GSXR600 or Ninja

bambam · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

Hi can you guys help me.

I havent ridden a bike for about 4 years now and im itching to get back into it, unfortunately im very undecided on which bike to go for, a little advice from you guys would be muchly appreciated.
I am currently trying to decide if i want to go for a GSXR600 or a Ninja 600. Crying or Very sad

Can anyone help............... Confused

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

What are you looking for in a bike ?
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

like above depends what your looking for.

ive heard that there 2 completley different bikes in terms of riding etc (e.g one more forgiving/easier to ride etc)

bambam · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

im not too sure to be honest.
my last bike was a Suzuki Bandit so this time i fancy a sporty number.

i just think id like something that is pretty comfortable to ride, the riding position shouldn't affect me too much because im only a short ass at 5'7"
i also like something with a bit of road presents and what ever i decide to get in the end to have a little bit of ooomph as my Bandit i thought was pretty nippy.

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Sorry another lame question.

What year and price range you looking at ?
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

bambam · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

well im trying to find something in the £2000 - £2500 range.

I have found a T reg GSXR600 for £2499 and also seen a 2000/2001 Ninja for 2450

its been a long time since my last bike and im now a little out of touch, i think perhaps a test drive on both would be most useful.
Confused

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Best idea mate, test ride them see which one you like more.

Im a GSXR man mind so I am a bit biased. Wink

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

DEN MONKEY · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

you think your short. Im 5'4 ya lanky bastard .

Ive got a 99 zx6r and not much changed as far as seating position etc for a couple of years and I think you will find the z quite comfy as I do.
Not sure about the suzzy Im afraid but it might be hard pressed to beat the kwaka if your planning on some decent miles.

What ever the advice given, go get ya ass on em and take em for a run before you make your decision.

Good luck and remember pics Thumbs Up

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airpig · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Karma :

What have I been telling ya!!!!?????? Wink

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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

Ninja's are now the best looking sports.

They ride well, and sound better than the Gixxer.

FTW

Mr. Green

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

dew · Trackday Trickster Joined: 26 Sep 2006 Karma :

Test ride and if you like both seek specific advice! Thumbs Up

I will say ninja 'cos i test rode both and loved ninja (purely on looks Wink

), though i still love the bulky look of gixer. Twisted Evil

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LUXY DJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Karma :

try both
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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

ram_doom · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Karma :

Ninja's up to 2003 were more like sports tourers in comparison to the competition, but with strong engines. Then the B model came out and since then, they are entirely different bikes (read: uncomfortable and razor sharp) Thumbs Up

Gsxr from the same period will be lower down the comfort scale with the bars further away from you and lower, with a wide hard seat, and will most defintely a better sports bike, but of course, it depends on what your after from it Smile

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woo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

So youve been awol for 4 years id recommend you do some lessons first to ease you back into ridding, then find an extra £400 and get an R1!

For your budget concerning the GSXR600 you could easily get a SRAD but you would find it difficult to find a decent K1, the k1 has improved midrange power over the earlier SRAD model.

With the ninjas you could easily pick up a Kawasaki J1 or J2 model.

You could also easily pick up an early R6!

Its really up to you and as others have said test riding makes a world of help in deciding which bike to go for!

Personally id recommend the GSXR600k1 and upwards but you would have to increase your budget or search hard to find one!

I personally wouldnt go near the kawasaki period as there engines are more fragile than others because they require the shims either to be checked or changed every 8000miles whereas the R6 dont need this till 24000miles and the GSXR600k1 needs the a valve clearance around i think 24000miles area too.

I have owned all three so thats just my experience!
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airpig · Scooby Slapper Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Karma :

Just seen this, you might be interested?
https://www.kenurwinmotorcycles.com/bikes/3657.html
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

I'd go for GSXR, but then i am biased. Cool

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bambam · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

Id just like to thank all you guys for the advice, I test rode a ZX6R and loved it, i wasnt intedning on going very fast as I only had jeans on but once sat on it I couldnt help myself and before you knew it I was tootling along at 100mph.....WHOOPS !! Twisted Evil

Anywho, Iv now got me a ZX6R J2
Hopefully I will soon have pictures to follow !! Very Happy

LUXY DJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Sep 2005 Karma :

nice 1 but did u try a gixer tho?
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

GSXR doesn't have a ring to it,

the acronym probably means "GAY SEX RIDERS", i wouldn't know because i'm a stealthy assassin on my sleeper of a ninja. Maybe McGee would like to confirm the meaning of the GSXR?

I find my ZX6R very comfortable on the longer distances and it's not crippling. The srad aslo feels nice to sit on. Either bikes have their gripes though. Suzukis will corrode to buggery, but nothing else. Kwaks will suffer carb icing in due course and inevitably their brakes will cock up if you're not keen on the cleaning - warping disks are a must even on the J/G models. But there's nothing more than the banzai sound of a ninja screaming past you. Either way, good bikes for good money. Ninja sounds better than Gay Sex Rider mind Cool

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bambam · Nova Slayer Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

to be honest no i didnt, i was just too god damn lazy and impaitient !! ha ha...

there was only 1 gixer for sale near me and it looked a tad on the bulky side for me, although it was looking very nice and i was tempted, and for some reason just sitting on the ninja just reminded me of my 400 Bandit that i use to have, awwwww my little baby !! Crying or Very sad

was sorry to see her go !!

but onwards and upwards, i have a bright yellow ninja to play with now !! Razz

scott666 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Karma :

Good to see you got the right colour ninja. The yellow one is fastest but obviously you knew that cos you got one. Only had mine 5 weeks, done 800 miles and love it, hasnt missed a beat except for a common problem of the gear lever sticking but a bit of grease loosens it up again,

Have fun Thumbs Up

Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

I`ve got a 2003 B1H Ninja, and its crippling and painful to ride for more than an hour, and i love it Smile

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