help choosing

rondog69 · May 14th, 2012, 05:07 AM

There are 3 bikes that I really like alot and they are equally as nice to me.

The first is a 2007 Gsxr 600, a few mods done

2nd: 07 Honda Cbr 600 that has nice wheels and a few minor upgrades.

3rd: 01 r6 that is completely stock

All 3 of them I sit on comfortably "or as much as it can get" I really don't have a certain preference of brand. I don't plan on going through twisty s at mach 1 or anything like that. I just like to cruise and look good doing it.

The CBR and the Gsxr are in the same price range while the r6 is a little cheaper

Please only useful opinions.

Alex · May 14th, 2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rondog69

I just like to cruise and look good doing it.

...snip....

Please only useful opinions.

Buy what you like. Seems like the bike itself doesn't matter terribly.

Reyno2ac · May 14th, 2012, 07:11 AM

Based on age and looks, I'd go with the cbr600

Stingray1000 · May 14th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Try riding them.... see what u like best... and i hate you gor having such a decision to make.... lol buy me the one you like second best! Lol

xSean13 · May 14th, 2012, 07:54 AM

I'd go with the CBR if it were my decision...depends on colors though

ForceofWill · May 14th, 2012, 11:18 AM

If you have no interest in tracking it or even twisty roads, have you considered any other bikes that may be more suited to your tastes? There are plenty of cool bikes that would be more comfortable for just cruising around and looking cool. Ducati monster would be up there on my list. BMW F800R also.

rondog69 · May 14th, 2012, 11:41 AM

I have thought about other bikes, but the problem is that those bikes are practically non-existent here. I have also rode the CB 400 naked bikes here and they were really fun, but not my style.

I have noticed that alot of folks are saying to get the cbr. The great ol internet is saying the same thing also.

TnNinjaGirl · May 14th, 2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rondog69

I have noticed that alot of folks are saying to get the cbr. The great ol internet is saying the same thing also.

It's because they are right.

Whiskey · May 14th, 2012, 03:14 PM

R6 is carbed the others are FI, does that matter to you?

The ergos of the Gixxer vs the CBR are very different, the R6 is more like the Gixxer
The CBR is allegedly the most comfortable, it's ergos nearly crippled me compared to Gixxer 600s & older R6s

Honda should have HISS, do the others have an immobiliser? (is bike theft a big problem in japan? It is in Ireland, bikes go missing, either scumbags ride them around a field & burn them out once they're wrecked or they get parted out & are known to end up in Lagos thanks to our knackers (gypsies) working with Nigerian criminals...)

1994juggernaut · May 14th, 2012, 03:21 PM

Everyone rides something from the big 4. You should get a triumph street triple.

gitoy · May 14th, 2012, 04:09 PM

ron...i have a pearl white 07 cbr 600 and love it...this bike is suppose to be more comfortable than other 600, great handling in the canyons, looks great with the under tail exhaust, sounds good with a slip on...and more midrange according to test reviewers...

rondog69 · May 14th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Another +1 on the CBR. I am really starting to lean towards the CBR, I have always been a fan of Honda fit and finish of all their products. I have read that the CBR was kinda boring compared to all the other JP manufacturers. Mainly because it is not made for just going fast, its good in all departments. In saying that, I'm liking the CBR more and more unless there is some legitimate reason why to go for the GSX-r.

Xoulrath · May 14th, 2012, 07:27 PM

For me with those three bikes, I choose the Gixxer. I am compressed on every CBR I have ever sat on.

For you, if you fit the Honda, then that seems to be what you are leaning towards so get it.

rondog69 · May 16th, 2012, 04:40 AM

I ended up going with the Gixxer 600.....for some special reasons. Mainly it was my favorite colors, It can be taken back stateside, after market gear already installed, cheaper then Honda, ease of transferring title versus the Honda and lastly it was only 10lbs heavier then the honda.

Thanks everyone pics will be up soon.

May 14th, 2012, 05:07 AM	#1
rondog69 ninjette.org newbie Name: Ron Location: Japan Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250r Posts: 6	help choosing There are 3 bikes that I really like alot and they are equally as nice to me. The first is a 2007 Gsxr 600, a few mods done 2nd: 07 Honda Cbr 600 that has nice wheels and a few minor upgrades. 3rd: 01 r6 that is completely stock All 3 of them I sit on comfortably "or as much as it can get" I really don't have a certain preference of brand. I don't plan on going through twisty s at mach 1 or anything like that. I just like to cruise and look good doing it. The CBR and the Gsxr are in the same price range while the r6 is a little cheaper Please only useful opinions.

May 14th, 2012, 07:14 AM	#4
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Try riding them.... see what u like best... and i hate you gor having such a decision to make.... lol buy me the one you like second best! Lol __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 14th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#13
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	For me with those three bikes, I choose the Gixxer. I am compressed on every CBR I have ever sat on. For you, if you fit the Honda, then that seems to be what you are leaning towards so get it. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

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May 14th, 2012, 07:11 AM	#3
Reyno2ac ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 650r Posts: 209	Based on age and looks, I'd go with the cbr600

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May 14th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#6
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	If you have no interest in tracking it or even twisty roads, have you considered any other bikes that may be more suited to your tastes? There are plenty of cool bikes that would be more comfortable for just cruising around and looking cool. Ducati monster would be up there on my list. BMW F800R also.

May 14th, 2012, 11:41 AM	#7
rondog69 ninjette.org newbie Name: Ron Location: Japan Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250r Posts: 6	I have thought about other bikes, but the problem is that those bikes are practically non-existent here. I have also rode the CB 400 naked bikes here and they were really fun, but not my style. I have noticed that alot of folks are saying to get the cbr. The great ol internet is saying the same thing also.

May 14th, 2012, 03:14 PM	#9
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	R6 is carbed the others are FI, does that matter to you? The ergos of the Gixxer vs the CBR are very different, the R6 is more like the Gixxer The CBR is allegedly the most comfortable, it's ergos nearly crippled me compared to Gixxer 600s & older R6s Honda should have HISS, do the others have an immobiliser? (is bike theft a big problem in japan? It is in Ireland, bikes go missing, either scumbags ride them around a field & burn them out once they're wrecked or they get parted out & are known to end up in Lagos thanks to our knackers (gypsies) working with Nigerian criminals...)

May 14th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#10
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	Everyone rides something from the big 4. You should get a triumph street triple.

May 14th, 2012, 04:09 PM	#11
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	ron...i have a pearl white 07 cbr 600 and love it...this bike is suppose to be more comfortable than other 600, great handling in the canyons, looks great with the under tail exhaust, sounds good with a slip on...and more midrange according to test reviewers...

May 14th, 2012, 04:33 PM	#12
rondog69 ninjette.org newbie Name: Ron Location: Japan Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250r Posts: 6	Another +1 on the CBR. I am really starting to lean towards the CBR, I have always been a fan of Honda fit and finish of all their products. I have read that the CBR was kinda boring compared to all the other JP manufacturers. Mainly because it is not made for just going fast, its good in all departments. In saying that, I'm liking the CBR more and more unless there is some legitimate reason why to go for the GSX-r.

May 16th, 2012, 04:40 AM	#14
rondog69 ninjette.org newbie Name: Ron Location: Japan Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja ex250r Posts: 6	I ended up going with the Gixxer 600.....for some special reasons. Mainly it was my favorite colors, It can be taken back stateside, after market gear already installed, cheaper then Honda, ease of transferring title versus the Honda and lastly it was only 10lbs heavier then the honda. Thanks everyone pics will be up soon.