Differences Between Big 4 600cc Super-sports

THE BIG SITT · September 21st, 2011, 03:27 PM

Any time I see someone ask for the "best" 600cc sportbikes, everyone gives their version of the preverbal "all four are so similar, all that matters is what fits you… you'll never see any difference on the streets… you can't even ride your 250… blah blah blah".

So I was wondering, what are the DIFFERENCES between the big four (ZX6R, GSX600R, CBR600RR, and YZF-R6)?

An example of something I'd like to know would be that the CBR doesn't have a slipper clutch.

Thanks for the information!

WhiteRice · September 21st, 2011, 03:34 PM

I thought this article was really good. It's a bit dated, but I don't think that there have been too many advances in recent years due to the dip in japans economy.

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...6/viewall.html

alex.s · September 21st, 2011, 03:38 PM

r6 doesn't have a steering damper

cbr might not have a slipper but it's the only one with abs and tcs right? or did kawi come out with theirs yet... i forget if its only on the 10...

Heed · September 21st, 2011, 03:48 PM

Pretty sure the GSXR has the most horespower, I could be wrong.

go on Youtube, there's a lot of comparisons in numbers.

Cuongism · September 21st, 2011, 04:47 PM

Detailed reviews for the 7 supersports based on a street perspective for 2011.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/1007...IX-Street.aspx

Dr. Ew · September 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM

What about the daytona 675? May not be an inline 4 but close

GeorgiaHooligan · September 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM

The ergonomics differ between them. Such as seat height and Handlebar placement, all 600 supersports are fine machines though.

THE BIG SITT · September 21st, 2011, 06:53 PM

Another thing I've noticed is the Gixxer's Drive Mode Selector feature. Seems pretty neat if you ask me...

LoneRonin · September 21st, 2011, 07:43 PM

If you want the latest and the greatest its the 2011 GSXR. But personally I think the front end looks crappy.

Other than that pick what you like, you won't really notice any difference in performance...Under normal street circumstances you can barely ride these bikes to 70% of their potential.

scotty · September 21st, 2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneRonin

If you want the latest and the greatest its the 2011 GSXR. But personally I think the front end looks crappy.

Other than that pick what you like, you won't really notice any difference in performance...Under normal street circumstances you can barely ride these bikes to 70% of their potential.

Well said. I haven't looked at the new gsxr, but i'm not a fan of those bikes..at all.. The Honda CBR600R is a good looking bike, and feels great when you sit on it. It's more up right than the ZX6R is. All the bikes come with almost the same stuff, all are about the same price. I'm a big Kawasaki fan, and have always loved the ZX6R, it fits me for what I wanted out of it. 600cc max is all you really need when riding on the streets. I have rode a few 1,000's and there dumb. There is no need for all that power just to ride around town.

Lil_Green_Demon · September 21st, 2011, 10:24 PM

^^^You'll change your mind on the GSXR if you ever see a 2011 in person. They're so beautiful!

GeorgiaHooligan · September 21st, 2011, 10:27 PM

I sat on a 2011 gxsr recently, comfy as hell.

Clearlynotstefan · September 21st, 2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgiaHooligan

I sat on a 2011 gxsr recently, comfy as hell.

The gsxr's are quite comfy. In my opinion significantly more so then the other 3.

Clearlynotstefan · September 21st, 2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clearlynotstefan

The gsxr's are quite comfy. In my opinion significantly more so then the other 3.

The cbr and the r6 feels like the seat is made of a thin ply of leather over a plank of the worlds hardest wood.

Toly · September 22nd, 2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

^^^You'll change your mind on the GSXR if you ever see a 2011 in person. They're so beautiful!

They look just the same in person... same cyclopic eye and a sidekick pipe. Same proportions and colors. Even ergos are not much different from CBR or even ZX6R

backinthesaddleagain · September 22nd, 2011, 08:32 AM

No traction control on the CBR, ABS available though. GSXR and ZX have the Showa Big Piston Fork.

