600 or 1000?

[Vapor]

Thanks Girlygirl and all others that have replied

The only reason I wanted to stick with the supersports bikes is because I have grown to love the way the cbr handles etc, and could'nt see myself on a tourer or cruiser type Nothing to do with the going fast etc etc, but extra torque/power is what Im after, and the cbr does lack alot on that side.

I guess like has been mentioned that the 600s produced now are producing more than what the thous were not too far in the past.

I appreciate all your comments

The Trumpy 675 has my vote at the moment, although its seat height is rather high in comparison to the small cbr

[Kinje]

Nice. I just went through the same process a few months ago. Step up slowly and get a 600 or the Daytona The CBR250RR is small (or perhaps the 600RR is big). I hop onto mine still sometimes and think 'wow this is little!'

Wasn't even considering the IL4 1000's as they kinda scared me. Test rode some Vtwin 1000's, then rode some IL4 600's and had to have one.

They're nice and smooth like the 250 but f**k loads more power and go from fast to warp speed in no time. Very confidence inspiring round the corners. But you gotta respect them or they will spit you out. I've already had a few oh s**t moments, and one too cocky moment and sat on the road and watched my pride and joy slide into the rimutakas

[Black Bandit]

The only reason I wanted to stick with the supersports bikes is because I have grown to love the way the cbr handles

Trust me, the larger bikes do not handle the same way. When you make the move you virtually have to start learning how to ride again. 250's tip in sooooo easily, but on the larger bikes you have to persuade them more, you've got to be committed.

The Trumpy 675 has my vote at the moment, although its seat height is rather high in comparison to the small cbr

You and I share a similar build, I'm a little shorter though. You'll find the Trumpy is surprisingly easier to sit on than the IL4s cause it's so narrow at the waist - R6 was the worst in terms of seat height/width.

When the time comes, test ride em all and choose the one that pushes all the right buttons.

[jrandom]

... on the larger bikes you have to persuade them more, you've got to be committed.

Um, WTF are you going on about, dude?

I just got my SRAD after two years off motorcycles. Hadn't spent SFA time on 'big bikes' before that, either, and the bike's sweet as. I can adjust my lines at a moment's notice if absolutely necessary. No heaving on the bars required whatsoever. (Although that changes somewhat when it comes to turning it around in the carport at the bottom of the driveway...)

You'll get far better handling out of a brand new 600 than you will out of a wrung-out Jap import 250 that's pushing 20 years old. The weight difference is bugger-all, and the suspension quality will be light years ahead.

... the Trumpy is surprisingly easier to sit on than the IL4s cause it's so narrow at the waist

Indeed. It's definitely the sexiest '600' of the moment. Although, call me weird, but I find the width of an IL4 between my legs and shoulders strangely reassuring. Most un-bicycle-like.

[boomer]

Um, WTF are you going on about, dude?

I just got my SRAD after two years off motorcycles. Hadn't spent SFA time on 'big bikes' before that, either, and the bike's sweet as. I can adjust my lines at a moment's notice if absolutely necessary. No heaving on the bars required whatsoever. (Although that changes somewhat when it comes to turning it around in the carport at the bottom of the driveway...)

Could be cos you ride like a nanna?

corners come quicker on a thou.. no doubt about it; if your gonna get a thou get a honda which will give you the get up and go but also has some forgiving qualities.

i did the 2 fiddy, 6 then thou route and lost a lot of money doin it BUT i learnt allot. would i change it if i were to do it again and go from a 250 to a thou... yes and no. no cos teh 6 taught me a lot, yes cos it cost me a lot and no cos i'm havin to learn to ride a bike all over again gettin on a thou.

[Nefarious]

Could be cos you ride like a nanna?

corners come quicker on a thou.. no doubt about it; if your gonna get a thou get a honda which will give you the get up and go but also has some forgiving qualities.

i did the 2 fiddy, 6 then thou route and lost a lot of money doin it BUT i learnt allot. would i change it if i were to do it again and go from a 250 to a thou... yes and no. no cos teh 6 taught me a lot, yes cos it cost me a lot and no cos i'm havin to learn to ride a bike all over again gettin on a thou.

don't listen to this cunt.

he can't fuckin ride.

pansie.

[Black Bandit]

Um, WTF are you going on about, dude?

I just got my SRAD after two years off motorcycles. Hadn't spent SFA time on 'big bikes' before that, either, and the bike's sweet as. I can adjust my lines at a moment's notice if absolutely necessary. No heaving on the bars required whatsoever. (Although that changes somewhat when it comes to turning it around in the carport at the bottom of the driveway...)

Personal experience ... and *shock, horror* yours and mine were not the same. I'm not knocking the handling, merely saying that it is different. It takes time to adjust.

If I get on to a different size/style/power machine and don't adjust my riding style to compensate, I'm in for a world of hurt.

[puddy]

SHIT! Hondas may be forgiving, but Honda riders don't sound that way!

[Nefarious]

SHIT! Hondas may be forgiving, but Honda riders don't sound that way!

what the fuck are you on about?

you put a fuckin pack rack on a k7 gixxer thou?

[jrandom]

Could be cos you ride like a nanna?

That helps, true.

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.

Personal experience ... and *shock, horror* yours and mine were not the same.

Perhaps I should have written a more measured response, there, but I wanted to convey the general lack of shock and awe that I've experienced over the last few weeks after finally getting my n00b arse onto a proper motorcycle.

[kiwifruit]

the previous owner managed to punt my bike around the Taupo A1 circuit in 1:40 earlier this year

that is entirely inaccurate

[jrandom]

that is entirely inaccurate

Oh? I did wonder about it, but then, I'm a trusting sort of chap.

Hmmmm.

[Kendog]

750 gets my vote as well. A very balanced well rounded bike.

Ride all the bikes you are thinking about (if you can), it's the only way to be sure.

[Panther]

Reowwwwwwwwwwwwww thou for the win

[Kornholio]

Hi Guys,

This is one of those questions, probably been answered before but would like some input as to the differences in power and ridability between a 600 class bike and the thous.

I am 28 and like to consider myself extremely cautious when riding. I will have my full license in about 4 months, and have been riding a CBR250rr.

I am going to buy brand new when I get my full license, and was potentially looking at something along the lines of either
1. Triumph Daytona 675
2. GSXR-600 or R6

Then, I thought to myself, well if I am buying a brand new bike that I will want to hang onto for years to come.. is the possibility of being able to jump on a 1000 realistic? Or am I just asking for trouble.

So, am I better to go for a 600 class bike and then move up later, or do you think I should be ok jumping on the 1000 straight away?

I would appreciated any comments regarding handling and weight etc too. As I am not a huge guy at 68kg and about 5ft8.

Thanks in advance.

Vapor

Get a GSXR 750...youll have the best of both worlds