Hi all need some fellow bikers advice, am upgrading to a bigger bike and cant decide which one to go for. I’ve shortened it to 3 bikes well 2 bike R6 and GSXR 600 model but not sure which one to go for. Most of usage will be for commuting back and forth to work and odd leisure ride out, Insurance wise there is no not much difference in price. so that never helped me in making my choice.
Ive been told that the GSXR have bullet proof engine but not sure about the R6. Am on a tight budget and these are just around my price mark, I like the R6 but not also like the K3 with low mileage.
when buying would you look at year or mileage?
which would you recommend? I also know there not the best commuting bikes but after a sport bike.
Love my R6 1 year older and exactly the same colour scheme. Brilliant bikes. Price seems a bit steep. Plenty of good low mileage ones about for the same price. I know a SilverR6 that has 60k on hers and still runs smooth if you take care of it.
If it were me, K5. Looks good, decent can, few extra miles but doesn’t look tatty (yet). Not interested in considering a Honda? I had a similar dilemma a couple of years ago but with a budget of £1500. I was between an SRAD (faster, better handling) or a Blade (bit less speed, but much better build quality). I went with build quality as its a commuter and the bike has been amazing. I had a brand new blade stolen, hence the cheap need. However, lately I’ve been looking at a winter commuter and in the 600 category there are LOADS of good CBRs, which have much better build quality. Might be a good punt if it’s your commuter.
I’m with the K5, looks good, mileage isn’t frightening if you inspect the bike with someone who can spot a healthy engine. If it was 1000cc then I’d say Yamaha
If it were me, K5. Looks good, decent can, few extra miles but doesn't look tatty (yet). Not interested in considering a Honda? I had a similar dilemma a couple of years ago but with a budget of £1500. I was between an SRAD (faster, better handling) or a Blade (bit less speed, but much better build quality). I went with build quality as its a commuter and the bike has been amazing. I had a brand new blade stolen, hence the cheap need. However, lately I've been looking at a winter commuter and in the 600 category there are LOADS of good CBRs, which have much better build quality. Might be a good punt if it's your commuter.
benedictireland
never looked at CRB until you mentioned and now its opened up another can of worms.....
If it were me, K5. Looks good, decent can, few extra miles but doesn't look tatty (yet). Not interested in considering a Honda? I had a similar dilemma a couple of years ago but with a budget of £1500. I was between an SRAD (faster, better handling) or a Blade (bit less speed, but much better build quality). I went with build quality as its a commuter and the bike has been amazing. I had a brand new blade stolen, hence the cheap need. However, lately I've been looking at a winter commuter and in the 600 category there are LOADS of good CBRs, which have much better build quality. Might be a good punt if it's your commuter.
benedictireland
never looked at CRB until you mentioned and now its opened up another can of worms.....
Oh man even more dilemma…
so results so far
k3 - 2
R6 - 1
K5 - 2
h-magic
Be carful with the GSXR they eat their regs & generators
it worth noting you may need to consider the new emissions zone coming in, in the next few years and get a post 2007 bike if you plan on using in London for commuting
Right lady’s and gents.
Went against everyone’s advice and bought myself a gsxr k5 750.
Needs some tidying up and minor servicing work but got a good base to start of with.
poor h-magic