r6 or gsxr600

[makenzie71]

Jason, how long have you had the bike?  IF you've only got a season under your belt, you need to stop considering modern supersports.  Get more seat time on the GS, or start looking at the older lines...94~98 are prime for 600's, but I like older ones even more.  I suggest this mostly because the bikes are far cheaper, they'll hold their resale value better, have more aftermarket support, and you won't be stuck with a bike you don't like for a few years.  When it comes to street riding, very few people manage to stay with the 600's.

If you've got a few seasons riding time on the GS...well, I still wouldn't suggest either the R6 or GSXR 600.  They're simply too high strung for me...actually they irritate me after being on a TL for a few years.  With my bike I can move on a long in any gear at any speed...I can pull off of idle in 6th gear without a hiccup with a good map.  You can't do that with the 600's.  I don't like having to pay so much attention to my gears when I'm trying to ride casual...and I hate having to run 19,000rpm in second because 3rd bogs.

If I were you I'd aim at the twins, tripples, or liter bikes.  Go cheap with the middle man.

If you intend to race, though, I'd get the GSXR.  I feel it's more capable...and it doesn't look so godaweful.

[twinlove04]

I can't imagine buying any of the Japanese 600's for street use now that the Triumph 675 is available.  But thats just me.

Here here!    Finally, someone is talking sense.  Few people take to the track (I'm no exception) and therefore rarely access their bike's power except to look like a fool and/or act like one on the street.  Triumph = streetability (and lots 'o fun). 

-Patrick

[bettingpython]

I can't imagine buying any of the Japanese 600's for street use now that the Triumph 675 is available.  But thats just me.

Here here!    Finally, someone is talking sense.  Few people take to the track (I'm no exception) and therefore rarely access their bike's power except to look like a fool and/or act like one on the street.  Triumph = streetability (and lots 'o fun). 

-Patrick

Again do you have any experience with riding one of these bikes? If not you really do not have a frame of reference and can not speak to their streatability. The 675 is fun I have ridden one recently I have also ridden the gixxer6 and 750 the r6 and the 600rr, I would take the gixxer750 over the trumpet just my opinion. Spend less time reading the rags and more time riding.

[jen_]

R6s or 675....I can't decide either.  Dosen't help that I dont know anyone with either bike, and have only seen 1 675 in real life...

Ruled out the gixxers cause the ergos just aren't right for me - but I think i'd go 750 instead of 600 in that family.  Ruled out the fabulous Honda Interceptor cause it's too heavy (so pretty though!).

And when I'm sure I don't want a naked bike, I catch a glimpse of the MV Agusta Brutale, and all my reasoning goes away...

[brett]

R6s or 675....I can't decide either.  Dosen't help that I dont know anyone with either bike, and have only seen 1 675 in real life...

Ruled out the gixxers cause the ergos just aren't right for me - but I think i'd go 750 instead of 600 in that family.  Ruled out the fabulous Honda Interceptor cause it's too heavy (so pretty though!).

And when I'm sure I don't want a naked bike, I catch a glimpse of the MV Agusta Brutale, and all my reasoning goes away...

There are a good number of Triumph dealerships that will let you test ride the bike, but I've never seen a dealership with test rides for the big four japanese brands.

[makenzie71]

Every "big four" brand dealership will let you test ride a bike...ANY dealer that wants to sell bikes will let you.  All you got to do is come in and say you're buying a bike if it fits you, and there's only one way to know that.  If they say no, go to another dealer.

[bettingpython]

Every "big four" brand dealership will let you test ride a bike...ANY dealer that wants to sell bikes will let you.  All you got to do is come in and say you're buying a bike if it fits you, and there's only one way to know that.  If they say no, go to another dealer.

In Oklahoma no dealership will allow you to test ride a sport  bike and very rarely will they let you ride any other bike either. Most offer a 24hour 100% satisfaction guarantee, you must purchase a bike to ride it. If I am selling a bike test rides require a deposit of the fulll sales price refundable if you don't break it.

[makenzie71]

Same difference.  They won't hold you to it if you don't like it.

[Alphamazing]

Every "big four" brand dealership will let you test ride a bike...ANY dealer that wants to sell bikes will let you.  All you got to do is come in and say you're buying a bike if it fits you, and there's only one way to know that.  If they say no, go to another dealer.

We've only got one real Big 4 dealership here in town and they don't allow test rides on new bikes. Used bikes yes, but new, no.

[makenzie71]

ok I don't know what the hell was going on but it refused to let me post...or even preview a post...kept saying I don't have permission/404 not found...whatever...

now it won't even let me copy in my original post...son of a Buddha Loves You...

anyway, just go in and flash the cash.  Tell them you're riding before you're buying and the only variable is who sells you the bike.  Unless they have a money back guaruntee thing they'll have you on whatever you want to ride within 10 minutes.

I've gotten lots of test rides from dealers that "don't offer test rides"...and I didn't even have a license.

[pantablo]

depends on how badly a dealer wants to move a bike...the 675's are moving fast so unlikely to deal with you on price, but triumph dealers usually let you test ride them. japanese dealers dont in CA. most of them are so desirable that if you dont buy due to no test ride they'll just sell it to the next guy. Here they'll let you test ride if you buy it first, but then you're relying on their honesty to let you out of a contract if you dont like it...yeah right.