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Tofu
28-08-2008, 07:23 PM
Hey guys, I'm about to buy a bike and can't make up my mind about the two.

I'm looking at getting the 2008 Yamaha R6 or 2008 Honda CBR600RR

besides the CBR600RR weighing less, which I like, which one would you guys prefer?

FASN8U
28-08-2008, 08:15 PM
r6 for sure , in my opinon so much sleeker and tuffer looking. never been a fan of hond roadbikes but each to there own. have you ridden either bike?? the r6 wil blow you away

dupac->
28-08-2008, 08:16 PM
everyone seems to be jumping on the r6 and r1 bandwagon..

hahaha

FASN8U
28-08-2008, 08:20 PM
1 response isnt everyone lol

havent ridden a cbr in particular but i prefer yammy road bikes and have ridden a r6. they feel alot more nimble and responsive

dupac->
28-08-2008, 08:42 PM
lol if you hear ppl talking

all your hear is oh man iw ant a r6
lol

thats all i hear anyways..

but yeah r6 would be the better bike..

EKVTIR-T
28-08-2008, 08:45 PM
Ducati :)

FASN8U
28-08-2008, 09:02 PM
lol if you hear ppl talking

all your hear is oh man iw ant a r6
lol

thats all i hear anyways..

but yeah r6 would be the better bike..

true true they are the most talked about bike

but hey people tend to buy something if its good!

totojojo
28-08-2008, 09:02 PM
i had a R1 but sold it 2 weeks ago.
atm definately i will go for new R6. even cbr weigh less or even faster
but R6 looks much much better

10KRPM
28-08-2008, 09:17 PM
Im a honda man through and through so id say cbr

FASN8U
28-08-2008, 09:21 PM
i had a R1 but sold it 2 weeks ago.
atm definately i will go for new R6. even cbr weigh less or even faster
but R6 looks much much better

hey mate just curious as to why your going down to a smaller bike

i know alow of people who say 1000's are just to powerfull for suburban/city riding and are always on the clutch cause the things revving like crazy. a 600 is still a shitload of power between ur balls anyway

Tofu
28-08-2008, 09:45 PM
thanks guys, all good info
I am still undecided about which bike to get, might have to go sit in both

nvmee
28-08-2008, 10:14 PM
I commute ALOT on my 250. 500kms a week and its great for commuting :D as i cannot get away from the sports bike feeling. Ive ridden a r6 07 model and one of my mates has a 07 cbr600rr. the size of the 600rr seems much more " chuckable ", although ive never ridden it myself. but the r6 is a great bike although i dont think i can commute everyday in the r6 :P as thestance abit too much

e240
28-08-2008, 10:37 PM
Ducati 848 - LOL

CL455
29-08-2008, 12:03 AM
i've riden both - i felt very comfortable on both and both have pro/cons...

cbr600rr felt good all round.... and i would get one if i was in the market .... but the r6 does feel more like u can throw it around etc....

but that's just my opinion - go take both for a good ride and u will make ur mind up depending on ur riding style..

preludacris
29-08-2008, 02:26 AM
i don't get it. it really does seem like r6 is a bandwagon.

not that i have ridden either of the 2. but according to reviews such as this years shootout by motorcycle.com the cbr beats the r6 in every aspect except for looks.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html

on these forums anyway, it seems if a couple ppl in a row say the r6 is better, every response thereafter will be aggreeing. That it may be. i dont know just an observation. but in the above test, the r6 came 5th out of those 5 bikes overall...

nvmee
29-08-2008, 09:21 AM
the r6 is a bandwagon and the gxsr 750 is also a bandwagon. although too many tools that ride the gsxr750 ( one of the best power/handling ratio) cannot ride but think they can because they got the best bike characteristically.

I know im not the greatest rider, but through the passes i can still keep up with them and probably pass them if i really wanted too. i love my 250 :) but man too many Ls have them, makes my bike look really shit because im no different to the other Losers on the road. the only difference is im no boy racer

Zdster
29-08-2008, 09:28 AM
Daytona > R6/CBR

S2kane
29-08-2008, 09:41 AM
Geez.. where do you guy's get all your info from??

The CBR600 is a much better bike than the R6, The 08 CBR600 wins every magazine shoot out + it was two wheels bike of the year in 07 Not to mention in world super bike racing the cbr has one every championship in the last 9 0r 10 years!!

The R6 was ok back when it very first came out in the late 90's but since then its been down the middle of the supper sport class on and off the race track.

The only reason you would get one is if you like the look of it.

Both CBR's are the best all round bikes out there at the moment
I suggest you guy's go read some bike mags and see what the professionals say
every magazine will say the same thing.

Zdster
29-08-2008, 10:06 AM
Both CBR's are the best all round bikes out there at the moment
I suggest you guy's go read some bike mags and see what the professionals say
every magazine will say the same thing.

And then go and RIDE a Daytona and realise how much better it is than both!

