Whats next after 600bandit? cat or zx6r

s.w.blackwell · Derestricted Danger Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Karma :

Hi all

What is best bet for my new (used tho!) bike.

i've had a bandit now for two years and its time to move on

heres what i've looked at

1: thundercat
2: gsxr 600
3: zzr 600
4: zx6r
5: cbr 6 f

i'm down to two now

thundercat (00) or zx6r (99)???

any recommendations?

they both feel comfortable, big concern as im quite tall

they are both fast (fast to me anyway)

ste
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Stephen

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I think that a Thundercat won't be a huge step up from a Bandit. I personally would go for the ZX6R. Its a bit more sporty, a bit lighter, probably just as comfortable and good for tall people.

That, however, is just my humble opinion!

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Best way to find out which you find comfortable is test rides, go get some test rides on all bikes your considering then narrow down to which make and model you want and then find a good one to buy. Thumbs Up

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

go for the zx6 Thumbs Up

far more fun than the cat..... in my oppinioun anyways Wink

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Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

I'd personally go for the ZX6 (or 636 if you want brand spankin new)
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

What about gixer6 or cbr600f

what does everyone think of those?

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Depends what you are using the bike for. The ZX6R might be a better sports bike, but the Thundercat is probably a better bike for longer journies and carrying a pillion.

All the best

Keith
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Whats the budget for the bike?
Have you looked into insurance as it'll cost more on the ZX6R than a Thundercar so would be worth looking at before making your mind up.
As Keith said, what is the bike needing to be used for as that will really decide which bike is the best one to get.

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AcIdBuRnZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Take the GSXR Thumbs Up

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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Gixxer 6!
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Claud 14.7 to 1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2004 Karma :

Personally id got for the honda or the GSXR600. Honda will be a better all-rounder. Gixxers are just damn cool! Cool

not really keen on Kawasakis. Or yamahas, but i wouldnt mind an R6 or R1...

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izzi81 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Apr 2004 Karma :

there's always a lot of pro-GSX people on threads like these Laughing

I however would recommend the zx6r. I think you might find the Thundercat fairly similar to your Bandit (from what I've heard), but the zx6r is a wonderful bike. I love mine, it's sporty and yet not difficult to handle, and comfy as well.

Oh and they look *wonderful* Very Happy

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s.w.blackwell · Derestricted Danger Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Karma :

Test rode the cat and the zx6r.........

........and ive stumped up the cash for a 99 zx6r in silver.

The zx6r came in cheaper on insurance due to new fangled cat 1 alarm. (490 FComp)

The zx6r just had better looks and felt that little bit bigger.

thanks all
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Stephen

dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Zx6r - good choice Thumbs Up

£490 fully comp /me goes away to cry.
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ts50x0 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

the cat has appauling handling

Zx6man · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Karma :

the zx6r is as comfy on long juorneys as the cat. I found the cat leg room a bit cramped as well (I am 6 foot). The cat has a far better engine than the bandit and probably same performance as the 99 zx6