Weekend bike for track: 400cc or 600cc?

[rocklobster]

hi lao jiaos and all,

 

hope i can get your opinion on a matter....

 

currently drive to work on weekdays and would like to get 400cc/600cc for weekend riding and track usage (nothing competitive, just for fun).... looking at a cbr400, gsxr600 k4 or cbr600 2001....

 

need your opinion on a few things:

 

1) 400 or 600?

400cc definitely cheaper but my colleague shared with me these 400cc sportsbikes (cbr400, rvf400) are not built for track and due to age will need to spend a lot of time (& $$) in the workshop after track session....

 

600cc will be younger for sure but will cost more to buy and maintain (i think?)... the seller's bike i'm looking at has lots of race accessories already (damper, suspension, fast throttle, PC3, dynojet, full system) so that is a big draw for me.

 

2) stock or done up?

building from stock will cost more but can do it as a project bike and calibrate to my style....

 

done up means no need to spend too much on extra accessories but need to recalibrate the whole bike to my likings....

 

 

thanks for your thoughts and opinions1

[WanFazer]

With all e accessories, it also depends on condition.. If seller a frequent tracker n most of e time hit redline, then got tink many times ... Personally, imo, a 600 stock wud b enuf to enjoy a weekend track session as ur not competing n juz wanna let go some steam n have fun

[rocklobster]

With all e accessories, it also depends on condition.. If seller a frequent tracker n most of e time hit redline, then got tink many times ... Personally, imo, a 600 stock wud b enuf to enjoy a weekend track session as ur not competing n juz wanna let go some steam n have fun

 

hmm current owner did not bring it to track, mostly for weekend riding... previous owner before him brought it to track but not sure what extent he wack the engine.... total mileage is around 40,000km, good for a k4?

[WanFazer]

hmm current owner did not bring it to track, mostly for weekend riding... previous owner before him brought it to track but not sure what extent he wack the engine.... total mileage is around 40,000km, good for a k4?

 

Mileage quite low for a K4 bro... Well if e price is right n u like it, go ahead bro... There's no right or wring ans

[rocklobster]

previous owners has skidded before on left side can tell from engine case and sliders worn out.... should i be concerned about leaks? felt some oil when i touched the engine case, will changing the case be enough?

[WanFazer]

previous owners has skidded before on left side can tell from engine case and sliders worn out.... should i be concerned about leaks? felt some oil when i touched the engine case, will changing the case be enough?

 

Hmmmm... Very touchy question... If e case is fine, prolly its e gasket that worn off... But confirm its from there or elsewhere ?... Top gasket leaks wud also cause oil to sip n flow towards that area... Y e selller is willing, y not have a good mech have e bike thoroughly check then u will know e actual condition of e bike

[rocklobster]

Hmmmm... Very touchy question... If e case is fine, prolly its e gasket that worn off... But confirm its from there or elsewhere ?... Top gasket leaks wud also cause oil to sip n flow towards that area... Y e selller is willing, y not have a good mech have e bike thoroughly check then u will know e actual condition of e bike

 

sounds like a good plan, thanks for the info....

[WanFazer]

No prob bro.. All e best aite

[SV650]

Go for a 600cc bike, especially you plan to go on track. It'll give you better satisfaction after the track.

[dragonforce]

definitely 600cc. not much difference in maintenance, might even be cheaper due to the age of the 400cc.

[SparkerS1]

Can consider those newer than K4 series of 600cc bikes, those registered after 2006 perhaps.....at least can enjoy for some time before the COE expire.

[hachi]

definitely 600cc. not much difference in maintenance, might even be cheaper due to the age of the 400cc.

Agrees....50% more cc but power 100% more.... Weight almost the same....

[AkalaPovic]

Agrees....50% more cc but power 100% more.... Weight almost the same....

 

Alot lighter due to better mass centralization if u take bikes like 07 above cbr6! 1vote for 600.

[Hydher]

Vote goes for the 600.

[phelan77]

Go for 600. Better still, go for r6

[rocklobster]

Go for 600. Better still, go for r6

 

was looking at some but the r6 tag carries a premium in the price....

 

would you suggest taking a stock bike and doing it up yourself for track or get one which is track ready? cost is a concern to me, but at the same time i enjoy the process of building up the bike and tuning it to my likings....

[dragonforce]

was looking at some but the r6 tag carries a premium in the price....

 

would you suggest taking a stock bike and doing it up yourself for track or get one which is track ready? cost is a concern to me, but at the same time i enjoy the process of building up the bike and tuning it to my likings....

 

i would buy a bike that have most accessories that i want. its cheaper that way. rather than buying it stock then buy part by part, its ex. but if you have money to spend that way, then its a different story.

 

i bought a bike almost stock before, then started modifying it to my liking, suspensions, exhaust etc. fun? yeah. broke? hell yeah. lesson learnt, by then i told myself i will buy a bike with most of this stuff already in. in which i did and i am still riding it and enjoying it.

 

this is something many pple dont realise. when you buy a bike with many accessories, the seller most probably would sell the accessories on the bike cheaper than if its dismantled and sold separately, at least that's for my case. it saves me the trouble and time.

 

my 2 cents worth.

[phelan77]

Rocklobster: Agree with dragonforce. Try to buy a bike with the parts that you need. More cost effective. Suspension i rather source on my own though.

[ImThou]

600cc.. more selection for bikes as well

[rocklobster]

decided on a 600cc, cant wait to start on the track!

[Jehuty]

Depending on the track and rider skill, a 400 would be good for a beginner methink, can be full on the throttle without worrying, you'll get beaten in straights though but common sense says get the 600 cuz its newer, all the 400s sports are old, even older are the 250 2 strokes, wicked track machines so I've heard.

[WanFazer]

Depending on the track and rider skill, a 400 would be good for a beginner methink, can be full on the throttle without worrying, you'll get beaten in straights though but common sense says get the 600 cuz its newer, all the 400s sports are old, even older are the 250 2 strokes, wicked track machines so I've heard.

 

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