S2kane
29-08-2008, 10:22 AM
LOL

its better than a blade .. that's seriously ridiculous

I speak to pretty much every dealer in the country at least once a day and i'll get a few laughs with that comment.

Triumph have stepped up a little bit in the last couple of years and the 675 was good for a while but as far as technology and build quality goes they are way behind Honda.

Feverpitched
29-08-2008, 11:51 AM
The Daytona's were voted best sports bike a few times in the past few years, but from memory the Blade took the gong this year.

But.... Have you heard a triple at full noise?! Aural sex!

pardonme
29-08-2008, 12:24 PM
1 response isnt everyone lol

havent ridden a cbr in particular but i prefer yammy road bikes and have ridden a r6. they feel alot more nimble and responsive

More nimble and responsive than what, a bike you haven't ridden?

spoon_civ
29-08-2008, 07:55 PM
Depends on what you use the bike for. If it is going to be a daily commuter as well, Irecommend a cbr as it is easier to ride than the R6.
But hey I've always been a honda person . had a 06CBR600RR and now have 07CBR1000RR cos some bastard stole my 600!!!

Int3gra-T
29-08-2008, 08:31 PM
r6 is pure sexy sexy time

Type R Positive
29-08-2008, 10:33 PM
One thing about shoot outs is that they are stock bikes. Not set up at all.
Setting up your bike is the first thing people do, and has a dramatic effect on how the bike performs.

There is good reason why people go for Yamaha bikes. They work so damn good, they are so damn reliable, and they always improve their bikes year after year.

R6 comes with a slipper clutch as well.

preludacris
30-08-2008, 04:21 AM
but u can say the same thing about the cbr's....

and thats the reason, so damn many have been sold. i would say its not a fluke

Type R Positive
30-08-2008, 04:38 AM
but u can say the same thing about the cbr's....

and thats the reason, so damn many have been sold. i would say its not a fluke
Yeah, they actually outsold the Yamaha's last year.

Like the latest dirtbikes, it is pretty much pick a colour.

nvmee
30-08-2008, 08:30 AM
LOL

its better than a blade .. that's seriously ridiculous

I speak to pretty much every dealer in the country at least once a day and i'll get a few laughs with that comment.

Triumph have stepped up a little bit in the last couple of years and the 675 was good for a while but as far as technology and build quality goes they are way behind Honda.

the trumpy 675 is a hot bike, never ridden one but dangs id like one


The Daytona's were voted best sports bike a few times in the past few years, but from memory the Blade took the gong this year.

But.... Have you heard a triple at full noise?! Aural sex!

yahhhhhhhhhhhhh teh speed triple is the shitssss i love it, looks so mean and sounds so mean too but with a rear cost 400, and have to replace it ever 4000-5000km is a rude shock to me lol, considering my tyres on the 250 last me anywhere from 8000-12000, and 5000 for the soft compound tho. so same shit


One thing about shoot outs is that they are stock bikes. Not set up at all.
Setting up your bike is the first thing people do, and has a dramatic effect on how the bike performs.

There is good reason why people go for Yamaha bikes. They work so damn good, they are so damn reliable, and they always improve their bikes year after year.

R6 comes with a slipper clutch as well.

yehhh, but imo slipper clutch isnt really needed unless your doing some serious cornering. yeh you should read the manual and set up your bike the way you feel comfortable with. as i have the 250, the best thing i can do is adjust the rear accordingly and use the 50c mod and wack them into your forks so when you brake it eases up the load of the front

bubblecivic
30-08-2008, 11:54 AM
I got myself an r6 and have never ridden the cbr600 but i wish the R6 would deliver power more smoothly and evenly through the rev range instead of a boost feeling at 6-8krpm it just flies!

All the 600rrs are nice, id say ride them all and check them all out and you will make up your mind. Once you upgrade you wouldn't want to go back!

Besides nvmee who seems to be obsessed with his 250 haha

nick_sixx
30-08-2008, 12:19 PM
my mate has the white r6 and its by far the hottest production bike out. well, apart from a v-rod.

Type R Positive
30-08-2008, 03:10 PM
I got myself an r6 and have never ridden the cbr600 but i wish the R6 would deliver power more smoothly and evenly through the rev range instead of a boost feeling at 6-8krpm it just flies!
Why not get efi tuning module and new exhaust system?

nvmee
30-08-2008, 03:15 PM
thast wats fun about a yammy lol ... the power band

just installed a fan switch on my bike today .... cheering hahaa

albii
01-09-2008, 07:02 AM
Money no issue,i would have a Ducati Monster 1000 S4RS tricolore.

Type R Positive
01-09-2008, 01:53 PM
Money no issue,i would have a Ducati Monster 1000 S4RS tricolore.
I got a chance to ride my mates 1098S. Whoa, what a bike! For $30k, it should be... :cool:

nvmee
01-09-2008, 05:33 PM
nice .... the other week one screamed passed me .... v twin ftw !

but meh imagine dropped a 1098 -__-

Feverpitched
01-09-2008, 06:47 PM
but meh imagine dropped a 1098 -__-


What, like this?

