r6s first bike?
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r6s first bike?
whats the difference between the r6 and the r6s and would the r6s a good bike to start on because i am thinking about going for a 600 to start on. whats a good 600 to start on and please dont say start on a 250 i just want a 600 and help me out.thanks
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The R6S is the previous '03-05 R6. The 05 R6 had the upside-down forks, whereas the '06 and on R6S has the non-USD forks. If you've got your heart set on an R6S, just buy an older R6 - much cheaper to start on.
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Us telling you to get a 250 <u>IS</u> helping you out. But it's your money, so do what you will with it.
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Us telling you to get a 250 <u>IS</u> helping you out. But it's your money, so do what you will with it.
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Re: (marmaladedad)
Asking if R6 is a good bike to start on is opening a floodgate of an endless battle of a discussion.
But I agree with marmaladedad; Your life, Your money, manage your personal risk accordingly.
But I agree with marmaladedad; Your life, Your money, manage your personal risk accordingly.
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Re: r6s first bike? (jr408)
If you have your eyes set on an R6 for a starter bike I would highly suggest getting an FZ6 instead. It's basically a more civil, rider friendly version of the R6, tuned more for every day comfort and torque instead of ***** to the wall racing and peak HP. You get the same style with a bike that's much easier to handle and live with, especially for a first bike.
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NO 600cc supersport is a good starter bike. Period.
If your ego is getting in the way of a 250, look at a ninja 500, suzuki gs500, ninja 650r or sv-650.
The last two are still a bit much for most beginners, but there a LOT friendlier and more forgiving than even the current "older" 600s like the R6s or zzr600 (the zx6r from a few generations ago), etc.
Second thing to consider is get a used bike. you are almost certain to drop it at some time, and it hurts a lot less when its an older used bike. Save you some money from the start as well, which you can (and should) put towards good gear.
If your ego is getting in the way of a 250, look at a ninja 500, suzuki gs500, ninja 650r or sv-650.
The last two are still a bit much for most beginners, but there a LOT friendlier and more forgiving than even the current "older" 600s like the R6s or zzr600 (the zx6r from a few generations ago), etc.
Second thing to consider is get a used bike. you are almost certain to drop it at some time, and it hurts a lot less when its an older used bike. Save you some money from the start as well, which you can (and should) put towards good gear.
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Re: r6s first bike? (jr408)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jr408 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the difference between the r6 and the r6s and would the r6s a good bike to start on because i am thinking about going for a 600 to start on. whats a good 600 to start on and please dont say start on a 250 i just want a 600 and help me out.thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
i like your attitude. dont listen to these elitist punks, they dont know you. you know what you want and are willing to do anything to get it. which is why you are asking what the difference between the the r6 and r6s, because you know exactly what you are getting into. dont look down the barrel of a loaded and cocked gun, dont run on the freeway at night in a black suit, dont start on a 600cc super sport especially when you dont even know what it is, these are all things stupid elitists will tell you to try and keep you below them. you "just want a 600", regardless of how well you ride it or how well it fits what you will use it for, so here's an insider tip: just buy one that doesn't run. that way you can tell all your homies and chicken heads you got a sport bike. just remember to get to the meet at starbucks early so nobody sees you rolling it into the parking lot and setting it up to catch the perfect amount of attention getting light from the street lamp.
sometimes people speak from experience when they say dont start on a 600 supersport. riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts?
i like your attitude. dont listen to these elitist punks, they dont know you. you know what you want and are willing to do anything to get it. which is why you are asking what the difference between the the r6 and r6s, because you know exactly what you are getting into. dont look down the barrel of a loaded and cocked gun, dont run on the freeway at night in a black suit, dont start on a 600cc super sport especially when you dont even know what it is, these are all things stupid elitists will tell you to try and keep you below them. you "just want a 600", regardless of how well you ride it or how well it fits what you will use it for, so here's an insider tip: just buy one that doesn't run. that way you can tell all your homies and chicken heads you got a sport bike. just remember to get to the meet at starbucks early so nobody sees you rolling it into the parking lot and setting it up to catch the perfect amount of attention getting light from the street lamp.
sometimes people speak from experience when they say dont start on a 600 supersport. riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts?
