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CBR600RR or GSXR600 Overall expereince

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moe458

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Hi All,

I have been planning to get a bike for a few weeks now. After checking all between Kawasaki 636, Suzuki GSXR600 and Honda CBR600RR..I have narrowed it down to Suzuki and Honda.
Just wondering as an owner if you happen to have one..how do you feel about an overall experience of the bike. Also I heard about 600RR coming with ABS..is it worth the 1000 bucks.
I'm planning to get a new bike 2013 or up if possible.
What should I been looking when I'm finalizing my decision with the dealer..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
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I've owned 05 gsxr600 and i currently own gsxr750 2006. Love the ride, but from what I hear you cant go wrong with either bike. I've heard the newer gixxers are BEAST
 
If i was in the market for a new 600 class ide be getting a new 636.
yer splitting hairs though, all good bikes . Suzuki had a couple recalls on the master and has a weak rectifier
 
CRB600RR if you want a neutral handling bike. GSXR if you want something to play with.

If it was me - id get the 636.
 
I'm biased as I had a Cbr 600rr and it was an amazing bike. Easy to ride and tons of power. I honestly think that the styling is better than the gixxer. But that's my .02 cents.
 
CBR600RR = more refined over all personally feel better quality
GSXR600 = better bang for the buck more comfortable riding position for myself (6' tall)
 
I was almost convinced with the 636 but I read some posts about being too much vibration and too much load on wrists and etc..so I kinda backed away from 636.
 
rbjeepthing said:
CBR600RR = more refined over all personally feel better quality
GSXR600 = better bang for the buck more comfortable riding position for myself (6' tall)
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Funny you mentioned the height..I'm about 6'1 myself...that would definitely something I need to consider..LOL
 
FWIW, i don't think that any information you get in this thread will matter to you in the end. No one here can really give you a good comparison of the two since no one owns both or can really made practical comments on the differences or pros/cons.

In the end, i've said this before, get what makes your heart race (as lame as that sounds). You'll love whatever makes you excited.

When you get to the point of criitcizing your bike and it's shortcomings, you can tune it to your liking, or get somethign different from that point...
 
They both are about the same, ergonomically better compare to Kawi and Yamaha. I had the 2012 Gix 600, came with BPF, Brembo and two engine maps (no ABS version). The previous CBR model doesn't have any of those but you have the option to get the ABS version.

Depending on your level of experience and type of rider, you may not need the ABS. I only ride in summer and in dry condition, my ABS is my brain and my fingers. Had three emergency stop two years ago on that bike, rear wheel lifted up about an inch or two but that Brembo didn't let me down.
 
GixxerL2 said:
Depending on your level of experience and type of rider, you may not need the ABS. I only ride in summer and in dry condition, my ABS is my brain and my fingers. Had three emergency stop two years ago on that bike, rear wheel lifted up about an inch or two but that Brembo didn't let me down.
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This is critical, but even in summer in dry sunny weather there is sand, fine gravel, polished asphalt, mystery fluids, etc.
Even the California Superbike School is insisting ABS is essential on track days.
At the least, it's a good investment in the residual value of the bike a few years down the road.
 
See if you can do a demo day if there any available in your area to actually try and ride the bikes you're interested in.

If you can't, you should consider are insurance price, how the bike feels/comfort/ergonomics (your height makes a difference) and aesthetics and what you think looks the best. Comfort is a huge factor whether it's long rides or even if you plan on posing most of the time . If you get stuck in traffic (which happens) make sure the bike is comfy and you aren't hunched over akwardly or painfully.

ABS is a nice perk, but it isn't a substitute for skill.

/just my 2 cents.
 
Angelise said:
See if you can do a demo day if there any available in your area to actually try and ride the bikes you're interested in.

If you can't, you should consider are insurance price, how the bike feels/comfort/ergonomics (your height makes a difference) and aesthetics and what you think looks the best. Comfort is a huge factor whether it's long rides or even if you plan on posing most of the time . If you get stuck in traffic (which happens) make sure the bike is comfy and you aren't hunched over akwardly or painfully.

ABS is a nice perk, but it isn't a substitute for skill.