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v309/229/79/582216154/n582216154_1287600_7836.jpg

FASN8U
01-09-2008, 07:10 PM
almost brings a teaer to my eye :(

panda[cRx]
01-09-2008, 07:12 PM
the current cbr 600's are hella nice, dunno why there are so many r6 sheep

nvmee
01-09-2008, 09:23 PM
r6 is wayy hotter .... drools at the new 08 r6

totojojo
01-09-2008, 10:07 PM
hey mate just curious as to why your going down to a smaller bike

i know alow of people who say 1000's are just to powerfull for suburban/city riding and are always on the clutch cause the things revving like crazy. a 600 is still a shitload of power between ur balls anyway

yeh the reason is my R1 was 2002 model which worth as much as a newer R6.
i personally prefer the newer look.
also R6 is really powerful enought for street use or daily ride. and lighter and handles really good

nvmee
02-09-2008, 12:22 AM
i dont know abt you, i commute every day on a 250 and i think the size is just perfect or just abit too big at times to filter. so imagine a litre

lo0se3r
02-09-2008, 01:25 PM
we measured up the 08 cbr600 against my cbr25rr and they are basically the same size!! the cbr is a tad longer tho, but i think due to its power to weight ratio thats where it wins

S2kane
02-09-2008, 01:58 PM
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html

the CBR is much better than the r6

But if you don't believe me read this...

The CBR outclasses the r6 by a mile.. and next year a new model with a slipper clutch will appear.. i feel sorry for the opposition

jeremyweb
02-09-2008, 06:22 PM
http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html

the CBR is much better than the r6

But if you don't believe me read this...

The CBR outclasses the r6 by a mile.. and next year a new model with a slipper clutch will appear.. i feel sorry for the opposition

Right on the money,alot of R6 sheep,read some reviews and see what experienced people say,CBR is a better bike all round.The R6 has an irratic power and torque delivery in places,and i find is twitchy at high speeds,but that is prob due to my weight 90kg.
By the way anyone who is over 6ft will not really feel comfortable on 600's or even 1000's,hate to say it but road bikes are made for the shorter people the majority being 5ft8.
Anyway it comes down to personal preference,what do you like about each bike and what do you want from a bike.There is more to a bike than aesthetics and power,fore example a thing called total systematic mechanical interaction,basically how does the bike act as one in a sense and do all parts combine to the experience or fight each other to dumb it down,and specs will not tell you this.Riding a new bike will also not tell you this,it's something that you find after the break in period.

FASN8U
02-09-2008, 06:28 PM
i dont know abt you, i commute every day on a 250 and i think the size is just perfect or just abit too big at times to filter. so imagine a litre

250 = chicken chaser:p step up the big leages! lol

nvmee
02-09-2008, 08:26 PM
lol...its not like i cant afford it or that im restricted, i just like my 250 lol. i just hate that every tom dick and john has one

FASN8U
02-09-2008, 08:28 PM
yer fair enuough , if the 250 suits you stick with it but honestly arent you craving abit more power?

totojojo
02-09-2008, 08:47 PM
yeh more power will always be better.

albii
02-09-2008, 08:57 PM
R6 is a beautiful bike ,but i think the GSXR600 has the little finishing touches that make it a bit better....but yes CBR is the benchmark atm.

nvmee
02-09-2008, 11:34 PM
how is the cibbie the benchmark?

the gxsr is the best handling super sports bike out there atm, i read it in a magazine.

Type R Positive
03-09-2008, 08:53 AM
Thats the problem with reviews...... everyone has a different opinion!!!

S2kane
03-09-2008, 09:17 AM
Did anyone read the review in that link??

I could find 20 more and they will all say the CBR is the best.. everyone says the same thing.

+ its won every world super sport championship for the last 9 years or something !!

S2kane
03-09-2008, 09:30 AM
how is the cibbie the benchmark?

the gxsr is the best handling super sports bike out there atm, i read it in a magazine.

"Quote"
Handling
(quickness, feedback, stability, confidence)
1. CBR600RR 93%
2. ZX-6R 90%
3. Daytona 675 90%
4. GSX-R600 87%
5. R6 77%
Claiming its first, first-place finish in the category of Handling, the nimble CBR600RR did the best job in the majority of our testers’ minds. Its chassis dimensions aren’t exceptionally flightier than the other four, and it is only rivaled by the 675 which has substantially shorter trail (86.8 vs. 97.7mm) and identical rake (23.5º). Nevertheless, the Honda simply was “the easiest to flick from side to side, yet was super stable mid-corner,” according to trackday junkie Steve. Along with the shortest wheelbase (53.9”) the Honda boasts the most advanced steering stabilizer in the group. Having improved greatly from its first edition, the HESD – discreetly hidden under the front lip of the fuel tank – is the perfect ally to “add stability to a bike with aggressive steering geometry,” notes Duke. If there’s a drawback to the HESD it is that steering can seem a touch on the heavy side when initiating a turn at high speeds, as the complex steering damper considers vehicle speed, throttle position and rate of acceleration when determining the amount of resistance to apply. "End Quote"

S2kane
03-09-2008, 10:00 AM
Found another review..

http://www.visordown.com/articles/view/road_test_cbr600rr_v_zx6r_v_gsxr600_v_675_v_r6/4825.html

I'm sure people will still be in denial about it.

