Big bike question

[MikeyC]

I've had my Gixxer 6 for just over a year now, it's the first 'big' bike i've ever had. But i'm going through an experimental stage now and I'm up for trying it something new. So bearing in mind i've never ridden another big bike, out of the following choices, what would you choose and why? Are there any you would go out of your way to avoid? If so, why?

R6
Kwak Ninja ZX-6R
Newer shape Gixxer 6
Ducati 748

[GSXReater]

The new zx6 is very good and well recommended but the best way to judge them is to test ride them all as all the straight 4's are all very good, never ridden a duke so cant comment.

[Danny]

Imo, apart from the Ducati the rest are too similar to make it worth changing bikes for.

[yambabe]

None of the above.

If you want to try something new, go for a completely different style.

Try a supermoto, or a big trailie. Have a go on a big cruiser. Ride a lorry (sorry Goldwing!). Get a little 2-stroke race-replica that you can rev the life out of.

The possibilites are endless. Why go to what is essentially the same bike with a slightly more powerful engine?

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[MikeyC]

Are they really that similar in riding style then, the sports 600s? I'm asking as I have no experience on any other sports bike.

Appreciate the advice babyyam, but I only really like the whole 'sports bike' thing, not really interested in supermoto's/cruisers tbh, but thank you anyway

[gimpy limp]

I prefer cruisers to road bikes, nothing stopping you selling it 2 months down the line if it's not your thing and getting another crotch rocket. Plenty cruisers out their that can also handle corners pretty well.
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[Ste]

[MikeyC]

My bike seems to like power higher up, doesn't like low revs, but as I've nothing to compare it to, i'm presuming thats a normal thing? It 'looks' quite chunky and dated now also. There's not much I don't like about it, but just want to try something newer.

[cbrbiker]

[MikeyC]

Definitely an option mate. My birthday's in November, so looking to treat myself then. Not the bet time of the year to be getting used to a new big bike though admittedly

[Grubby]

Why not try a big bike, Suzi 1400, Yam 1300, Busa, Blackbird, ZX12R, CB 12 that sort of thing?
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[the grim reaper]

Test ride everything that you can get your grubby little mitts on, then test ride some more. Every bike has something to offer, you may find that a type of bike that you'd never even considered is perfect for you.

Cheers

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[riichy]

zx6r the new one. omg that is one sexy sports 600.
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