R6, Gsxr 600, 900rr fireblade??

[fzr_400]

Hey all im looking at buying another bike soon and have been thinking of alot of bikes recently, i have been looking at the r6, gixer 600 and the older 900rr fireblade, and also the r1's but dont think thats the bike for me, so out of the ones i have said what are the pro's and cons i know i may well get some biased answers but just wanting to know, i am looking for a good fast bike which i know they all are, good on corners, a good reliable bike, and easy for my small 5ft 8 statur to stand on, i have sat on the fireblade and have to say i like it alot, may go to my dealer and ask for a test ride next week. any help greatly appriciated.
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[craigs23]

The 600s would be as fast, if not faster than the old 900 (although it'll be close in a straight line). The old 900s are a little uncomfy with their big wide tanks and old school riding positions, whereas the 600s are a little more kind to those of small stature. The 600s carry a little less weight (not much though, an RRN Blade weighs 209kgs fully fuelled and ready to go), better brakes, newer suspension, etc.

But if I were to choose to have one of my old bikes back, between my R6 and Blade, I'd pick the Blade without question. It's a Blade.

[Blau Zedong]

I concur..for road riding it would have to be a blade. No substitute for cubes and the older ones have build quality to die for which is one facet Honda seem to of taken a dislike to in more recent bikes. As long as you "fit" them (craig is spot on about the tank shape) they are still a great blend of mad and practical. I hated the 'blade when it came out but I'd consider one if my GSXR spontaneously combusted and I was in the market for another big 4T.
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[fzr_400]

well this is the blade i been looking at in my local garage, i love its paint scheme and its stance and everything.

https://www.angliamotorcycles.co.uk/files/200808051721200.HR96URA.jpg

Its got 26k on clock and lots of history and is in really good condition, is a 1997 model rr and is up for 2300 and i reckon i can even knock him down further in the current market and with no trade in!!

what you think??
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[craigs23]

I'd keep shopping. £2k would buy a nicer blade than that, probably without the shell suit colours. I'm not sure why he's only polished that part of the frame either.....

[fzr_400]

yeh i thought as much, thats on that is local to me just as an example, will keep looking around, if im gonna buy another large bike it will have to be kept for a while, got a baby on way but selling my impreza turbo and got family ford focus so got to have something exciting, plus i miss my bike and had a sv650s before which was a good bike but it needed more power!!
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[The Tot]

If your budget can extend to a 00 929RRY/RR1 blade, it's arguably the best bike I've ridden. Build quality is still good - newer blades have had problems with corrosion in critical areas (sump for instance).

I can't speak for your model fireblade though, but the bike is very light, composed and has more than enough power and torque to dish out top gear roll ons on the motorway before you're doing silly speeds.

The millennium blade might not have had the fame and glory of the early foxeyes, BUT without it, you won't get the blade you have today. USD's, 17" front wheels, Fuel injection (yeah it might be glitchy, but you won't notice it whilst on the move). That said, the underseat storage is cavernous enough for almost anything you want - i've got a full halfords toolkit + WD40, couple of locks and a bike cover/waterproofs with some room to spare.

Handlingwise, it's nimble but stable; tracks any given line you so wish and sticks to it. 954's are more agile, but then again they're more expensive. Brakes are solid on it and the engine is predictable. It's a very good, very fast road bike - better than my old ZX6R.

I got mine for 2150 so it goes to show you that bargains can be had on newer blades. An R1 would have been nice BUT for the blade is more suited for the road. It's effectively a 600cc bike with a 900cc engine and i treat it like that - chassis is a beaut and the large size makes long distances comfortable.

Don't get me wrong, 600cc's is more than enough to commute and have fun with, but in instances where you want to just pile on the power, the blade has that in reserve. Fuel consumption on the FI blade is about 130 miles til reserve light (18l tank - so 14.5 litres to do 130 miles) doing 90mph down the motorway. 2up/town work or spirited rides will see 100-110 before you hit the reserve.

CBR929RR was listed in PB's top 100 bikes ... I think the 954 should be up there too because it's a better, refined blade, but it's still expensive. Like Craig said, shop around, you'll be able to get a 929
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[the grim reaper]

I've had 7 Blades and ridden GSXR600s (never ridden an R6 though) and I'd have another 98/99 Blade tomorrow.

I would only go for the 929/954 if budget allows as the 929 was glitchy as hell round town and the 954, as mentioned, is still pricey.

The 98/99 Blades can be had for well under 2k but allow 2k for a 15k mile good condition one. The 16" front wheel is not a problem and the bike handles incredibly well, you can tour on them too, due to the more comfortable seating position over the 929/954. I took one to Italy via France and Switzerland.

Cheers

Grim
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[fzr_400]

so in peoples opinion the blade is slightly faster than the 600's but not as fast as they upper 1000's, in all honesty i just want a bike which is fast which i even found my sv650s was but just ran out of puff up the top, i do like the v-twins but just want to get back onto an inline four, i dont want to spend a huge amount of money, but i wont buy rubbish, so do the 1996-1999 have upside down forks?? thanks
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[Bikeless]

No and blades went soft from 1996,you want a 92-95,

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[fzr_400]

no no not sayin upside down forks are rubbish, just merely asking if the blade of that era had upside down forks, tbh i think im just gonna take a few test rides at my local dealers, they know me there anyway so should be fine esspecially in current climate, insurance is pritty good as well for me on all the bikes i am looking at.
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[the grim reaper]

The Blade only went USD with the 929 Blade, the previous ones were all RWU.

Cheers

Grim
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Adverts don't always work: Remember that advert, where the army are running across the desert and they have a wounded man on a stretcher. They get to a ravine, the bridge is down and a caption pops up that says, 'What are you thinking?'. I don't know about you but I was thinking, 'Christ, I'm glad I'm not in the f***ing army'.