R1/R6 opinions?

[The Buddha]

Get  TL 1000S ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[scratch]

A freind and I took 3 hours to just change the sparkplugs on his R1. I hate working on modern sportbikes...but I want one.

[cheesy]

hmmm.... the sv650s with the belly pan or full fairing looks REALLY nice.......  wonder what insurance will be

[RedShift]

Hey, I feel a visit to Progressive.com in your immediate future.  Nothing like it to sober one's penchant for a bigger, faster bike.  

[cheesy]

Hey, I feel a visit to Progressive.com in your immediate future.  Nothing like it to sober one's penchant for a bigger, faster bike.  

hah.. not only do I already have progessive springs, but I put 04F bodywork on my 89 to help satiate that need....

[Kerry]

cheesy, I think you misread RedShift.  He was talking about the insurance company, not the suspension company.

But in an odd sort of way, your reply actually works!  

[stefman722]

i HATE yamaha motorcycles. Especially the R1/R6. They could all burn to hell. They are everywhere up here. yuck.

[cheesy]

cheesy, I think you misread RedShift.  He was talking about the insurance company, not the suspension company.

But in an odd sort of way, your reply actually works!  

ahh... I think I have progressive now...  under the name drive..something.. driveline? I think it's progressive though

[Jace009gs]

if your looking for something cheaper insurance wise and cheaper upfront initial cost look into a katana [gsx600f] As far as insurance is concerned it's not a "race" bike but a sport touring w/a full fairing. I was surprised that the difference in between a GSXR and a GSXF was $120 bucks. [same coverage]  Yes the katana is not "mr. big bad boy" but I have sat on one and found it to be very comfortable. Much like my gs.

Also considered a yamaha seca II? or FZR 600? theyre in the katana's realm of being older "race bikes".

[97gs500e]

i HATE yamaha motorcycles. Especially the R1/R6. They could all burn to hell. They are everywhere up here. yuck.

eh, they're not so bad.  The new R1 looks meaner than hell too  

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[cheesy]

if your looking for something cheaper insurance wise and cheaper upfront initial cost look into a katana [gsx600f] As far as insurance is concerned it's not a "race" bike but a sport touring w/ a full fairing. I was suprised that the difference in between a GSXR and a GSXF was $120 bucks. [same coverage]  Yes the katana is not "mr. big bad boy" but I have sat on one and found it to be very comfortable. Much like my gs.

Also considered a yamaha seca II? or FZR 600? their in the katana's relm of being older "race bikes".

The initial cost isn't the issue... moreso insurance.  I can afford a used R1 (2000-2002ish) at like $8k... but insurance being almost 8k a YEAR is ridiculous.


I'm thinking about just going the 'budget' route... getting an sv650s, then getting a belly pan.. upgrading the forks and voila.


Wonder what the $$ difference insurance-wise is between an sv1000s and an sv650.


whats the difference between a tl1000 and an sv1000?

[a-train]

I'm thinking about just going the 'budget' route... getting an sv650s, then getting a belly pan.. upgrading the forks and voila. Wonder what the $$ difference insurance-wise is between an sv1000s and an sv650.  whats the difference between a tl1000 and an sv1000?

a few pieces would really sweeten the look of an sv...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50034&item=4559529633&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW#ebayphotohosting

as for the difference in insurance, obviously there's gonna be a decently sized difference, but not as steep as the 600's vs. the literbikes... by the way, i should add that when i shopped around for insuring a BEASTLY sv650 naked, i got quoted at 700 a year for liability... i am 20, have a reckless driving, speeding, and driving without insurance on my record... who knew a GS could do all that?!?

an sv1000 isn't really in the same class as the tl1000 in terms of handling, but is equally potent, ESPECIALLY AFTER COMING FROM A GS  :lol:  as a fellow forum brat i advise you to stick to the 03-05 sv650s, for many reasons.  basically, you'll have high 60's/low 70's HP, tons of usable torque, agile handling, and especially in the new gen, fuel injected so you could have a power commander to go with your aftermarket exhaust...

[BustemUpBob]

HATE yamaha motorcycles. Especially the R1/R6.

Blah :nana:

[stefman722]

HATE yamaha motorcycles. Especially the R1/R6.

Blah :nana:

lol. sry.  

[Jazzzzz]

I wouldn't call a seca II an older "race bike" -- it's more like a bandit 600.  I rode one when I was shopping bikes before I bought the GS, and I was not impressed in the slightest.  It makes as much (or as little, take your pick) power as the GS and it's a little harder to work on.  It's not much of an upgrade from a GS if it's an upgrade at all.

[The Lazy Destroyer]

The new R1 looks meaner than hell too  

So true...

[The Buddha]

I wouldn't call a seca II an older "race bike" -- it's more like a bandit 600.  I rode one when I was shopping bikes before I bought the GS, and I was not impressed in the slightest.  It makes as much (or as little, take your pick) power as the GS and it's a little harder to work on.  It's not much of an upgrade from a GS if it's an upgrade at all.

Somehow they screwed up that seca 2 - Its the same basic motor as a Radian ... which will wipe the floor with the seca ... and the GS for that matter ... except in the real tight stuff ... I have a huge soft corner for the XJ air cooled derivatives ... 15,000 miles between adjustments and the maxims were shaft drive ... built like a freaking tank ... blow up one of those and you deserve an award ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[bigdaub]

just getting around town, i actually liked the gs much better than the r6.  it turns and corners better at slow speeds than the r6.  both are great bikes.