Gixxer 600 + 33bhp re4strictor kit =

Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

one more post about bikes with restrictor kits i hope!

Top end speed?
pulling power?
mpg?
Insurance group?
Can i get insured at a good price at 17?
any other usefull info?

Cheers

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Look mate, I know you are new to all of this but once bikes are restricted they are all the same. They go about 100MPH. The acceleration is slower. The Fuel economy goes down a bit. The insurance group stays the same. All 400's and 600 sports are expensive to insure at 17 and the restriction does not make a difference. That's all the info you will need for this bike and any other bike.

Rant over.
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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

^^Agree with jonny bags.

At the end of the day, they all produce 33bhp, you'll be looking at 100mph very top end and 35+mpg.

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Actually, can we make my post a sticky? Razz

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Reevo8 · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Wrongo, My restricted CBR600RR is quicker than monk's(monk.... dunno the rest of his name) and while on the hastings ride out my bike was noticeably faster, and he said his only hit 90mph whereas mine hits 105ish. This will all be down to a sportier gearing for my bike.

Pulls up to 8k rpm, then slows through rest of the revs, peak power is like 7k rpm. MPG is like 45 sat flat out for 260 miles, and filtering for 60ish.
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gauloises · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Karma :

Hi

Does anyone no the price (roughly) of the insurance for a gsxr 600 or an r6 at the age of 17 covered by fire and theft and fully comp.

Thanks

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

Fully comp you don't even want to go there, tpft upwards of £1k dependant on stuff like postcode, security, etc. etc.

EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

I had a quote on a new CBR 600 when I was 23, full license for 6 months and they said somewhere in the region of £1600 3rd party fire and theft. I think insurers will be rolling around the office when you ring up and tell them your 17, get a quote and post it. I'm very curious.

Method · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Karma :

I was thinking of a 600RR or R6 when i turn 18, with 2 yrs NCB and only 1 Year and a bit left on the 33bhp limit. Dont realy know what the point of this post is, but you never know Thumbs Up

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Chriss · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2005 Karma :

For me and me Daytona 600 fully comp is upwards of £4000. And only one company would actually quote me.

I guess what they're trying to say is I'm a high risk.

(19, 2 years NCB, good area for security)
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

EDBANGER · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2005 Karma :

Many may disagree but I think putting a restrictor kit on a bike like a GSX600 should be punishable by death! Just ride a 400/500 for 2 years and save up some money & NCB!

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0ni · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

After riding the GSXR 600 unrestricted for 2 days after passing my test I can safely say it has stonking performance compared to a 125. It really is night and day yet at the same time feels very controllable. Low speed is a doddle as well. Practice makes perfect though - I have around 95 miles of low speed riding around my car park practising u turns and clutch control so that was probably way better than nothing. I had a rough idea of what it could do to me if abused.

I also know for a fact that the bike is good for an indicated 150mph, I know that this feels like now and what getting their feels like. I know also what dropping a gear and getting the rear wheel sliding does, while incredibly fun during an overtake it has tempered my willingness to do it anytime soon again.

My right wrist is thankfully controlled by my brain and not my balls - not getting it restricted after the fun I've had. Strangely not felt out of my depth yet - HOWEVER - I have been conciousley taking it very easy going around anything that resembles a corner - even going around corners I know very well at silly low speeds just to be sure.

It is up to you of course whether you restrict it or not - ride like a tit and your still going to end up fucking the bushes.
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hopoffbaby · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

There was a very useful insurance guide posted a long time ago (by annabella i think) that proved invaluable when i got my quote for a Bandit 600.
I has just turned 18 with no NCB's.
The first company i rang just laughed at me.
The first quote i got was in the region of £2200 TPFT
After playing the companys off against each other for about an hour i got the price down to £700 with cover to ride other bikes.
I also live in a relatively high crime area.
It pays to shop around. Cool

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

Weed · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

yeah but how many years had you been riding? Maybe I'm just talking to the wrong people at the wrong time (Targets etc) But I dont like the sound of 3k insurance on a 3500 bike Rolling Eyes

Plus, I'll be more than happy on an SV650 Thumbs Up

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

1 years NCB as well. Laughing

It was £50 for changing a £800 tpft policy on a ZX6R to the TL.

Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

Im thinking of getting a gixxer600 with a restrictor kit, then take it out a few months after having it Twisted Evil

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Then why ask what it is like with the restriction in then? I went through all that effort of explaining as well. Sad

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Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

lol, i was just wondering if i should leave it in if it just affects the top end speed a bit, not the pull off ect...

btw - thanks for ur explenation! Laughing