2006 600cc comparison(street)

[hairychipstic...]

interesting stuff, triumph does sound quite the good choice
interestin to see they put the r6 where it should be as opposed to where the hype wud say, and the ducati 749s being twice the price and getting owned
https://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3301

[RI_HA]

Actually a very interesting read to be honest.

From the second i started reading i just new the Daytona would be a number one.

The Daytona seems to be "thee" bike for 2006. Ive seen this bike down at the local Honda Garage and it looks as good as the pictures in that review.

I really want to own this bike at some point, all the mags seem to picure it as special.

I like how they tottaly ripped into the new R6 though, still baffles me today as to why Yamaha could think they would get away with actually claiming their bike could go up that many revs when in actuall fact it does not rev that high, and was mainly to "hype" up the bike. still looks nice though.

Rich.

[MarkyPancake]

Good read.

[brooky]

Wow, that was an awesome review. It was interesting for me to see what the competition offered as I was wondering about the RR and Daytona as I havent had a ride on one yet.

They didnt seem to love the duke as much as Wave does lol (jk) but I think its a gorgeous bit of kit, and would love to get a ride on one, one day.

I was pleased to see my bike coming second in the overall test but by reading the review they all seem very similar.

Thanks for posting
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[Andy C]

If you want a DVD of 600cc comparasion then buy superbike as free DVD with it.

Was ok, some interesting points and a few cool wheelies aswell

D675 won theres
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[The Dude]

"The new R6 is definitely not the most practical choice for street riding," BC sums up. "It's hard to look past its anemic low-end and even lackluster midrange for practical riding."

Well, unless i'm very much mistaken. It is a sports bike isn't it.lol
Thats like saying a Ferrari isn't the best family car around. No shit Sherlock.

When are we all gonna grow up and stop this comparing nonsence?
I went out and bought the R6 because i loved the look of it. Not because it supposedly revved to 17,500rpm. Or because it was 0.00003 seconds quicker around a track than bike A. Ok it might not have the torque of the Ducati or the mid range of the kawasaki. But it has enough pull to get me away from traffic lights and get me to work on time. And yes, my wrists are a little sore after a long ride, i didn't buy it for comfort.
I was out for a ride with a few pals today. One was on a Honda 400 NC30 i think it is. I totally cleaned him on the straights on the R6. Anyone can go quick in a straight line. I could only stay with him on the corners though. Couldn't get by him. Why? Because he's simply a better rider than me. Nothing to do with the bikes at all. You can have the fastest torquist revving bike on the planet. It doesn't make you Rossi.
Just go out and buy the bike you like, fuck up, and be happy with it.
I did

[Fadel]

[Rubix]

Did you also know that the new
Daytona 675 is as small as
an Aprilla rs 125 !

They look sweet but the Triumph is
too small.

I have to agree with The Dude , the R6 '06
is a great looking bike.
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[Paul@125power]

[brooky]

Yes it is pretty light, It was in fact the lightest bike of the test coming in at 176kgs.
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[Paul@125power]

Before reading the review I was pretty much decided that I wanted a R6 or CBR600RR because they were my favorites.

Now, after the review, the Daytona is looking pretty good. It sounds good, has a good sound from the 3 cylinder power house, good braking system and overall good looks

If I see a daytona while choosing a 600 while standing beside a 600RR or R6, I think it will be a very hard decision for me to make.
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[coolfox1]

I'm new to having a 'proper bike' mainly by luck and price I've ended up with a zx6, have to say after reading that I'm glad and think I made a good choice.

My old NRS was not restricted and the totally odd and bizarre power band was fun but also a dam pain in the ass if you needed power to react to something.

The ZX seems to have power all the way through, in any reasonable gear and rev combination, I like that and it's reassuring, I use the power and pick up to get out of potential situations more than anything so it feels safe.

After reading the review I would not have a duc as the price and comfort, the cbr as they look dated now and slower, the R6 well I like the look .... I think... but that comment on the power band had made me VERY wary, I'd have to try it (as sure will ) but looking at the visual graphs on power dont look promising.
As for the suzuki well I think the looks need something more, maybe more radical. and the Triumphs yes I saw one in place I was going to get my kwak from, it looked the biz , one of my first thoughts was reliability tho, I should be more brit backing but brit cars and bikes never seemed to have the same build quality and robustness as the japs, as I doubt I will never be able to afford a brand new bike then I want something that's going to stand the test of time.

Funny though being as sold as I am on the ZX the new zx hasn't grabbed me as much as mine (2002) style wise, maybe this will change when there is the possibility of making one mine

Very good link thanks for sharing

Ian

[Paul@125power]

I can't wait for the litre bike review.

I just love to see those 1000cc power demons mix it up.

But, overall, my money is on the Gixxer. Not my favorite bike, but, that's my prediction.
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[MattEMulsion]

[St0rmer66]

Seems to be all the people with R6's who are saying "it doesn't matter what bike you get". Coincidence? .
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[The Dude]

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[R1stu]

The new Tri reminds me of the old skool dukes, the 916/918s

Im starting to like the british! Ive owned to R6s now and I do admit they are gutless till past 11k

But thats why I downgeared umm.

I am a Yam freak! My last 6 or so bikes have been yam and hopfully my next bike is a yam.
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[Pte1643]

[JDP]

that new triumph is tiny thin, but feck me the seat height is reet high compared to the yams, kwak etc.... Personnaly i prefere the look of the gsxr over all the rest, the r6 has the worlds nastiest front end and that numberplate mount is such an afterthough, as is the exhaust! where as the gsxr looks spot on all round, and for that reson thats why i bought a new 636 kwak
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