Next bike - GSXR600 2009 or CBR600F 2011?

[Fifteen15]

I've had the SV650 for 2 years now and looking for a change. I have about £4000 to spend. I will be using it for 90% weekend riding and 10% commuting. I do about 9000 miles a year and hope to be keeping it for at least 2 years.

My heart says go with the GSXR600 because I've wanted one for years. They're amazing bikes, tried and tested, my main concern though would be it's practicality. It's extreme riding position could be a disadvantage in town riding and anything that isn't all-out, which makes up about 1% of my riding.

On the other hand, the CBR600F has mixed reviews. A lot of people are saying it's just a dressed up Hornet which it is I guess.

I'm slightly swaying towards the CBR600F for the better MPG and it would be easier to sell on with 20-30k miles.

Before I buy I'm going to test ride both. Also I'm after a newer bike rather than the older designs. I prefer newer bikes rather than the old 'blocky' designs so older models are not really an option.

http://www.pipewerx.com/pipewerx_bikes/pipewerx/sites/default/files/images/Photo0135.preview.jpg

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/274171/images/2011-honda-cbr600f.jpg

[Wildkid]

Gsxr600 any day.. Better equipment and the riding position round town would be fine. Depends if you could put up with the cbr600f on weekends?

[Jackie_Black]

Get the GSXR, i've just got rid of a hornet, it was a very very good bike. But incredibly boring. Suzukis seem to have an X-Factor, maybe its cos they are made of cheese and rot so fast.

[Nick_69]

I would say GSXR but im bias because i have that model. They are not brilliant riding round town, but what sports bike is. you dont buy a bike like that to do 30 round towns all day, you buy it for its pure performance and the feeling it gives you when you ride it

[yorkie_chris]

A lot of the h*ndas really aren't as economical as you'd expect from such a "refined" engine.

Personally I'd get the GSXR. The position is alright so long as you don't get lazy and try sit bolt upright taking all the weight on your wrists.

However, get the 750.

[fizzwheel]

However, get the 750.

What Chris said... I've ridden both and I'd take the 750 over the 600 any day.

The extra BHP and Torque of the 750 IMHO make it less tiring to ride as you are'nt constantly dancing on the gear lever to make the most out of the rev happy 600.

I've only ridden a K6 600 and it was fine around town, much more comfortable than you think.

Bike's should be bought with the heart, if you go for the Honda, if you are like me you'll be thinking what if... all the time...

[joe_f59]

get a 750 for sure, the 600 feels gutless in comparison. k4 onwards 750 will blow you away

[Jackie_Black]

If i ever get a supersports bike again it will probably be a GSXR 750, well that or an RC8. Both would be heart purchases like!

[andrewsmith]

A lot of the h*ndas really aren't as economical as you'd expect from such a "refined" engine.

Personally I'd get the GSXR. The position is alright so long as you don't get lazy and try sit bolt upright taking all the weight on your wrists.

However, get the 750.

Same as Chris, look at the 750. There is a reason Suzuki kept developing the 750 when everyone left the field

The 750's have got decent bottom power chased Christopher on his 750 up the twisties and it was hardly revving

The 600F is okay but needs revved.

[GagginForraPint]

Get the CBR.

[PyroUK]

cant comment on the gsxr 600 but my mate upgraded from curvy to an 09 gsxr750. he said the difference in the engine size was great as the increased power/torque wasnt a negative drop from the twin.

i had a brief go on it and the riding position to me, seemed pretty similar to my pointy. just enough forward without feeling like you are on the front wheel. with plenty of leg room (5 10) and generally pretty comfy. hoping the sun stays out so i can get a better go on it and will report back with thoughts. (well if you havent upgraded already!)

[Fifteen15]

I've read loads about the 750 being better than the 600, but I feel a 750 will be too much of a step up. I've only been riding for 2 years and don't want something too fast. I'm thinking of getting the 600 and then maybe upgrading to a 750 in a couple of years.

And I'm planning on getting the bike in August when my insurance runs out so plenty of time yet.

[Paul the 6th]

I upgraded to a 750 after 3 years riding, you're the one riding the bike, not the other way round. It's just the better mid-range and then (when you want or need it) the chunkier top end. You won't regret it. If you're not sure get a test ride, that'll answer all your questions :)

[Nick_69]

I upgrade to a 750 after 3 years riding, you're the one riding the bike, not the other way round. It's just the better mid-range and then (when you want or need it) the chunkier top end. You won't regret it. If you're not sure get a test ride, that'll answer all your questions :)

I have a 600 k9 and on that model and it much better then over models not as good as a 750.

Don't worry bout speed of the bike because its only as fast as u make it