new bike

[ssruk]

im looking at getting new bike in jan im thinking r6 of fireblade
not sure what would be best to get iv hade the old blade and had a thunder cat so im a bit stuck please vote
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(02)hyosung crusie 2(sold) (89)cbr 600f (91) gs500ex

[Whosthedaddy]

Sit on one and ride one.

Which one can you afford as quite different.
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[ssruk]

looking at 03 r6 and 99 blade there almost the same price
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(02)hyosung crusie 2(sold) (89)cbr 600f (91) gs500ex

[The Tot]

Both are capable roadbikes. The 99 blade is physically big whilst the R6 is svelte and a decent looker. 99 Blades will limit you to tyre choices since they have a 16" front wheel. 120bhp and plenty of torque from 918cc will see you munching the motorway miles and backroads effortlessly, but it was a bit of a lardy thing compared to the R1. Feedback from blade users was that it's a very fast bike and well made. Just nothing special. R1's and ZX9RC's had a bit more edge to them making the blade feel a bit more "grown up". Rear tyres are 190 section. Chain and sprockets will be consumed faster than the 600 too.

If you can get a test ride or sit on them then it's all good. Despite having a blade, my money will probably go on an R6. The 03 bikes don't have the gearbox issues of the 99-02 models. Craig had one as his commuter bike and spoke highly of it. He also had a mint original 893 blade too so he can compare the two bikes somehow.
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The Tot 2019 Z1000SX - 2007 R1
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[ssruk]

you know never looked at zx's lol might be worth a look thanks for advice all
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(02)hyosung crusie 2(sold) (89)cbr 600f (91) gs500ex