GSXR 600 K7 test ride

Originally Posted by phil24_7

What's your new arrival Alex???

(But let's not derail this thread about the Gixxer eh?)

Here's a pic of Vix bike in the Elan. Back when the Sun still showed its face.

That place looks so much different when the sun is out!

Sorry for the previous derail!

Originally Posted by Xan173

Very suprised to hear you say you needed a 2nd to 3rd gear change at 7k rpm on a hill; it revs to 16k. 1st gear >= 70mph, 2nd >= 110mph.
600's are quite disinterested unless you grab by the scruff and make them scream.

Good write up though mate, nice to read something about bikes on here for a change

600 gear = mph

1st = 65-70
2nd = 85-90
3rd = 110-115
4th = 130-135
5th = 145-150
6th = 160-170

Originally Posted by svdemon

I drove a K3 GSXR 600 and expected it to be lacking in low down pull but i was wrong! Plenty of go from way down and it just gets better!

thats because you havnt ridden a bike with a real low and mid range

Originally Posted by Xan173

(But let's not derail this thread about the Gixxer eh?)

Heh you know those CB1000's only just have as much power as my bike (9 year old engine design)... and less torque. Nice looking bike though. Well the back wheel could have been nicer imo.

let us know what you think... I presume you have rode one?

i surpose the real test is today init, 220-230 ish miles? we shall see hehe!

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

600 gear = mph

1st = 65-70
2nd = 85-90
3rd = 110-115
4th = 130-135
5th = 145-150
6th = 160-170





thats because you havnt ridden a bike with a real low and mid range



Heh you know those CB1000's only just have as much power as my bike (9 year old engine design)... and less torque. Nice looking bike though. Well the back wheel could have been nicer imo.

let us know what you think... I presume you have rode one?

Yes I rode the CB, back to back with the new Fireblade. I don't know you, but I don't much like your tone. Have you ridden one?
But you know what, don't even answer that. Here's a guy enthusing about the GSXR600 K6 since having a demo on one. Good for him I say, it doesn't need anyone coming on here and spoiling the moment.

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

thats because you havnt ridden a bike with a real low and mid range



Heh you know those CB1000's only just have as much power as my bike (9 year old engine design)... and less torque. Nice looking bike though. Well the back wheel could have been nicer imo.

let us know what you think... I presume you have rode one?

I always get a touch of small-angry-man syndrome from you gr33k. Are you a small man?

I wouldn't describe an 08 fireblade and an 02 RSVR as having no mid range!

Originally Posted by svdemon

I wouldn't describe an 08 fireblade and an 02 RSVR as having no mid range!

Me neither, the modern IL4's (600 included) have midrange its just that it isn't as strong a pull as a big V-twin but that doesn't mean they are not usable low down.

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Me neither, the modern IL4's (600 included) have midrange its just that it isn't as strong a pull as a big V-twin but that doesn't mean they are not usable low down.

Thats because greek just sits at home thinking the falco is the best thing on 2 wheels, perhaps if he actually got out n rode the thing and other bikes to boot instead of waving his willy around ( back to that little man syndrome again G2D )he might have a different opinion.