Comparison of 600cc Sports Bikes.

[Guest Karen03sg]

I give thumbs up to :

 

1) CBR 600

2) R6

3) GSXR 600

 

But R6 can be used 4 racetrack as it was already stated in bikes magazine.. No wonder malaysian loved to steal R6 so much. So do take care of R6 bike if u buy !

[DREAM]

kawa 636

[BuZZBeaM]

Originally posted by Karen03sg@Dec 11 2004, 01:59 PM

I give thumbs up to :

 

1) CBR 600

2) R6

3) GSXR 600

 

But R6 can be used 4 racetrack as it was already stated in bikes magazine.. No wonder malaysian loved to steal R6 so much. So do take care of R6 bike if u buy !

Currently 600 sportsbike r more track oriented.... actually any bike (maybe not cruiser) can use for racetrack

[Xiaozhu]

Originally posted by ProjectD@Nov 27 2004, 07:06 PM

need not to say any more....

I wonder how come u wanna post when u dun even wanna say. U mean ppl can read yr mind?

 

Anyway Kawa 636 anytime for me..

[stylomilo]

comparing storage space, which has most?

[MC28]

the r6 and 636 i not sure but k4 600 has limited space inside..can forget bout cbr600rr..u noe why..

[mechwira]

it seems to me, price-wise, r6 lowest priced of the four hands-down. but i'm getting confused as to which of the other 3 is most expensive, when include insurance and stuff.

 

ppl always say kawa insurance very ex. then ppl also say cbr machine price most ex. then gsx is just plain ex.

 

would someone pls clarify the price issue and wat these 'ppl' say please, thank you very much. i'd like to know. a list of machine prices comparing the 4 plus typical insurance would be very helpful.

 

btw, the cbr6 not comfortable, but how much of an issue is it, based on ppl who own it? does it get in the way of the 'enjoyment', or tolerable just that less comfort than the rest?

 

thanx again.

[Fatgrunt]

u can't possibly get the best of everything yah? get what u deem suit your riding style and of course, try to find a balancing point between comfort and performance. =) but i'm like u, i don't know what to get.. it's more of the handling vs power thing.

[FoOLs]

Originally posted by MC28@Dec 13 2004, 04:02 PM

the r6 and 636 i not sure but k4 600 has limited space inside..can forget bout cbr600rr..u noe why..

can forget bout cbr600rr..u noe why..

[xb84]

Originally posted by FoOLs@Feb 5 2005, 11:58 AM

can forget bout cbr600rr..u noe why..

underseat pipes?

[Lmodel]

Originally posted by NormalAspirated@Feb 21 2005, 01:57 AM

I actually moved this post from "Anyone Getting 05' CBR600R Tread" to here.

 

Errrh ... excuse ... this is just a question ... ...

I love to test drive/ride all kind of cars and bikes. 600cc supersports bike has never been a bike in mind I want to own.

 

Most people feedback said 600cc good for track, PG not sepang track, if just for fun doesn't matter. Road tax and insurance cheaper than 750/1000 class (no doubts about it). Power is enough why bigger ... ... ?

 

But again, most people did not make good use in track or go often or even never ... ... Say power enough later change to 1000cc, I encountered a few.

 

In the best of my knowledge, high revving engine needs instensive care and this gonna poke a hole in your pocket. As street + fun end user is not constructive. If got $ to throw of course OK ... ... Other than that, most hardwares, maintainence and stuff is almost on par with 750/1000. Petrol consumption also.

In the end, could be better wait and save abit more to go for bigger cc or maybe not, I don't know.

 

Sorry, just a open disccussion, don't mean to offence anyone.

Thinking back, why do you need the power of a 1,000cc to travel in Singapore? Owning a 600cc bike doesnt necessary means the need to take it for track. Then again. how often does a 1,000cc bike goes for distance travelling then? So why the need to save up for a 1,000cc bike instaed of a 600cc bike.

 

Thats my own opinion. Cheers

[Ken]

Before i get my 1000, i m torned between a 600 and 1000.

I m lucky to be able to test ride a few bikes of either class which allows me to know what i really want.

 

Initially, i dun feel any difference between a 600 and a 1000.

But as i get more tries, when my body start to get use to the speed and torque, the difference became bigger and bigger.

 

Finally, i decided on the 1000 is becos, it is easiler to ride as a little twist of throttle will make me feel like gliding on the ice skate ring(i m a lazy bum, thats why i like this service from the 1000), as if i weight like a feather(70kg and increasing..).

I also dun need to change gears too often in slow moving traffic situation.

 

Been riding a CBR600RR this few days.

I only feel the difference between a 400 and 600 is when the rev is over 5k rpm.

So if u wanna ride the 600 with power, u got to ride it in the power range in order to really feel the difference between a 400 and 600.

I found that the difference between 600 and 1000 is not in the HP, but in the torque.

