This is a very old video, but now it's 2019 and to be honest with you, I don't think these bikes have been upgraded. I bought my 2011 GSXR in 2012. Here is ultimately how I chose my bike, and my thought process. 1) Looks, this is subjective, and what made it difficult for me was although they all looked different, they were equally good looking. Now as far as looks from the cockpit, the top of the forks for Kawasaki and Suzuki looked nice, and didn't have the big bolts like Honda and Yamaha did. 2) Performance, from reading reviews, bottom end Honda, midrange Suzuki and Kawasaki, Top end Yamaha. I view top end more important for a track bike, I was looking for mid range, being a street rider. So Kawasaki and Suzuki got the nod. 3) Ergonomics, which is important for street riders. Suzuki had the adjustable foot pegs, and thicker seat. Yamaha had thinnest seat, and the fairings kicked up heat to the rider. The Kawasaki and Honda were in the middle. 4) Price, Honda was cheapest, followed by Kawasaki. Suzuki was way more expensive than the other three. After all this, I was sold on the Kawasaki Ninja. When I went to the dealer, who sold all four makes, I saw that the GSXR was marked down $1000. It was March of 2012, and Suzuki was tying to get rid of the 2011 models. The only difference between 11 & 12 was different paint scheme. It was a no brainer with that discount. I would have taken the Yamaha if I was a track rider.
Dunno if I've been going too fast lately and scrambled my brains but, watching these guys is like watching the cousins of famous people. There's rod Stewarts cousin, tiger woods cousin, Matt Parkers cousin and I just can't place the other guy 😂😂😂😂
I'm picking up a 2012 GSXR600 next week. MSRP was $11,600 in 2012. I'm getting it for $6500, mint condition, with an M4 exhaust and only 3,200 miles. I'm crazy excited. Just gotta sell my FZ-07 now.
Jonathan Bauer I really love it. I hear you about the top end, but honestly, I don't ride at top end anyway. It gets up to 120mpg really goddamned fast, and that's good enough for me. I plan to do a -1/+2 520 conversion on it too, which will bring the top speed down more.
I’m thinking of going from a GSX-S750 to a GSX-R. Not a big fan of the naked after about 5,000 miles. Everyone pushes the naked as being more comfortable but I’m tucking at highway speeds 80% of the time so a sport bike with clip ons makes more sense to me.
Honestly for average to a little above average riders it comes down to which design you like better. If you're using it for just street use the differences are so minuscule you won't even be able to tell the difference. R6! Best looking in my eyes (why I own a 2011 raven lol)
I ride gsx-r 750 (k8 however) but yeah. GSXR are special bikes, everyone should try one and get amazed for their user-friendlyness, the majority of riders on the street can't not get near the limits of a 600cc RR bike, so why not choose what's most comfortable and what you seem to fell in love with? (as long as the economy is fair)
Lol they def don't always win and at that level it's not the bike but the rider that matters. I've seen riders with higher CCs lose to 600s because they are good riders. Now throw that in the same class and it becomes more apparent. Understand?
There's no such thing as "common sense and judgement" on a supersport bike. One mistake and you can 12 o'clock it in an instant and your life can be gone. Don't be an idiot and listen to all of the other idiots who think that racing bikes are good for beginners. Start on something like a Ninja 300 and ride it for a few years first; you'll be glad you did. Also, just a tip, wear your damn gear. Trust me, it's more fun to sweat than it is to bleed.
So your day plan is basically: ride through snake/seventurn and related canyons, then hit the coast, then chill in the nice weather and discuss? Where do I sign up for that?
that was an awesome video! normal biker guys just having a conversation about the bikes. simple,not to technical. Although they decided overall kawasaki wins,i think i'd go a suzuki or r6.
