CBR400RR after my MC22 CBR250, I wasn't happy with the (minor) amount of extra power.

My 600 just beats 996 based racebikes in a straight line, so they're fairly similar in pace.

[bluninja]

Bigger bike is less prone to wind,

I think you'll find that's bigger bike riders are less prone to wind

[Hitcher]

Bigger bike is less prone to wind

Not entirely true. The ST1300 I had was a pig of a thing to ride in strong cross-winds.

[JT.]

I think you'll find that's bigger bike riders are less prone to wind

...and the bike. The heavier (bigger) bike takes more force to move. Most sports bikes have a similar shape and area from a 2D perspective as well as weight distribution, its not like a van vs car difference so the % diff in weight of the bigger bike means it doesn't get pushed around as much by the wind.

Not entirely true. The ST1300 I had was a pig of a thing to ride in strong cross-winds.

You obviously had the heater control bias off centre and that was creating a pressure difference, that big bike was a psuedo-aerofoil in action

[n0regret5]

i'd recommend the 1000 v2 as they ARE more fun, though screamer 600I4s can be a little easier to control..i can truly recommend not to get a vtr though, almost anyone will admit they lose their lustre in the power stakes after a short while. also the engines are really sluggish below 4000rpm. buy a tiller!!

[hospitalfood]

twin.......................

[terbang]

1000cc VeeTwin, lots of stomp in all the right places.

[dipshit]

I used to have a K3 SV1000S, I sold it for the GSXR1000K6 a year ago. I've since sold that and returned to the SV. Simply because preservation of life is important to me and I couldn't help myself on the throttle.

I had 'inline 4's' for a number of years, (all great bikes) then bought the VTR1000. Loved it then and love it now. It is a totally different type of ride, without the need to rev to get power and when you throttle off the engine slows you without needing brakes. To me the VTR seems to be not a machine, rather something that breathes and is alive. It has personality.

I think the thing is, is that the V-twins still have that grin/fun factor even when quietly cruising along at 110km/h on the open road. A couple of big pistons lazily going thump-thump-thump beneath you, knowing they are ready to accelerate you hard the moment you open the throttle.

Whereas the silky smooth sports orientated inline 4's don't seem to come alive with that grin factor until you are peddling them hard.

[CookMySock]

The twins I've ridden all put a big grin on my face as I powered out of a corner with the raw brutal power they deliver. But after throwing the (I felt) more refined and smooth power of the 600 into the mix, I might just be waiting a little to spend my $$

Don't know about pro's and con's, but you hit the nail on the head with the brutality vs smooth power. So it is up to you just what gives you the grins. I just lurrrrve the way I my v-twin shakes itself stupid so I cant use the mirrors, and fattts off with a thunderclap following it. Reminds me of the old 500cc dirtbike days, but more-so.

But I admit the 13,000rpm howl of he inline four has its appeal. It's whatever spanks yer monkey.

DB

[Subike]

But I admit the 13,000rpm howl of he inline four has its appeal. It's whatever spanks yer monkey.

DB

but the in line four has the harder punch factor......sooner

[CookMySock]

but the in line four has the harder punch factor......sooner

eh? not what I would have thought.. not to argue, but Inlines have more spank if you ring their neck, but v-twins are fun-fun-fun all the way through the rev-range. So its apples, or pears ? Or, pears? or apples ? hrm, apples ? no, pears!!, oh maybe.. geeesh I dunno

DB

[Renegade]

Or you can really confuse yourself and do exactly what I've recently done - test ride a 675 Triumph. It's got V-twin character and grunt, with inline smoothness. And as I was at the point where I thought I'd narrowed my choice of new bike for this year down to two bikes, riding the triple has completely fucked with my head and added a whole new dimension to things.

i made that exact same mistake, that was 4 months ago and i still havent decided what bike to buy arrrggghhh.

[Mooch]

Don't know about pro's and con's, but you hit the nail on the head with the brutality vs smooth power. So it is up to you just what gives you the grins. I just lurrrrve the way I my v-twin shakes itself stupid so I cant use the mirrors, and fattts off with a thunderclap following it. Reminds me of the old 500cc dirtbike days, but more-so.

But I admit the 13,000rpm howl of he inline four has its appeal. It's whatever spanks yer monkey.

DB

il4 600 skilly smooth ... not the ones I've ridden, they seem to have a buzz around 5 -5.5k. Nothing like the roar of a Vtwin doing 12,500 RPM

[HornetBoy]

V-twins for that trademark sound even without an aftermarket muffler but make sure you tighten those bolts up daily you never know what will fall of next

IL4 600 = i think 600s are the full license holders 250 i mean you ride them the same as you did your 250 but instead of making alot of noise and going nowhere your making noise and taking off like a rocket,only thing is they seem to catch alot of attention from the plod

[rocketman1]

I used to have a K3 SV1000S, I sold it for the GSXR1000K6 a year ago. I've since sold that and returned to the SV. Simply because preservation of life is important to me and I couldn't help myself on the throttle.

The SV1000S is plenty enough bike for me, Suprisingly even after just hoping off a K6 thou. My riding at present is also well within the SV's boundaries.
There's enough bike in a Twin to keep you entertained.

The GSXR had awesome speed and control, but unless you were serious about having that inline 4 acceleration and speed, there's no need for it.
Besides, The Twins are great step up bikes. Forgiving and stable. I recommend a VTwin 1000 as a great stepping bike from a 250.
Better than the inlines. After you've gained experience on a twin, you could always move to an inline having had big bike experience under your belt.

My thoughts exactly I could only see myself getting into trouble on GSXR 1000 too much temptation to go wrong fast, yeah on race track fine but we ride on public roads, the SV1000 has all the attitude, sound, torque & power most people need and much more controlled power, once a Vtwin owner always VTwin owner..but I have nothin against inline fours either, just preference for the bikes that have character...would love a 1098 Duc but cant reach to the $, I could buy 3 SV's for the same price.