600 vs 750 vs 1000

[boomer]

Mate, my 750 pulls away from yours.................

only cos you go off road on yours and no one follows


:P

[Brett]

Hmm, hard choice...and I have had far too much wine this evening to give a sensible answer, so forgive if I loose my train of thought.
My 600 has yet to leave me bored. It corners brilliantly and is more flexible in terms of the throttle applied. Yes, it will fall behind a 750 or a thou down a decent straight, but so what? If I am not racing then does it really matter? It will wheelie off the throttle in first & second and even third if over a decent rise and can certainly help me loose my licence quickly...or send me to meet my maker.
That said, I am considering a 750cc or similarly rated bike for my next bike...maybe the daytona 675..but crap they have hard seats.

[Kornholio]

only cos you go off road on yours and no one follows


:P

You just need to harden up a bit my feathered friend

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Depends what you want to do!!! Ive had the 750 and the 1000. I raced a 750 at club level in the open class and it saw off many a litre bike. With the 750 it has the torque to get you out of a gear fuck up and the stomp at the top end to keep you on the pace. You can get on the gas alot sooner and harder on the 750, the 1000 needs respect when giving it a handful if you anything but upright!! I recon if it's usability, corner speed and the pleasure of doing it to the big boys go for the 750, if you have a gentle throttle hand and like the idea of owning a 1000 go for it. For me the 600 is hard work but I've only ridden one once. All three have similar dimensions.....Top tip, go to your dealer and take all three out back to back then its decision time!!!!

[blossomsowner]

I have had a 750 and a 1100 and now a 900.........theres really not much between them all for road riding. Smaller lighter bikes are easier in the tight corners but the big torque and power on the litre plus bikes makes for huge smiles. i prefer more power because i'm too lazy for lots of gear changing and prefer to be doing lower revs at cruising speed.
went for a ride recently with two mates on a nice back road and they were on 250's and kept up fine most of the way.
And if i am in the mood........let it wind up and really feel the power. I know i'm rambling on......................

[justsomeguy]

Hmm, hard choice...and I have had far too much wine this evening to give a sensible answer, so forgive if I loose my train of thought.
My 600 has yet to leave me bored. It corners brilliantly and is more flexible in terms of the throttle applied. Yes, it will fall behind a 750 or a thou down a decent straight, but so what? If I am not racing then does it really matter? It will wheelie off the throttle in first & second and even third if over a decent rise and can certainly help me loose my licence quickly...or send me to meet my maker.
That said, I am considering a 750cc or similarly rated bike for my next bike...maybe the daytona 675..but crap they have hard seats.

I haven't ridden your model gixxer, have very briefly ridden a K5 750 though.

Ridden a 636 (04 and 06), CBR600RR, 05 R6 and a 675. Had a decent chance to muck around. None of them really feels that much different, a slight difference tipping-in which could be the bike set up or where in my PMS cycle I was.....

A 675 is a step sideways, only buy it if you like the looks and want another 600. I found it a bit boring actually compared to my 636.

- If you haven't already go sit on a thou - push down hard on the front and in 2nd gear - actually try 3rd to be safe - just twist the throttle fully and hold it there for a bit. If that doesn't put a smile on your face, you're in the wrong part of this forum

[justsomeguy]

Depends what you want to do!!!

I want to be able to ride a thou like it's meant to be. Managed to get somewhere there with a 600...will try to get there on a thou someday. 1 step at a time.

I recon if it's usability, corner speed and the pleasure of doing it to the big boys go for the 750, if you have a gentle throttle hand and like the idea of owning a 1000 go for it. For me the 600 is hard work but I've only ridden one once. All three have similar dimensions.....Top tip, go to your dealer and take all three out back to back then its decision time!!!!

Dealers in Sydney are shit - don't have 1% of the customer service levels of the chaps back home. See how it goes will be next year at least.

Have ridden a 750 only once and liked it. Liked the thou a whole lot more.

No hurry 6+ months to dream.....

[Pussy]

Hey JSG... I went from a K6 1000 to a K6 750 (after having owned four 1000s), and for me personally, I much prefer the 750. Try to get a testride of a K6-K7 750, you may be pleasantly surprised

[boomer]

Hey JSG... I went from a K6 1000 to a K6 750 (after having owned four 1000s), and for me personally, I much prefer the 750. Try to get a testride of a K6-K7 750, you may be pleasantly surprised

is that because your hand shakes

[jrandom]

Hey JSG... I went from a K6 1000 to a K6 750 (after having owned four 1000s), and for me personally, I much prefer the 750. Try to get a testride of a K6-K7 750, you may be pleasantly surprised

Yeah. The 750's a fair bit slower, but it's more fun, 'cos you can WOT it.



Edit: HI BOOMER!

[svr]

If its about the bike, get the thou, if its about your riding, get a 6.

Just read an article in Bike mag written by Rupert Paul (great journo) complaining that the manufacturers don't really try to make great road bikes anymore. Our choice is between peaky uncomfortable race-reps, or overweight / bouncy retro's and nakeds.
Where's my 100hp 900ish (any number of cylinders) with a 10k redline, heaps of torque, the best boingers, half a fairing, decent seat and 165kg dry weight?
Might have to bore out the sv.

[dipshit]

Where's my 100hp 900ish (any number of cylinders) with a 10k redline, heaps of torque, the best boingers, half a fairing, decent seat and 165kg dry weight? Might have to bore out the sv.

Or get the thou and send it to Weight Watchers. Under 180kgs is easy.

[Stormer]

If you`re confident enough get a 1000...there`s no way you`ll get bored with it quickly.
Most 1000`s are not that much bigger than 750`s or whatever now anyway.
The only thing that held me back before was the price.

[madandy]

K4/5/6 750 would my pick if I were in your situation and the bike I'd step up to from my Duc if I were so lucky.
Its a fine blend.

[justsomeguy]

If its about the bike, get the thou, if its about your riding, get a 6.

It's about both. 6's are great, don't feel rich enough to live at 12,000rpm. Want a bike that doesn't need to be thrashed. Riding a thou in 2nd-3rd gear in a lot easier on the engine.

Looks like the K4/K5 750 sometime next year.