I agree but I think I would pick the gsxr only cuz I'm about to pick mine up this weekend for half the price they said it was brand new, with barley any miles on it 😆
America please please develop a superbike not a buell that was easily embarrassed by a sport touring bike of half the displacement..if usa or Canada makes a competitive superbike it would change the scene cmon ? japans just that much superior? American muscle ...now we need amewrican superbike..the following would be fiercely loyal and competitive...if I had the financial backing id bet my life I could put usa on the top of the charts as far as north American superbike purchases go..hint hint
Get what you will love to ride. All these bikes are so close in performance, it really doesn't matter. People who say that kawasaki's are better than Hondas or however its put are just fan boys. Performance on these machines is almost completely dependent on the rider. With that said, get what you will love to ride, the one that when you see it you just smile. comfort should be taken into consideration however. The R6 is a tall boy. I'm about 5 foot 9 and I cant get flat footed. Still love it
I'm going to apologize in advance for this common question. Although it's common my situation is different. I'm wondering if the CBR600, GSXR600, ZX6R, Daytona 675, and R6 are created equal or is there one bike better than the other for my first bike. I'm 6'2 220lbs and 26 years old. My show boat days are behind me. I'm mature enough to start with a 600. Any recommendations to what bike has the least twitchest throttle, and which one is better to start with? Cheers
Motorcycle, I have a question. I really like the CBR 600RR more so than the others and want to purchase a used model. My question is which year out of the current generation model that debuted in '07 would you recommend? And...do you think a premium full race exhaust (Leo Vince, Arrow) and PowerCommander would more than help it make up for its slight lack of top end power? Any reply from someone that has experience with the '07+ 600RR would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@ssonera88 i think you gotta take into consideration more than just the bike, back in my place, Kawi is the only who has a factory here, parts and services are easier to get. For Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, they're all imports, parts and service here is possible but it is a bit harder to get and heck a lot more expensive. And the last part of the vid is damn true, with the fact Kawi is cheaper, that money can get you a lot of things.
@iH8MomJokes casue suzuki is really not a powerful bike lol. They look for mad hp even in a 600cc machine. Suzuki does have the best brakes out the bunch though for sure. It's way more forgiving than the other bikes. I mean you would really need to know how to ride the other three whereas with the suzuki, you can make a mistake and it wont cost you much. Which is why its easy for it to win on the track which makes it seem likes its more powerful but its not lol. Its for first riders really lol.
well some ppl dont belive in a "beginner bike". im getting my license soon and want my first bike to be a CBR600R. iv been told by some that it really isnt such a big deal for a newbie to use a powerful bike as long as they use a bit of common sense and judgement. if you dont have them then i guess u should use a so called "beginner bike"
even if price isnt an issue why spend the more money on something that isnt as good or could be comparable with a cheaper setup and more bad ass engine? i could trick my bike out in the same summer w an extra 1.5-2 g's..real riders dont brag about money spending and buy something just cuz it says its worth that price..
I think the kawi is ugly personally. And if your spending 10k'ish on a bike then 1k more is petty. The last thing you want to do is buy the cheapest, becuase every time you ride you'll think about the one you really wanted, knowing you didn't wait a couple more months to save the full amount. especially when you've saved for so long.
Personally, I'd take the $2K and get the best helmet available, and a proper set of boots. My Alpinestars Supertech R boots have saved me from numerous broken/injured feet. But then at $500 you expect that. So I agree, money is a big issue, not all of us have mommy/daddy to rely on for our kit
For those who argue about the two ugliest bikes of the 4, go to 6:40. The graphics, narrow front end and the mirrors are much nicer on the Suzuki, but the only flaw is the headlights... Even at 6:40, you can see that mean looking Honda looks like it's ready to kill the Kawasaki LOL!
I find that Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki were always the most compared whether it's motocross or sports bike, whereas Suzuki seems like the loner in the corner that's always being ignored! Example, @ 6:31, the Suzuki just sticks out like a sore dick!! Am I the only one realizing this? Lol
@gixxerredliner2010 Umm, so you were paying attention? Money is a big issue when buying also. The suzuki is rediculously expensive for a 600 and makes you look at other bikes because of it. It's not comfortable enough for an extra grand or two over the others.
yeah top gear style is more interesting to the general public.. but it lacks real information for the enthusiasts.. these guys don't crack too many jokes. but they talk about what you actually might want to buy lol. just my opinion.
I remember when bikes were priced by CC's such as a new 600 ran about 6K a 750 ran 7500 and a new 1000 may go as high as 11K. Now a 600 cost almost as much as a Grand. Haggle people haggle.... Got my Gixxer for 11K new. Sticker price 13K
Next time please don't talk about price. A couple thousand bucks doesn't matter to us if we really like the way a bike looks or performs. Price will not stop me from buying a bike I really want and I know I speak for most of the guys watching this.
I really want to like the Ninja but I just can't get past the ugly headlights and nose of it. They need to redesign the nose and headlights to make it look better. The new ZX 10R's nose and headlights look much better than it did
I don't know where these guys are talking prices but here in Canadia the price of the cbr and the gixxers comfort made me buy suzuki this weekend. The new cbr was 700 more. While not pocket breaking, more is more.
