honda cbr600rr or suzuki gixxer 600??

[AkKnight78]

I would vote the 600rr.

With safe regards from the mostly frozen north.

[ecustu7]

Originally Posted by acura9927

The 600rr sounds like a diesel stock.
2012 Honda Cbr 600 Rr 1st Day - VidoEmo - Emotional Video Unity

So in order of sound.
I find the R6 to be the best followed by the ZX6R which is refined and quiet
The 600RR and GSXR are both not my style for sound.

If this one is counted (which was right before the poll question)

1 ZX6R

3 600rr

[ecustu7]

I guess this question just got a little bit more interesting with Honda's announcement in a week or so.

[live_to_ride]

Originally Posted by ecustu7

I guess this question just got a little bit more interesting with Honda's announcement in a week or so.

There are going to be riders interested in the 500. I personally feel that after a season I will be looking again at the 600 ss bikes again. If the 500 is at this yrs bike show I will certainly take a look. I suspect the 500 will fall into the sport touring category in which I am not interested. This weeks announcement is not news to me.

[Wynne G Oldman]

What do you mainly use your bike for LTR? If it's for weekend fun, then I think that a SS bike will be ideal for you. If it's for every day transport, or long distance riding, you'll soon get fed up with it. They're usually bloody uncomfortable after half an hour or so.

[lewiCBR250R]

Originally Posted by RockyRyda

Looks are subjective, my feelings are the R1 and R6 are the ugliest bikes of the lot.

Originally Posted by putoff

I'd like to say that I'd go with the 636 if I were buying new, but I'd be waiting to see the new CBR -- these are the two Japanese supersports with ABS. If I was buying used, I'd probably go with whatever I could find between the two of them that had ABS .

don't rely on ABS, supersports don't even need it

[ecustu7]

I was actually referring to the new 600rr, should be interesting to see what they have done with it. May make you're decision easier or more difficult.

[lewiCBR250R]

Originally Posted by live_to_ride

There are going to be riders interested in the 500. I personally feel that after a season I will be looking again at the 600 ss bikes again. If the 500 is at this yrs bike show I will certainly take a look. I suspect the 500 will fall into the sport touring category in which I am not interested. This weeks announcement is not news to me.

yeah, the 500 will be a cheap, lackluster, commuter motorcycle with nothing going for it

[ecustu7]

Originally Posted by lewiCBR250R

don't rely on ABS, supersports don't even need it

I would disagree. On wet ground ABS will almost always do a bit better, especially in the hands of a novice. But on dry pavement, I agree, all supersports can stop on a dime.

[ecustu7]

Originally Posted by lewiCBR250R

yeah, the 500 will be a cheap, lackluster, commuter motorcycle with nothing going for it

I think a lot of people would disagree with that. I am personally looking forward to the 500. Not saying I will get one, but if I were going to upgrade it will likely be the 500 because I dont want a ss and I dont want a bike thats too heavy like a ninja 650. Between those bikes the 500 should fit nicely.