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Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: juno on October 03, 2005, 02:03:55 PM
No black for SV650 or SV1000, but Turquoise?!?!
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: jen_ on October 03, 2005, 02:06:40 PM
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GS500FK6/Default.aspx

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/mckennitt/the%20bike/GS500FK6_aBlue_White_0C3D6A.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/mckennitt/the%20bike/GS500FK6_Silver_Black_B3B7C2.jpg)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Phaedrus on October 03, 2005, 02:13:45 PM
I like the looks of that top GS500F. w00t!
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: RVertigo on October 03, 2005, 02:24:54 PM
I like it better than the '05 paint, but the '04 yellow RULES over all!
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 03, 2005, 02:25:28 PM
Heh...I was thinking that I was glad I didn't wait for the new colors.  Probalby would have gotten the black one, if I did.  I'm not sure I could handle the "what color is your bike" question with..."Seafoam??"

But the blue gixxer 600 with color matched rims...that looks nice.

The spec sheet on the 600 lists four colors, white/blue, red/black, black/gray, and silver/white...but it doesn't look like they've got the silver/white image up yet  :dunno: Looks like the price has gone up $500 as well...probaly trying to catch up with Honda pricing.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 03, 2005, 02:47:51 PM
I'm really diggin' the GSX-R750's red and black color scheme
(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR750K6_Red_Black_701B1A.jpg)

And the GSX-R600's red and black as well
(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR600K6_Red_Black_D31F1C.jpg)

However, the best red of them all is the GSX-R1000's red... damn that's hot. It almost makes me want to go red instead of blue. Almost.
(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR1000K6_Red_971414.jpg)

I'm not liking the turquoise color on the GSF or the SVs. I mean seriously, there are much better choices than TURQUOISE. That's almost as bad as purple!
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: RVertigo on October 03, 2005, 02:50:04 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5That's almost as bad as purple!
DUCK!
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 03, 2005, 02:53:11 PM
Duck! GOOSE!

*runs*
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: RVertigo on October 03, 2005, 03:18:10 PM
The Carbon fiber key guard (http://www.suzukicycles.com/Accessories/detail.aspx?modelId=2bc9405b-6c9a-4e00-bbfe-228e7dbab522&accessoryCategoryId=81213111-32e6-45a9-becc-eb4b6dfb38b2&accessoryId=6577532f-5561-4a4b-b123-ae6cf0867e04) for the SV doesn't really seem worth the price... :?
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 03, 2005, 03:21:26 PM
Yeah, I'd pay $100K for it, but $129K? Outrageous!  ;)

How about the Katanas? Still ugly.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 03, 2005, 03:26:19 PM
I think calling the Katanas "still ugly" is like saying Pandy "still has a thing for purple"

It's a given. A no brainer. A constant.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 03, 2005, 03:27:42 PM
Who buys them? The styling is so outdated. I just wonder who the Katanas appeal to.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 03, 2005, 03:29:31 PM
Or, calling the Katanas "still ugly" is also like saying that Roadstergal "has a nice ass".

No freakin' duh.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: JetSwing on October 03, 2005, 03:32:57 PM
pandy "still has a thing for purple"? i did not know that.

roadstergal "has a nice ass"? i did not know that.

katanas are buck ugly? now, i did know that!

:roll:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: jen_ on October 03, 2005, 03:37:47 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/mckennitt/the%20bike/GSXR600K6_SilverWhite_768594.jpg)
unique.  love it. :thumb:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: pandy on October 03, 2005, 05:38:17 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5I think calling the Katanas "still ugly" is like saying Pandy "still has a thing for purple" It's a given. A no brainer. A constant.
Quote from: JetSwingpandy "still has a thing for purple"? i did not know that.
katanas are buck ugly? now, i did know that! :roll:
We might not agree on purple, but we agree on Katanas!  :nana:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: poormanracing on October 03, 2005, 06:01:17 PM
daaaaamn.... cant wait for next years 600cc shoot out...these bikes are freakin bad  :thumb:


(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/GSXR600K6_RedBlack_D31F1C.jpg)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Mr.7 on October 03, 2005, 06:05:45 PM
I think this would win, wait I have to mop up my drool

(http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/motorcycles/2005/CBR600RR/Medium/CBR600RR_medium_05.jpg)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: RVertigo on October 03, 2005, 06:15:17 PM
You didn't just post a H#nda did you?  