Even though they wouldn't have even ridden any of these bikes !!!!

panda[cRx]
03-09-2008, 11:03 AM
how is the cibbie the benchmark?

the gxsr is the best handling super sports bike out there atm, i read it in a magazine.

lol@u

EKVTIR-T
03-09-2008, 11:06 AM
Thats the problem with reviews...... everyone has a different opinion!!!

:thumbsup:

lol at comments.

Reviews aren't biased at all are they..depending on who's paying the bills :rolleyes:

lo0se3r
03-09-2008, 01:10 PM
Theres no doubt the 08 cbr600rr is the best all rounder bike currently, but in an Engish mag 'Bikerworld' they did a shoot out between the cbr and a Triumph 675 and they gave the win to the triumph, only due to the fact that they say the honda.. will basically get boring LOL

so honestly as Type R positive stated, everyone has a different opinion

BulletBoy
03-09-2008, 01:44 PM
ive got a 08 cbr600rr and ive ridden a good mate of mines 08 r6.

firstly, go sit on the bikes and see how comfortable you are on them.
now i might be a little bias here but if looks is not all that your after than Id go with the cbr. You dont have to ring it up high in the rev range to get some good power going, unlike the r6 where its like your on the track between every intersection lol.

If your commuting with the bike alot, again from personal experience id recommend the cbr because its very very light, and the riding position is not overly agressive.

Theres a lot of things going for both these bikes in all honesty and none of us will take them to their limits. theres only a few in the world who can lol.

afterall you will be riding the bike and its imperative that you get the one you are most comfortable with..

o0 and girls dont no the different between cbr's and r6's so you will pick up on both if that floats your boat:P they just like bikes fullstop ahah

BulletBoy
03-09-2008, 01:47 PM
Theres no doubt the 08 cbr600rr is the best all rounder bike currently, but in an Engish mag 'Bikerworld' they did a shoot out between the cbr and a Triumph 675 and they gave the win to the triumph, only due to the fact that they say the honda.. will basically get boring LOL

so honestly as Type R positive stated, everyone has a different opinion

the triumphs a nice bike.. altho its a cheat.. its 675 lol it shud be hanging around trying to compare with the gsxr 750
hehe

nvmee
03-09-2008, 03:30 PM
True that about people taking the bikes to thier limits. Ive ride my 250 alot, and for most days i hop on it ( which is like 6 days a week) i find out something new either about my bike or rider input. Its quite fascinating really.

GReY_CVC
03-09-2008, 03:55 PM
ive got a 08 cbr600rr and ive ridden a good mate of mines 08 r6.

firstly, go sit on the bikes and see how comfortable you are on them.
now i might be a little bias here but if looks is not all that your after than Id go with the cbr. You dont have to ring it up high in the rev range to get some good power going, unlike the r6 where its like your on the track between every intersection lol.

If your commuting with the bike alot, again from personal experience id recommend the cbr because its very very light, and the riding position is not overly agressive.

Theres a lot of things going for both these bikes in all honesty and none of us will take them to their limits. theres only a few in the world who can lol.

afterall you will be riding the bike and its imperative that you get the one you are most comfortable with..

o0 and girls dont no the different between cbr's and r6's so you will pick up on both if that floats your boat:P they just like bikes fullstop ahah

welll said... hahah i don't think many of normal riders like us can take these bikes to their full potential... so I don't really think it matters which one you pick... pick one which is the most comfortable (seat height.. seating position bballalalbaa)... however, the CBR have smoother power through all rev range... It should be the most user friendly bike out of the two...

Have you considered the gixxers? ninjas? To be honest the kawasaki has the least reliability out of all by what reviews says... but they are great bikes... hahah I own a kawasaki myself... just to prove you dont have to listen to each review like its ur bible

Ps: I love the look of the 07 white & red scheme R6... *droolz...

Type R Positive
03-09-2008, 07:32 PM
'08 CBR600RR is unchanged from the '07.... still a kick ass bike!

Funny thing with the power, the CBR and R6 have identical hp curves on the dyno chart in one of those links someone posted. Pitty it doesn't show torque though...

nvmee
03-09-2008, 07:43 PM
typical honda

Entity
09-09-2008, 10:48 PM
600rr ugly.. i dont like underseat exhausts and that rear cluster on the new model is ugly

i used to hate the gixxers but they're starting to grow on me... r6's look good on their own, gixxers look good with a rider on it, seems to flow with the bike. r6 riders always look awkward and uncomfortable to me... gixxer riders look like they are part of the bike =/ u kind of sit ON an r6 whereas you sit IN a gixxer.

