What would you buy. . .

[Jake D]

Would you buy a 1998 CBR 600 for $3800.  Low miles, slip on, perfect in every respect.

Or would you buy a 2003 GSX-R 600 with 1200 miles that had been dropped once and had a dent in the gas tank.

Just curious.  :mrgreen:

[Rippa_MD]

how much for the gsx-r? don't tell me it's $3800 too.
I've seen a 2004 gixxer for $6700 so.. what's the owner asking for the 2003 gixxer?

[dgyver]

Neither....I don't like 600's

but I would buy a clean bike before a damaged one, unless it was heading for the track and the price was right.

[Jake D]

Dang.  Forgot to mention the price of the GSX-R.  

It is $5000 for the GSX-R, $3800 for the CBR.  

Upside on the CBR: perfect, cheaper, and I wouldn't get to ride it until May (when it would be delivered by my brother from the East Coast).  This is a good thing so I'd have some time to get better at riding first.  

Upside on the GSX-R: ummmm. . . It is black and yellow!  Very low miles.  For sale by someone I know.   Located in the Mid-west (where I am).

I'd doubt I'll ever have either one on a track.

Just curious: why don't you like 600's?

[dgyver]

Just curious: why don't you like 600's?

They rev too quick and you have to shift a lot. No power until in the upper rpm range. I have got used to the low end torque of a big bore twin, power whenever I want it.

[conflicttheorist]

I'd get the CBR because I'm cheap and you could get a lot for the leftover 1200- buy a bunch of track days for example or even buy a second GS for the track.  However, if you can find an undamaged tank or repair the suzuki to bring it to new, that is a sweet deal.  I wouldn't get the damaged one unless I could  make it look new again, though.

[Jake D]

The guy that is selling the GSX-R dropped it loading it onto a trailer.  There is no fairing damage, just the tank.  That sucks but it isn't that big of a deal.  But it is a lot more money. . .

Guys that have riden these 600's. . .now, I've sat on a few and fet pretty comfortable, but I am 6'2" and about 220 lbs.  

Am I too big for these bikes?

[pantablo]

I am TOTALLY unbiased when I say get the CBR... :mrgreen:

better bike. easier to ride, more stable overall. better choice if its your first sportbike. might be cheaper to insure too. money left over for trackday(s).

[dyran]

GXRS are for posers...their like the honda civics of motorcycles (except better made...)

[sprint_9]

Hard choice, I like both but would probley go with the Honda, dont know why exactly, cheaper and there good bikes.

[wraithR1]

The Honduh would be great for learning how to ride on the track.  The Gixxer is newer.....hmmm.

[Jake D]

The Honda has very low miles and it has been pampered.  They guy has taken great care of it.  We'll see.  I don't  think either bike will sell soon.  Neither seller is looking very hard to sell.  But the prices are great.

Maybe I should re-assemble the motor on my GS and ride it for a while longer.  Maybe justify the $300 I just spent on parts.

Very tempting.  

They are just so damn pretty. . .

[charleym3]

Another vote for the CBR.  
Make me an offer.  I live in Raleigh and have family in KC.  I can ride it there in 2 days.  

[Jake D]

Another vote for the CBR.  
Make me an offer.  I live in Raleigh and have family in KC.  I can ride it there in 2 days.  

You sellin' a CBR?  

(listening)

[cernunos]

Having been for a ride on neither one I couldn't make a recommendation. From what I have read I believe I would want the GSX...if I liked that kind of bike. I know it's neither here nor there but if I had 4-5 grand to plunk down I would get me a Sportster or an older Glide. But that's just the kind of riding I like to do. I would never be able to ride a CBR or GSX the way they were intended. In fact I would probably wind up in the news...as a statistic  :lol: . Good luck on the choices and please be safe whichever way you go. We're getting kind of fond of you. Love the Baby GS and this forum.

C.......

[Jake D]

Thanks.  I'm fond of too!  

We shall see. . . what to do. . .

I just love making cool decisions like this.