You're on your own!  I'm outta here! (http://www.funender.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/outta.gif)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Mr.7 on October 03, 2005, 06:19:11 PM
Honda's are beast no matter what you say
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: JetSwing on October 03, 2005, 06:33:19 PM
excuse me, mr 7, did you just call upon the beast? here it is :P

(http://variders.com/gs500/r6.jpg)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Longinus on October 03, 2005, 06:39:04 PM
That's heresey Mr 7 heresy!. But that R6 is frikin' sweet !.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: poormanracing on October 03, 2005, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: Mr.7Honda's are beast no matter what you say

oh yeah their new paint job added 50hp...my bad :lol:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 03, 2005, 06:41:33 PM
Quote from: jen_
unique.  love it. :thumb:
Mmmm.  That's nice...I still think I like the matching rims on the blue, though.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: porsche4786 on October 03, 2005, 08:08:28 PM
I'm glad I got my bike before the new colors came out, I don't care for either. I think I would have gone with a different bike completely.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: jomei on October 03, 2005, 09:40:38 PM
i dunno, i would have to see that blue/green in person. dunno if i like that too much...
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: stefman722 on October 03, 2005, 10:03:42 PM
Wow, the gixxers are beautiful.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: cobalt135 on October 04, 2005, 12:13:39 AM
Sweet, and and my black/gray A* Spinner jacket will match the paint :mrgreen:   Only question is when Suzuki will release the SV's to the dealers :dunno:   I think the '05 GS's were rolled out late March, early April

(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/colorVariations/500/SV1000SK6_Gray_696C73.jpg)
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: rritterson on October 04, 2005, 12:47:55 AM
Hmm, the 06 choices are tough...

GSXR 600 vs R6. I'm leaning toward the R6- fly by wire throttle and 17500RPM redline. The GSXR does look really sweet though...
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 04, 2005, 06:51:42 AM
Quote from: stefman722Wow, the gixxers are beautiful.
That sounds about as redundant as saying Katanas are fugly.  ;)

Katanas:  made for people too insecure to get a GS, but too timid to get a gixxer.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 04, 2005, 06:57:46 AM
Quote from: Badger
Quote from: stefman722Wow, the gixxers are beautiful.
That sounds about as redundant as saying Katanas are fugly.  ;)

Katanas:  made for people too insecure to get a GS, but too timid to get a gixxer.

If I got a Katana the first thing I'd do before riding it would be to strip the fairings off and put a headlight on. Seriously. That is just fat-hooker ugly. I don't see why Suzuki hasn't changed the looks. All the other companies' "step-down sportbike", the ZZR600, YZF600R, and CBR600F4i, look very similar to the more sporting counterparts.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 04, 2005, 07:18:47 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5All the other companies' "step-down sportbike", the ZZR600, YZF600R, and CBR600F4i, look very similar to the more sporting counterparts.
Hrm...I wouldn't have thought the F4i was considered a "step down"...do you mean from the 600RR?  I thought the main difference between the F4i and the RR was the styling (no undertail exhaust), and a slightly reduced redline.  The weight, CG, and power are otherwise pretty similar, no?  Unlike the GSX-R and the Katana, which are completely different beasts.

Of course, I am speaking from a strong position of ignorance...but I thought Honda's target with the F4i was different than Suzuki's with the Katana.

Anyway...I usually see a Katana in the parking lot at the office...it looks like a childs drawing of a sportbike.   :lol:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: RavenX on October 04, 2005, 08:26:04 AM
I dind't see the specs of the new 06 gs500f, but is there any difference from the 05s? or just the color. thanks.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: JetSwing on October 04, 2005, 08:31:14 AM
Quote from: RavenXI dind't see the specs of the new 06 gs500f, but is there any difference from the 05s? or just the color. thanks.
gs will stay the same for another 20 years
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: stefman722 on October 04, 2005, 10:01:08 AM
Its settled. Im getting a red/black gsxr 750. I was going to get me a sv1000s. But i honestly hate those colours. And i dont like to buy used bikes. Silver is too plane IMO and the turquoise, lol, wtf?
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 04, 2005, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: Badger
Quote from: AlphaFire X5All the other companies' "step-down sportbike", the ZZR600, YZF600R, and CBR600F4i, look very similar to the more sporting counterparts.
Hrm...I wouldn't have thought the F4i was considered a "step down"...do you mean from the 600RR?  I thought the main difference between the F4i and the RR was the styling (no undertail exhaust), and a slightly reduced redline.  The weight, CG, and power are otherwise pretty similar, no?  Unlike the GSX-R and the Katana, which are completely different beasts.