BulletBoy
10-09-2008, 10:25 AM
^ your entitled to your own opinion
struck me that the word 'looks' was used so often.
best bet is to go and ride the thing and choose which bike he wants :)

rokkuchan
10-09-2008, 12:21 PM
Hi,

I have test riden both R6, R1, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, GSXR1000, GSXR600.

and yes, as some people were saying, if u do a lot of track days then R6/R1 is the one for you. Has a better performance and ride quality in the powerband (above 10K RPM).

I would never consider anything above 600cc, it overheats so quickly! I found u need to be travelling average of 80Kph+ or more to cool down the 1000cc's to optimal temperature on a 20-30degree day. Correct me if i'm wrong, i only test driven the 1000 and never owned one.

But anyhoo, CBR600RR i found for me has a better ride quality. I am 170cm and weigh about 65kg, medium build, and for me it seem to have a better low to mid range power-to-weight neck snapping power and gear box works a lot smoother than R6.

But at the end, ***drum rolls**... i bought a 07 GSXR600 K7 . haha... Best of both worlds. - though not as comfy as the CBR600RR...

But yeah, it is all about how you fit the bike and not how the bike fits you.

lo0se3r
10-09-2008, 06:44 PM
for the best of both worlds i would have choosen the 08 gixxer 750

nvmee
11-09-2008, 03:09 AM
LOL neck snapping power.....nice line because its so true ahhhaaha. I rode with one hand and then throttled on and thats wat happened haha

FASN8U
11-09-2008, 05:04 PM
1000's overheating? doubt it man they can take a hiding unless its reving hi in stop start traffic

Entity
11-09-2008, 07:27 PM
^ your entitled to your own opinion
struck me that the word 'looks' was used so often.
best bet is to go and ride the thing and choose which bike he wants :)

haha yeah guilty as charged :p

i spose i will ride it, but i dont see how i can pick any of the other 600cc's over the r6 even if they ride tremedously better.. the r6 is just lightyears ahead in terms of looks and that ... "inspires" me.

as for the gixxer 600.. well, if u're gonna go the 600 u might aswell get the 750..

rokkuchan
12-09-2008, 12:34 PM
statistically speaking...well actually i'm just generalising from all the R6/R1 forums i've seen, they seem to be the most crashiest bikes. haha. I've checked out cbr forums, gixxer forums - not as much "i've crashed topics", seems a lot of people loves to crash the yammies. i guess u need to powerband to get the fun out of them.

Unless, people on cbr/gixxer/kawa forums didn't survive to write a post. haha.



haha yeah guilty as charged :p

i spose i will ride it, but i dont see how i can pick any of the other 600cc's over the r6 even if they ride tremedously better.. the r6 is just lightyears ahead in terms of looks and that ... "inspires" me.

as for the gixxer 600.. well, if u're gonna go the 600 u might aswell get the 750..

FASN8U
12-09-2008, 05:13 PM
of course theres going to be more yammy stacks if thers more of them on the road

Type R Positive
12-09-2008, 05:22 PM
of course theres going to be more yammy stacks if thers more of them on the road
Lols. Actually, RR outsold R6 last year. Not sure about previous years though.

FASN8U
12-09-2008, 05:24 PM
i stil think thers more yammahas on australian roads

Type R Positive
12-09-2008, 05:33 PM
me too.

10KRPM
14-09-2008, 09:35 PM
could mean more yammy riders use their bikes as daily's as opossed to rr riders. wk enders?

nvmee
15-09-2008, 10:20 AM
yeh i ride daily to the city, plenty more r6 and ninjas daily. the 600rr must be a weekend thing

.::F[L]Y::.
18-09-2008, 12:42 AM
interesting read. I will probably be getting my bike license next month, and then the wait to be able to legally ride a 600 *sigh*

Tu88y
18-09-2008, 06:42 AM
Y::.;1898226']interesting read. I will probably be getting my bike license next month, and then the wait to be able to legally ride a 600 *sigh*

Well John if your 30 you can ride anything you want
hahahaha

Hurry up and get one so we can buy a bike together and go riding lol

nvmee
18-09-2008, 07:57 AM
but with no pillion =)

lo0se3r
18-09-2008, 09:49 AM
but with no pillion =)

lol get a rear seat cowl and a sticker saying "this is a one player game" then your set! :p

nvmee
18-09-2008, 01:27 PM
HAHHHAHHA ......... pillioning a person isnt cool anywais esp on a 250. ohh the horrors, esp if they dont know what they are doing.

lean against you or lean too much = fall. and that is fail when you at macquarie pass

S2kane
23-09-2008, 09:16 PM
i stil think thers more yammahas on australian roads

Impossible because Honda has topped Australian motorbike sales for ever.

I cant remember seeing Yamaha on top once.

Feverpitched
24-09-2008, 10:58 AM
^ Yes, but do those sales figures include the CT110?

