argument bound to happen..... best sports 600 for ~5k

[Damien1080]

Right here goes one that's bound to be controversial....

Basically looking for some advice on the best sports 600 for me,

Aged 25 moving from an er6n , almax chain and Oxford monster disc lock etc so good security gear squared away.

Do about 1200 miles a month about 75% being motorway and ride all year round rain or shine , like I said looking to spend about 5k give or take a little bit and open to all suggestions. Know this has been asked a few times but mostly for fair weather riding etc so any help greatly appreciated

[j.silvs]

Gixxer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Troy92]

I can only comment on looks, CBR 07-12 or as stated gixxer k4 onwards. Especially the blue with a splash of white
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[P.]

You can get a GSXR1000 K5/6 for that... far better

[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Daytona 675 would be my choice. Or potentially i'd consider a Ducati 749 if I didnt intend to sell the bike on.

Just go test ride everything, particularly different engines and their characteristics, to see which you prefer. Theyre all more than capable nowadays with reliability being a given for most models. Just consider ergonomics and looks as they are all well beyond what we are most likely be able to achieve.
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[Eddie Hitler]

For comfort and ease of use I would go for a 1000cc instead. Loads on here recommend the GSXR thou, although I would look to save some money and go for something older like a Thunderace.

[Nick 50]

Triumph Daytona 675

This lucky bugger got a 2011 model for under £5k
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[P.]

I was going by the motorway miles. My R1 returned far better mileage than my 600 on long runs.

If he wants fun, a 600 sports isn't what I'd be looking at

[waffles]

Gixer 600 K6 onwards or Triumph Daytona 675
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[smithyithy]

For loads of motorway miles I'd go for a litre bike, but it depends on insurance and stuff I guess.

CBR1000RR-5 (2005/6), clean one for >£4k..

Go to a newer '07+ shape for £4.5 - £5k.

I like CBR's.

You could even get a nice Blackbird for £4-5k, you'd lose some of the raw sportiness but it'd eat up motorway miles at daft speeds for fun, and still be decent on the twists..

[drzsta]

You want an'09 ZX6R!!

£4400 for you

https://www.ebay.co.UK/itm/231035227678

[-Matt-]

Daytona 675 or Zx6

[Kickstart]

Hi

1200 miles a month on a supersports 600 might not be that much fun.

How much are you expecting for the Er6? Would a cheaper older 600 be possible, keeping the Er6 for much of your motorway monotony?

All the best

Keith
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[The Wobbly Orange]

[c_dug]

Got to agree I thought a litre bike would suit better when I read the requirements, try a few for insurance, you may be surprised.

Actually if it was me, I would keep an eye out for a cheap K1300S and have 'busa performance for the motorways with a shaft for ease of maintenance and heated grips as standard for the 8 months a year they come in handy.

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!rIFBPSRPY,LBQWEHl!sQg~~_12.JPG

That one is a little over budget, but comes with electronic suspension, abs, traction control, heated grips, quick shifter blah blah blah... just about all of the bells and whistles you could want. For the best part of 1000 miles of motorways a month, that is the bike I would want!
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[c_dug]

Just to add to my post above, a K1300S is pushing the budget, but the K1200S can be found to that money and is pretty similar spec.
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[-Matt-]

That would be extremelyyy tempting if i had the coins spare

[Oz.]

I am in the same camp as Keith, keep the ER6 for the motorway + winter commutes and get a mid 2000s sports 600 like a ZX6R B1H or even a K5 GSXR 750 for the weekends.

Keeps the mileage down on the sports bike and makes it easier to sell when you want something else (not if but when..)

I used to commute on my ZX6R all year round and it isn't pleasant in the winter when the back end steps out, gets all squirrelly on a frozen roundabout and for that brief few seconds you start visualizing the repair bills.

[Slacker24seve...]

Daytona 675. I ride mine all year, it's still immaculate. You can get an 09 or maybe even an SE for that money.
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[stevo as b4]

[G]

It was maybe the 1200 version I took around Brands.
Not bad in the right pair of hands (not mine - some more experienced racers who flashed past me when I was riding my own bike.)

However, you're back to having the power of a decent litre bike, but a chunk more weight - unless you really need the extra comfort and can't get that from the litre bike, I'd stick heated grips (and muffs) on to the sharper bike personally.

[spnorm]

A litre bike has more usable power where you need it in the mid-range. Unlike a 600, you don't have to rev the tits off one to make good progress on the road.

[Mario_Kempes]

954 'Blade and a really good night out would be my choice.

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