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  • #16
    Originally posted by ken cool View Post
    Bingo! You are absolutely right. That was then. This is now! Things change. Times change. People change. Attitudes and priorities shift. After over 30K kms on Race Replicas, I am through with them. I like my sufficiently powerful touring bike. If you think touring on an R6 is fun, you are grossly mistaken! You end up breaking your back, wrists, have a week long stiff neck after every trip and will definitely end up with arthritis in your knees, shoulders, neck way before your liver cries foul from binge drinking!

    ... I know Ken da an R6 is definitely not a tourer... so its time to edit the old thread of yours... LOL...
    Anyways @Josh did had your choice man???
    Last edited by Binoy; 10-24-2009, 01:42 PM.
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    • #17
      @jd666 a 600 cc would cost anywhere between 5 L to 6L depending on the model and the mode of import.. if its a TR then it would be a bit more.
      Last edited by JOSH5898; 10-24-2009, 05:41 PM.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by GP_freak View Post
        @Josh - what happened to your 2010 R1 ? Never ever opt for an R6. It has the most radical riding position in the super sport class. Its fit one and only for track. Check with the R6 owners. CBR is the best all rounder. It has the best resale too.
        the 2010 R1 is out as of now dude... have heard from many about the R1's handling and riding problems so am opting for a 600 as of now. Well after getting a view from you'll am now a bit skeptical about the R6.
        Last edited by JOSH5898; 10-24-2009, 05:48 PM.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by ken cool View Post
          If you think touring on an R6 is fun, you are grossly mistaken! You end up breaking your back, wrists, have a week long stiff neck after every trip and will definitely end up with arthritis in your knees, shoulders, neck way before your liver cries foul from binge drinking!

          thnks ken for the detailed description about the problems of the R6.
          Am not much of a racer and would mostly use my bike for city rides or a tour.. track would be only once ina while so now am thinking more about the CBR.

          As for the other options.. am actually not getting a clean bike in that segment. Still searching.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by ken cool View Post
            Bike Choice Approved

            I personally do not like any of the above bikes. I prefer something like the Fazer600 S2, or the new Diversion 600 or if you are kinda tall, then the VStrom is a great machine though not very good for track, a trifle high.
            Second that. I'm less of a faired bike fanatic. Fazer 600 isn't a very great looking bike though. Might easily mistake it for a FZ16 in terms of size. How about a Suzuki SV650? I have something for twins.
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            • #21
              why did not not want to stay with a 1000?
              if you get a 600 you are going to miss the power.
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              • #22
                how about a triumph daytona 675?
                overkill options aside, i'd go with the R6-nothing will be more impressive than that at Kari. but like Ken sir suggested, if long rides grab a higher share of your usage, you should seriously look at other touring options..

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by ajslave View Post
                  how about a triumph daytona 675?
                  overkill options aside, i'd go with the R6-nothing will be more impressive than that at Kari. but like Ken sir suggested, if long rides grab a higher share of your usage, you should seriously look at other touring options..
                  well my usage is city riding - 50 % long tours - 35% and tracks - 15% so i guess the R6 would not suit all my purposes like ken da said.


                  Originally posted by fatbikez View Post
                  why did not not want to stay with a 1000?
                  if you get a 600 you are going to miss the power.
                  i first had a 1000 only but personally feel i would enjoy riding a 600 in the regular city traffic.

                  Originally posted by silver_falcon_46 View Post
                  Second that. I'm less of a faired bike fanatic. Fazer 600 isn't a very great looking bike though. Might easily mistake it for a FZ16 in terms of size. How about a Suzuki SV650? I have something for twins.
                  problem is bro i do not like much of this semi faired bikes.. am a sports bike fan so am trying to pick a good bike from the above give choice.

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                  • #24
                    If its for more of city use and less of tours/track then the R6. But that said its good for the track as well. But since the Yamahas are known for their low end power it might be a lilttle dangerous in traffic if you're not careful with the throttle. But otherwise the cbr600 puts the rider well on in any type of use. But like the others are saying its hard to find a legal unit.
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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by JOSH5898 View Post
                      thnks ken for the detailed description about the problems of the R6.
                      Am not much of a racer and would mostly use my bike for city rides or a tour.. track would be only once ina while so now am thinking more about the CBR.

                      As for the other options.. am actually not getting a clean bike in that segment. Still searching.
                      I have ridden the CBR600 quite a bit and I have not found it to be any more relaxing than the R6. And I maintain my stance for bikes like Fazer 600 or the Diversion600, they will make your life easier to live!

                      Originally posted by silver_falcon_46 View Post
                      Second that. I'm less of a faired bike fanatic. Fazer 600 isn't a very great looking bike though. Might easily mistake it for a FZ16 in terms of size. How about a Suzuki SV650? I have something for twins.
                      I have been on the faired Fazer 600. I think it does pretty fine in a neat way. But of course, without doubt my favourite being the SV650. It is probably the best 600 around! One of the best even on track for normal mortals. There was a thread to this effect.
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                      • #26
                        @ ken... i have been searching and am getting a fazer 600 with a fairing but actually am a sportsbike fan you know with all the side fairing etc... will be going to have a test ride of the fazer this weekend.. lets see.. anywyas thanks a lot for your suggestions.

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                        • #27
                          after testing the cbr and the r6 finally i feel the cbr would anytime be a better choice for my requirements. It is very easy to handle and also has a very comfortable riding position compared to the yamaha's screamer R6.
                          I guess very soon i would own a sexy CBR 600 RR. Will keep updating.. thanks to all who have given their inputs for my query.

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