R6 vs 600RR

Stainless_Steel · 18-03-2012 11:20pm #1

Title says it all. Looking to upgrade from a ER6N.

Will be looking at getting one in the 2007-2008 years.

Which would people recommend? Anyone ridden both?

Prefer the looks of the R6....and seems more "raw" to me. The Honda is a trusty choice though. Probably more refined in a good way??

Thanks

Please Kill Me · 18-03-2012 11:24pm

You're bang on with your thoughts - the CBR600 would be overall a lot more refined and durable. The R6, although an amazing bike in every way, it's WAY too track focused to be comfy or an easy ride. It's be like riding a bucking bronco. I'm not slating the R6, don't get me wrong. Like I said it's beautiful, it's powerful, but it's better on the track than it is on the road.Just my 2c.

alanmc · 19-03-2012 10:08am

I've never ridden a CBR600, but I had an R6 for a week while my Gixxer 600 was in the shop. I actually found the R6 very compact (read too small). Couldn't get comfy on it. Very flickable and great for short sharp blasts on twisties. But on long runs, not so much. I was a very happy bunny when I got my Gixxer back.

Have you considered a GSX-R at all?

Stainless_Steel · 19-03-2012 12:16pm

Thanks lads.

Get what you mean please kill me re the R6 being very track orientated. In saying that I am a part time recreational biker so maybe that feelin would be a good thing?

Alanmc - what height are you? I'm 6 foot so would be wary about the R6 feeling small.

Re a GSX-R - not really considered to be honest. Loved the look of the R6 and always consider a Honda lol. Would the GSXR be more like the Honda in terms of practicality? Is it a K8 you have?

alanmc · 19-03-2012 12:37pm

I'm only 5'8". Maybe it was just that the rearsets were higher on the R6, but it just felt cramped. I felt the clip ons were too close to the seat as well.

I've only got a K1. Fantastic bike. Never had a problem with it. A bit heavier to man handle into the corners than the R6, but still a hoot on twisties.

KamiKazi · 19-03-2012 1:08pm

600RR

Please Kill Me · 19-03-2012 1:37pm

KamiKazi wrote: »

600RR

What he said!

Tigger · 19-03-2012 3:26pm

how do you like to ride?
be honest

the answer should be in there

Stainless_Steel · 21-03-2012 12:02pm

Tigger wrote: »

how do you like to ride?
be honest

the answer should be in there

Not like a mad cnut....does that mean not an R6? Lol

Please Kill Me · 21-03-2012 1:10pm

Stainless_Steel wrote: »

Not like a mad cnut....does that mean not an R6? Lol

Yeah, pretty much!!

jameshayes · 21-03-2012 4:30pm

600rr is a winner :-)

Steffano2002 · 21-03-2012 8:50pm

Simple motorcycle rules:

Honda > Yamaha
Honda > Kawasaki
Honda > Suzuki

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with Yamahas, Kawasakis or Suzukis but Hondas are simply better bikes in term of build quality, refinement and rideability.

Some people say they can be "boring" a bit as a result but in real life that's what - IMO - gives Hondas the edge over the competition.

Oh and they're bullet-proof!

KamiKazi · 21-03-2012 10:39pm

I have the 600rr's bigger brother, in the best colour too

Steffano2002 · 21-03-2012 11:05pm

I'm a huge fan of this colour scheme:

Stainless_Steel · 22-03-2012 1:29pm

Steffano2002 wrote: »

I'm a huge fan of this colour scheme:

Looks savage.

BUT I still prefer the look of the R6!

Decisions decisions...

alanmc · 22-03-2012 1:55pm

Stainless_Steel wrote: »

BUT I still prefer the look of the R6!

Decisions decisions...

Looks are all well and good ... and important when it comes to your bike. But if it were me, I'd go and try one out. Just sit on one and make sure you're comfy on it. I too was edging towards a R6 based solely on looks. I couldn't get comfy on it though. I decided in the end that it was no use having a bike that was fantastic to look at but I didn't want to ride very much.

daenerysstormborn3 · 23-03-2012 12:18pm

Steffano2002 wrote: »

I'm a huge fan of this colour scheme:

Love this colour scheme, love!

multiscan · 23-03-2012 11:52pm

600rr is more user friendly and better everyday road bike(not that is ultra comfy).....but the Yamaha 06 r6 would be better track bike

Zascar · 24-03-2012 2:57pm

Yeah go for the 600RR - They are incredible bikes. I was considering one, and my mates were trying to persuade me to buy one - but I went for the duke in the end as I just love twins...

They look great in this colour too.

Green_Martian · 24-03-2012 3:12pm

Steffano2002 wrote: »

I'm a huge fan of this colour scheme:

Would ya not get confused and think this was a Suzuki with the blue and white colours haha:D:D:D

Steffano2002 · 24-03-2012 11:57pm

Green_Martian wrote: »

Would ya not get confused and think this was a Suzuki with the blue and white colours haha:D:D:D

Fair point! But being mistaken for a Suzuki isn't such a bad thing!

batman_oh · 26-03-2012 11:13am

Steffano2002 wrote: »

Simple motorcycle rules:

Honda > Yamaha
Honda > Kawasaki
Honda > Suzuki

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with Yamahas, Kawasakis or Suzukis but Hondas are simply better bikes in term of build quality, refinement and rideability.

Some people say they can be "boring" a bit as a result but in real life that's what - IMO - gives Hondas the edge over the competition.

Oh and they're bullet-proof!

Cant agree at all. 08 fireblade i had was made of cheese and i know of somebody on their 3rd engine on a 2010 one

About half the ones I've seen have cracked upper fairings around the mirrors, one in a dealer with a one inch hole in the front where a stone went clean through. They are made of paper in an attempt to save weight.
My 09 R1 is miles better built and finished than the current Blade.
Honda used to be better for sure, but their standards have been slipping.

As for r6 vs 600rr, it completely depends on the year. An 03 R6 is more like an 03 CBR600RR than it is like the current R6. Up to 2005 the R6 is equally as good a road bike if not better than all the 600RR's besides the current model. From 06 on the R6 is about the worst bike you could buy to use on the road

daenerysstormborn3 · 26-03-2012 12:53pm

batman_oh wrote: »

Cant agree at all. 08 fireblade i had was made of cheese and i know of somebody on their 3rd engine on a 2010 one About half the ones I've seen have cracked upper fairings around the mirrors, one in a dealer with a one inch hole in the front where a stone went clean through. They are made of paper in an attempt to save weight.
My 09 R1 is miles better built and finished than the current Blade.
Honda used to be better for sure, but their standards have been slipping.

As for r6 vs 600rr, it completely depends on the year. An 03 R6 is more like an 03 CBR600RR than it is like the current R6. Up to 2005 the R6 is equally as good a road bike if not better than all the 600RR's besides the current model. From 06 on the R6 is about the worst bike you could buy to use on the road

Sure it's all personal experience. Himself has owned a few blades, few gixxers (brand new and second hand) and an 07 R1 (brand new) and the R1 brought him nothing but heartbreak. Big end went in it. He also had an XJR many moons ago and the engine blew up and same thing happened his brother's XJR.

batman_oh · 26-03-2012 3:59pm

pixiebean22 wrote: »

Sure it's all personal experience. Himself has owned a few blades, few gixxers (brand new and second hand) and an 07 R1 (brand new) and the R1 brought him nothing but heartbreak. Big end went in it. He also had an XJR many moons ago and the engine blew up and same thing happened his brother's XJR.

Agree fully. There are examples of everything falling apart or blowing up randomly. Was just making the point that Honda arent better than the rest any more though. They definitely were a few years back, but not now.

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