Iceman
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I'd go blue/white, classic gixxer colors! I also had an all black gixxer 600, hot as hell in the summer sun.
2013 gsxr 600 vs 750
- Thread starter Roomie
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Interesting...
He tracks the bike more than he street rides it now. He has already done a lot of interesting mods to the bike over the last year. Guy must be ADD. Gets bored of his bikes so easily.
Please explain.
Huh?
Take the guess work out of guessing, and just guess?
(your posts have a dramatic effect on the size of the ever increasing bald spot on the top of my head).
I wanted an SS and at the time I was almost going to pay 500/month just to ride it.
If you're looking for a cheap hobby, motorcycling ain't it.
CF wheels are primarily designed for track use and are extremely strong and light relative to alloy wheels, but they do not go through the typical abuse testing of potholes, bumps, etc. They don't chip or bend, they fail completely if they fail. They often do not have to meet tougher road standards because they are typically sold as track items. Also, changing the mass of wheels requires changing spring rates and dampening rates to adjust for the reduced mass. It's not as easy as just swapping wheels.
The Suzuki 600 and 750s are very similar bikes in class and size, but the 600 will be cheaper on insurance, if it not for the insurance scale, the bike would not likely exist. If that doesn't concern you, then the 750 is the obvious choice.
The OP mentioned price differences, and if he thinks that price is important, then he should consider the insurance costs. I don't know why he would mention price, then sh** all over me for advising him to consider all costs.
You're welcome, ***holes.
So Ducati and others mount CF wheels in the factory for street use, but they're no good?
You better contact Ducati, and let them know what they've missed!!! Your knowledge would be extremely useful to them.
Have you ever ridden a 600, or 750 GSX-R, let alone owned either one?
I've demo rode most bikes. I'm on my 5th or 6th GSX-R750 atm, and I'd buy another one tomorrow. The 600's are just a tad "blah". Unless you're with SF, insurance is reasonable (for Ontario) for a GSX-R750.
How you can come to the conclusion that 600's only exist for ins purposes is beyond me. Ontario ISN'T the only place on the planet that insures motorcycles. If we insured our bikes in N. Carolina etc, we'd be paying about $200/yr to insure SS bikes. I'm (somewhat) happy at $800/yr.
OP - buy the 750 - you won't regret the decision.
The black / black would be my choice (and has been in the past for several of my 750's.)
If someone is paying ~$4K for CF wheels, I'm sure they can afford to have the suspension dialed in.
Please post in EVERY thread on GTAM. Thank you.
Roomie
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As much as I love the blue and white I agree Gary, I'm really leaning towards the black. I read the entire review on motorcycle usa about the middleweight sport bikes where they compared the duc, both gsxr's, honda, triumph etc and the 750 did very well. It's got the most power, it's quite a bit lighter than the duc and in my case already being used to the 600 it should feel similar other than a bit of power difference.
As for the wealth of knowledge caferay the internet warrior possesses, Insurance for me is a killer few hundred dollars more a year than the 600 which is why I'm considering the 750. I could care less about that kind of increase and in another year or possibly two I'll either be going to a ducati or a hayabusa anyways.
As for the wealth of knowledge caferay the internet warrior possesses, Insurance for me is a killer few hundred dollars more a year than the 600 which is why I'm considering the 750. I could care less about that kind of increase and in another year or possibly two I'll either be going to a ducati or a hayabusa anyways.
Roomie
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Maybe get a better steering damper too since the stock one didn't help you
I was seriously stunned that the 600 instantly tank slapped with that on there. It didn't seem to do anything
it's one thing to post an opinion that may or may not be considered off topic, but when the thread starts becoming nothing but bickering it's time to reign it in. sometimes the tangents are actually helpful...
Roomie
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In this case, cafe's insinuation that I don't care because daddy pays my insurance is not helpful. I asked nicely for him to not clutter this thread with his crap as he's done in many others.
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I was seriously stunned that the 600 instantly tank slapped with that on there. It didn't seem to do anything
Have you read Twist of the Wrist II? It explains tank slappers quite well including bumps that cause them.
One thing to consider if buying a black one. Be sure to install Tech Spec tank guards (stomp grip is an inferior product, although it still works). If you wear leather, the paint on the tank will lose it's shine in a hurry.
Oddly, I'm just coming off a 3 yr stint from owning a Hayabusa.
I'm back on another 750 - my favourite (affordable) bike. Whenever I hop on a 600, regardless of brand, there is a noticeable difference in power. Enjoy!
I was seriously stunned that the 600 instantly tank slapped with that on there. It didn't seem to do anything
Oem dampers are junk.
Ah, that explains your answer. Again, this guy keeps making his Gixxer more and more track focussed. The seat and ergonomics are to the point that he does not really like street riding it anymore. He seems to enjoy riding on the track more than on the street. I would have a track bike and street bike and just save on the insurance. He has mentioned that he might take the plates off of it and just ride it on the track from now on. I can't imagine retiring such a new bike from street use but that is just me.
To get back O.T. the 750 seems to be the consensus choice here.