Of course, I am speaking from a strong position of ignorance...but I thought Honda's target with the F4i was different than Suzuki's with the Katana.

Anyway...I usually see a Katana in the parking lot at the office...it looks like a childs drawing of a sportbike.   :lol:

Eh, Honda's position with the F4i is very similar to that of Suzuki with the Katana. The F4i has a more relaxed riding position (still sporty, but not AS sporty as the 600RR) and the engine is tuned for more midrange torque, less high end power.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 04, 2005, 11:16:06 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5
Quote from: BadgerOf course, I am speaking from a strong position of ignorance...

Eh, Honda's position with the F4i is very similar to that of Suzuki with the Katana. The F4i has a more relaxed riding position (still sporty, but not AS sporty as the 600RR) and the engine is tuned for more midrange torque, less high end power.
Interesting.  Never sat on either the F4i or the RR, and wasn't aware of the posture difference.  I never quite categorized it in the same category as the Katana, mostly becuase the Katana looks too much like you're riding a water buffalo.  ;)  At least the CBR looks nice.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Alphamazing on October 04, 2005, 11:39:19 AM
Exactly. The CBR600F4i is a very nice looking bike. The ZZR600 even more so. The YZF600R is just below the Kawi, in my book. The Katana is just so dated and horrendously ugly that most people don't group it with the others. The step-down bikes have all had fairly recent revisions and updates to styling and performance, most notably the Kawi ZZR, as it was all new for '05.

If Suzuki updated the Katana's styling and made it more of a demi-Gixxer it could most likely be a fair contender in the step-down sportbike category. From what I understand the motor in it is sturdy, powerful, and as reliable as the GS.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: bargovic on October 04, 2005, 11:48:51 AM
The new GSX-R body/colors are nice.. specially that red/black 600.  But I def like the '05 colors of the GS's more than the '04 and '06.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: stefman722 on October 04, 2005, 11:49:03 AM
Exactly, if the 750 katana was better looking, there is no reason why i wouldnt buy it.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Mr.7 on October 04, 2005, 02:43:37 PM
The beastliest bike is the Blue Beast
(look below)  :mrgreen:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: KoozControl on October 04, 2005, 06:16:26 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5
I'm not liking the turquoise color on the GSF or the SVs. I mean seriously, there are much better choices than TURQUOISE. That's almost as bad as purple!

Come on now...my baby will hear you.


OK but seriously, I'm planning to paint it this winter...man, I hate that color  :guns:  Sorry Pandy...   :dunno:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Mr.7 on October 04, 2005, 06:26:36 PM
You are shooting at sorry pandy

That means you arn't really sorry





Bike+wheels= cool
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: davipu on October 04, 2005, 06:50:39 PM
katana's are a GSX or a 1st generation gixxer.  (late 80's)
F4I's are honda's 4th gen sport bike (97 or so)
there is no comparision.   which is why the katana is marketed at a budget sport tourer, not a budget sport bike.  
seafoam is cool, atleast it dosn't have a banana seat.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: roguegeek on October 04, 2005, 07:42:04 PM
This new generation of 600 sport bikes are just not that attractive to me. I'm sure they're gonna be light years above the bikes they replace in terms of performance, but man, those fairings (especially the ones on the gixxers and R6) and color schemes are just hideous. Way too busy and complicated for me to call any of these 2006 bikes beautiful. Alright, I feel better after the mini-rant. :thumb:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: JetSwing on October 04, 2005, 07:51:39 PM
Quote from: roguegeekThis new generation of 600 sport bikes are just not that attractive to me. I'm sure they're gonna be light years above the bikes they replace in terms of performance, but man, those fairings (especially the ones on the gixxers and R6) and color schemes are just hideous. Way too busy and complicated for me to call any of these 2006 bikes beautiful. Alright, I feel better after the mini-rant. :thumb:
:bs:  you must be on crack...
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: dbarile on October 04, 2005, 07:52:44 PM
Don't worry...

2007 will be here before you know it.