Type R Positive
25-09-2008, 03:59 AM
^ Yes, but do those sales figures include the CT110?of course they do....

preludacris
25-09-2008, 04:38 AM
ok anyway. i think the cbr pretty much owns r6, so this thread pretty much done.

established only things r6 has over cbr are:

- better looks (i still prefer headlights on cbr over bug eyed r6, but love the gunmetal R6 fairings and the rims)

PNS 001_EG3
25-09-2008, 10:26 AM
get a gsx r 600 yer its not a honda but on the road stock out of the box they are the best performer hands down. and they have sex written all over them.

Type R Positive
25-09-2008, 01:44 PM
ok anyway. i think the cbr pretty much owns r6, so this thread pretty much done.

established only things r6 has over cbr are:

- better looks (i still prefer headlights on cbr over bug eyed r6, but love the gunmetal R6 fairings and the rims)
R6 = Race bike. It's better than any other bike out there for this.....
CBR600R = Street bike.

rokkuchan
25-09-2008, 02:25 PM
Of most the 600cc sports bikes, WHY ONLY CBR600RR NO SLIPPER CLUTCH?????? Hate to be doing 10K-16K rpm then accidently dropdown a gear... That turned me down as i was about to buy the bike last year... but got my gixxer now and slipper clutch is great and i did accidently gear down on high revs...

preludacris
25-09-2008, 03:28 PM
^^ the fireblade 1000cc model has it now. which means it will be brought out in the next 600rr, and will pwn even more.

nvmee
25-09-2008, 04:12 PM
lol ... slipper clutch is mainly for track use imo ...

rokkuchan
25-09-2008, 04:35 PM
lol ... slipper clutch is mainly for track use imo ...

Well YES OFCOURSE... but also a safety thing for street riding...try downshifting at even 6-8000 revs on 600cc? Oh wait, try it on a 250cc... see yourself lockup rear wheel and skid your way through the streets.doesn't have to be too high revs or or high speed... I've locked up on the cbr250 changing gears from 3rd to 2nd at aroudn 30-40kph... it locked up and skid a little... though i didn't control my clutch smooth enough...

*what am i saying...I guess you're all experts, dont need to rely on these things...haha.

nvmee
25-09-2008, 04:42 PM
LOL ... it would be nice if i had it hahaha ...

but yeh i do know what you mean

S2kane
26-09-2008, 12:32 PM
R6 = Race bike. It's better than any other bike out there for this.....
CBR600R = Street bike.

No.. how do you figure that??

for a start the CBR has won every world super sport title since i can remember..

second i have never heard anyone who knows what they are talking about say that the r6 is better.

read through the following test properly make sure you go to both pages aswell.. its no coincidence the yamaha comes last everywhere.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html

preludacris
27-09-2008, 04:18 AM
^^ i think on circuit, the r6 will post a slightly faster lap time than cbr. the 08 model due to its improved mid range and the typical high end power of r6 is a big factor in this.

though unless ur purchasing ur bike purely for track. cbr has it beat in every other area even handling. yamaha apparently have sacrificed all areas of streetability (hence coming in last place of the above shoot out), for this track advantage

in the end, probably comes down to personal preference in looks and brand loyalty etc.

typeR positive obviously a r6 fanboy :P fair nuf tho, they are an awesome bike.

nvmee
28-09-2008, 08:25 AM
you guys are forgetting the stability in parts of the corner, the ability for it to tip in and chassis of the bike etc ... all this power talks makes me sick =p

na-118
02-10-2008, 07:51 PM
r6 end of story when you own one you will know :P

FASN8U
02-10-2008, 08:48 PM
lol true

Tofu
07-10-2008, 07:25 AM
well the 09 CBR600RR is released.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/06/honda-announces-new-cbr600rr-and-cbr100rr-fireblade-for-u-k/

S2kane
07-10-2008, 09:25 AM
CBR best Race bike best Road bike.

CBR wins all the supersport races and all the magazine shoot outs.

Ok close this thread now please. :)

nvmee
07-10-2008, 06:46 PM
wins all super sport? LOLOLOLOLOLOL OK BUDdY !

S2kane
08-10-2008, 08:33 AM
Ok whens the last time the Honda CBR600 didn't win the world super sport championship?

nvmee
08-10-2008, 08:53 AM
obviously our definition of supersport differs. to me supersport is pretty much every japanese sports bike out there. no one watches super sport championships =p

S2kane
08-10-2008, 09:25 AM
Our definition ?? well super sports have always meant 600's in the motorcycle industry.

