600CC Bike advice!
Discussion
I thought I'd start a new topic while I'm still progressing through as newbie rider topic (will update the other one soon)
I'm already started to think ahead (hope this is not a bad thing) and looking at the below 3 600CC bikes as my 'first' bike. I appreciate there are quite a few options but I've set myself on one of the below therefore I would really appreciate any advice and feedback on some of the questions below. The shortlist I have is the following bikes:
CBR600
GSXR600
ZX6-R
Which one of the above 3 would a better first bike?
How different are they to each other?
I would prefer something that is comfortabe, user friendly and has a bit of umpphh but not all out crazy power. My plan is to test ride them and get a feel but would like to know what your experiences have been and any advice.
I would be using the bike for a bit social riding (not long rides) and commuting to work (40 miles round trip).
Thanks!
I'm already started to think ahead (hope this is not a bad thing) and looking at the below 3 600CC bikes as my 'first' bike. I appreciate there are quite a few options but I've set myself on one of the below therefore I would really appreciate any advice and feedback on some of the questions below. The shortlist I have is the following bikes:
CBR600
GSXR600
ZX6-R
Which one of the above 3 would a better first bike?
How different are they to each other?
I would prefer something that is comfortabe, user friendly and has a bit of umpphh but not all out crazy power. My plan is to test ride them and get a feel but would like to know what your experiences have been and any advice.
I would be using the bike for a bit social riding (not long rides) and commuting to work (40 miles round trip).
Thanks!
Some great input and advice - thank you so far.
Some answers to questions.
Personally, I have no real preference from one to the other, they all look great and would be happy with anyone.
Wouldn't a Gixxer 750 be more expensive to insure plus be faster/more powerful?
The CBR600 would definetly be a F; RR isn't being considered (more powerful/racier?)
I did consider and probably should have included the Daytona 675 but I heard they weren't the most reliable (some commmon issues) so this kinda put me off. But if anyone thinks otherwise, please share, would love to know as I think they are lovely bikes and woudn't have a issue with buying one.
In regards to buy, I'm not sure TBH. Initially I was thinking second hand (budget of 4k) but there are some really good deals on new bikes so I'm open to both options. Appreciate the heads up on the GXSR have 2 power modes, think this will really help as a new biker.
Hope this helps - thanks again for the feedback/advice so far; invalauble info
Some answers to questions.
Personally, I have no real preference from one to the other, they all look great and would be happy with anyone.
Wouldn't a Gixxer 750 be more expensive to insure plus be faster/more powerful?
The CBR600 would definetly be a F; RR isn't being considered (more powerful/racier?)
I did consider and probably should have included the Daytona 675 but I heard they weren't the most reliable (some commmon issues) so this kinda put me off. But if anyone thinks otherwise, please share, would love to know as I think they are lovely bikes and woudn't have a issue with buying one.
In regards to buy, I'm not sure TBH. Initially I was thinking second hand (budget of 4k) but there are some really good deals on new bikes so I'm open to both options. Appreciate the heads up on the GXSR have 2 power modes, think this will really help as a new biker.
Hope this helps - thanks again for the feedback/advice so far; invalauble info
Thanks all, great feedback.
Some more questions:
What are running and service costs. Can you let me know if these differ from manufacture and how long are service intervals etc.
How long do the tyres last (normal riding) and are they expensive (especially the rear)
What happens if you have a puncture when out and about?
Some more questions:
What are running and service costs. Can you let me know if these differ from manufacture and how long are service intervals etc.
How long do the tyres last (normal riding) and are they expensive (especially the rear)
What happens if you have a puncture when out and about?
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