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Re: r6s first bike? (jr408)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jr408 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the difference between the r6 and the r6s and would the r6s a good bike to start on because i am thinking about going for a 600 to start on. whats a good 600 to start on and please dont say start on a 250 i just want a 600 and help me out.thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
google is your friend
if i was buying a yami id go with the r6 as i would want the usd's. anyway i pretty much agree with everything everyone has said so far.
google is your friend
if i was buying a yami id go with the r6 as i would want the usd's. anyway i pretty much agree with everything everyone has said so far.
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Re: r6s first bike? (that one guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by that one guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts? </TD></TR></TABLE>
look at his location, riding season is year round in the bay area
riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts?
</TD></TR></TABLE>look at his location, riding season is year round in the bay area
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Re: r6s first bike? (life sux die)
theres nothing wrong with starting on a 600 if you have a properly functioning brain. if you dont get a scooter 
do msf, and do a track day cause thats where the r6 prevails.
do msf, and do a track day cause thats where the r6 prevails.
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Re: r6s first bike? (__oversea)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by __oversea »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my friend got his gsxr600 for his 1st bike.
he had it for half year, and he have not crashed or droped the bike. he also ride little crazy.
so i guess it's up to you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
congrats to him but half a year is still nothing in the time line of riding experience. I've been out with people who have been riding for well over a year and still suck IMO and they haven't dropped their bikes either, however they have been lucky on a number of occassions.
he had it for half year, and he have not crashed or droped the bike. he also ride little crazy.
so i guess it's up to you.</TD></TR></TABLE>
congrats to him but half a year is still nothing in the time line of riding experience. I've been out with people who have been riding for well over a year and still suck IMO and they haven't dropped their bikes either, however they have been lucky on a number of occassions.
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Re: r6s first bike? (jr408)
My buddy who is 5'9 weighing in at 130 lbs started out on an R6.
What I'm saying is...if a scrawny bastard like him can handle the bike ( in motion and moving it around the garage)...you should be fine.
He's so weak that I'm afraid if I punch him in the arm...his bones would break.
What I'm saying is...if a scrawny bastard like him can handle the bike ( in motion and moving it around the garage)...you should be fine.
He's so weak that I'm afraid if I punch him in the arm...his bones would break.
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Re: r6s first bike? (Numba1 B Series)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Numba1 B Series »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My buddy who is 5'9 weighing in at 130 lbs started out on an R6.
What I'm saying is...if a scrawny bastard like him can handle the bike ( in motion and moving it around the garage)...you should be fine.
He's so weak that I'm afraid if I punch him in the arm...his bones would break. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i have no idea what that has to do with anything. but the worry about getting a powerful 600 as your first bike, is not whether or not you can ride it around town safely, anyone can do that. its the fact you dont have the muscle memory to know how much you need to twist your wrist to accelerate the amount you want, or shifting up instead of down. these are the things that your body just isnt used to yet and if you make a mistake like this on a smaller bike, it kicks you in the butt and you learned, if you do the same thing on a race rep, you may find yourself way over your head. do what you will.
What I'm saying is...if a scrawny bastard like him can handle the bike ( in motion and moving it around the garage)...you should be fine.
He's so weak that I'm afraid if I punch him in the arm...his bones would break.
</TD></TR></TABLE>i have no idea what that has to do with anything. but the worry about getting a powerful 600 as your first bike, is not whether or not you can ride it around town safely, anyone can do that. its the fact you dont have the muscle memory to know how much you need to twist your wrist to accelerate the amount you want, or shifting up instead of down. these are the things that your body just isnt used to yet and if you make a mistake like this on a smaller bike, it kicks you in the butt and you learned, if you do the same thing on a race rep, you may find yourself way over your head. do what you will.