No one watches world supers? maybe just you don't watch world super sports.
and maybe you don really know much about bikes..lol

I get annoyed that soo many people on here have no idea what they are talking about.. and just go around making up facts out of thin air.

lo0se3r
08-10-2008, 11:28 AM
OMG internet keyboard warriors!

all personal choice i say!

nvmee
08-10-2008, 06:13 PM
well in that case you are partially wrong. supersports are considered 600s, and thats tru the supersport championship has been one by honda the last 5 years or so. But isnt australian super bike still considered a supersport? from what i remember stauffer won in the year 07 with his yammie r6

who watches world super sports :P

WNARUN
08-10-2008, 07:11 PM
only thing with the r6's and r1's is u cant really go on long cruises because of the way the bike is positioned you have a lot of your own body weight on your arms after a while your arms will kill ya. i'd got the cbr

nvmee
08-10-2008, 09:36 PM
arms? forget about yur arms. its your back that kills lol

na-118
08-10-2008, 10:02 PM
wins all supersports? wake up to yourself mate !

na-118
08-10-2008, 10:12 PM
LOl dude you have no clue mate! maybe you don't know your bikes, stick to your s2k mate. maybe your just reading from forums and assuming all this rubbish.
im getting annoyed that your saying all this bull! you seriously have no idea do you? hondas win all? LOL @ U! these are facts mate they dont win all end of story!

Our definition ?? well super sports have always meant 600's in the motorcycle industry.

No one watches world supers? maybe just you don't watch world super sports.
and maybe you don really know much about bikes..lol

I get annoyed that soo many people on here have no idea what they are talking about.. and just go around making up facts out of thin air.

EG3B16
09-10-2008, 02:58 PM
End of the day the decision is with the buyer.

I too was in the same situation R6? CBR600? but in the end I got a Gixxer 600.

Best thing to do is take the bikes out for a ride and see what feels more comfortable.

I had my eyes set on the R6 but after riding my friends R6 i was disappointed at how bumpy the ride was...

CBR600 was nice but it just didnt have that appeal to me.

Gixxer600 looks great, goes great, and fell like the perfect fit. took it for a spin and thats when i knew thats the one...

In the end of the day guys.. its ur own choice... not really a great idea asking what other people would get... u just get mixed results..

just my 2 cents..

GReY_CVC
09-10-2008, 03:27 PM
Spot on... ride it yourself... :thumbsup:


End of the day the decision is with the buyer.

I too was in the same situation R6? CBR600? but in the end I got a Gixxer 600.

Best thing to do is take the bikes out for a ride and see what feels more comfortable.

I had my eyes set on the R6 but after riding my friends R6 i was disappointed at how bumpy the ride was...

CBR600 was nice but it just didnt have that appeal to me.

Gixxer600 looks great, goes great, and fell like the perfect fit. took it for a spin and thats when i knew thats the one...

In the end of the day guys.. its ur own choice... not really a great idea asking what other people would get... u just get mixed results..

just my 2 cents..

preludacris
10-10-2008, 12:41 AM
End of the day the decision is with the buyer.

I too was in the same situation R6? CBR600? but in the end I got a Gixxer 600.

Best thing to do is take the bikes out for a ride and see what feels more comfortable.

I had my eyes set on the R6 but after riding my friends R6 i was disappointed at how bumpy the ride was...

CBR600 was nice but it just didnt have that appeal to me.

Gixxer600 looks great, goes great, and fell like the perfect fit. took it for a spin and thats when i knew thats the one...

In the end of the day guys.. its ur own choice... not really a great idea asking what other people would get... u just get mixed results..

just my 2 cents..


good reply. guess it really is up to personal preferance.

it is like comparing a prelude to a civic. civic owners will be like, why did u buy that heavy car. prelude owners: why did you buy that torqueless car. but ppl buy it for different reasons.

S2kane
11-10-2008, 01:31 PM
LOl dude you have no clue mate! maybe you don't know your bikes, stick to your s2k mate. maybe your just reading from forums and assuming all this rubbish.
im getting annoyed that your saying all this bull! you seriously have no idea do you? hondas win all? LOL @ U! these are facts mate they dont win all end of story!

What are you saying the Honda CBR600 hasn't won every title for the last 6 years?
Every thing i say is based on facts and i dont say anything unless i can back it up..
and here you go.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersport_racing

I've been riding bikes for over 20 years and followed bike racing all my life.
yes.. the CBR600 has dominated world super sports since 2003 and Pretty much win all the races. Andrew pitt won the title for ten kate Honda again last weekend actually.

BTW i work in the motorcycle industry for a pretty big company
So if you want to know anything feel free to ask me ;p lol

S2kane
11-10-2008, 01:36 PM
Of course i agree that its all up to personal choice.
if i was going to choose another super sport (600cc) i'd go for the GSXR600
then id go for The ZX6.
The R6 would be dead last on my list.
But CBR600 would be first on my list and you can go back and read the links i put up a few pages back to find out why. :P

BulletBoy
03-11-2008, 08:57 PM
^ he knows his shit ! RESPECT.. lol im so bias !!

.::F[L]Y::.
05-11-2008, 10:27 PM
awaiting na-118's reply ROFL

Henessaayyy
08-11-2008, 08:40 AM
Why not go for the CBR 1000 RR if you're going for '08 models?
It's a little pocket rocket and just sits into those turns soooooooooooo smoothly... It's like a luxury car with supercar handling and power!

