brisketsammich

Hey guys I recently put my 08 600rr up for sale on CL and I got an interesting offer, a guy wants to trade me his 07 gsxr 600 with about the same mileage and it has a pcIII and jardine gp1 exhaust, sooooo my question is this, has anyone owned or ridden a k7 or k8 gixxer for any extended amount of time? How does it compare to the cbr? We met up, I rode the bike it pulls hard and has a decent riding position(im 5'8") but hows it gonna be in the long run? I commute nightly to work about 40 minutes all toll way and I make runs down to austin and houston from dallas a few timea a year... Thoughts and opinions on the trade?



P.s. Im selling my graffiti rr because I wanted to buy my buddies repsol 600rr, but now im very curious about the gsxr...

"A"

No offense, but it seems like you have got a pretty boring commute on the highways.
Maybe it's the old man in me, does not seem to me that you need a 600 supersport for daily commute, I would entertain other bikes that have lower insurance cost, better wind protection/riding position, more luggage options and better fuel eco for a daily highway/slab commute.
If your preference is in the in-line 4 engine configuration, I'd look for a used Bandit 600/FZ6, Bandit 1200/FZ1, they have great engine durability reputation, can probably found under $3-4000 easily.
Sportbikes maybe sexy, but rather limited in utility, not as practical as other motos.

ragnaroek

sell your cbr and buy my vfr.

for the riding you're doing something like a vfr would be way more useful... and you might even find yourself riding longer distances more frequently.

Kiwibird83

This

And this. Both are seriously better options for superslabbing on a regular basis.

theedeadmau5

im going to have to agree with these guys as far as getting a more comfortable bike to commute with......but i know thats not what you want to hear. so, i've owned nothing but k7 and k8 "gixxer" 600s and 750s and i have to say they are the more comfortable of the supersports due to seat height and bar position, not to mention its 50 lbs. lighter. obviously im more favorable to a suzuki because thats all i've owned but this is advice from only one person and you should weigh all options. i wouldnt do the trade unless its never been tracked, the title is clean and you've checked thoroughly for wreckage.

brisketsammich

The bike is clean and everything checks out, thanks for the concern though, and thanks for the reccomendations on bike better suited to commuting but I ride a supersport for a couple reasons... 1:i dont need utility, I have a civic and everything I need fits in my ogio backpack, 2: I live in the dfw metro plex where the toll roads are regulated by txdot but are privately owned and operated which basically means theres rarely ever police, the road surface is smooth as glass and i ride at night with zero traffic... My commute might sound boring but from hurst to the essentially west garland takes me 20mins at about 120mph... Please no remarks on "responsible" riding, around here cars CRUISE at 90 on the toll way... Thanks for the info theedeadmau5 were gonna meet up and again on wednesday and im thinkin im gonna go for it, ive always loved gsxr's ever since the early srad...

brisketsammich

Lots of typos sorry... I posted from work on my phone.

ragnaroek

i drove around dfw once a few years ago and was scared shitless by how everyone drives. you've got bigger ***** than i to ride in that concrete jungle.

"A"

Even so, 600 spersport/lightweight bikes are better suited for some high speed twisties with good amount of elevation change, not triple digit speeds in a straight line on highway with traffic that have wind draft that may cause handling problems on a lightweight moto, especially if you are sharing the highway with 18-wheelers.

I try to carry zero extra weight on my body when I ride, reduce the fatigue factor and maximize my ability to move about on the moto. Wearing a packpack traveling at triple digit speed is more risk than I'd like to take.

