Suzuki GSXR 600

Post by **Drift Machine** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

Does anyone here have any experience with this bike? If not, does anyone have any experience with any other bikes that are 600ccs? Becuase I really want to get a bike as soon as I turn 18, so I thought I would start researching early.

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

The GSXR is a great bike.... as far as 600cc bikes go, I'd prefer a CBR. What specifically would you like to know. Opinion is just that, as far as figures for weight and performance I'm sure all of that is available from other sites.

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

Any of the GSXR's will be wicked and the quickest bike in their class. The cockpit is very cramped, so it would be best if you were one of the little people. The CBR is very quick and much more comfortable IMO.

I think it all comes down to price and personal preference. Don't forget to look at the Yamaha R6, although if it's your first bike I wouldn't go with something quite so damn fast. They can get away from you, but don't ask me how I know.

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

repo man wrote:Any of the GSXR's will be wicked and the quickest bike in their class.

Stock vs. stock... without a doubt the GSXR will win hands down. But the tuning potential of the CBRs seems to be endless. Leave it to Honda to dominate in the cheap after-market upgrades!The cockpit is very cramped, so it would be best if you were one of the little people. The CBR is very quick and much more comfortable IMO.

The CBR is more comfortable and stable, it feels less likely to kick out.

Post by **UnderPressure** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

YAMAHA R6 100%What's with a suzuki...OMG, they're almost as bad as Kawasaki...I raced dirtbikes for a long time. Suzuki is typically unreliable, maybe quick, but the honda CBRF4 will definately take you around the track and don't even ask what the R6 would do to you.Wes-Chris' Roommate

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

Man I love cycles. I'd have to have something bigger than a 600cc bike though. One of my friends has a CBR 1100XX aka the Blackbird. Very sweet, very fast. I also like the VMax, customized of course.

Post by **90240sx** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

hey, there's fuking 21000 posts on this forum, i think you can leave the ones about the fuking suzuki bikes out. this is a NISSAN club about CARS. i don't believe nissan makes any fuking motorcycles.(if i'm wrong i apologize)

bastards

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

90240sx wrote:hey, there's fuking 21000 posts on this forum, i think you can leave the ones about the fuking suzuki bikes out. this is a NISSAN club about CARS. i don't believe nissan makes any fuking motorcycles.(if i'm wrong i apologize)

bastards

WTF? Thank you for enlightening the group with your incisive opinion.

I guess we forgot that we were in the General section of the forums, you know, where we can discuss off-topic subjects? :rolleyes

Post by **90240sx** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

yeah, i guess you forgot we're on fuking nissaninfiniti.net

this website is becoming too popular for you guys to talk about suzuki motorcycles. it has nothing to do with nissans

Post by **Repo Man** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

90240sx wrote:yeah, i guess you forgot we're on fuking nissaninfiniti.net

this website is becoming too popular for you guys to talk about suzuki motorcycles. it has nothing to do with nissans

Calm down Beavis.

I guess a mod better Sticky this because 90240SX said we can't talk about anything but Nissans anymore because we're popular now.

:eatme

Post by **MaineExport** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

90240sx wrote:yeah, i guess you forgot we're on fuking nissaninfiniti.net

this website is becoming too popular for you guys to talk about suzuki motorcycles. it has nothing to do with nissans

What led you to believe that we care what you think we should be talking about? And thank you for adding to the content of our forums you hypocrite. Now settle down.

Post by **sultan** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

hmmm, if it has to be about nissan, what engine should i put on a bike? i'm thinking a VG30DETT might be too big. suzuki sport bikes are pretty cramped. i think buells are cool, but the engines aren't very good. better to start with a smaller bike and not go straight to a high hp bike. you don't want to flip it over backwards doing a wheelie. i started with an 850 though. heavy as crap.

Post by **Megaseth** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

I dont know, that RB26 would kick some *** if its on a bike.

has anyone seen those boss hoss bikes. the ones with a ****ing V8 in them! OMG, those things are hella fast and damn scary.or you could always just swap a SR20 motor in a bike, cause im sure you'd land a spot in, Import Tuner or SCC.

Post by **Drift Machine** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

woah, I didn't expect this thread to be so popular. But sorry i didn't get a chance to finish asking my question(1st period was over before i could finish it). I was wondering if anyone had ridden a GSXR 600 or any other 600cc bike and how they compare to each other. As for all the stastics, yeah I already found all that stuff out before I asked. But thought I would get some opinions on it.

