Suzuki GSX-R 600 Vs. Kawasaki ZX-6R (Which Is Better?)

[Freedom Gundam]

I purchased the Kawasaki ZX-6R yesterday, but I originally attended to purchase the Suzuki GSX-R 600. The only reason I bought the bike because I had to make a down payment on the Suzuki. I like the Kawasaki, but I would much prefer the Suzuki. I'm wondering if they're the same. Just to let you know, I haven't had time to ride it yet, so I'm wondering if they're the same or if one's better than the other (I'm thinking about trading it for the Suzuki later on).

 

[Blackbird.]

I know nothing about either bikes but just on the fact that you liked the Suzuki much more I think you should not have bought either of them and saved up for the Suzuki if you wanted it so bad.

 

[Dougboy]

From my limited knowledge about bikes (Tourist Trophy and bike magazines), i understand that the GSX-R 600 is better than the ZX-6R on track and its more street-able due to its ergonomics. The ZX-6R is also an old bike because its design was carried over from 2006. Or did you get the brand new 2007 599CC ZX-6R which could be a completely different story.

 

[neanderthal]

my preference


the R6.
the triumph (dont believe me, check out the comparos!!!!)
the GSX

 

[Freedom Gundam]

From my limited knowledge about bikes (Tourist Trophy and bike magazines), i understand that the GSX-R 600 is better than the ZX-6R on track and its more street-able due to its ergonomics. The ZX-6R is also an old bike because its design was carried over from 2006. Or did you get the brand new 2007 599CC ZX-6R which could be a completely different story.

I got the brand new ZX-6R.

 

[Freedom Gundam]

I know nothing about either bikes but just on the fact that you liked the Suzuki much more I think you should not have bought either of them and saved up for the Suzuki if you wanted it so bad.

Well, my dealer said that I can trade the Kawasaki for the Suzuki later in the year if I wanted to. I wanted a bike now because I'm fed up of taking the bus (especially the MTA). One reason I got the Kawasaki was because it looks similiar to a European bike.

 

[Wolfe]

Generally, Suzukis offer better performance, while Kawasakis are a bit more reliable and easier to ride, but Kawasaki claims to have designed the brand-new ZX-6R with track use in mind, so who knows. In the end, they're both 0.6L sportbikes. Unless someone here can identify some huge difference between them or a major fault in one or the other, it all comes down to preference.

I'd probably take the ZX-6R because I like Kawasakis, but I must say the GSX-R is a beautiful bike -- I've never liked split-headlight bike designs.

If you would "much prefer" the Suzuki, that's what you should have bought.

 

[neanderthal]

either way

both bikes are bikes whose true potential can only be reached on a track. the differences between them, the subtle nuances, are not enough to differentiate them enough, and especially from the fact that maximum performance can only be wrung from a track and with plenty of practice.

so no real loss regardless of which you bought.

 

[Jay.]

I'd take the GSX-R over the ZX-6R any day.

Given a choice though I would have gone for a CBR600-RR.
It depends on what you want, and what you like.

 

[gibus]

My cousin has been riding for 30ish years now and always says this:
Suzuki over anything else

PS: You might want to actually go for the GSXR750, other than an extra couple of kilos (which are only due to the bigger engine) it literally is the same bike as the GSXR600 with more power... and not so much more expensive!

 

[puricele7e]

Anyone says " x over anything else" because he personally likes x more than anything else, it's not because x is better than the other manufacturer......I think the bikes keep changing so fast between model years, that it can't be said, like in cars, a E46 BMW 3 series spanks an Audi A4 that's a year newer......because......... x may be better than the y from the same year, but may very well lose to the y from the following year, so it's kinda hard to generalise when it comes to bikes

 

[UnoMOTO]

My opinion of the food chain.

1. R6
2. GSXR600
3. CBR600
4. ZX-6R

In the end it most probably comes down to taste and feel. If you sit on the Kawi and you feel more comfortable then stick with it.

I'd agree with others in saying that if you do go with the GSXR then upgrade to the 750. That might be the best all around sportbike ever made! Even coming from me who is a TOTAL Yamaha guy.

 

[rotary_freq]

I've been told by many that the Yamaha series of RaceReplica bikes are by far the best. The R6 and R1 both boast great speed, agility, stability, and overall are seemingly easy to ride.

Between the Suzuki and the Kawasaki, I'd take the Suzuki if I were more worried about power and such, I'd take the Kawasaki if I was interested in riding it everyday without tearing off my finger tips.