2007 GSX-R600 VS. ZX-6R

[counterfit zx10r]

So I've decided that at the end of this month I'm going to get a 600 cc sport bike, keep my zx10r as well, ride the 6 for a year or 2 and then convert it to a race bike and start racing in the mra and cmra. I just can't decide which bike to go with... I work at OTD cyclesports in Denver so I could get the gixxer for a bit less money and less hassel, but I've had my eye on the zx6r since they released the first pictures of it last year. I'm not hoping for someone to tell me "get this bike" I'm just curious what experience other people have had with the 2 bikes. I know most of the feature differences between the 2, like the slipper clutch, waved rotors, 6 spoke rims, ext. What kinds of things do you guys who have some more experience with these bikes have to say about them?

[Chris]

I bought a new gsxr6 a few years ago.

I have been riding it pretty damn hard and had 0 issues with it.

Suzuki usualy has pretty good contingency programs as well.

[Bueller]

Contingency is only valid for bikes for 2 years, if you ride it for 2 yrs on the street it wouldn't be eligible any more. It is only paid in specific expert classes also.

[t_jolt]

yamaha
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4090

suki
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3110

Kawi
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=1669

and the best read!
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4514

Tyrel

[konichd]

I have both a zx-10 and zx-6 and glad I have them both. One advantage is that a lot of the parts are interchangable. I tricked out my zx-10 so now I have stock rearsets, clip-ons, etc. that will all work on my zx-6.

Plus, I'm just a Kawi fan. :)

[TT5.0]

The 07 ZX-6 has a cartridge style transmission too if I remember correctly. That may be one more thing to consider.

[ChefQ]

Under tail exhaust = HOT ASS, literally and visually.

[counterfit zx10r]

Thanks for the help guys, i think i am going to go with the kawi cuz of the better features but probably get the early 08 and mod it for racing for 08 and 09, not sure if I'll be good enough right off the bat to actually get any contingency money though.

[xxuxx]

Hmmmmmm very interesting! My decision was between the zx 6r and the 600rr? I was wondering why you weren't considering the new rr, given its fantastic braking system, even though it has no slipper clutch. I was thinking the gsxr was a little behind the technology curve this year. Any comments??

[konichd]

Can't go wrong with the Kawi. Awesome motor, standard slipper, plus its definately the best looking. :)

ALL the cool kids own Kawi's

[xxuxx]

I used to be a cool kid but I'm pushin 30 in 10 mos. so maybe not cool anymore but I love to ski and ride!!!!

[Bueller]

not sure if I'll be good enough right off the bat to actually get any contingency money though.
:lol:Dude unless you are phenominal don't count on any, there are a lot of really fast guys chasing that $ and they have had an expert license for several years already:hump:

[*GSXR~SNAIL*]

:lol:Dude unless you are phenominal don't count on any, there are a lot of really fast guys chasing that $ and they have had an expert license for several years already:hump:


I think I smell #118, MyDingleburns...

[mushin_man39]

Superman or Spiderman?

[konichd]

I used to be a cool kid but I'm pushin 30 in 10 mos. so maybe not cool anymore but I love to ski and ride!!!!

So if I turn 30 in less than a month, I'm still cool right? :dunno:

[*GSXR~SNAIL*]

So if I turn 30 in less than a month, I'm still cool right? :dunno:


Frickin' young punk kids!

:roll:

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Well if you already own 1 cow...you might as well just get a 2nd one.

[07gixxer750]

I used to be a cool kid but I'm pushin 30 in 10 mos. so maybe not cool anymore but I love to ski and ride!!!!


I'm 32 and ride a GSXR750. Does that make me old and uncool?

Double Whammy for Ron!!