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No Worries · 06-04-2008, 01:28 PM

None of the above. If I'm getting a new bike it's got to do a lot more than be quick around a race track. If I wanted a 600, I'd get a used F4, one of the last all-around 600's. I'm a broken record, but I recommend the VFR 750. Narrow, power right off idle, comfortable, cam gear whine, do-anything bike, and it has a centerstand. The money I saved I'd spend on gas, tires, brake pads, and suspension upgrades.

papapoi · 06-04-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by serp16

Thanks for the input. I've been overall happy with the Katana...except for the stigma of owning one, and the fact that I've worn the footpegs off...the thing wasn't really made to ride like I want to ride. I do love riding the twisties, I may not ever make it to a track, but I want something that has more capability than what I have now, and doesn't weigh 5 tons. I thought about the naked bikes, but, I need a fairing. I don't commute on a highway, but I do a lot of highway riding in the evenings. I dunno.

Sv do come with full fairings now.

rider76 · 06-04-2008, 04:54 PM

Everyone has an opinion on what bike is best or what company makes the best bike. This thread can go on forever and proably will, but at the end of the day you should buy the bike that best fits you...that you feel the most comfortable on... after all its your money

Mr Lefty · 06-04-2008, 05:00 PM

well said... if your dead set on one of the big Jap 4's... go to the dealership and sit on them... test ride them if they'll let ya... and go home... the one that has you up all night thinking about it? that's your bike. easy. there's not a big enough diffrence to matter... it's all personal preference. and ANY one of those is a good choice.

DLIT · 06-04-2008, 05:04 PM

Anything but the Kawi (unreliable tranny) is a good decision. All solid track weapons, too. Only Honda doesn't have a slipper clutch.

Mr Lefty · 06-04-2008, 05:18 PM

I just read a review of the new 1000's... they voted the Kawi as the top trany...

t-homo · 06-04-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

None of the above. If I'm getting a new bike it's got to do a lot more than be quick around a race track. If I wanted a 600, I'd get a used F4, one of the last all-around 600's. I'm a broken record, but I recommend the VFR 750. Narrow, power right off idle, comfortable, cam gear whine, do-anything bike, and it has a centerstand. The money I saved I'd spend on gas, tires, brake pads, and suspension upgrades.

A friend of mine has a VFR 750 and loves it. He and his dad take a lot of long ass rides and twisty riding.

Trip · 06-04-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by papapoi

Sv do come with full fairings now.

He knows cause he cosigned for my original SV because I had never had any credit, I always lived debt free before the SV. Used it to build up my credit.

rider76 · 06-04-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Anything but the Kawi (unreliable tranny) is a good decision. All solid track weapons, too. Only Honda doesn't have a slipper clutch.

I read that to. I have never owned a Kawi, they dont seem to be to popular on this forum

jalaan1 · 06-04-2008, 05:44 PM

check this out.............

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ArticleID=6413

might help.

View Poll Results: Which bike should I buy?
Honda CBR600RR	6	31.58%
Suzuki GSX-R 600	7	36.84%
Yamaha R6	5	26.32%
Kawasaki ZX-6R	1	5.26%
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06-04-2008, 05:04 PM	#35
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Anything but the Kawi (unreliable tranny) is a good decision. All solid track weapons, too. Only Honda doesn't have a slipper clutch. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

06-04-2008, 05:44 PM	#40
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	check this out............. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Articl...ArticleID=6413 might help. __________________

06-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#31
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	None of the above. If I'm getting a new bike it's got to do a lot more than be quick around a race track. If I wanted a 600, I'd get a used F4, one of the last all-around 600's. I'm a broken record, but I recommend the VFR 750. Narrow, power right off idle, comfortable, cam gear whine, do-anything bike, and it has a centerstand. The money I saved I'd spend on gas, tires, brake pads, and suspension upgrades.

06-04-2008, 04:54 PM	#33
rider76 Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2008 Location: St Louis Moto: looking for the next ride Posts: 448	Everyone has an opinion on what bike is best or what company makes the best bike. This thread can go on forever and proably will, but at the end of the day you should buy the bike that best fits you...that you feel the most comfortable on... after all its your money

06-04-2008, 05:00 PM	#34
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	well said... if your dead set on one of the big Jap 4's... go to the dealership and sit on them... test ride them if they'll let ya... and go home... the one that has you up all night thinking about it? that's your bike. easy. there's not a big enough diffrence to matter... it's all personal preference. and ANY one of those is a good choice.

06-04-2008, 05:18 PM	#36
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I just read a review of the new 1000's... they voted the Kawi as the top trany...