I bought my 98 Blackbird for under $2500 in 2008, it can cruise all days long at 150+mph.. it just might be better suited for your highway commute:

theedeadmau5

its hard to convince an avid ss rider, as this guy obviously is, to purchase a touring, let alone a touring with a boat seat

Kiwibird83

Problem is that few younger SS riders have ever ridden anything but super sports.

theedeadmau5

yet again, on my nuts

Kiwibird83

I know you really want me there bud, but I have better things to do with my time than worry about your bruised internet ego. The strange part is, I'm trying to add to the public conversation, and you're the butthurt party who can't help but make it about yourself. Build a bridge, get over it, and stop acting like a pouty child who just got sent to bed without desert for spilling egg on his face.

ragnaroek

dude said he wants a 600SS, so he'll buy one. just accept it and move on.

theedeadmau5

.......you're still there

truth

brisketsammich

Once again thanks for the over opinionated advice on what I "should" be ridding but in a heavy urban enviornment and triple digit highway blast I just cant see myself ridding anything but an ss or a naked street fighter. Ive previously owned an sv1000, sv650, xb12s, 2 600rr and an f4i with the touring seat, and thus far the best bike ive honestly found for my style of ridding from highway to urban streets and blasting the Texas hill country is my 6rr and im very excited to be getting another of the top pedigree of 600 class bikes available in america... I found out aswell the bike is geared -1 +2 which is gonna be alot of fun because my 6rr was almost impossible to get up in second...

"A"

Just looking out for your wallet and hard earned cash, maybe around you it's not a big deal to travel at triple digit speed or getting the front wheel up in the air. Heavy fines, impounded vehicle, license suspension, even jail time is possible when you get caught around here, most municipalities are running thin budget, crackdown on speeders and squids are likely to me more strict than ever.

Another thing about wearing a backpack on your supersport moto, LEOs will likely pull you over than a moto that looks like a (sport) tourer with side or rear seat luggage.

Good luck.

The_Head

Was anything positive gained by the creation of this thread? Seems like the OP wanted his ego stroked and not much else.

brisketsammich

i REALLY wanted valid info from anyone who has owned a k7 or k8 and then the convo turned to what i should be ridding versus what i originally asked which was should i trade up to a guy whom like myself just wants to try something different. i enjoy all aspects of ridding and dont appreciate being referred to as a squid, if triple digit highway speeds and pulling the front end up every now and again makes me a squid then im sorry, i have always considered myself a responsible rider for the most part however im not here to start a convo about my ridding style i just felt the need to defend myself from the bombardment of comments on what is preferable to my nightly commute. Now if you please are there anymore useful insights on the daily ridding of a gsxr versus my current bike?

Kiwibird83

If the shoe fits.

The_Head

You ought to try a larger forum with more specialization. sportbikes.net perhaps. Not much traffic here except for us bullshitters.

Samuraij

OP: does your friend's repsol have anything you like or any advantages over the gsxr?

theedeadmau5

the weight of the two bikes is gonna make the biggest difference. the horsepower is the basically the same between the two but the gearing on the suzuki is obviously going to affect torque displacement. you'll have more low end torque which will make it pull harder through the gears but will kill your top speed, but im sure you already knew that. the combination of the weight change and torque numbers should be accounted for early on as it will make it much easier to get the front-end up, but you will eventually get used to it. these things and the hand controls are the only major differences between the two bikes

The Hooligan

id never sell or trade my 07 600rr for a gsxr.

the 07+ 600rr is lighter, build quality is better, and its more comfortable.

theedeadmau5

Model: Honda CBR 600 RR
Year: 2008
Category: Sport
Rating: 78.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP): US$ 9599. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Compression: 12.2:1
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel system: Injection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle): 23.6°
Trail: 98 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension: 41mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Front suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension: Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability
Rear suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 186.0 kg (410.0 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,369 mm (53.9 inches)
Fuel capacity: 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Color options: Red/Black, Pearl Orange/Black, Metallic Silver, Graffiti
Comments: Model ID: CBR600RR

Model: Suzuki GSX-R 600
Year: 2007
Category: Sport
Rating: 77.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP): US$ 8899. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Compression: 12.5:1
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Digital/transistorized
Lubrication system: Wet Sump
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension: Cartridge-type, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear suspension: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
Seat height: 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height: 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Overall length: 2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width: 715 mm (28.1 inches)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity: 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons)
Other specifications
Color options: Blue/White, Red/White, Black/Matte Black, Blue/Black

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