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Choosing between a Suzuki GSXR 600 and Yamaha R6 for a beginner motorcycle?

885 views 11 replies 11 participants last post by  VPREATR  
#1 ·
Hi, i'm new to the site, and i must say, the vids and pics here are awsome....
I am in the process of finding a motorcycl, but don't know which one i would like to start on. Either a 03' GSXR 600 or 03" R6.
I have been riding my friends Kawasaki 500R these past few weeks, and i am really wanting one of my own.

I have always wanted a GSXR600, so thats what i'm looking foward into getting. I dont want something bigger than a 600 but nothing smaller than a 500. So if ya'll can help me decide which bike would be better, i would appreciate it. Thanks!

Matt
 
#2 ·
:hellobye
Have you checked out the Honda CBR 600rr? It is :boobies (tits.) I would say that you cant go wrong with any of the three bikes. I am assuming you are looking at buying a brand new bike. Personally, I would get the Honduh or the R6, but thats just my opinion.
 
#3 ·
:hellobye Welcome. Rs rule so get the R6 coz it looks much better and regarding speed and performance it is up to the rider! So have a ball... FR.
 
#4 ·
i ride a Honda Cbr600F4i and i think it is the shit. Can't wait till the day i am riding the almighty 1. i also think the new Cbr600's are damn cool looking im thinking about checkign them out but they aren't in the dealer yet.
 
#7 ·
Thanks for the replies, now let me ask ya'll another question. How many of you have brand new bikes with full coverage insurance and how many with liability?

When i was going to get a 03' GSXR 600, i didn't have to have full coverage on it, but i had to have it for the 03" Honda 600 F4i.
They Suzuki salesman, who rides a brand new R1, told me that Honda and one other brand requires full coverage insurance. I don't think at 18 years old, i will be able to afford it. So, i think that counts out the F4i.

Now, which has more power the R6 or GSXR600? I know they are the same CC but, some act stronger than others? I don't want a really fast bike, just cause this will be my first and i want it too last.
Thanks!
matt
 
#8 ·
:hellobye welcome :hellobye
 
#9 ·
as long as you get a bike it don't matter but of course im gonna say the r6 because it looks good a hell.