@buckwheat40 Shitting me! price is a factor. My GsxR 1000 was 13K new I talked the dealer down to 11K Out the door. saved 2 grand. why give them money that you don't have to. So your not speaking for us your speaking for you.
Yeah - I mean showing a video of a bike accelerating and then comparing it to the acceleration of a caravan being dropped from 500ft is totally relevant - Top Gear really know how to review vehicles!
well i'm american, and in my opinion. usdm is crap. in anything. I think the quality of american made is no where near the quality of japanese made. But what do I know, i'm only 28....
i like the way the gsxr looks though, and maby you could wait and get a used model for less. Thats what i did with my gs500f. Got it pretty much brand new and for 2k less than new price.
@motorcycle Wire up any kind of USB socket to the battery and shove it under the pillion seat. That got me all the way through France and Spain and it didn't even catch on fire once!
@jimterlos Ducati it was just too good for the comparison no joke the winner is the bike you like and you feel best on. sit on them, test drive them look at them and then decide.
This, dont be a squid. all the guys you see in these videos have been riding motorcycles for years, and they would tell you the same thing if you asked them.
If you want funny, entertaining and in depth reviews have a look at Gizmags bikes reviews. they only have a few on there at the moment but they are really good.
@DICKTURPIN1976 Thanks a lot for your reply. It was exactly what I was looking for and is greatly appreciated. I'll be picking up a low milage '08 soon :D
@sford01 no probs mate. you will not be disapointed. also honda bikes will run forever if looked after. the build quality and reliability are 2nd to none. before i got mine i done a shit load of reading up on all the 07/08 supersport bikes, the cbr murdered the rest of the field in every department! it was a no brainer. i have no regrets whatsoever. if you wana 07/08 bike get the 600rr. there are plenty of 07/08 shootout vids on youtube. the cbr 600rr prob comes out on top in every one of them
i watched this video so many times to help myself decide and i skipped the 600 class all together and just went with whatever i found which was a k6 gsxr1k
@sford01 the 07 and 08 bikes have more power than the 09+ as mentioned in the video due to emissions bullshit, would a full exhaust put it up there with the other bikes??? i dont know, i`v never ridden the other bikes. to be honest the diff is prob minimal anyway and unless your a serious racer you prob not gonna benefit from the slightly more horses. to answer your question, get a low milage 08 bike :)
To those of you saying that price isn't an issue: speak for yourself, some of us don't have infinite money to throw on a bike, no matter how much we love it. That extra $1.5-2k could be months worth of saving to get. Great review guys, could definitely do with a bit more riding footage (especially of the engines screaming ;)), but other then that it was interesting and enjoyable. Keep it up!
DUDE!!!!! YEEES!!!!! that is exactly I was saying!!!!! the u.s. needs to make a super bike!!!! and I definatly don't mean buel, like come da fuck man thats not a superbike shiiiittt. all they make are cruisers wtffff I would totallllly buy it if they ever made a legit sport bike!!!! I think ford should make one. Or just another company. I don't mind if buell makes it but they need to make a REAL sport biike
had 02 zx6r and a 07 zx6r. I think from 05-08 the zx6r looked the best. wit new plastics or color change the 2011 can look sexy. its not the prettiest of the bunch I agree. Im kawi loyal. looking at a 2011 with126 miles on it tomorrow for $7,800. its a steal. plus kawis are always cheaper to insure.
thank you at least i'm not the only one that thinks the same thing about suzukis. They need to step it up.....their bikes look too damn power rangery. They have too much different style on the gsxr. They need to make it more simplier and agressive as fuck
I rode them all now (except the triumph) and preferred the suzuki to ride and the r6 for looks. I agree about the honda, throttle modulation was a bit rubbish, hard to get a nice roll on or perhaps I wasn't used to it.
Tnks for the review 5 years later ...finally I got an impeccable 2012 gsxr600 With only 220 miles (new) for $6000. Bucks. The 2017 gsxr 600 still the same and cost $11000. I'm happy :)
proud to be a NINJA owner. hehehe
This is a very old video, but now it's 2019 and to be honest with you, I don't think these bikes have been upgraded. I bought my 2011 GSXR in 2012. Here is ultimately how I chose my bike, and my thought process.
