GSXR or R6
 

I am torn between the two 96 to 99 GSXR or the 99 to 2003 R6. Cant Decide. also what the the pros and cons to both? i will be built one or the other..

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i personally prefer the feel of the GSXR over the yamaha. the R6 just felt kinda small to me. my g/f also said she like riding on my GSX over the R6, she said it was just more comfortable. both are great bikes though.

Re: GSXR or R6
 

Who won the ama or whatever its called last year, i think it was a r6???

Re: GSXR or R6
 

gixxer.....r6 feels small to mee

Re: GSXR or R6
 

GSXR hands down. The Yamaha's feel more like they were meant for very seasoned riders. dont get me wrong, nice bikes, but the gsxr has always recieved such phenominal reviews. I'd personally suggest a 1998 SRAD gixxer. The R6 has been known to feel a bit smaller and thus, nimbler, but at the same time the forgiving nature of the gixxer line make them a favorite among both racers, stunters, and canyon riders. The Gixxer will more than likely be the best bang for the buck and with their popularity, if you can manage to find a cheap one, if you do find yourself unhappy with it, turning around and selling it to purchase a R6 will be more than easy. Ive also heard alot of people complain about the yamaha transmissions, though I realize 2nd gear is a problem for all sportbikes at some point during their life simply because they recieve the most wear from racing and such, the yamaha seems to stick out a bit more in this particular problem. Good points for the Yamaha- killer styling, very nimble, decent power, and a bit more "professional" feel while riding. Good points for the GSXR- forgiving handling, class leading performance all around, COMFORTABLE, good resale value, and from what ive heard, respond retardedly well to modification. Cons of the yamaha- Need to be a bit more experienced to really appreciate the bike and throw it around, The tranny problem (for some), not the most comfortable egronomics, no reserve tank (a feature I like). Cons for the Suzuki- could be a bit more powerful, and wel.... um nothing I dont think. Hope this helps.

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Well, going by the years, between 99-00, i would go with the R6. 01+ go with the gsxr because they started FI before the yamahas did. I like my R6, and its my first bike. Rides like a dream, and there is nothing like a vehicle that revs to 15,5k rpms :love:

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yamaha has a gas light. My light comes on I get gas, my buddy has a reserve tank and I have to wait 5 min so he can pull over and turn it on.

Anyone can go fast in a stright line but what are you going to do when that turn comes up.

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i've ridden a 01 gsxr, 01 R6 both are very similar bikes.
the only diff i see is the ergonomics.
i would choose the 03 R6, i hear from most everyone that the handling is so good on that bike.

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it doesnt matter to me if its Fi or Carb.......

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i've ridden both.. the gsxr is infinetly more confidence inspiring, its fun to ride fast and fairly easy... the R6 is scary to ride fast and it has more potential than i can use

Street riding: gixxer hands down(i'm assuming this is what you would want it for)
Racing: R6 hands down