Racing: 1000cc vs 600cc?

[Biggles08]

Which classes can you race the 750 in and does it have any advantages over racing a 600? Do you race in F1?

Yup...F1 and that's all.

[Tony.OK]

I started straight off on a thou, was moderately ok and giggle factor was high. That was until it bit me and was taken off in a waambulance.
Now I've got a fairly modern 600, its all but stock and I'm only a couple of secs off my best thou time(that had fancy susp etc).
The 600 is much easier to ride but just doesn't have that "pin the throttle" fun factor. I will say though that even though I haven't raced the 600 it is really enjoyable to learn how to ride at pace without the grunt to help out, that and beating ya mate on his SBK adds to the fun haha.
Cost wise there's not much between the two, prob slightly more on the 600 if doing 2 classes per meeting.
Enjoy whichever class yer decide.............its bloody addictive and great for meeting like minded folks.

[Edbear]

Yup...F1 and that's all.

So how competitive is it against the thou's? The GSX-R750 is my all time favourite sports bike, and alas I may never get to own one now.

I would suspect that for most riders, the difference would be in rider ability as the 750 is known to be able to punch above its weight?

[Grumph]

I can't pick which island you're in...
In the SI, go for a 600 as with the exception of Teretonga, everything you'll race on is more suited to a 600.
In the NI, Puke and Manfield would probably be boring on a 600.
Once you can hang onto well ridden 1000's on your 600, move up.

[Shaun]

Absolute Bollocks.
Skatchill had my GPS laptimer on the new GSXR 600 when he set the fastest ever 600 lap at Manfeild recently and I overlayed his with my best superbike lap time fro the National round, The only place he was faster was at the exit apex of dunlop coming on to the front straight other wise his apex speeds where the same or slighly slower than my thou.

Ive read No further I LICK your feet in penence for my dribble

[RobGassit]

Can someone give us an idea of tyre use between the two? How many races can you get on a superstock 600 tyre wise?

[suzuki21]

Absolute Bollocks.
Skatchill had my GPS laptimer on the new GSXR 600 when he set the fastest ever 600 lap at Manfeild recently and I overlayed his with my best superbike lap time fro the National round, The only place he was faster was at the exit apex of dunlop coming on to the front straight other wise his apex speeds where the same or slighly slower than my thou.

He was only quicker on the exit of Dunlop because there was probably no data available from your bike. We have seen how you exit that particular corner lately.
I will save you having to reply........ "FUCK YOU STEVE"

[CHOPPA]

Can someone give us an idea of tyre use between the two? How many races can you get on a superstock 600 tyre wise?

A good 600 rider will use the same amount of tyres as a superbike rider. If you find a superbike rider that recycles his tyres regularly then its a good option to run his tyres.

600 is by far the best choice to start racing on

[DEATH_INC.]

In the NI, Puke and Manfield would probably be boring on a 600.

Not really, I'm pretty sure Brian Wood lapped puke in under a minute on his 600, which is plenty fast enough unless you're at the front of the nationals in superbike,
and I've seen Nick Cole and mr Odermatt (amongst others) leading f1 in the winter series around Minefeild on 600's.
They're plenty fast enough to keep you amused for a while..

[racefactory]

speaking of which Gareth Jones did 58.7 on a 600 at pukey. 56 seconds is record for 1000. Really not much in it...

[Brett]

Well unless I come across something that is incredibly well priced on trademe that is already race fit, I think it is largely going to be dictated by what I can find damaged on trademe or at turners and build up.

This would probably make a good starter...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-353624314.htm

[Brett]

Not really, I'm pretty sure Brian Wood lapped puke in under a minute on his 600, which is plenty fast enough unless you're at the front of the nationals in superbike,
and I've seen Nick Cole and mr Odermatt (amongst others) leading f1 in the winter series around Minefeild on 600's.
They're plenty fast enough to keep you amused for a while..

Yeah, Nicko was running that Daytona 675 at one point wasn't he?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

speaking of which Gareth Jones did 58.7 on a 600 at pukey. 56 seconds is record for 1000. Really not much in it...

Nearly 3 seconds is a lifetime round Puke!

[DEATH_INC.]

Yeah, Nicko was running that Daytona 675 at one point wasn't he?

Yup............

[racefactory]

Nearly 3 seconds is a lifetime round Puke!

But it's a fast track with 300kph back straight, 600 with 3/4 the power is good going I thought.