Actually it's better :P

10KRPM
11-11-2008, 05:16 PM
Actually if you were serious about these bikes you would only use it for weekend rides/track days.

For day to day commuting it would get tiring very very quick.

FASN8U
11-11-2008, 05:52 PM
go hard or go home if you cant hack a sportsbike get ex-postie. some hardcore rider you are , what about guys that ride boneshakers (hardtails with no suspension) back in the day and many still do ride hardtails

TurBIce
12-11-2008, 04:48 PM
my thoughts
Get whatever you test ride that suits you,
Everyones bum is different. :)

and dont bother reading those mags n bike tests saying this is better or whaetver,
not like you will feel the difference anyways,

so what if the 675 is a better bike in the reviews ( i know its only r6 n cbr)
but when u ride it. your ass hurts. .. jsut an example.

nvmee
13-11-2008, 07:04 AM
YES i agree, every bum is different, every review is different. At the end of the day its personal preference, its not like anyone is going to use the full potetntial of the bike on road, its rather the positioning of the body. more racy = more sore body

na-118
13-11-2008, 11:16 AM
you havnt even rode a 1000
Why not go for the CBR 1000 RR if you're going for '08 models?
It's a little pocket rocket and just sits into those turns soooooooooooo smoothly... It's like a luxury car with supercar handling and power!

Actually it's better :P

.::F[L]Y::.
13-11-2008, 04:34 PM
once i get my fulls next year il probably look at getting an 07-08 R6. So sexual looking

10KRPM
14-11-2008, 02:33 AM
never said i was a hardcore rider......and once you get a few more years under your head then you would realise what im trying to say. These bikes will only be used to their potential on the race track....and even then maybe at 7/10 limit. You ever wonder why you see so many sports bikes for sale after 6 months or so???

Whats with people on here trying to be so hard and all........last i looked this wasnt a fitness first gym

Runt
14-11-2008, 07:17 AM
If the ride doesnt feel right on the test ride, cant you adjust the settings to your preference with the factory gear?
(test ride being more than just around the block)

I mean, usually bikes of this calibre have some decent components from factory, like preload and damper adjustability right?

just because it feels too hard or too soft with factory settings doesnt make it a bad bike,

in the end i think it comes down to ergonomics, the fit of the bike. if it feels somewhat natural and not at all awkward its usually a good sign.

power, torque and peakiness are more the thing you should be looking for when test riding and again it comes down to your riding style and or preference, the handling can usually be sorted out later on with fine tuning. then again same goes for power and torque aswell. (not cheaply)

If your serious about buying a bike, take it over the weekend or atleast a day.

personally I like naked bikes.
practical for weekday riding & more than capable at the track.

out of the 2 r6 or cbr 600.
they both look aggresive the r6 just a tad angrier, but ive always had a thing for under tail exhausts.

that and honda reliability plus that nice sound with a yoshi pipe..... grrrr

CBR for me.

jimidy
01-12-2008, 06:22 PM
cbr 600 rr only cause i own one but yea a r6 in black step the f#$% back

Shooting Star
09-01-2009, 08:34 PM
Just go buy both !

[stealth]
11-01-2009, 11:06 AM
R6 all the way!

andylena
14-01-2009, 01:49 PM
mate i own a 08 suzuki gsxr 600,
last year when i was in the market for a 600, i did my research and ended up with the suzuki, it was either this or the cbr...
i did lots of research and these are the best two 600s of 08 , i ended up with the suzuki because it had a lower seating height and was about 1k cheaper than the cbr...
all in all i didnt like the yamaha much at all, i felt the suzuki and honda handled better, and was testing the kawasaki i think i was just being bias because kawasaki have just never really float my boat

S2kane
15-01-2009, 11:29 AM
I agree. CBR or GSXR are the best supersports.

Type R Positive
15-01-2009, 02:54 PM
I've been riding bikes for over 20 years and followed bike racing all my life.
yes.. the CBR600 has dominated world super sports since 2003 and Pretty much win all the races. Andrew pitt won the title for ten kate Honda again last weekend actually.
Whilst true, and a quite funny reply, since when did they ride stock showroom bikes? :confused:
They could win a million races, doesn't mean you buy the best bike....

Just pick a bike that fits you, pick your colour scheme, and ride away. :thumbsup:

EK4R
15-01-2009, 09:27 PM
i got a cbr600rr 08 and a 07 gixxer 600 in my garage now and i can tell you both are great bikes. however im still getting a r6. why? i loved it when it first came out.

dont worry about what a bloody review says get a bike you want to ride.

give you an exmaple: one review i read says cbr is comfortable however i find it that it hurts my ass for long rides, i tend to sit fairly close to the tank and the cushion at the front is quiet narrow compare to the gixxer n r6. not enough support for me. and if you sit back, you will be leaned over more, thus making your back sore or arms sore.

so go test ride one and see how comfortable you fit in it. ofcourse the longer you get to ride the bike the better it is for you to decide.