New Bike. R6 or R1?

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New Bike. R6 or R1?

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I've had my license for 5 years and have been riding a bike since I was seven. My first street bike was a 2002 CBR600 and then to a 2009 R6. I currently have a DRZ 400sm and wanting to switch back to a sport bike. I want an R1, and I know its way more than anyone needs on the road. So should I just go back to the R6? Just trying to make a decision.

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Try the Daytona 675 get some triple fun!!!!!!
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If you can wait a little it's looking like Yamaha is coming out with a triple to compete with the 675. That said, check out the FZ-09 as well if you're up for a standard. Lighter, narrower, and more powerful than the FZ-8
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#4 Unread post by HYPERR »

Wrider wrote:That said, check out the FZ-09 as well if you're up for a standard.
She said she wants to switch back to a sport bike. :twss:

If you can handle it, the big bang motor R1 is pretty sweet. :kicking:
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Thanks for the input guys! I'm going to take the R1. I road a 2007, I can only imagine a 2013 will be really nice.

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The crossplane R1 is outa sight, best of luck with it!!!!!
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#7 Unread post by Wrider »

Piro wrote:Thanks for the input guys! I'm going to take the R1. I road a 2007, I can only imagine a 2013 will be really nice.
Keep in mind they did switch the motor to the big bang in 08, so it's a completely different beast than the 07.
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#8 Unread post by HYPERR »

Wrider wrote:
Piro wrote:Thanks for the input guys! I'm going to take the R1. I road a 2007, I can only imagine a 2013 will be really nice.
Keep in mind they did switch the motor to the big bang in 08, so it's a completely different beast than the 07.
Good point. :exactly:
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#9 Unread post by sunshine229 »

Glad you made the right decision!
Andrea :sun:

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