Which 600cc bike would be best to get?

**Zuki Bandit** · 27th May 2008, 08:13

Go the Gixxer or the Honda!

**brit-bloke** · 27th May 2008, 08:46

How about a nice black ninja 636

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=156932594

**Brett** · 27th May 2008, 10:48

Buy a Mitsi Evo 9. Shit, wrong forum.

I dunno mate, give us your uses for said motor 2 wheels...

**Dakara** · 27th May 2008, 11:16

I'm in the same market, with the same list bar the GSXR...

If I were to buy brand new, would be the '08 Honda.... but I can't quite afford it!

Second Hand would depend on the year... 07 probably still the Honda

not looking any older than 05, and so far test ridden a CBR and ZX6R.

The R6 looks great! But (without riding one yet) looks too track orientated as I still use my bike for commuting, and frequently have the GF riding Pillion on the weekeneds. Thus will most likely end up with a ZX6R, seems to be the best all-rounder and nicely priced... I'm also stepping up from a Hyosung GT250R

**nallac** · 27th May 2008, 11:20

having never ridden any of your choices i'd have to go on
looks only and it has to be the 675.
oops that aint one of ya choices.
sooooo zx6?....

**littlegixxer** · 27th May 2008, 16:24

675s hav the oil burning problem (engine a little overstressed methinks)
personally i'd just get a 99-03 RSV-R1000, sounds better, is italian, and costs less!

**kiwifruit** · 27th May 2008, 16:26

Originally Posted by littlegixxer

675s hav the oil burning problem (engine a little overstressed methinks)
personally i'd just get a 99-03 RSV-R1000, sounds better, is italian, and costs less!

they have an oil burning problem?

**Zookey** · 27th May 2008, 16:34

But has any one tried the Triumph 650

MD · 27th May 2008, 17:54

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

they have an oil burning problem?

For sure. Both the Easter Bunny and the tooth Fairy have told me so. It must be true.
It's just mine, and all the other owners I've come across that seem to have gotten the lucky ones that were produced when Saturn and Venus were alligned just right.

**EJT** · 27th May 2008, 18:41

Kwaka all the way - not that I'm biased.

Any one on the list will be an awesome bike. So whatever turns you on

**Pickle** · 27th May 2008, 19:59

Easy choice call AFC in Palmerston & buy 1 of my ZX636's brand new tyres etc. In case anyone is wondering why I am selling them it's because I've crossed the ditch & now living in Aussie, wouldnt be selling if stayed.

Originally Posted by Dakara

I'm in the same market, with the same list bar the GSXR...

If I were to buy brand new, would be the '08 Honda.... but I can't quite afford it!

Second Hand would depend on the year... 07 probably still the Honda

not looking any older than 05, and so far test ridden a CBR and ZX6R.

The R6 looks great! But (without riding one yet) looks too track orientated as I still use my bike for commuting, and frequently have the GF riding Pillion on the weekeneds. Thus will most likely end up with a ZX6R, seems to be the best all-rounder and nicely priced... I'm also stepping up from a Hyosung GT250R

**_intense_** · 28th May 2008, 00:28

CBR 600F4i.

Of course im biased on this, but its suits me best of al the 600s, ive tried most, and its sporty enough to ride hard if you want, or load up with lugage and tour on, town stuff is sweet to, its a perfect all rounde rin my opinon. I chose it over the 600rr as the rr (although more powerful/lighter etc) was way more sporty riding style.

Suzis dont do anything for me
Kwak seemed twitchy
Yammy seemed like a track bike -very uncompromising but fun.
Daytona 675 was like a 600 powered 250, small, nimble, absolute fun+

// my 2c worth (you get value for money with me)

**Whynot** · 4th June 2008, 16:21

hmm, let me see ....

**bikerboy011** · 4th June 2008, 18:04

Am in the same boat! Passed my full license this morning :-) and my next bike is gonna be the 08 cbr600 hopefully, my main problem is seat height as am on tip toe.