1) Looks, this is subjective, and what made it difficult for me was although they all looked different, they were equally good looking. Now as far as looks from the cockpit, the top of the forks for Kawasaki and Suzuki looked nice, and didn't have the big bolts like Honda and Yamaha did.
2) Performance, from reading reviews, bottom end Honda, midrange Suzuki and Kawasaki, Top end Yamaha. I view top end more important for a track bike, I was looking for mid range, being a street rider. So Kawasaki and Suzuki got the nod.
3) Ergonomics, which is important for street riders. Suzuki had the adjustable foot pegs, and thicker seat. Yamaha had thinnest seat, and the fairings kicked up heat to the rider. The Kawasaki and Honda were in the middle.
4) Price, Honda was cheapest, followed by Kawasaki. Suzuki was way more expensive than the other three.
After all this, I was sold on the Kawasaki Ninja. When I went to the dealer, who sold all four makes, I saw that the GSXR was marked down $1000. It was March of 2012, and Suzuki was tying to get rid of the 2011 models. The only difference between 11 & 12 was different paint scheme. It was a no brainer with that discount. I would have taken the Yamaha if I was a track rider.
The Gixxer wins in comfort and smoothness. The only ugly thing on it is the headlight; It has to grow on you.
Dunno if I've been going too fast lately and scrambled my brains but, watching these guys is like watching the cousins of famous people. There's rod Stewarts cousin, tiger woods cousin, Matt Parkers cousin and I just can't place the other guy 😂😂😂😂
The gixxer has 3 power levels. The lowest switch will reduce the power of the bike nicely for beginners and the bike a gear display.
I'm picking up a 2012 GSXR600 next week. MSRP was $11,600 in 2012. I'm getting it for $6500, mint condition, with an M4 exhaust and only 3,200 miles. I'm crazy excited. Just gotta sell my FZ-07 now.
how do you like it. i like the gxsr and am considering it, but worry I might find the top end weak (I really tend to enjoy bikes that wind out hard)
Jonathan Bauer
I really love it. I hear you about the top end, but honestly, I don't ride at top end anyway. It gets up to 120mpg really goddamned fast, and that's good enough for me. I plan to do a -1/+2 520 conversion on it too, which will bring the top speed down more.
I’m thinking of going from a GSX-S750 to a GSX-R. Not a big fan of the naked after about 5,000 miles. Everyone pushes the naked as being more comfortable but I’m tucking at highway speeds 80% of the time so a sport bike with clip ons makes more sense to me.
so what they're saying is the gsxr is the winner but they're to cheap to buy it...
They are crazy , the suzuki is thee worst looking bike of them all. For the street the CBR600rr wins, for the track the yami wins.
Honestly for average to a little above average riders it comes down to which design you like better. If you're using it for just street use the differences are so minuscule you won't even be able to tell the difference. R6! Best looking in my eyes (why I own a 2011 raven lol)
These videos are pretty cringy but i guess they give pretty good information
the review is a bit droning on but the ZX6R is too good but being a shorter rider the GSXR gets my vote.
Had a GSXR600 now have a GSXR750. Both bikes kick some serious assPhault. Ride safe GOD BLESS!
The new production "crew" consists solely of the brilliant Michael Nardi. BTW, we brought a GoPro but neglected fresh batteries...
I ride gsx-r 750 (k8 however) but yeah. GSXR are special bikes, everyone should try one and get amazed for their user-friendlyness, the majority of riders on the street can't not get near the limits of a 600cc RR bike, so why not choose what's most comfortable and what you seem to fell in love with? (as long as the economy is fair)
sup brmoore! Getting bored not being able to ride the 600rr b/c of the weather out here.
jixer is a great bike but ugly as all hell. I'd go with the ninja personally.
The most awkward motorcycle talk ever
why no Daytona in this shootout?
Ive had a 2010 and 2011 Kawasaki Zx6r and for me its 💯 the winner of this group bye far the best all round package 🥇
The Kawasaky it's ugly as shit , I will go with the R6 everybody like it plus its so easy to go if you wanna sale it
You'd get a bike just because everyone else likes it? Definition of a tool.
no because I like it too, nobody hate the R6 , and if you think the R6 bad bike tell me why Yamaha team always win in the 600cc class
Lol they def don't always win and at that level it's not the bike but the rider that matters. I've seen riders with higher CCs lose to 600s because they are good riders. Now throw that in the same class and it becomes more apparent. Understand?
the Kawasaki is just as good looking than the r6, maybe a tiny bit less attrative.
