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New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:22 am
by Piro
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.

Thanks.

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:21 am
by BRUMBEAR
Try the Daytona 675 get some triple fun!!!!!!

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:34 pm
by Wrider
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

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:42 am
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:

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:02 am
by Piro
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.

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:58 am
by BRUMBEAR
The crossplane R1 is outa sight, best of luck with it!!!!!

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:13 am
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.

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:56 pm
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:

Re: New Bike. R6 or R1?

Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:28 am
by sunshine229
Glad you made the right decision!