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Re: r6s first bike? (that one guy)
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i have no idea what that has to do with anything. but the worry about getting a powerful 600 as your first bike, is not whether or not you can ride it around town safely, anyone can do that. its the fact you dont have the muscle memory to know how much you need to twist your wrist to accelerate the amount you want, or shifting up instead of down. these are the things that your body just isnt used to yet and if you make a mistake like this on a smaller bike, it kicks you in the butt and you learned, if you do the same thing on a race rep, you may find yourself way over your head. do what you will.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly. It can be done, but you're making things a lot harder on yourself than if you pick a bike designed for day in and day out street riding instead of getting an experienced rider around a race course as quickly as possible. Something like a GS500F is going to be more forgiving, more predictable, and you'll find it easier to learn how to really push a bike. It's easier to learn how to ride when you don't respect the machine. :D
i have no idea what that has to do with anything. but the worry about getting a powerful 600 as your first bike, is not whether or not you can ride it around town safely, anyone can do that. its the fact you dont have the muscle memory to know how much you need to twist your wrist to accelerate the amount you want, or shifting up instead of down. these are the things that your body just isnt used to yet and if you make a mistake like this on a smaller bike, it kicks you in the butt and you learned, if you do the same thing on a race rep, you may find yourself way over your head. do what you will.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Exactly. It can be done, but you're making things a lot harder on yourself than if you pick a bike designed for day in and day out street riding instead of getting an experienced rider around a race course as quickly as possible. Something like a GS500F is going to be more forgiving, more predictable, and you'll find it easier to learn how to really push a bike. It's easier to learn how to ride when you don't respect the machine. :D
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Re: r6s first bike? (that one guy)
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i like your attitude. dont listen to these elitist punks, they dont know you. you know what you want and are willing to do anything to get it. which is why you are asking what the difference between the the r6 and r6s, because you know exactly what you are getting into. dont look down the barrel of a loaded and cocked gun, dont run on the freeway at night in a black suit, dont start on a 600cc super sport especially when you dont even know what it is, these are all things stupid elitists will tell you to try and keep you below them. you "just want a 600", regardless of how well you ride it or how well it fits what you will use it for, so here's an insider tip: just buy one that doesn't run. that way you can tell all your homies and chicken heads you got a sport bike. just remember to get to the meet at starbucks early so nobody sees you rolling it into the parking lot and setting it up to catch the perfect amount of attention getting light from the street lamp.
sometimes people speak from experience when they say dont start on a 600 supersport. riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts? </TD></TR></TABLE>
elitists he says... elitists.
what a doucheball... this posts reeks of stupid.
i like your attitude. dont listen to these elitist punks, they dont know you. you know what you want and are willing to do anything to get it. which is why you are asking what the difference between the the r6 and r6s, because you know exactly what you are getting into. dont look down the barrel of a loaded and cocked gun, dont run on the freeway at night in a black suit, dont start on a 600cc super sport especially when you dont even know what it is, these are all things stupid elitists will tell you to try and keep you below them. you "just want a 600", regardless of how well you ride it or how well it fits what you will use it for, so here's an insider tip: just buy one that doesn't run. that way you can tell all your homies and chicken heads you got a sport bike. just remember to get to the meet at starbucks early so nobody sees you rolling it into the parking lot and setting it up to catch the perfect amount of attention getting light from the street lamp.
sometimes people speak from experience when they say dont start on a 600 supersport. riding season is over, why are we still getting these kind of posts?
</TD></TR></TABLE>elitists he says... elitists.
what a doucheball... this posts reeks of stupid.
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Re: r6s first bike? (DsevenEm2)
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elitists he says... elitists.
what a doucheball... this posts reeks of stupid. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Interweb sarcasm detector must be down today.
elitists he says... elitists.
what a doucheball... this posts reeks of stupid.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Interweb sarcasm detector must be down today.
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whatever happen to the sv650 as a starter bike?
everyone wants a new 600 now because its so cool blah blah. u need to learn how to ride on the street before u get a bike with a lot of power because most ppl die within the first 6 months of owning a bike because they dont respect the power and thats what get ppl in trouble because they arent skilled enough to get them outta situations.
but all and all ull do what u want but think about it before u jump in over ur head thats all im sayin
everyone wants a new 600 now because its so cool blah blah. u need to learn how to ride on the street before u get a bike with a lot of power because most ppl die within the first 6 months of owning a bike because they dont respect the power and thats what get ppl in trouble because they arent skilled enough to get them outta situations.
but all and all ull do what u want but think about it before u jump in over ur head thats all im sayin
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ellerstein12 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">everyone wants a new 600 now because its so cool blah blah. u need to learn how to ride on the street before u get a bike with a lot of power because most ppl die within the first 6 months of owning a bike because they dont respect the power and thats what get ppl in trouble because they arent skilled enough to get them outta situations.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you go by a used bike store, you'll see a fair number of 600s with less than 1,000 miles for sale. I doubt the owner would have "outgrown" it in such a short period of time.
If you go by a used bike store, you'll see a fair number of 600s with less than 1,000 miles for sale. I doubt the owner would have "outgrown" it in such a short period of time.
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