2007 Honda 600RR v Suzuki 750 K7 v Ducati 749s
Discussion
had a quik test on the new 600rr (on trade plates) at the weekend - what a bike!! I'm a suzuki man through and through but the new honda is simply awesome fun! I think it is an easy match for the GSXR 600. Definitely go and try one!!
The 750 GSXR is obviously the fastest of the 3 and would be my choice of them as I ride a 1000 but I am still amazed at what honda have done with the rr.
The 750 GSXR is obviously the fastest of the 3 and would be my choice of them as I ride a 1000 but I am still amazed at what honda have done with the rr.
Edited by M5player on Thursday 1st February 13:33
Normally I'd say go with the Honda, but having recently bought a 749s (and owning a 600RR) I'd say go for the Duke if you want a bike with more character, more useable power in real world situations and head turning looks.
They sound great straight out of the box too, even better with Termi's.
I find my RR is a fantastic bike, though a little clinical in comparison to the Duke.
Let us know what you decide.
They sound great straight out of the box too, even better with Termi's.
I find my RR is a fantastic bike, though a little clinical in comparison to the Duke.
Let us know what you decide.
After reading way too many mags over the last few months I'd be tempted by the new CBR - sounds amazing... Depends on what you want from the bike though? I have a K6 GSXR 1000 which is an awesome bike but I've been thinking about changing to a 600. Srange you may think but I quite fancy thrashing a bike which is something you cannot do on the thou unless you're a TT rider or spend lots of time on the track. Although I'm also tempted to hold out for a few years to see if the top manufacturers look at 800's what with MotoGP. Decisions, decisions... If I trade to a 600 would I miss the thousand - I just don't know! The 1000 is so quick, makes you grin every time you ride but it demands massive respect whereas a lower CC bike should be a bit more... thrashable!
gethyn said:
Errrr . . . 848? 848? I know I live abroad, but I've heard nothing about this - details man!!
Ducati are rumoured to be releasing a baby 1098-the 848 in the early part of next year, seeing as the Japanese 600s seem to be creeping up in price a bit i can actually imagine it will be quite competitive and offer similar power to the latest 600s.
I will probably wait until the 848 come out, meant to have 50% reduction in servicing costs. So its down to the 750 or the RR, anyone sat on the new RR, last years was a little to tall for me, I was on tip toes, the 750 allows me to have my feet firmly on the floor, both bikes have the same seat hight at 820mm but its down to machine width, is the new RR thinner than the last?
dont get me wrong the 749s a great bike but its probably not a good idea to buy a new one now,unless your not worried about re sale, ive not ridden the new RR but my 2004 one was great,and im sure the new one is even better, and from what ive heard the new GSXRs are great bikes too, i wiould go for one of them or as said by someone else, wait for the 848.
OK, my bad, and possibly getting the worng end of the thread so far, but can someone tell me why servicing costs really matter?
Its not like you have been seduced by the looks of a Duke, and then realised it has two kids and a council flat, is it?
I've just bought the Mille, and was aware of the difference in servicing and purchase between that and a Blade, but chose to go the Italian route. Servicing, sound, feel and looks all contribute to the purchase decision, don't they?
PS Test rides, preferably extended.
Its not like you have been seduced by the looks of a Duke, and then realised it has two kids and a council flat, is it?
I've just bought the Mille, and was aware of the difference in servicing and purchase between that and a Blade, but chose to go the Italian route. Servicing, sound, feel and looks all contribute to the purchase decision, don't they?
PS Test rides, preferably extended.
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