gsxr 600

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amiles · #1 Unread post by **amiles** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:42 am

hey guys. i posted this question in the review section and have got no reply. i am looking to get this as a second bike. i would like to know any pros or cons to it. i hear they can be uncomfortable, is this true? i have sat on them but never riden one. any other good or bad things, just some input from owners or non-owners. thanks.

atom · #2 Unread post by **atom** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 9:17 am

I'm a non-owner, but an obsessive moto-researcher.

Pros: Looks cool, goes fast in a straightline, can go fast around corners, high redline, lots of aftermarket stuff, light weight

Cons: Towards the bottom of the middleweight pile according to the mags, peaky powerband which can require lots of shifting, lack of low end power makes it unhappy in city riding, the 2007 is soon to be replaced, the replacement will be replaced soon after, full fairing and complex engineering can make repairs expensive, a bike that can amplify mistakes into injuries, the bike may tempt you into doing crazy donkey things (like wheelies on the highway) that put you at risk and makes people hate bikers

As far as comfort goes, the ergonomics value aerodynamics, ground clearance, and front end feel with few concessions to comfort.

This is all pretty standard stuff as far as japanese 600s go. Its not terribly different from the ZX-6R, CBR 600, and R6. The mags say the CBR is the best middleweight now, but if the Gixxer excites you the most, fits you, and a 600 is what you are looking for, go for it.

#3 Unread post by **Wrider** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:55 pm

Well, I've ridden a 2004 model, and it was fairly cramped for me, but I'm not your average sized guy... 6'2" and 300 lbs. But it was an alright ride, not too twitchy for a second bike (IMO), fairly straightforward controls and such, not too bad... BTW, an R6 of the same year is MUCH more twitchy...
Wrider

amiles · #4 Unread post by **amiles** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:34 pm

thanks for all the in[ut guys. anyone else have any thoughts. this is probably what im getting. year undetermined. but if anyone else wants to weigh in...

Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:02 pm

I rode a buddies gsxr-1000. Was very uncomfortable I couldn't imagine owning something like that. My legs felt cramped on it I'm 6'

FWIW, I think the R6 is the most comfortable sport bike at least for someone my height. Altho I never rode one.

matthew5656 · Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:56 pm

I have read in the mags that the GSXR has the most friendly powerband that provides moderate power in it's midrange. Contrarily, an R6 will find little power below 12,000 rpm, but start pulling away drastically once you've hit it's sweet spot.

I love the design of the GSX-R more than any of the supersports, but the CBR is nice too. A friend of mine just traded his R1 for a Gixxer1000. He claims it is much more comfortable, smoother, and a lot faster than Yamahas litre bike.

Unfortunately however, an insurance agent who worked for Progressive told me that insuring any GSXR would cost more than any of the other super sports or exotics. Something to think about...err at least I would!

#7 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:57 pm

matthew5656 wrote:I have read in the mags that the GSXR has the most friendly powerband that provides moderate power in it's midrange. Contrarily, an R6 will find little power below 12,000 rpm, but start pulling away drastically once you've hit it's sweet spot.

A friend of mine just traded his R1 for a Gixxer1000. He claims it is much more comfortable, smoother, and a lot faster than Yamahas litre bike.

Basically all untrue.

matthew5656 · Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:32 pm

Just what I read, but you would know better than I

So what is true?