Post by **sultan** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

the only one i rode was a honda CBR600F4I. i went to a dealer and just asked to test ride a bike (vfr800) but the dealer said i had to be approved for financing first, which i wasn't even though i was only going to finance 2k and personally owned my car. while waiting i sat on the 929 and 600 and thought the 600 was nice because you could stretch out more than on a 929. i went to another dealer, and they let me ride a 600 no questions asked. the guy told me it was already sold but let me ride it anyway. very nice and powerful.

why do you want a bike? if you want to race it definitely get a cramped sportbike, like the suzuki. if you just want to ride it around town and look cool, the honda is less racey, i.e. more comfortable. brand new 600cc sportbikes are fast, light, and not good to learn on. buy something cheap and weak that you can thrash and not worry about damaging body panels. you can learn how to ride well, and then get the 600 without making stupid mistakes and hurting yourself and your bike.

SR20, RB26 are probably too big for a bike, along with the VG30. I would want to make it a fast sportbike, not a monster like the boss hoss. how big is a CA18DET? that might fit into a sportbike frame.

Post by **not_a_porsche** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

I was wondering if anyone had ridden a GSXR 600 or any other 600cc bike and how they compare to each other. As for all the stastics, yeah I already found all that stuff out before I asked. But thought I would get some opinions on it.

For a first bike don't get caught up in how fast it is. Any recent 600cc sportbike is capable of more than you are and will be for some time.

Think about comfort & reliability.

I have found the VFR750's to be very comfortable and the CBR's and FZR's too. GSXR's are painful, the pegs are to high and there is to much pressure on the wrists. Some people like Katanas but I don't care for them. The ZX-6 is a good all around bike as well.

It's all personal preference. Go to a shop and sit on a whole bunch.

Post by **240sxrunner** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

i own and drive a Suzuki TL1000R with headers and exhaust. And i am tellin ya i ****in love it. Its the fastest bike in my town nobody can beet me. Last time i had it at the track i was pulling 9.8 in the quarter. That was at brainard international speed way. Want the time slips email me i will show them to yas:) All i can say i am very happy with the bike. But i wont race it on road to much its way to dangerous.

Post by **sultan** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

this isn't relevant but i saw a newer suzuki sportbike that had all the body panels covered in blue fur. It was long fur, too. i thought that the engine would be too hot and fry the fur but i guess not. at the same place i saw a VW with POWER KRAUT on it's back window.

Post by **thatguyin240** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

I have rode YZF1000(raced out), Katana600Ninja 250 GSXR750and i have to say katana is confortable handling is goodGSXR750 is fast but i didn't like the position it puts me into anot so comfortable postion.I am 5 10" weather a bike is good or not it all depends on how tall are you whats your build you want it as daily ride or weekend only. Do you want speed or handling etc...

Post by **89sxRCR** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

Everyone here seems to like the po-mans 4s.... Anyone ride a twin? Once you try a (ducati...superhawk..etc) riding a 4 is just plain wrong feeling...katanas are a good sport commuter bike with a little power but for any racing or anything forget about it... Quote »For a first bike don't get caught up in how fast it is. Any recent 600cc sportbike is capable of more than you are and will be for some time. [/quote] completely right...actually any recent 600 sportbike will be TOO powerfull for a begginer... i suggest something smaller. However its ur decision, but i think you will be agreeing with me once you wreck ur expensive new bike that u should have learned on something else...sultan you dont know what the hell ur talking about.....you have obviously never done any racing on a sportbike. Hondas less racey? Suziki cramped up? Go to any race track (sears point, laguna seca) and you will see the top placers both the cbr or the gsxr...it comes down to driver skill. The only thing you got right was start out with something small... And any dealer that lets you test ride a bike, without being approved, and its already sold...is an IDIOT. I know i wouldnt want my bike underneath someone like you before i picked it up...

Post by **89sxRCR** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

....and true honda ricers get the V-TEC bike...:doh

Post by **not_a_porsche** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

Quote »....and true honda ricers get the V-TEC bike...:doh[/quote]

You fool!

The sportbike equivalent to a ricer is a Squid. Everyone knows that squids ride GSXR's.

The new VFR is way to refined for a Squid, it's a sport-tourer, not a true sportbike. Plus it doesn't come in bright neon colors like GSXR's do.

Post by **89sxRCR** » Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:51 am

nothing a little color changing paint wont fix...and comon man, v-tec. Any honda guy hears that and you can say its a unicycle, he'll want that sh.it. Add a large helmet spoiler and there u go

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