U5er · September 22nd, 2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Detailed reviews for the 7 supersports based on a street perspective for 2011.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/1007...IX-Street.aspx

Thanks for the link. Very informative!

choneofakind · September 22nd, 2011, 10:14 AM

yes that link is quite useful. I still drool over the 675 because of how dang sexy it is, but this has brought the GSXR600 and 750 into my view. Whatever I get later on in life, I still want to keep a 250 when I can

alex.s · September 22nd, 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

No traction control on the CBR, ABS available though. GSXR and ZX have the Showa Big Piston Fork.

new cbr has showa big piston forks too

LoneRonin · September 22nd, 2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toly

They look just the same in person... same cyclopic eye and a sidekick pipe. Same proportions and colors. Even ergos are not much different from CBR or even ZX6R

yep...they're just as ugly in person. I was recently at a Suzuki dealer and compared it side by side to the 2010. They went back to they ugly single headlight...I actually liked the looks of the previous model GSXR. They also pushed in the front like the CBR 1000rr, it looks like it got punched in the face.

Other than that they added Brembo brakes, Showa Big Piston forks and shaved off 20 pounds. Pretty much seals the deal if you really need top notch performance and handling.

September 21st, 2011, 03:27 PM	#1
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Differences Between Big 4 600cc Super-sports Any time I see someone ask for the "best" 600cc sportbikes, everyone gives their version of the preverbal "all four are so similar, all that matters is what fits you… you'll never see any difference on the streets… you can't even ride your 250… blah blah blah". So I was wondering, what are the DIFFERENCES between the big four (ZX6R, GSX600R, CBR600RR, and YZF-R6)? An example of something I'd like to know would be that the CBR doesn't have a slipper clutch. Thanks for the information!

September 21st, 2011, 03:38 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	r6 doesn't have a steering damper cbr might not have a slipper but it's the only one with abs and tcs right? or did kawi come out with theirs yet... i forget if its only on the 10... __________________________________________________

September 21st, 2011, 03:48 PM	#4
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Pretty sure the GSXR has the most horespower, I could be wrong. go on Youtube, there's a lot of comparisons in numbers. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

September 21st, 2011, 10:24 PM	#11
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	^^^You'll change your mind on the GSXR if you ever see a 2011 in person. They're so beautiful! __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

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September 21st, 2011, 03:34 PM	#2
WhiteRice Kamikaze Squirrel Name: Zach Location: NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250r Posts: 300	I thought this article was really good. It's a bit dated, but I don't think that there have been too many advances in recent years due to the dip in japans economy. http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...6/viewall.html

September 21st, 2011, 04:47 PM	#5
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Detailed reviews for the 7 supersports based on a street perspective for 2011. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/9/1007...IX-Street.aspx

September 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM	#6
Dr. Ew Yoshi Name: Dr. Ew Location: Visalia, CA Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 11 Ninja 250 Posts: 63	What about the daytona 675? May not be an inline 4 but close

September 21st, 2011, 05:25 PM	#7
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	The ergonomics differ between them. Such as seat height and Handlebar placement, all 600 supersports are fine machines though.

September 21st, 2011, 06:53 PM	#8
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Another thing I've noticed is the Gixxer's Drive Mode Selector feature. Seems pretty neat if you ask me...

September 21st, 2011, 07:43 PM	#9
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	If you want the latest and the greatest its the 2011 GSXR. But personally I think the front end looks crappy. Other than that pick what you like, you won't really notice any difference in performance...Under normal street circumstances you can barely ride these bikes to 70% of their potential.

September 21st, 2011, 10:27 PM	#12
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	I sat on a 2011 gxsr recently, comfy as hell.

September 22nd, 2011, 08:32 AM	#16
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	No traction control on the CBR, ABS available though. GSXR and ZX have the Showa Big Piston Fork.

September 22nd, 2011, 10:14 AM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	yes that link is quite useful. I still drool over the 675 because of how dang sexy it is, but this has brought the GSXR600 and 750 into my view. Whatever I get later on in life, I still want to keep a 250 when I can