Nice curves

Originally Posted by Skip

I cant help think that the new 675 looks too much like it...

Really? They look very different to me, frame, swingarm etc etc.

AFAIK, the 2005 model was praised for its road abilities offering a more pleasant ride compared to the other 600's.

Originally Posted by Jelster

Have to disagree with you on that one Scoobs.

And you are entitled to Steve. I always value the opinion of a fellow Honda pilot.

It's just that the new one (IMO) looks too fussy. the B1H is just simple and functional to look at.

Originally Posted by Scoobs

The test ride I had on the ZX6 wasn't too bad. I don't think that it is as compliant as the CBR and is certainly more of a challenge to ride quickly. It also wheelies a hell of a lot easier. Seating may be a little lower. I know what you mean about the CBR. First time I rode it I felt like I was sitting on top of it.

Which year ZX6 did you test?

Originally Posted by Robbo_

Which year ZX6 did you test?

B1H like the picture.

Originally Posted by Scoobs

The test ride I had on the ZX6 wasn't too bad. I don't think that it is as compliant as the CBR and is certainly more of a challenge to ride quickly. It also wheelies a hell of a lot easier. Seating may be a little lower. I know what you mean about the CBR. First time I rode it I felt like I was sitting on top of it.

It's surprising the difference that extra 36cc makes. Have only ever ridden one and thought it was a nice bike, gearbox wasn't as good as my GSXR though (then again, all the journo's rate Suzuki boxes).

I thought the seating position was better and more comfortable than the CBR, but even though it's a Honda, I'm not a big lovver of the RR. It's gourgeous to look at, but I found it very peaky peaky with not a lot in the middle (compared to my GSXR). That said, when you get used to it, it won't seem to be a problem.

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Yup, gorgeous bike but i'd rather have

Originally Posted by Jelster

I found it very peaky peaky with not a lot in the middle

It is, but I learnt to ride on an Aprilia RS125. It's like going back to 2 stroke to some extent on the CBR.

Originally Posted by Jelster

That said, when you get used to it, it won't seem to be a problem.

You do have to ride it a lot differently to a twin, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Scoobs

The test ride I had on the ZX6 wasn't too bad. I don't think that it is as compliant as the CBR and is certainly more of a challenge to ride quickly. It also wheelies a hell of a lot easier. Seating may be a little lower. I know what you mean about the CBR. First time I rode it I felt like I was sitting on top of it.

Yeah that might be it. I got on the CBR and in 10mins I was riding a bike with 50% more power than I'm used to around, pinning the throttle when the roads allowed and it just shoots forwards without any drama, and I felt completely comfortable. I'm guessing this is where the 'boring' aspect comes from, although I enjoyed feeling that in control. Need to test more sports 600s (I'd like to try the 636, b1h and new) to see how they compare.

Muah.... that Daytona is LUSH!!! (although I do like the ninjas too..)

OOoooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhh....

[northwind]

Hum, Don't like that much. When I saw the new ZX-10R (or is it 12? The one that looks like a frog) I thought "Hmm, it's like an ugly 636". Now I've seen the new 636 I think "Hmm, it's an ugly ZX10R". The '05 636 is a thing of utter beauty, IMO, simply the nicest supersport 600 there's ever been. Including the Daytona 675. And it seems to work pretty well too, though I've only ridden the first of the 636s.