There's no such thing as "common sense and judgement" on a supersport bike. One mistake and you can 12 o'clock it in an instant and your life can be gone. Don't be an idiot and listen to all of the other idiots who think that racing bikes are good for beginners. Start on something like a Ninja 300 and ride it for a few years first; you'll be glad you did.
Also, just a tip, wear your damn gear. Trust me, it's more fun to sweat than it is to bleed.
The 2008 Honda CBR600rr still rules the streets!
So your day plan is basically: ride through snake/seventurn and related canyons, then hit the coast, then chill in the nice weather and discuss? Where do I sign up for that?
Love my gixxxxxer
who are these bells?
I ride 636 2006
that was an awesome video! normal biker guys just having a conversation about the bikes. simple,not to technical. Although they decided overall kawasaki wins,i think i'd go a suzuki or r6.
I agree but I think I would pick the gsxr only cuz I'm about to pick mine up this weekend for half the price they said it was brand new, with barley any miles on it 😆
lucky bastard!
America please please develop a superbike not a buell that was easily embarrassed by a sport touring bike of half the displacement..if usa or Canada makes a competitive superbike it would change the scene cmon ? japans just that much superior? American muscle ...now we need amewrican superbike..the following would be fiercely loyal and competitive...if I had the financial backing id bet my life I could put usa on the top of the charts as far as north American superbike purchases go..hint hint
Get what you will love to ride. All these bikes are so close in performance, it really doesn't matter. People who say that kawasaki's are better than Hondas or however its put are just fan boys. Performance on these machines is almost completely dependent on the rider. With that said, get what you will love to ride, the one that when you see it you just smile. comfort should be taken into consideration however. The R6 is a tall boy. I'm about 5 foot 9 and I cant get flat footed. Still love it
I'm going to apologize in advance for this common question. Although it's common my situation is different. I'm wondering if the CBR600, GSXR600, ZX6R, Daytona 675, and R6 are created equal or is there one bike better than the other for my first bike. I'm 6'2 220lbs and 26 years old. My show boat days are behind me. I'm mature enough to start with a 600. Any recommendations to what bike has the least twitchest throttle, and which one is better to start with?
Cheers
Motorcycle, I have a question. I really like the CBR 600RR more so than the others and want to purchase a used model. My question is which year out of the current generation model that debuted in '07 would you recommend? And...do you think a premium full race exhaust (Leo Vince, Arrow) and PowerCommander would more than help it make up for its slight lack of top end power? Any reply from someone that has experience with the '07+ 600RR would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
@ssonera88 i think you gotta take into consideration more than just the bike, back in my place, Kawi is the only who has a factory here, parts and services are easier to get. For Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, they're all imports, parts and service here is possible but it is a bit harder to get and heck a lot more expensive. And the last part of the vid is damn true, with the fact Kawi is cheaper, that money can get you a lot of things.
@iH8MomJokes casue suzuki is really not a powerful bike lol. They look for mad hp even in a 600cc machine. Suzuki does have the best brakes out the bunch though for sure. It's way more forgiving than the other bikes. I mean you would really need to know how to ride the other three whereas with the suzuki, you can make a mistake and it wont cost you much. Which is why its easy for it to win on the track which makes it seem likes its more powerful but its not lol. Its for first riders really lol.
well some ppl dont belive in a "beginner bike". im getting my license soon and want my first bike to be a CBR600R.
iv been told by some that it really isnt such a big deal for a newbie to use a powerful bike as long as they use a bit of common sense and judgement.
if you dont have them then i guess u should use a so called "beginner bike"
even if price isnt an issue why spend the more money on something that isnt as good or could be comparable with a cheaper setup and more bad ass engine? i could trick my bike out in the same summer w an extra 1.5-2 g's..real riders dont brag about money spending and buy something just cuz it says its worth that price..
I think the kawi is ugly personally. And if your spending 10k'ish on a bike then 1k more is petty.
The last thing you want to do is buy the cheapest, becuase every time you ride you'll think about the one you really wanted, knowing you didn't wait a couple more months to save the full amount. especially when you've saved for so long.
