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Mr.6
03-06-2004, 05:22 PM
'00 Suz GSXR 600
'02 Yamaha R6

I found a GSXR in cycletrader for 4200 with 13k miles on it. Thats why im asking. They are both reputable 600's (atleast i think so from what im learning). Anyone know first hand which one is better?

And should i get a bike that isnt blue (same color as my gear), how much do standard paint jobs cost for bikes?
octane
03-06-2004, 09:57 PM
Most of the late model 600 supersports are pretty close performance wise. It sounds like you're a new rider, in which case either of those bikes are more than adequate. Personally I'm a Suzuki fan, but the R6 is nice.

Prices on paint jobs vary greatly depending on what you want, etc.
Mr.6
03-06-2004, 10:05 PM
Most of the late model 600 supersports are pretty close performance wise. It sounds like you're a new rider, in which case either of those bikes are more than adequate. Personally I'm a Suzuki fan, but the R6 is nice.

Prices on paint jobs vary greatly depending on what you want, etc.

Just a matching blue (to my gear). Nothing fancy.
cbucgo
03-06-2004, 10:28 PM
Looking at both of those bikes I would definately choose the 02 r6. To me, its a much nice bike than the old gixxers. I have had both 00 gsxr 600 and 99 r6 and to me the r6 is much nicer. The r6 is alot lighter in the front which to me makes it easier to handle compared to the 96-00 gsxr 600's. Plus the looks of the r6 are alot better in my opinion.
atomic concepts
03-06-2004, 10:40 PM
With equal riders the gixxer will win 9 times out of 10!
octane
03-06-2004, 11:02 PM
Just a matching blue (to my gear). Nothing fancy.

You can probably find someone who paints on the side that'd do it for a couple hundred bucks. I'd expect to pay a minimum of $600 for a decent paint job at a shop.
cbucgo
03-07-2004, 11:05 AM
With equal riders the gixxer will win 9 times out of 10!


no way. the old body gsxr's are slow are heavy when compared to the r6.
atomic concepts
03-07-2004, 11:26 AM
I have an '01 and raced a '03 r6 a couple of times(when i was "stock ") and never lost!It could have been the riders but i dought it.Just my opinion.
Jesus
03-07-2004, 11:40 AM
rode a 01 gsxr i like it but dont know about the r6
Del La Sol 1320
03-07-2004, 12:56 PM
i've ridden them all, the 03' R6 is a world apart from the 98-02 models and would destroy any pre 04 gsxr 600(see AMA superstock last year), now comparing a 01-03 gixxer 6 to a carburated R6 it would be a close match but i much prefer the gixxer, its alot easier to ride fast even if the R6 may have 1% more potential at the limit... but '04 the gsx-r looks to be on top again

on the street though they are close enough where its 100% rider
cbucgo
03-07-2004, 05:15 PM
fellas, we are comparing the 96-00 gsxr 600 to the 99-02 r6. not the 01-03 gsxr 600....that would be a different story.
Del La Sol 1320
03-07-2004, 06:32 PM
in that case equally skilled riders the R6 will own it, but they are still close enough that there will be no perceivable difference on the street
cbucgo
03-07-2004, 07:02 PM
see i beg to differ. i have ridden both bikes and i think the r6 would totally crush the old body style gsxr 600. they seem to be sluggish in my opinion and i personally found them hard to turn. i had a 99 and 2000 gsxr 600 and they were super front heavy and stiff when i compared to my 99 r6
Del La Sol 1320
03-07-2004, 10:01 PM
thats exactly what i said, i think i either worded it wrong or you read it wrong
cbucgo
03-07-2004, 10:38 PM
my bad del. i didnt direct that post to you. i was differing with everybody else on here who claims the gsxr would own the r6. i guess im the only true yamaha fan. lol
GaRn
03-12-2004, 07:53 AM
r6!!!!
slowr6
03-14-2004, 04:52 PM
R6 OWNS :)
freq
03-15-2004, 11:41 AM
r6
atomic concepts
03-16-2004, 04:58 PM
Well....there is only 1 way to settle it! lets line 'em up
tiki240
03-16-2004, 05:17 PM
ive always been a gixxer fan but then again thats the 2001 gixxer 600. slow rolla when u get your and i get mine we need to ride.
Mr.6
03-16-2004, 05:30 PM
ive always been a gixxer fan but then again thats the 2001 gixxer 600. slow rolla when u get your and i get mine we need to ride.

:thup:
bumbaclot
05-31-2005, 10:14 PM
i can get u a paint job for 400.. i work at a bodyshop in alexandria.. let me know if u interested
R1Buttercup
06-01-2005, 08:11 AM
U need another R6 :) I can get it painted for $400 in Yorktown for you. Both bikes are good, performance wise you need to get what is comfortable for you, and what you prefer. The GSXR tank is bulky and the R6's tank is more narrower. ;)
R1Buttercup
06-01-2005, 08:14 AM
ive always been a gixxer fan but then again thats the 2001 gixxer 600. slow rolla when u get your and i get mine we need to ride.

Oh hush Tiki, we wont go into your lawnmower sounding GSXR, LOL :p I think Mr6 was leading the way on the Parkway, and ummm you were trying to keep up :p