600 or 1000?

**justsomeguy** · 18th July 2007, 22:18

Originally Posted by Blair-SV

....I just read an article in Bike magazine about the new 600's, seems that most don't start to make good power (what ever that means) until 10,000rpm or so.

That means they aren't in their power band. They make more than enough power for someone used to a MC19 or 22 from around half that rpm.

Keeping a 600 above 10,000 rpm or rather 12,000 rpm constantly is very important for precision high speed riding, pretty useless for everyday use, unless you use a twisty road or trackday everyday (and you can ride at that level).

**Matt Bleck** · 19th July 2007, 10:25

Originally Posted by jrandom

Still, the previous owner managed to punt my bike around the Taupo A1 circuit in 1:40 earlier this year, so I don't think my impression of the way it rides is entirely inaccurate.

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**Harry the Barstard** · 19th July 2007, 21:15

I have a pretty modern 600 and she definitly holds her own in the corners and she will even take a few thous all be they v twins on the straights. I know because ive done it, before anyone gives me shit about it. Not to mention my six hunna is about 30 kgs less than my old 750. A six hunna will be nicer to ride in the sence that it is a nice step up and it will handle well. My zx6rr has been up to 280Kphr so go's to show that they still have a good bit of top end.

**cowpoos** · 19th July 2007, 21:38

Originally Posted by Harry the Barstard

I have a pretty modern 600 and she definitly holds her own in the corners and she will even take a few thous all be they v twins on the straights. I know because ive done it, before anyone gives me shit about it. Not to mention my six hunna is about 30 kgs less than my old 750. A six hunna will be nicer to ride in the sence that it is a nice step up and it will handle well. My zx6rr has been up to 280Kphr so go's to show that they still have a good bit of top end.

280kmph...**cough**cough** **bullshit**

**kiwifruit** · 19th July 2007, 21:40

Originally Posted by cowpoos

280kmph...**cough**cough** **bullshit**

*indicated*

**boomer** · 19th July 2007, 21:40

stop with all this weight, speed blah..

no matter what you step upto its gonna be a jump and the ONLY thing stoppin YOU killing yourself is you and ya wrist... whether it be a 6 or a thou.

the weights the same, they all corner as well as each other unless your a racer so its down to aesthetics and what you feel safe with.

ps.. most thous are now lighter than 600's of 2 years ago and will no doubt have better cornering/handling capabilities.

ring a 600's neck or ride a thou sedately.. your call

**justsomeguy** · 19th July 2007, 21:42

Originally Posted by cowpoos

280kmph...**cough**cough** **bullshit**

ZX636's will do an indicated 280 on the clock at around 14-15krpm in 6th.

Don't know what the real speed is though probably 255-60

**justsomeguy** · 19th July 2007, 21:45

Originally Posted by boomer

stop with all this weight, speed blah..

no matter what you step upto its gonna be a jump and the ONLY thing stoppin YOU killing yourself is you and ya wrist... whether it be a 6 or a thou.

the weights the same, they all corner as well as each other unless your a racer so its down to aesthetics and what you feel safe with.

ps.. most thous are now lighter than 600's of 2 years ago and will no doubt have better cornering/handling capabilities.

ring a 600's neck or ride a thou sedately.. your call

Well as you know thous need a bit more shove to be thrown about and a lot more sensitivity from the right hand, won't riding a 6 help you(riders in general) with that?

**boomer** · 19th July 2007, 21:47

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Well as you know thous need a bit more shove to be thrown about and a lot more sensitivity from the right hand, won't riding a 6 help you(riders in general) with that?

the art of riding a motorcycle is about being smooth.. with ya lines and ya wrist.

whats does it matter what you step up to.. a 6 or a thou; the jump is significant enough for anyone going from a 2fiddy to a 6 to be scary.. why not throw in a bit more and get use to that instead?

it's all about what you ask the biek to do.. just be warned not to TEST what the bike can do.. as i found out .. ahahh

**cowpoos** · 19th July 2007, 21:50

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

*indicated*

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

ZX636's will do an indicated 280 on the clock at around 14-15krpm in 6th.

Don't know what the real speed is though probably 255-60

maybe indicated...I think 260 tops really...on a good day

**Harry the Barstard** · 19th July 2007, 22:36

Originally Posted by cowpoos

maybe indicated...I think 260 tops really...on a good day

Nga not indicated, i shipped my bike off to the salt plains, straped on my goggles an open face and got her timed properly.

Of course im quoting specs from the handbook.

**cowpoos** · 19th July 2007, 22:48

Originally Posted by Harry the Barstard

My zx6rr has been up to 280Kphr so go's to show that they still have a good bit of top end.

Originally Posted by Harry the Barstard

Of course im quoting specs from the handbook.

sorry....I must have read what you said wrong....or your being sarcastic about the former

**Harry the Barstard** · 20th July 2007, 17:55

That's all good, all my point was is that you shouldn't count a 600 as a lil boys bike anymore. They have heaps of go now days and can hurt you just as bad should you fail to respect it.