Zx6r has the most power and is very fast but they r all about the same. Just diffrnt looks..comes down to personal choice
Personally, I'd take the $2K and get the best helmet available, and a proper set of boots. My Alpinestars Supertech R boots have saved me from numerous broken/injured feet. But then at $500 you expect that. So I agree, money is a big issue, not all of us have mommy/daddy to rely on for our kit
For those who argue about the two ugliest bikes of the 4, go to 6:40. The graphics, narrow front end and the mirrors are much nicer on the Suzuki, but the only flaw is the headlights... Even at 6:40, you can see that mean looking Honda looks like it's ready to kill the Kawasaki LOL!
I find that Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki were always the most compared whether it's motocross or sports bike, whereas Suzuki seems like the loner in the corner that's always being ignored! Example, @ 6:31, the Suzuki just sticks out like a sore dick!! Am I the only one realizing this? Lol
@gixxerredliner2010 Umm, so you were paying attention? Money is a big issue when buying also. The suzuki is rediculously expensive for a 600 and makes you look at other bikes because of it. It's not comfortable enough for an extra grand or two over the others.
yeah top gear style is more interesting to the general public.. but it lacks real information for the enthusiasts.. these guys don't crack too many jokes. but they talk about what you actually might want to buy lol. just my opinion.
I remember when bikes were priced by CC's such as a new 600 ran about 6K a 750 ran 7500 and a new 1000 may go as high as 11K. Now a 600 cost almost as much as a Grand. Haggle people haggle.... Got my Gixxer for 11K new. Sticker price 13K
Next time please don't talk about price. A couple thousand bucks doesn't matter to us if we really like the way a bike looks or performs. Price will not stop me from buying a bike I really want and I know I speak for most of the guys watching this.
I really want to like the Ninja but I just can't get past the ugly headlights and nose of it. They need to redesign the nose and headlights to make it look better. The new ZX 10R's nose and headlights look much better than it did
I don't know where these guys are talking prices but here in Canadia the price of the cbr and the gixxers comfort made me buy suzuki this weekend. The new cbr was 700 more. While not pocket breaking, more is more.
@buckwheat40 Shitting me! price is a factor. My GsxR 1000 was 13K new I talked the dealer down to 11K Out the door. saved 2 grand. why give them money that you don't have to. So your not speaking for us your speaking for you.
Yeah - I mean showing a video of a bike accelerating and then comparing it to the acceleration of a caravan being dropped from 500ft is totally relevant - Top Gear really know how to review vehicles!
Check out the 2012 GSXR headlight. I'm by no means a GSXR fan, but I think the 2012 looks much better.
well i'm american, and in my opinion. usdm is crap. in anything. I think the quality of american made is no where near the quality of japanese made. But what do I know, i'm only 28....
i like the way the gsxr looks though, and maby you could wait and get a used model for less. Thats what i did with my gs500f. Got it pretty much brand new and for 2k less than new price.
@motorcycle Wire up any kind of USB socket to the battery and shove it under the pillion seat. That got me all the way through France and Spain and it didn't even catch on fire once!
@jimterlos Ducati it was just too good for the comparison
no joke
the winner is the bike you like and you feel best on. sit on them, test drive them look at them and then decide.
This, dont be a squid. all the guys you see in these videos have been riding motorcycles for years, and they would tell you the same thing if you asked them.
If you want funny, entertaining and in depth reviews have a look at Gizmags bikes reviews. they only have a few on there at the moment but they are really good.
@DICKTURPIN1976 Thanks a lot for your reply. It was exactly what I was looking for and is greatly appreciated. I'll be picking up a low milage '08 soon :D
Then wouldn't you rather wait a few months and actually get the better bike?
does the CBR lights work on one side on normal beams? If it does, I'm guessing it lights up just as well as the one piece like the GSXR?
had the 07 cbr, traded for the 12 r6 ... love them both
the us is sadly only interested in dragraces, horse power and image. There is a reason f1 and motogp is less popular in the us
Very true, but price is much less of an issue if the buyer looks into used markets.
Are track riders millionaires. They buy a new 600 and put more money in it? Maybe my 20 bucks per hr will never cut it.
Any race spec 600cc is a bad idea for a beginner. Ride for 2 years on a SV650 or something before going anywhere near a R6.
@euricdinkins Exactly. Price completely matters or we would all be driving the best of the best. Got my 11 r6 for 9200.
I wanna get a Bike and i'm new should i get a Yamaha r6 2012 or something easier which one is better for a biginner
And u forget the triumph Daytona 675? Prob the best one.... Yanks....
