600 or 1000?

**Vapor** · 17th July 2007, 11:53

I guess one question I have is that my CBR is revving at over 10k when at motorway cruising speeds, and it gets a little annoying on the ears (It has an aftermarket pipe which probably doesnt help matters.

But would any of the 600's rev alot lower at those speeds, I do quite a bit of commuting and it would probably also factor in my decision.

Thanks again, it is looking alot like the 600 ball park is where to go. My missus will be occacsionaly riding with me on the back, however it will just be for weekend pub visits etc

**jrandom** · 17th July 2007, 11:54

Originally Posted by Pussy

GSX-R750

The ultimate sprotbike, in all its incarnations.

Suzuki made the right move continuing development in the 750 format when everyone else gave up on it.

**Toaster** · 17th July 2007, 11:54

Originally Posted by SimJen

Nothing wrong with a 600, they are wicked fun.
Thou's cost more to run, you end up chewing tyres and chains a little quicker and insurance is a lot higher.
Maybe you will end up getting a thou, but Im a fan of the three step program

(250, 600, 1000) Worked for me.

Good points. If the rider is really keen on a 1000cc bike, maybe consider something like I did - I tried a v-twin thou' after my 250cc which was a great deal more docile than a super-sports and easier on the budget too.

**slinky** · 17th July 2007, 11:55

I went from a cbr250rr to a cbr900rr im also a cautious rider and the upgrade was fine for me. Im about same weight and height as you.
Its not quite a brand new Thou, Possibly more comparible to a brand new 600. I can't say i know Cus ive ridden neither.
I rekon get the 600.

**Toaster** · 17th July 2007, 11:56

Originally Posted by jrandom

The ultimate sprotbike, in all its incarnations.

Suzuki made the right move continuing development in the 750 format when everyone else gave up on it.

Agreed, it would have to be the best balanced bike I have ever had. Highly recommended.

**terbang** · 17th July 2007, 11:59

Originally Posted by jrandom

For Vapor, a 600 would do a better job than a thou at any of the above, apart from the fact that nobody likes riding pillion on a modern sprotbike of any size. If he was planning on a lot of 2-up riding he'd be looking for something quite different, I'm sure.

You sure? For city commuting a scooter would do a better job than a 600..! Was just casting thought a little wider thats all.
And as far as 'pillioning' I didn't think that Vapour was going to be the pillion, rather the rider so may prefer the extra HP when carrying a pillion.

**jrandom** · 17th July 2007, 12:00

Originally Posted by Vapor

my CBR is revving at over 10k when at motorway cruising speeds...

It doesn't have an Arrow can, does it?

The loudest bike I ever rode was a CBR250RR with an Arrow exhaust system. At 100kph in sixth gear, it made my ears hurt.

Any new 600 will purr along happily at 5Krpm or so on the motorway, all day, making barely noticeable amounts of noise. Your ears will be perfectly happy. I'd worry more about wind noise than the engine/exhaust note. Personally, I find that wind noise gives me mild tinnitus after several hours nonstop highway riding if I don't wear earplugs.

Originally Posted by Vapor

My missus will be occacsionaly riding with me on the back...

Surely you're familiar with the standard KB advice - she needs her own bike.

'nuff said.

**slinky** · 17th July 2007, 12:00

Originally Posted by Vapor

I guess one question I have is that my CBR is revving at over 10k when at motorway cruising speeds, and it gets a little annoying on the ears (It has an aftermarket pipe which probably doesnt help matters.

But would any of the 600's rev alot lower at those speeds, I do quite a bit of commuting and it would probably also factor in my decision.

Thanks again, it is looking alot like the 600 ball park is where to go. My missus will be occacsionaly riding with me on the back, however it will just be for weekend pub visits etc

You commute? I heard that a 600 clutch is alot lighter. So a lil easier on your hand if you need to use the clutch alot.
I commute on my 900 - again i am fine, but im not sure what it compares with.

**jrandom** · 17th July 2007, 12:03

Originally Posted by terbang

You sure? For city commuting a scooter would do a better job than a 600..! Was just casting thought a little wider thats all.

Of course, but Vapor already seems pretty tightly focused on the sprotbike idea, and I don't think it's anybody's place to try to argue him out of it. He didn't ask what bike would suit which particular purpose - he asked whether he should move to a 600 or a thou as his next crotch rocket.

Originally Posted by terbang

And as far as 'pillioning' I didn't think that Vapour was going to be the pillion, rather the rider so may prefer the extra HP when carrying a pillion.

Yes, I was referring to him wanting to carry a pillion, not be one. And to be honest, anything making over 100hp is going to be just fiiiiiine with someone on the back.

**yod** · 17th July 2007, 12:05

why only 600 or 1000, what happened to 750/800/900 ? plenty of good (or better) options in between....

**Kflasher** · 17th July 2007, 12:05

I would take the step as you mentioned.

**jrandom** · 17th July 2007, 12:11

Originally Posted by yod

why only 600 or 1000, what happened to 750/800/900 ?

He wants a brand new go-fast sprotbike to rape his wrists and knees and lose his licence on, remember?

Apart from the GSX-R750, which has already been mentioned, 600cc and 1000cc inline fours are the only engine configurations available from the big brands for that style of bike.

A Triumph 675 is about the only alternative, although stretching the budget to $20K and picking up a (second-hand) MV Agusta F4-750 would be a sexy option.