 

But once the 600 gets into its midrange, the power is unleashes.

And 1 thing is u can ride the 600cc in 6th gear without over speed limit and most of the time. This will inturn save fuel and unwanted troubles from the White. This is 1 good reason to get the 600, as a 1000 is sure a torquey bike.

When getting the 1000, u need to train ur left hand as u need to clutch in alot in slow moving traffic.

But its just like getting used to riding a sportbike when u just pass from the road bike in driving centre.

 

Temperature goes up slower.

Engine of current 600 is smooth and sounds like the 1000 but with lower roar.

 

All in all, the only difference in a 600 and 1000 is the torque.

And what u get is the pros and cons of the having more or less torque.

Maintainance of this 2 class is the very very much the same.

But cost and taxes is another issue then.

 

If can, i still think that it is best to get the 1000.

Dun say what can use the full power of the 600 or 1000 anot, cos i dun think anyone will always stay in the rpm 1k before the redline zone 50% of his rides, on even a 200cc bike bah.

 

Go for the 1000 if situation permits.

If not, the 600 is also a good bike.

[TeePeePhobe]

The new 05' R6 looks like it will be among the top contenders for engine performance, closely matching even the cheating 636, as far as Sport Rider mag dyno is concerned.

 

04 636: 111.4hp @12.75k (no data yet for 05')

05 CBR RR: 108.4hp @13.5k

04/05 G6: 103.4hp @13.25k

05 R6: 110.9hp @13k

 

http://sportrider.com/bikes/dynos/

 

I know mag dynos are not the last word on true performance, but the general relative difference is usually quite true, sportrider has reasonably truthful trackrecord. It is interesting that Yamaha has managed to catch up with 37cc less, especially from traditional hp kings like Kawa. Makes me want one! They've made the handling less sharp though.

[FoOLs]

Anyway its still depends on the rider itself of wat he wans...

 

Power or wanna save $$???

[Cyanide14]

I will go for CBR600R or R6.

I think its more maintenance friendly and more value for money than Kawasaki.

just my opinion.

[CBRmichaelRR]

Originally posted by mika14@Feb 28 2005, 12:48 AM

I will go for CBR600R or R6.

I think its more maintenance friendly and more value for money than Kawasaki.

just my opinion.

agree...

[Fatgrunt]

the kawasaki insurance is a ###### for me... imagine... 1671 for 2nd party insurance alone. btw.. imma 20 yr old rider :> actually.. for the price i'm paying for the kawa 6r insurance, it's the same that i'll be paying for the cbr1000rr insurance :>

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

so cheap ma?

i am 20..

i check the price for a 600cc bike is around 1900...

ZX6r will be some where 2600..

[Fatgrunt]

dude, i think u're thinking too much.. hehe... i'm 20 also... it's 1671 for 2nd party

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Originally posted by Fatgrunt@Mar 21 2005, 06:06 PM

dude, i think u're thinking too much.. hehe... i'm 20 also... it's 1671 for 2nd party

ARe you SURE!!!

i check online lay...

is 1900....

 

Cover Type: TPFT

Insured Date of birth: 23-11-1984

Pass Date of Driving Licence : 05-03-2005

Occupation: Indoor

Model: Honda

Commencement Date : 20-05-2005

Vehicle Registration No: FZ66L

Registration Date: 20-05-2005

Capacity: 400 to 699 cc

No of Seater: 1

Usage: Private Bike

Claims Experience: Nil

Imported/Recondition: N

Side Car: N

Excess: Nil

 

 

Gross Premium :S$1995

Net Premium after 0% NCD:S$1995

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Originally posted by Fatgrunt@Mar 21 2005, 06:06 PM

dude, i think u're thinking too much.. hehe... i'm 20 also... it's 1671 for 2nd party

or your 1 is SUZuki?

i know suzuki cheaper...

[Fatgrunt]

dude, i check in albert motor.. wew.. u're just 2 days younger then i am... got your cl2 already? anyway, i'm very sure cos i nearly sign on the papers on getting the zx6r *wink* good thing i dint

[3ddy]

http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/Medium/supersport_graphic.jpgur tots?

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Originally posted by Fatgrunt@Mar 23 2005, 02:18 AM

dude, i check in albert motor.. wew.. u're just 2 days younger then i am... got your cl2 already? anyway, i'm very sure cos i nearly sign on the papers on getting the zx6r *wink* good thing i dint

ablert motor!!!

hahah

i see..

maybe differ company lor....

i check online with NTUC this is wat they qoute me...

dun know la...

buy 636 la...

good..

[HelmetBOX1605198525]

Originally posted by Fatgrunt@Mar 23 2005, 02:18 AM

dude, i check in albert motor.. wew.. u're just 2 days younger then i am... got your cl2 already? anyway, i'm very sure cos i nearly sign on the papers on getting the zx6r *wink* good thing i dint

you mean your 1600 is for 636?