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i need advice on two bikes. one is the suzuki gsx-r600 and the gsx-r1000. i want a good bike to learn on but to be able to build upon. which is the better bike. facts please.
what is better for a new rider
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OK I have more time now. First things first. The 6 is capable of 160 mph. Second, there's soooo many mods out there to either make it quicker, better looking or both. Third, it's 3K cheaper. Plus it's one of the best bikes. The only downside is that it is bandwagon. That's not necessarily a bad thing though. I just don't like having the same **** as every one else.
Role with the 600. You answered your own question with the phrase, i want a good bike to learn on but to be able to build upon. You'll find the 600 a little more forgiving, inspires more confidence, and is more than enough power to start with.
Just promise me you'll make it a used bike. You'll be glad you did. Especially if you can make your first bike a paid off used one.
Just promise me you'll make it a used bike. You'll be glad you did. Especially if you can make your first bike a paid off used one.
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THE 600. like the others said, it is cheaper to buy and insurance a 600. Plus I don't think anyone new to motorcycles should start on A GSXR 1000, you will kill yourself. :luck:
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I find my 05 gixxer 600 to be a great bike.....it is a great 1st bike for me....but that doesnt mean for everyone..... i was riding dirtbikes for 8 years.
have you ANY riding experience (dirtbikes,quads,etc)
new or used..you wont be dissapointed.
but how old are you and where are you from....if you are worried about insurance costs!
Im 21...long island new york...and liability alone on my new 600 is 1k per year.
have you ANY riding experience (dirtbikes,quads,etc)
new or used..you wont be dissapointed.
but how old are you and where are you from....if you are worried about insurance costs!
Im 21...long island new york...and liability alone on my new 600 is 1k per year.
At this point, whenever you go to a motorcycling board, I think all new riders know it's a given that they will be told to go to a MSF class.
To many taking a MSF class is a given, to many others it isn't even considered.
We hope you'll take a MSF class, but if you want to build your skills, the smaller cc bike you get, means you can always step up. You may even find what many others have, you start on a 600, step up up to a 1000, then go back to a 6. But you'll have to try a 6 first to see what you maybe missing.
To many taking a MSF class is a given, to many others it isn't even considered.
We hope you'll take a MSF class, but if you want to build your skills, the smaller cc bike you get, means you can always step up. You may even find what many others have, you start on a 600, step up up to a 1000, then go back to a 6. But you'll have to try a 6 first to see what you maybe missing.
Most people never even ride to the maximum potential of their bikes. it would take you a while to master a 600. The only difference between the two is low end and top speed. When you're going through twisties you don't need top end and your rpm's are so high you don't have to worry about the weaker low end on 600. Plus 600's are more forgiving and you can get on the throttle harder coming out of a corner.
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exactly...it all depends on what type of riding you plan on doing.
I doubt MOST people can ride a 500 to its full potential let alone a 600SS.
the 1000 is just overkill in that aspect. the main difference being that the 1000 can go 185-190mph vs 160-165. do you plan on doing a speed run everyday??? Do you have the balls to go over 130-140-150mph? because if you dont why do you need something that can come close to 200?
all things you must consider.
+you gotta remember that if you get antsy and jump on the 1000 in 1-2-3rd gear....your loop it if you arent experienced.
I doubt MOST people can ride a 500 to its full potential let alone a 600SS.
the 1000 is just overkill in that aspect. the main difference being that the 1000 can go 185-190mph vs 160-165. do you plan on doing a speed run everyday??? Do you have the balls to go over 130-140-150mph? because if you dont why do you need something that can come close to 200?
all things you must consider.
+you gotta remember that if you get antsy and jump on the 1000 in 1-2-3rd gear....your loop it if you arent experienced.
:iagree: and that is one thing I will have to remember when I buy the R1. I am use to a SV, which I could romp on that throttle comming out of a knee dragging turn, and be ok. With a 1000 I would be able to do all that without that front end coming up on me. I have a lot to experience on that 1000.GixxerNHemi said:
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get the gixxer 1000.streetreaper28 said:
when you crash it, i'll buy it off your insurance company...
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Neither is a good bike to learn on. The 600 is better if you are going racing on a track. The 1000 is better if you plan on riding to the Canyonlands of Utah.streetreaper28 said:
If you are somehow loyal to Suzuki, any of the old GS bikes would be cheap to buy and maintain, easy to learn on, and easy to get rid of. They came in 550, 650, 750, 1000, 1100, and 1150 cc's. My 1979 GS1000 still runs strong. It was Suzuki's first superbike. They used a roller-bearing crank, and gussets all over the frame. The old GS1100 was faster than a new 1200 Bandit.
And you can forget about the 120-200 mph BS. Even out West, there's few places where you can do over 100 without plowing into the back of a slow-moving SUV.
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