/just my 2 cents.
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Yes. But keep in mind. 99% chance that a full M is required as they're supersports.

If you do have it...then great. But sounds like first bike so most likely M2?
Either way, good luck with the purchase :)
 
Angelise said:
ABS is a nice perk, but it isn't a substitute for skill.

/just my 2 cents.
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Isn't this the same mentality as guys who wear wife beaters and flip flops on GSXRs? Gear is for people who don't have skillz?

There are things on roads outside of anyone's control. If you have skills, you'll never need the ABS, but the times you need ABS...you need ABS, because the feedback response on the ABS pumps is 10X faster than human neurons. That's just science.

Doesn't really make sense to invest $1000 in leathers, $200-400 in boots, $200 in gloves, $500-1000+ in a helmet, then flint out a $500 on technology that actually prevents crashes, as opposed to minimizing the body damage of crashes?

ABS reminds me of arguments when mandatory helmets came into effect, and the mythology of helmets that still pervades the US.

The reality is all bikes will have ABS soon, and crashes will decline by ~30%.
 
EaZ8 said:
If i was in the market for a new 600 class ide be getting a new 636.
yer splitting hairs though, all good bikes . Suzuki had a couple recalls on the master and has a weak rectifier
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08 and09 had rectifier recall. By 2010 no more issue. Op if you get the gsxr move the foot pegs to the lowest setting it is far more comfortable then the factory position. Personally I'd get the gixxer, over 35 years riding I have never crashed because I didn't have abs.
 
I don't think you can go wrong with either bike. Those were my two choices and in the end I picked the 13 gsxr. The looks were part of it and honestly as much as I loved the look of the undertail exhaust on the cbr it made any little bit of storage space that much less and I didn't want the heat that close to me. The rectifier issue was changed/improved on the 2011 and up models so that's a moot point. I've had a couple emergency stops as well and it does just fine without abs. I find the bike comfortable all day long and I've had several 800 to 1000 km days on it. I would say the only must is a real steering damper as the factory one on any of them sucks.
 
CafeRay said:
Isn't this the same mentality as guys who wear wife beaters and flip flops on GSXRs? Gear is for people who don't have skillz?

There are things on roads outside of anyone's control. If you have skills, you'll never need the ABS, but the times you need ABS...you need ABS, because the feedback response on the ABS pumps is 10X faster than human neurons. That's just science.

Doesn't really make sense to invest $1000 in leathers, $200-400 in boots, $200 in gloves, $500-1000+ in a helmet, then flint out a $500 on technology that actually prevents crashes, as opposed to minimizing the body damage of crashes?

ABS reminds me of arguments when mandatory helmets came into effect, and the mythology of helmets that still pervades the US.

The reality is all bikes will have ABS soon, and crashes will decline by ~30%.
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Yup, I'm just a dude that's been squiding it, but i'm still alive because my balls are huge.

ABS might give a new rider a false sense of security especially one who's never ridden.

There are plenty of conditions on the road that might be obstacles or issues, but giving yourself enough time and distance to respond is a choice. ABS won't save you if you're going 160+ on the DVP and a car makes a lane change wo signalling infront of you.

Bike technology has advanced where this is an option for some bikes, but it's new and people have been riding for decades without it. If he can afford it, that's great. Good for him.
 
I'm a new rider and jumped on from my buddies 300 to a 2011gsxr. I never got a full season in prior to this one. One main reason I went with the gsxr is the modes (A/B) limits the power. I love it. Ride position is where I want it. Just go test ride the on demo days if you can.I never got the chance too but I'm glad I got the gsxr as my first bike.. It's all on you, pick the bike that is ideal for you're driving conditions and of course comfort.
 
So if one rides like a human where is it you need abs that we haven't had for decades of riders? As noted riding like a douche on the dvp isn't one of those situations where it will save you. So if you leave a proper amount of space and ride responsibly where does it come into play? I had some knob pull put in front of me last year. He was turning left taking on the phone looking right and last second just whipped out in front of me. From 70 I stopped within feet and you won't believe this but I don't have abs. Crazy eh?!?
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