If you don't care about all out power and just want the fun in the curves then it is a simple answer! R6!! :thumbup

 

i had 600 and i loved to ride on it but everytime i use to ride with 1000 close to me i feelt like i was pushing to hard to stay with them while they where just crusing, even though i was happy with my ZX6R 636 that was the only time when i was feeling a need for more torque and HP. other then that i was happy and loved it.

Anyway Saturday i got my self a new bike and that is R1 09 i had a chance to ride it for like 30 miles before i put it on my garage and it's raining since, but i must tell you flawles gorgeous powerfull. One think i was missing from my 636 i wasen't changing gears that much on my new R1 i think i can do 2nd gear at all times maybe 3rd the most while in 636 you work it more.

So i think it's personal preference one think on mind whatever you buy make sure that's what you wan't.

I voted R1 since R6 dosen't do it for me.

 

all my friends who have r6s and ride with me ALL, and I mean every single one wants to sell their r6 and get an r1. Does that answer your question?:thumbup

 

R1, makes riding so much easier...

 

Sounds like you may be happier with the R6. I've had 600's and a bunch of 1000's so for me it would be R1. I love the scary power of the liter bikes.

 

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I'm voting for the R1 (this is the R1 Forum after all!). The bike is a great all-around fun bike.

You can't go wrong either way. That definitely sounds like a good price to me for a brand new R6.

 

having just bought the new r1 for my b-day i'd say r1

 

both bikes can get down in the twisties so why not have that extra power on tap for when you want to use it?

 

try them both and see what you want.

 

I still believe that 600s are more dangerous on the roads than 1000s. So for your safety's sake, get the 1000... :yesnod

 

If you like trackdays and riding the twisties then the R6. If you're a street rider then the R1.

 

Definitely go with the R1. I had a friend with the same dilemna, and he chose the R6. Needless to say he now regrets that decision. They both have their ups and downs, but the R1 is just a better bike.

 

buy them both and sell the one you dont like as much.

 

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Two very different bikes. I street ride the R1, It's a blast. The R6 on the track is as much fun as being the only man at a swedish bikini model nymphomaniac convention.... with a whole bottle of viagra....

 

r6... better for the twisties. and the 09 is a FUN bike

 

The R1 is rated as an excellent cornering bike year after year. I don't know why everyone says liter bikes don't handle well in corners. It's what they were built to do!!! Plus they shred on the straights.

 

yes, they habdle very well, but a 600 can be thrown around a lot quicker, plus it doesnt have as bg of issues with traction. All the power put down by the liters, the back tire has a tendency to break loose

 

I have a 2007 R6. All it took was one ride on a R1. I'm picking up mine Saturday.

 

Its up to you, any bike is fun they are all fast!! I hear everyone with the 6 say they grew out of it and wished the had a r1. The r1 has so much power i havent even begun tapping into it yet, never enough road!!!

 

If you have to ask, you need to get and R6.

 

Im not sure were you get off saying that, its call asking people for the point of views, I bet almost everyone on this forum has ridden a R6 at one point and time.

i have not voted because i dont know totally what you like best as a rider

when you jump on a 1000 the first thing people want is the power, and most people dont look beyond that and looks

as much fun as 1000 looks they are a bigger to hussle about and will take your time to learn that, if you ride your R6 really well your riding will probarly go backwards until you master the diffrent riding style

if you are a corner speed monster then there is a chance you may not like the R1

if i was you i would go to a dealer and get a long test ride on an R1 before making a choice

Well I had my buddies R1 for about 2 weeks it is 2004 R1. I know its not 09 but I wouldn't get the 09 R1 I can't stand the way it looks, that motor is damn impressive but it doesn't look as good as the 08 I have place by me that has two brand new 08s still. I ride it everyday in the summer to work and on the weekends I do like to either go to the track or just go find some twisities around my place.

 

i have not voted because i dont know totally what you like best as a rider

when you jump on a 1000 the first thing people want is the power, and most people dont look beyond that and looks

as much fun as 1000 looks they are a bigger to hussle about and will take your time to learn that, if you ride your R6 really well your riding will probarly go backwards until you master the diffrent riding style

if you are a corner speed monster then there is a chance you may not like the R1

if i was you i would go to a dealer and get a long test ride on an R1 before making a choice

 

Some interesting points for you to ponder.
I have to agree with ZIGGERZIGAAHR1's comments tho'

 

Never can have too much POWA!!!! :flex:

 

This is a true statement...

 

I agree with ZIGGERZIGAAHR but do want to know what dealership will let you ride an R1 before buying.

 

interesting that most Uk main dealers will have demonstrators of the top sportsbikes for people to try before they buy, some are free, some charge you ?25 and give it back if you buy the bike

there is no pressure to buy either most dealers that know me will let me ride a new model, i might not buy it but one of my mates will

does this happen in other countries ?:fork

 

What are the 2008's going for there?

 

There going for around 9500 to 9700

 

That is not that great. I found a dealership in WV that is selling the 2009 for $10,995 + $35 doc fee + tax.

 

I have to agree, I'm supposed to pick up an 09 R1 for $10,950 plus tax.
Problem i am having is color choice.