Then you'll have a new set of bikes to hate.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: pandy on October 04, 2005, 08:50:11 PM
Quote from: KoozControlCome on now...my baby will hear you.
OK but seriously, I'm planning to paint it this winter...man, I hate that color  :guns:  Sorry Pandy...   :dunno:

NOOOOOOooooo...don't paint her!!! She's soooo beauuuutiful!!!!! :(


:P
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: roguegeek on October 04, 2005, 11:47:06 PM
Quote from: JetSwing
Quote from: roguegeekThis new generation of 600 sport bikes are just not that attractive to me. I'm sure they're gonna be light years above the bikes they replace in terms of performance, but man, those fairings (especially the ones on the gixxers and R6) and color schemes are just hideous. Way too busy and complicated for me to call any of these 2006 bikes beautiful. Alright, I feel better after the mini-rant. :thumb:
:bs:  you must be on crack...
I absolutely love the 05 bikes, but this new batch, I don't know. Looks like a complete toy now. Love the 2005 red/black/white scheme on the GSX600R. Hate the 2005 red/black scheme on the GSX600R.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: JetSwing on October 04, 2005, 11:50:13 PM
hmmm...i'm not a big gixxer fan, looks wise.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 05, 2005, 06:12:20 AM
Quote from: davipukatana's are a GSX or a 1st generation gixxer.  (late 80's)
F4I's are honda's 4th gen sport bike (97 or so)
there is no comparision.   which is why the katana is marketed at a budget sport tourer, not a budget sport bike.  
seafoam is cool, atleast it dosn't have a banana seat.
But it's the "R" that's important, right?  That's what my insurance folks told me...avoid any bike with an R in the model (CBR, GSX-R, YZF-R, etc.).  It sounded like the R added about $400-500 to the premium (I didn't want to ask about the CBR-RR...way to many R's ;) ).  

The Katana does not have an "R" designation...the CBR does.  That's what made me consider them as different categories.

Doesn't change the fact that the Katana looks like a water buffalo.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: budget speed demon on October 05, 2005, 12:18:24 PM
Alright this is it, the four 2006 600cc sport bikes

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/gimmeaname1234/652a87ca.jpg)
Honda Cbr600RR

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/gimmeaname1234/356de82d.jpg)
Yamaha YZF-R6

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/gimmeaname1234/92f4ac76.jpg)
Kawasaki ZX-6R

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/gimmeaname1234/50b31aaf.jpg)
Suzuki GSX-R 600


Dam those are all nice, anyone have 10 grand I can borrow??? no?.... I didn't think so.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: stefman722 on October 05, 2005, 12:29:28 PM
they are all nice. Id personaly the the zuki.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: Badger on October 05, 2005, 12:34:21 PM
Quote from: stefman722they are all nice. Id personaly the the zuki.
Id personally <???> the zuki. [insert your favorite verb]
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 05, 2005, 12:37:24 PM
They all have non-standard styles of pipes. 2 have an undertail exhaust and the Zuke and Yama have a new type of can. They all look sweet.

Dave  :cheers:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: stefman722 on October 05, 2005, 12:46:49 PM
Quote from: Badger
Quote from: stefman722they are all nice. Id personaly the the zuki.
Id personally <???> the zuki. [insert your favorite verb]

LOL. My favorite verb is...TAKE. :thumb:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: roguegeek on October 05, 2005, 01:05:07 PM
Alright, I would take the supposed power and performance of the R6, the fairing and tail of the CBR600RR, the front and headlight of the GSX600R, and the exhaust also from the GSX600R. Then I'd give it the paint scheme from the red/black/white 2005 GSX600R. :thumb:
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: sprint_9 on October 05, 2005, 05:46:03 PM
I think the new R6 is horrid, to much crap to the fairings.  Here is what a few think need to be added to the new SV, taken from over on svrider

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/03_silver_sv/SV650K6_aBlue_00617F.jpg)

:lol: worst color Ive seen on a bike out of the factory for a long time, it ranks right up with the GS's that had pink stickers.
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: ajgs500 on October 05, 2005, 05:47:50 PM
What are you trying to say sprint?????? :P  :P
Title: 2006 Colors are up
Post by: poormanracing on October 05, 2005, 06:56:40 PM
Quote from: sprint_9:lol: worst color Ive seen on a bike out of the factory for a long time, it ranks right up with the GS's that had pink stickers.

the gs had a teal color scheme too....wtf are they thinking with a teal sv  :lol: