My options?

[Pwalo]

The GSXR 600 is a real belter. All of the 600s are, but the GSXR is probably the most comfortable on the road.

It will have more than enough performance to keep you entertained for some time.

Besides if you've got planning approval don't mess around.

[jrandom]

Get the 600. Can't beat that new bike smell, and you won't be any faster on a 750 on the road or around a racetrack for quite some time yet, so why bother with one?

Even a new GSX-R750 feels like a bit of a slug after getting off a litrebike. It's all relative.

You'll love the 600. Stop stuffing around and buy the motherfucker already so you can post pics for us to drool over!

[Devil]

Wait till you've got your licence and go test riding.

Everytime I get on a K6 + 600 I cant help but think how godamn fucking gutless the thing is under 10,000rpm. Even the K4 k5's seem more usefull.

Seems the most comfortable and friendly of the supersport bunch though.

Buy a second hand Triumph Daytona 675. That engine I dont have a problem with. Pulls from low down just nicely. You'll find one for the same price as the gixxer.

[SVboy]

I love my k7 600. So comfortable and loadsa grunt. Torque is good for anIL4 600. I tour on mine easily, and love {trying} to fang it. That induction roar over 10000 rpm-instant hard-on!! You will LOVE it......the induction roar that is! Handles great too!

[Vapor]

Cool SV I went and had a sit on the 600 today, perfect size for me, just get both feet flat lol. I have always wanted the 675 since it came out it just had that appeal to it. But after sitting on one of the daytonas the seat heat is a bit more than the gsxr and the ergos seem to stretch me lol. Where as when I sit on the gsxr it seems more comfortable than the mc22 lol. Holeshot have a Daytona with 22,000 ks on it for $13,995 which is the same as the brand new 600... hmmmm..... decisions. I will be commuting aswell, so I fear if I take the daytona it could end up being uncomfortable. GSXRs are common, but I quite like the look of em, the tail end looks cool imo. tough decisions tho. Just can't wait whatever happens.

[Pussy]

They're common, Vapor, but a great little bike. I'm 6ft and it's comfortable for me. I've dropped the pegs to the lower position due to a crook knee, and don't have issues with it. The six hundy will impress you with it's performance, especially if you're prepared to work the thing. I personally like my sem fiddy (after four GSX-R1000s), but have also really enjoyed my rides on K6-K7 600s. You'll love it. Enjoy

[Devil]

Holeshot have a Daytona with 22,000 ks on it for $13,995 which is the same as the brand new 600... hmmmm..... decisions. I will be commuting aswell, so I fear if I take the daytona it could end up being uncomfortable.

I have ridden that very bike and was going to buy it myself before something else came up.

I found the riding position quite good (i have a bad neck, for example, I cant tolerate an SV S for long because it's quite stretched). The only downside was the seat was crap, but that's easily fixed.

Get test riding. Then buy the daytona anyway. Ridden it and the gixxer back to back and it's no contest for me. 675 any day.

[MotoGirl]

If my riding style suited 4-cylinder bikes I'd take Cajun's K4 600 in a flash. That wee bike has got some grunt (extras help), and because it's well looked after, has given us bugger all trouble since we bought it new back in '04. The Suzukis look way hornier than anything else out there too

I wouldn't dick around buying second hand, especially if you can afford brand new. Just remember though, fit some frame sliders because it'll suck big time if you scratch your new baby!

[Vapor]

Thanks again for all opinions...

Devil - Is the GSXR that bad? I like the idea of buying a brand new bike. With 22,000 k's on it that Daytona is still mint but its not brand new

When I sat on the Daytona, I didnt feel as comfortable, but I havent riden it as yet. I think they are an awesome looking bike.

I actually like the idea of a all black GSXR and I have some ideas on making it look really cool with add on bits, might go with the gold/black look.

If I had the money for the brand new daytona I would probably be very tempted.

[Taz]

ALL of that does not matter because the speed limit is only 140.

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[SVboy]

Follow your heart. It took me 2-3 weeks to have the balls to say yes to my first brand new bike. I have tail tidy,sliders.head light protector on so far plus a ventura rack when touring. I dont regret it at all-lovely bike.

[cowpoos]

I have just put a deposit down on a brand new k7 GSXR600, as I sit my full license on the 15th Feb and am ofcourse really excited. My budget is stretching to the max to get the new gixxer which is fine and I think the summerfest deal is pretty good, $13,995. I have a niggling feeling that I would really like a 750, however I cannot stretch to the $16,995 for a brand new one. I am stepping up from a MC22 CBR250RR, and am sure that a 600 will be plenty of a handful anyways. I am weighing up the factor of having my first lovely brand new bike (Which seems like a big deal to me) or buying a second hand 750.

Opinions please

I have heard alot of people saying if you buy a GSXR, might aswell go for the 750.

buy the 600...the 750 is a little bit more powerful...but not alot!! and the lil 600 motor is surprisingly flexable and rideable at all rev's...

But if your hearts set on a 750...as far as affordability goes...I could work out a affordable lease deal for you as an alternate option.

[Jimmy B]

I havent ridden the GSXR600 but think its probably a fair bet. I do also remember some reported problems with the 675 mill.

from Jim2:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=50645&page=12

There are other articles around as well.

[Devil]

Devil - Is the GSXR that bad? I like the idea of buying a brand new bike. With 22,000 k's on it that Daytona is still mint but its not brand new .

Dont get me wrong, the GSXR is a good bike. But my gripe lies with just about all the current supersport 600's. They're getting way to track focused. Bugger all torque. If you went from a 250 to one, you wouldn't notice until you rode something that did have torque.
For road riding, torque is king.
I'd still love to have a blat on the track with the gixxer, but thats where I think it belongs.
How about a new Triumph Street Triple. Now that thing is hilarious.

[Vapor]

arh ok,

I get what your saying

I guess like you say, as I am coming from a MC22 I would imagine the GSXR 600 would have a boat load of torque compared to the 250.

The other thing I think about is that the wifey has said that she doesn't want me to get anything over the 600ish cc bracket. lol, I was lucky enough to convince her into letting me get into road riding as it is.

Maybe I just wont ride anything other than the 600s haha, then when I go to upgrade in a few years time it will be excitement all over again.

I love the supersports, to be honest mainly because of the handling factor. I will have no idea what the 600 is like after the 250 until the 11th of Feb But I am sure that when I jump on that 600 I will probably be well impressed.
The CBR I have now is a 92, so thats 16 years old. Would the GSXR600 handle better than the 250? With 16 years worth of tech lol.
I really appreciate all the replies here all

Cheers

Vapor