Help! I need a new bike.

serp16 · 06-03-2008, 08:53 AM

**UPDATE** I would like to announce that I am the proud new owner of a shiny new 2008 silver CBR600RR. I bought it yesterday and rode it home. It was about an hour ride from the dealership and I think I was smiling the entire time. I have no plans for any mods, as of yet....but I will be purchasing a set of Corbin seats as soon as the passenger seat is available....my wife HATES the thin stock seat...and I can't blame her. Thanks for all your input on helping me to decide.

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I currently ride an 04 Katana 600.....yeah, yeah, I know. It's my first bike and I've had it for 2+ years and it's almost paid off....and I'm tired of it and it's as heavy as your average Dollywood visitor so I'd like to "upgrade" to a new 600 sportbike. I have gone back and forth between all 4 of the major Jap manufacturers and can't seem to decide which I want. I am leaning a little towards Honda, but not completely convinced. I mainly only ride to work, which is only 15 miles in basically a straight line, but I want to do more riding on twisties and would like to eventually make it to a track day or two. Please help me with my decision. Again, I am only looking at the big 4...CBR600RR, Gixxer 600, R6, and ZX-6R. Thanks for your time and attention. Oh, and Trip is gay.

and I'm proud to be an American. America F_ck Yeah!

Trip · 06-03-2008, 08:58 AM

Ashamed to say fuck?

I would vote Honda, but voted Zuk in this pole for L's comfort. Unless she gets a 250, in which case Honda, the Yam wouldn't be bad either. Hell, all of them are good except the Kawa.

BTW, you suck.

neebelung · 06-03-2008, 09:02 AM

All 4 of those are fairly equally outstanding for what the average street rider is going to get out of it. Which bike do you LUST for? Which one is the most physically appealing and comfortable to you? Get that one.

(that said, my vote is for the R6

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Audiomechanic · 06-03-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

All 4 of those are fairly equally outstanding for what the average street rider is going to get out of it. Which bike do you LUST for? Which one is the most physically appealing and comfortable to you? Get that one.

(that said, my vote is for the R6

)

Neebs hit the bullseye, dude. Go with what gives you a raging stiffy when you think about riding it.....my vote was the R6 as well.

marko138 · 06-03-2008, 09:40 AM

Big 4 is fo suckas.

Rider · 06-03-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Big 4 is fo suckas.

You wish. I love my new Gixxer.

z06boy · 06-03-2008, 01:50 PM

Any of these are a good choice. Go with the one you can get the best deal on and in your opinion looks the best. You can't really go wrong with either.

The GSXR would have been my last choice before the 08's came out BUT it is much improved and since you already own a Suzuki and seem to like it...hey...just a thought.

The R6 looks the best but the Honda kicks butt...decisions...decisions...

p00kienrayray · 06-03-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

The GSXR would have been my last choice before the 08's came out BUT it is much improved and since you already own a Suzuki and seem to like it...hey...just a thought.

like what? the colors, the headlight or the hideous can? the only advantage i see is that mode selector thing which is pretty useless for him since he already has 600 experience. other than that the bike is exactly the same.

and deciding on a bike based on trying to "be different" is gay as fuck. get what appeals to you. any differences in performance between the big 4 you probably wouldnt even notice anyways. as far as seating, you don't commute too far and when you hit the twisties/track, theres too much adrenaline to notice a wider seat or a more aggressive stance.

Mr Lefty · 06-03-2008, 05:22 PM

I can't vote as i've not sat on these bikes... but I like the looks of the Honda the best. the new GSXR is a close 2nd though...

have you thought about the Triumph though? bit more torque and sooner... so it'll be a little easier to ride in town.....

dReWpY · 06-03-2008, 06:22 PM

honda gets my vote, lotsa dealers, easy to get parts and best reliablity in the industry

View Poll Results: Which bike should I buy?
Honda CBR600RR	6	31.58%
Suzuki GSX-R 600	7	36.84%
Yamaha R6	5	26.32%
Kawasaki ZX-6R	1	5.26%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

06-03-2008, 08:53 AM	#1
serp16 Sausage King of Chicago Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Knox Moto: 08 600RR Posts: 22	Help! I need a new bike. UPDATE I would like to announce that I am the proud new owner of a shiny new 2008 silver CBR600RR. I bought it yesterday and rode it home. It was about an hour ride from the dealership and I think I was smiling the entire time. I have no plans for any mods, as of yet....but I will be purchasing a set of Corbin seats as soon as the passenger seat is available....my wife HATES the thin stock seat...and I can't blame her. Thanks for all your input on helping me to decide. [IMG][/IMG] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I currently ride an 04 Katana 600.....yeah, yeah, I know. It's my first bike and I've had it for 2+ years and it's almost paid off....and I'm tired of it and it's as heavy as your average Dollywood visitor so I'd like to "upgrade" to a new 600 sportbike. I have gone back and forth between all 4 of the major Jap manufacturers and can't seem to decide which I want. I am leaning a little towards Honda, but not completely convinced. I mainly only ride to work, which is only 15 miles in basically a straight line, but I want to do more riding on twisties and would like to eventually make it to a track day or two. Please help me with my decision. Again, I am only looking at the big 4...CBR600RR, Gixxer 600, R6, and ZX-6R. Thanks for your time and attention. Oh, and Trip is gay. and I'm proud to be an American. America F_ck Yeah! Last edited by serp16; 06-24-2008 at 09:20 AM.. Reason: Update to bike search

06-03-2008, 09:02 AM	#3
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	All 4 of those are fairly equally outstanding for what the average street rider is going to get out of it. Which bike do you LUST for? Which one is the most physically appealing and comfortable to you? Get that one. (that said, my vote is for the R6 )

06-03-2008, 01:50 PM	#7
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Any of these are a good choice. Go with the one you can get the best deal on and in your opinion looks the best. You can't really go wrong with either. The GSXR would have been my last choice before the 08's came out BUT it is much improved and since you already own a Suzuki and seem to like it...hey...just a thought. The R6 looks the best but the Honda kicks butt...decisions...decisions...

06-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I can't vote as i've not sat on these bikes... but I like the looks of the Honda the best. the new GSXR is a close 2nd though... have you thought about the Triumph though? bit more torque and sooner... so it'll be a little easier to ride in town.....