cbr or gsxr

[Harold]

Ok guys i need help
i will b getin my 1st 600cc bike in the next few weeks
and dnt know weather to get a cbr or a gsxr
at the mo i have a cbr 125 bt every1 says how good the gsxr is
Any advise wud b great

[Jay]

Hi and welcome along, First bit of advice is to introduce yourself in the Introduce yourself section.

Jay (Site Moderator)

[graham22]

How much are you looking to spend?

Unless you can afford a bike less than 3 years old, just get the best conditioned/looked after bike you can find for your budget rather than being blinkered into finding a particular make model. It's your first big bike, you probably won't be able to tell the difference between the two.

Also see Monkey's ZX636 in the classifieds - that's a clean bike (and it's only ever been riden like a pussy ).

[DaveH]

Neither - IL4s have no character

Seriously though ... have you considered a Triumph 675 Daytona?

Widely regarded as the best middleweight out there.

[Smiler]

Harold - I think it suits you!


erm, have you not actullay been to a few bike dealers, had a sit on a few etc? Some bikes 'fit' better?

Whatever first 600 you have will be "awesome" - find the best you can for the monies you have...

oh and just an idea...but have you thought about a naked 600? With the addition of a couple of crash bungs it'll save you hoooge ££ WHEN you drop it..... my 2p

so Harold, off you shop! And dont forget to post up a pic of your purchase

[goatpants]

With the addition of a couple of crash bungs it'll save you hoooge ££ WHEN you drop it..... my 2p

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand some insurers offer discounts if you got em fitted happy days

[Harold]

Thanx 4 ur coments and no i didnt think about the triumph
so thanx 4 makin it harder lol think im guna take ur
advise and pop dwn to a dealer and sit on a few

[DaveH]

Good plan - if you can, get some test rides so that you can try sitting on them when they are moving

[dan90210]

Now that's sorted just one more hoop to jump through. Introduce yourself, tell us where you are and a ickle bit about you.

It doesn't matter what size bike you choose really. Chances are if you can't handle a 1k you won't be able to handle a 600 either. 600's can be as quick as 1k's on the road. If I were in your position again I'd consider a 636 or the Daytona. I wouldn't second glance at the gixxer. Not that its crap, I just don't like um!!