Author Topic: Looking At A Gixxer!! (Read 7259 times)

smooth operator · « **Reply #15 on:** September 30, 2006, 06:18:57 AM »

After the bikes were done for the day, a local guy from Erie that was at Nelson Ledges on the 18th told me," I didn't think of it earlier,I should have let you take my R6 out." I responded with," Oh no you don't, you just want to spoil me,so I'll buy a new bike." He's a salesman at a local Yahmaha dealer. But if the offer comes up again,I'll take him up on it.

smooth operator · « **Reply #16 on:** September 30, 2006, 06:21:22 AM »

My instructors CBR600RR locked pretty sweet too.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 30, 2006, 07:17:54 AM »

Good point! Why is it the Honda gets ignored? I the comparison tests I've read, it finishes last out of the 'big 4'!! Usually more dough and a bit too porky, although it has lost weight recently.

My nephew has an older one but I think he has baked the thing. We went a bit squirrelly on a recent run together and he couldn't keep up to the Bandit 650! You should have heard the excuses ! But one time he pulled up beside me at a light and I could see three places exhaust was coming out that it shouldn't have been on his bike!!

the RR:

I checked all the prices and the Honda-Suzuki-Kawasaki are all within $200 of each other in the upper $11000 range in Canada. The YZF R6 is $12500!! I can't find prices on the Triumph but $9 American would probably be $12000 or so CDN. Great deals on 2006s right now with winter coming so no way you have to pay list!

Deciding on which bike is one thing but then getting the right colour would be killer...here's the 600R in black:

jim

I think if a fella got one of those he could just give up sex altogether; I mean, why would you need it when you have that sucker sitting in your driveway every morning?

Eunuchs Of The World Unite - Buy A Gixxer!!

fake · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:12:29 PM »

I want a supersport also.

I would get a Kawi ZX6R over a gixxer. But, the new 07 gixxer is nice.

smooth operator · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2006, 05:45:12 PM »

OHHH,thats so sweet! My brother (the one w/ the ZRX1200) keeps telling me the GSX-R750 would be the bike for me. I'm sure I could get used to it real quick,but I'm still leaning toward the SV1000.
As far as the CBR600RR goes,my instryctor also has a R6 that he's raced,but likes the Honda better. Its more planted,and less twitchy than the R6. My other instructor runs the ZX636,he runs some fast X too. I,ve been partial too the Suzooks,a GSX-R would do me fine. It all de[ends on wich dealer needs a new tile showroom and what he can make a deal on. In the mean time I'm still contaplating on the 750 head for my B12.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 30, 2006, 07:00:37 PM »

The only REAL negative I've heard about Gixxers is the distance between the pedals and the seat is just not enough. Tough on tall guys. Seemed alright when I sat on one, though...

jim

solman · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2006, 04:01:56 AM »

I was looking at them about a week ago. I think the 600 was $8799, 750 was $9999 and the 1000 was $10,999.

snofrog · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2006, 09:43:37 AM »

fpr the last 2 months there has been a 06 gsxr 1000 sitting next to my bandit with free reign to ride anytime I please .I have put 102 miles on it

my bandit I have put 1400 miles on in that same time

mattt · « **Reply #23 on:** October 01, 2006, 09:44:46 AM »

hey there, ive been thinking the same as you ive had my B6 for nearly a year now as my first bike and now I feel ready to move onto something more sporty. I really don't know what to decided on a gsxr 600 K4 or an SV1000S K4. I think I will be going along the lines of a gsxr, but I love the sound of the V twins. I read quite a few reviews on the gsxr 6 they say its the most comfortable riding position of its class, best wind protection. i also read a review saying the tester rode for over 3 hours with no aches or pains anywhere which seems ideal for me as I have to commute around 3 hours when I do go home. Let me know what you find.

Sven · « **Reply #24 on:** October 01, 2006, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: jbrough7

Is that one beautiful piece of work or what? Where's Michelangelo when you need him??

Ugh. Too much plastic. When I worked the ART OF THE MC exhibit last year, almost all the patrons skipped the final gallery, once they could no longer see the engines. The only thing they stopped for were the last couple bikes, the V-Rod and the Rune. I understand the need for aerodynamics, but since I don't have a younger brother named Spridel hiding in the trunk, I value looks more.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 01, 2006, 01:20:00 PM »

I used to love the look of a naked bike and I guess I still do. Something about those supersports, though, is getting into my craw...

jim

NarkolepticBandit600S · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2006, 04:05:59 AM »

Well to throw my 2 cents in. every thing i have read over the last 4 months have suggested that as a street daily rider the Triumph Daytona 675 the the bomb!! The price diff is very comp to the jap counterparts. MSRP $8999. ( US ) But the trick is they are only making 4000 units, which all are not coming to the states.

smooth operator · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2006, 07:19:18 AM »

Quote from: snofrog

fpr the last 2 months there has been a 06 gsxr 1000 sitting next to my bandit with free reign to ride anytime I please .I have put 102 miles on it my bandit I have put 1400 miles on in that same time

Well that certainly says something there about wich is more comfortable to ride. It still had to be a fun 102 miles. High ho Silver and away

kevinfromrex · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2006, 10:22:51 AM »

Early reports are that the 2007 CBR600 Honda is the 600 to beat, lighter, more powerful, shorter engine, no slipper clutch but a engine braking management system. (awesome looking and finest fit and finish in the class).
To me it has been the smoothest 600 sportbike for some time, has it over taken the GSXR and R6 for bad*ss supremecy?

jbrough7 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2006, 11:49:58 AM »

I'm really surprised cuz I thought all new ss's got the slipper clutch, as in Kawasaki's new ZX6. The ZX6 also gets a really cool transmission, close -ratio and cassette-style so racers can change the gear ratios quickly.

Maybe I don't need QUITE that much technology?

jim