I may be getting a bike, and I have it narrowed down between these three:

The CBR 600


The Yamaha R6


The Kawasakin Ninja ZX-6R


I absolutely love the looks of the R6. What are the pros/cons to the above bikes.

As a side note, I had a '97 Ninja ZX-6R, and I loved it.

Thanks for any input!


[Modified by White Dragon, 7:55 PM 12/2/2001]

 

Depends... will you be racing? If you are racing, go with the R6 or the GSX-R 600... if you are like me and want a fast bike that doesnt eat your ***, stick with kawi and get the new ZX6R. I like the yellow on the kawi better anyway

 

Take the R6 if you want to race or have the biggest thrills. Then take the CBR if you are interesrted in bomb proof reliability and more of a daily ride. and the Kwak, well if you get the same version that the UK is getting this year its no longer a 600!. Kawasaki have decided that since they cant keep up they are going to give ir 36 more cubes which i think will make it a mental all-rouder for the money. One bike you havent mentioned is the Gixxer. It kills everything else in the class and probably has the best production suspension out there at the moment.

 

White Dragon - Honestly, all of these bikes are more than enough for street-use. But, the Honda and Kawasaki are more comfortable. If you're planning on track time, then the R6 or GSXR600 (as luke mentioned) should be your pick.

luke - nice avatar. Your cat?

 

I am very fond of the honda's. I would say f4i. R6 and gsxr are better for track, very aggressive riding stance. Suzuki has been having problems with reliability recently (Breaking valves, and valvetrain issues) according to several wera racers who ride gsxr's. They are claiming that the cost cutting measures are affecting suzuki's durability.

Yamaha's are starting to hit the insurance **** list. The r1 is the most stolen/wrecked bike, and i am thinking the r6 being its little brother may pickup some of the flack as well.

I am thinking about a second bike, I was gonna do a f4i, but for the price I have been finding RC51's ($8k) with less than 2k miles on them. Makes you wonder what you want.

Steven

 

Thanks for all of your guy's input! I will not be racing any time soon I don't think, it would be more for pleasure driving. I have considered the GSX, but I really don't care for the looks of it. I will take a look at it again and maybe reconsider. Thanks again for all of your help!

 

My gf's ***** 'Smithers'

 

R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6R6!! !!!!!!!!

I am 180ilbs/5'10" I was comfortable on mine. . .great handling, had the juice when I wanted it. . .Damn I miss my bike.

 

my vote is for the R6

fawking awesome bike

 

R6 all the way!

 

CBR