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Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
My brother is buying a 50th Anniversary Yellow R6, I was thinking of getting myself a graduation present and picking up the raven version but dont know if I want the same bike as him. I really like the new GSXR, the two are almost identical except the GSXR is claimed lighter and the R6 has the YCCT throttle by wire stuff, both have slippers, GP style exhaust and a 17.5K redline. What do you guys think I should get?
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
R6...cant go wrong wit that...
 
Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5892) on :
 
GSXR [patriot]
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
I hate the gsxr the head light are ugy if i got gsxr it would be 01-03 hands down way better looking. The new R6 on the other hand is sweat by friend got one head lights look way cooler. much better looking bike by far you won't regret the R6. The raven is bad ass
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
The new R6. The GSXR's have way too big gas tanks, heavey feeling front ends & every body has 1.

The R6 is a "lighter feeling" bike. It doesn't matter what the "paper work" says, you dont ride spec sheets
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
here if this helps, ohh and I had a 01R6 last time around [Wink]

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Posted by Avengeance (Member # 5163) on :
 
You really cant go wrong with either... but Ive always been a fan of the R6. It seems GSXRs are everywhere... maybe for good reason but the R6 is a badass as well.

+1 for the R6.
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Yeah my brother and I had a Blue 01 R6 that was recently sold so he can get this
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I just am unsure if I should get the same bike as him just in a different color. [Roll Eyes]
I though maybe I should get a GSXR so we have most likely the top two contenders this year in the 600 class.
 
Posted by venomized93 (Member # 55) on :
 
How about the KAWASAKI 636? Ive heard good things about that bike.
 
Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 
go sit on them and see which feels better.
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Get the GSXR. That was the first bike I ever heard you talk about. Keep it in the blood man cuz you can't really go wrong with it. Congratulations on the degree and tell Jessica that I'm very happy that she got into SSU.
 
Posted by Bizob (Member # 3768) on :
 
R6 [patriot]
 
Posted by sicboy (Member # 5958) on :
 
r1. no reason to go smaller.

[ October 03, 2005, 10:49 PM: Message edited by: sicboy ]
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Glenn:
go sit on them and see which feels better.
EXACTLY what he said.. they are both fast bikes, great handling just comes down to what u like under your sack. Lolz I was thinking of getting the 06' R6 but decided to stick wit my 05' since it's already paid off but I wish I wud have waited.. Good luck N ride safe
 
Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
r6 r6 r6 r6 r6 [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sicboy:
r1. no reason to go smaller.
I dont need a liter bike, I prefer 600's. Ive sat on the R6, felt like a 05 R1, really small and light, agressive stance, high seat. I really liked it, I havent got to sit an a GSXR since they were just released today officaly. Ill have to go check them out and decide, I got till December/January till they hit the dealerships anyway [Frown]
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
What do you plan on doing with your new bike??? Just sitting on a bike wont tell yah much other then you like how it feels.... when your sitting on it.

How long have you beed riding? Track or street?
 
Posted by 510 mob shit (Member # 2117) on :
 
get a gixxer way better bike! if you want an all around good bike buy a 750. the 600 you will get tired of pretty quick [patriot] you get used to it to fast. i think a gsxr 750 will be a good buy plus they have better resale value
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 510 mob shit:
get a gixxer way better bike! if you want an all around good bike buy a 750. the 600 you will get tired of pretty quick [patriot] you get used to it to fast. i think a gsxr 750 will be a good buy plus they have better resale value
Ok, this person obviously can't ride. No way in hell you can "get tired of pretty quick" with a 600....... [Roll Eyes]

Squids, any way. Thought about what your gettin?
 
Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
Well it depends on what you are going to do with the bike. If your riding on the street then either is good performance wise as you will never use half of the potential of the bike anyway. So it will just come down to personal preference on looks and feel. Which ones "looks" better to you would be your choice (costs too).

I'd say get either bike, just make sure that you have the proper gear (and attitude) and you can't go wrong with either. Just don't be surprised if you see a little ninja 250 (or ancient bike) scream by you if you ever decide to risk highway 9 with the rest of the squids [Wink] It's all about the rider you know [Wink]

I recommend the following in series:
MSF
Practice
MSF Advanced
Practice
CA Superbike School
Practice
Practice
Practice

BTW any of the currect 600 sportbikes have enough power and handling capabilities for 99.9% of the street riders out there and I have not met the .1% person yet.

[ October 05, 2005, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
Well it depends on what you are going to do with the bike. If your riding on the street then either is good performance wise as you will never use half of the potential of the bike anyway. So it will just come down to personal preference on looks and feel. Which ones "looks" better to you would be your choice (costs too).

I'd say get either bike, just make sure that you have the proper gear (and attitude) and you can't go wrong with either. Just don't be surprised if you see a little ninja 250 (or ancient bike) scream by you if you ever decide to risk highway 9 with the rest of the squids [Wink] It's all about the rider you know [Wink]

I recommend the following in series:
MSF
Practice
MSF Advanced
Practice
CA Superbike School
Practice
Practice
Practice

BTW any of the currect 600 sportbikes have enough power and handling capabilities for 99.9% of the street riders out there and I have not met the .1% person yet.
The NINJA 250 is a GOOD piont. CC's dont make yah faster.