@sford01 no probs mate. you will not be disapointed. also honda bikes will run forever if looked after. the build quality and reliability are 2nd to none. before i got mine i done a shit load of reading up on all the 07/08 supersport bikes, the cbr murdered the rest of the field in every department! it was a no brainer. i have no regrets whatsoever. if you wana 07/08 bike get the 600rr. there are plenty of 07/08 shootout vids on youtube. the cbr 600rr prob comes out on top in every one of them
This is so boring.... these guys could learn from top gear (uk) style reviewing
right here in singapore, the zx6r is the most expensive among the bunch. but i am still gonna get it anyways!
Who else is watching this years later because they just bought a 2012 GSXR
i watched this video so many times to help myself decide and i skipped the 600 class all together and just went with whatever i found which was a k6 gsxr1k
@FFJNVT There is no difference and you definitely won't notice because you ain't close to being an expert
@sford01 the 07 and 08 bikes have more power than the 09+ as mentioned in the video due to emissions bullshit, would a full exhaust put it up there with the other bikes??? i dont know, i`v never ridden the other bikes. to be honest the diff is prob minimal anyway and unless your a serious racer you prob not gonna benefit from the slightly more horses. to answer your question, get a low milage 08 bike :)
They really hate on the R6 a lot. I think its a great bike plus it looks the best
Yea it looks great its just not that comfortable more a track bike
i watch reviews to get info not to be entertained. if entertainment is your goal then go somewhere else
wow, their scripts and notes were just terrible. You could just see their eyes reading their lines haha.
My 09R6 blows these bikes away! Yamaha makes the sexiest sport bikes. You want comfort.Get a cruiser!
Where the HELL is the DAYTONA!!! it would blow away any of those bikes on the track and on the street
The bikes maybe great, but information delivery is contrived and drawn out. Get to th point guys.
Kawasaki all the way........
Street riding its either the cbr or Gsxr. But I would lean more towards the cbr the handle
haha im sill for the r6
honda and suzuki are not as good as a yamaha, say what you want.
American Top Gear is extremly boring as well .
UK all the way !
plz cut out the wheelie attempt in the beggining of the sceen...
EPIC fail.....
AHHH HAH, they are sitting at the same fucking table I have in my kitchen!
@iH8MomJokes suzuki's headlights always looks to me like a police badge :)
Be honest, would your editing look like it does were it not for Top Gear?
why weren't the daytona, ducati, and gsxr 750 included in the video?
To those of you saying that price isn't an issue: speak for yourself, some of us don't have infinite money to throw on a bike, no matter how much we love it. That extra $1.5-2k could be months worth of saving to get.
Great review guys, could definitely do with a bit more riding footage (especially of the engines screaming ;)), but other then that it was interesting and enjoyable. Keep it up!
ducati and 750 i agree, but i'd consider the daytona comparable
most user friendly and reliability and comfort is the cbr600.
DUDE!!!!! YEEES!!!!! that is exactly I was saying!!!!! the u.s. needs to make a super bike!!!! and I definatly don't mean buel, like come da fuck man thats not a superbike shiiiittt. all they make are cruisers wtffff I would totallllly buy it if they ever made a legit sport bike!!!! I think ford should make one. Or just another company. I don't mind if buell makes it but they need to make a REAL sport biike
troy took a gulp of water and said ctrl+c ctrl+v now let me go home
had 02 zx6r and a 07 zx6r. I think from 05-08 the zx6r looked the best. wit new plastics or color change the 2011 can look sexy. its not the prettiest of the bunch I agree. Im kawi loyal. looking at a 2011 with126 miles on it tomorrow for $7,800. its a steal. plus kawis are always cheaper to insure.
thank you at least i'm not the only one that thinks the same thing about suzukis. They need to step it up.....their bikes look too damn power rangery. They have too much different style on the gsxr. They need to make it more simplier and agressive as fuck
the geezer with grey hair should be banned from talking.
In the UK the Suzuki's £200 more than the Kawasaki...
I have to agree the Gixxer is the best for me :-)
haha mulholland. exactly where i would have gone :)
I rode them all now (except the triumph) and preferred the suzuki to ride and the r6 for looks. I agree about the honda, throttle modulation was a bit rubbish, hard to get a nice roll on or perhaps I wasn't used to it.
Tnks for the review
5 years later ...finally I got an impeccable 2012 gsxr600
With only 220 miles (new) for $6000. Bucks. The 2017 gsxr 600 still the same and cost $11000. I'm happy :)