Calling all supersport riders...

I'm looking at replacing my dead SV soon and think i'm going to go for a sports 600.

I've checked insurance prices for all the Jap 2003 supersports bikes and they're all within £80 of eachother so that won't be a deciding factor.

I would appreciate what you guys have to say on each of the models.

Thanks in advance.

id say buy a V twin! but if you really want an il4 id say a CBR600RR.

For me it (purist factors like power & personal preference like looks etc aside) it would depend whether you want to fight it, tickle it or really ride it.

My top choice would be the CBR 600RR - and for similar reasons for choosing the Blade too. It is what it is and does what it dies so well you can concentrate on getting your skills to the level of the bikes.
A great learning tool and super teacher.

Others have thier quirks and eccentricities that may make for a more interesting ride for some - but personally, I don't want to have to tailor my riding to compensate for a bike's 'schtick'. I want a bike that will teach me the right way of doing things.
Some call that boring - I call it learning.

'03 ZX-6R, awesome bike

(touch firm at the rear though )

Lets face it they are all great ... so which one makes your willy hardest to look at? Go for that one!! for me of the 2003 lineup it is the CBR600RR

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2003...600-1613-1.jpg

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

'03 ZX-6R, awesome bike

(touch firm at the rear though )

Yes I see what you mean!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/f7c769df.jpg

(that actually came up in google under 2003 CBR600RR! weired, but lets face it a pleasing mistake )

[Biker Biggles]

If you are not that bothered which one and insurance is about the same,then look into which one is the best bargain to buy.You may find you can get a brand new 06 Kwak or GSXR for little more than an 04 CBR,depending on whether the shops have leftover stock.
If you can't run to that,be very choosy and make sure you get the most bike for your money.Plenty out there to look at.

[northwind]

I'd have a CBR600F myself... You give away sharpness that you'll likely never miss in return for practicality that you probably would miss. Look fantastic as well

Cheers guys.

I know you can't get a bad 600 nowadays so I guess I'd be happy with any of them.

The Honda CBR600F sport looks ace in white, the RR in red too and I am attracted to the fabled Honda build quality as a year round rider.

Been looking at the ZX-6R's too as the purchase price is lower (by about £700) and the fact that it's a bit of a headbanger appeals to me too.

I ride all year but get my kicks in summer so I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality.

I know the new Suzuki's can be picked up for a song but the insurance gets out of reach on a current model, need to stick to 03/04 really.

Originally Posted by northwind

I'd have a CBR600F myself... You give away sharpness that you'll likely never miss in return for practicality that you probably would miss. Look fantastic as well

Me too, bit more practical for what riding I'm doing at the mo