I see you have a 2003 GSXR RACE BIKE....... Ever go to T_HILL???? and what is it 600, 750 1000? [burnout]
 
Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :
 
What do these kinds of bikes run quarter mile wise stock?
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
I'm No expert but would say depending on rider anywhere from mid 10's to High 11's for the physically challenged. Mph should be in the upper 120's to low 130's. But I'm sure someone will come on with exact #'s. [Wink]
 
Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 1991CHP:
quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
Well it depends on what you are going to do with the bike. If your riding on the street then either is good performance wise as you will never use half of the potential of the bike anyway. So it will just come down to personal preference on looks and feel. Which ones "looks" better to you would be your choice (costs too).

I'd say get either bike, just make sure that you have the proper gear (and attitude) and you can't go wrong with either. Just don't be surprised if you see a little ninja 250 (or ancient bike) scream by you if you ever decide to risk highway 9 with the rest of the squids [Wink] It's all about the rider you know [Wink]

I recommend the following in series:
MSF
Practice
MSF Advanced
Practice
CA Superbike School
Practice
Practice
Practice

BTW any of the currect 600 sportbikes have enough power and handling capabilities for 99.9% of the street riders out there and I have not met the .1% person yet.
The NINJA 250 is a GOOD piont. CC's dont make yah faster.

I see you have a 2003 GSXR RACE BIKE....... Ever go to T_HILL???? and what is it 600, 750 1000? [burnout]
I have taken both my 1997 and 2003(both are 750's) to thunderhill. I like the track (favorite turn is turn 5), but it is not a "smooth" track compared to something like Laguna Seca or Sears(Infineon). I actually had my first crash at T-Hill. An Rc51 ran into my rear while I was leaned over into the turn (honda guy blew the corner and went straight into me [Roll Eyes] ). These are open track...and not competition...

[ October 05, 2005, 06:02 PM: Message edited by: CobramanPhil ]
 
Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
I'm No expert but would say depending on rider anywhere from mid 10's to High 11's for the physically challenged. Mph should be in the upper 120's to low 130's. But I'm sure someone will come on with exact #'s. [Wink]
I think a stock gsxr 750 did something like a 10.23, but that is with an above average rider (rides bikes 24/7 for a living in testing).
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
quote:
Originally posted by 1991CHP:
quote:
Originally posted by CobramanPhil:
Well it depends on what you are going to do with the bike. If your riding on the street then either is good performance wise as you will never use half of the potential of the bike anyway. So it will just come down to personal preference on looks and feel. Which ones "looks" better to you would be your choice (costs too).

I'd say get either bike, just make sure that you have the proper gear (and attitude) and you can't go wrong with either. Just don't be surprised if you see a little ninja 250 (or ancient bike) scream by you if you ever decide to risk highway 9 with the rest of the squids [Wink] It's all about the rider you know [Wink]

I recommend the following in series:
MSF
Practice
MSF Advanced
Practice
CA Superbike School
Practice
Practice
Practice

BTW any of the currect 600 sportbikes have enough power and handling capabilities for 99.9% of the street riders out there and I have not met the .1% person yet.
The NINJA 250 is a GOOD piont. CC's dont make yah faster.

I see you have a 2003 GSXR RACE BIKE....... Ever go to T_HILL???? and what is it 600, 750 1000? [burnout]
I have taken both my 1997 and 2003(both are 750's) to thunderhill. I like the track (favorite turn is turn 5), but it is not a "smooth" track compared to something like Laguna Seca or Sears(Infineon). I actually had my first crash at T-Hill. An Rc51 ran into my rear while I was leaned over into the turn (honda guy blew the corner and went straight into me [Roll Eyes] ). These are open track...and not competition...
What are your lap times? My best this year was only a 1.58 on my 2003 R1. Just put it together and didnt realy have that much time ti dial it in, no excuse thow.

As far as 1/4 mile times, yah know what I say.... Do you know what a drag race is? The start to a road race [burnout]
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
Sucks 2 see all the bikes going up in price.. Stupid gas prices probably have something 2 do with it..
 
Posted by sicboy (Member # 5958) on :
 
1.58?? that is smokin. you should be racing cuz thats like top 2% of the fastest guys in the land!!
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Well I am going to wait and see the reviews. The GSXR is cheaper and that is what Im leaning towards getting. I have been riding for 4+ years, like I said before I prefer a 600 and will never get tired of it. The bike will see track and street duty. Funny thing is that my brother and I went in to put a deposit on the 06 R6 limited Yellow and they were trying to get us to walk out with a 05 R1 or Zx10 for cheaper than the R6 out the door [Eek!] [Eek!] My brother and I both prefer the 600's so we passed

edit: here is the old bike, man I loved her, out of state 01 (with a few mods [worship] )
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[ October 05, 2005, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: mustanggt5091 ]
 
Posted by sicboy (Member # 5958) on :
 
here is my old bike #128 gsxr 1k. the 28 bike (750) actualy cut faster laps most of the time. just easier to ride. [IMG] - [/IMG]
 
Posted by sicboy (Member # 5958) on :
 
btw i would buy the r1le 4 18k if i were in the market. that thing is sweet!
 
Posted by 1991CHP (Member # 5097) on :
 
What ever you get, we should hit the track. Anyone else ride on this site???
 




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