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600cc vs 1000cc

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#1 ·
Why do you ride a 600? Do you see it as a stepping stone to a 1000?

I have owned 1000s and I just like 600rr better than any other bike. It is faster than I ever need it to be, and still surprises me if I haven't ridden in a while. Other than bragging rights, which I do not care about, I see no reason to pay more for gas, more for insurance, increase the likelihood of theft, and tempt myself even more to ride at dangerous speeds.
 
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#2 ·
Torque etc, 400cc's go faster than you need, why do you have a 600cc? Neverending argument here...perhaps something different to all the 600vs1000 is if you share why you went DOWN to 600 FROM 1000 :)

For street i'd prefer 1000cc its easier using that powerband than revving a 600 on the way to work in the morning.
I guess what I am asking is why do you ride a 600 instead of a 1000?

I had a guy trying to lowball me on my 600 for sale and was like "I would never pay more than $4000 for a 600, it's a girls bike"

The ignorance amazed me so I am wondering why others choose to ride the 600 instead of a 1000. I didn't like that on the 1000 if I even rolled onto the throttle all the way in first it would lift up. If I hammered it in second it would come up too. Just a bit excessive for the riding I do. I usually ride my 250 anyway
 
#4 ·
Ive never owned a 1K, only 6's although i'm considering the new CBR1K as my possible next bike. I've heard from many incl br above having a 1K is a bit better for "street" / "commuting" as he mentioned more low end torque (not as high in the rpm range vs a six) that being said im also highly considering staying in the 600 class with either the next Gen RR ? or stepping it up a notch w the 675R. So to answer your question why a six now and not a 1k - i wanted some exp / years and seat time with a six plus 1K is more $ , more insurance etc.
 
#7 ·
Why do I ride a 600?

I like the agility in the 600. I like what it teaches me about corner speed. I like how it lets me get on the throttle sooner, brake later, corner faster.

When getting off the 1000 and hopping on the 600, it's like flicking around a toy! So much fun!
 
#8 ·
the newer 1K,s on the street feel damn near as flickable. ive owned a plethora of bikes. the 08 up cbr 1K feels as light under my ass at the 600F4i i have. my RSV1000r weighs more but with the torque of the V twin, i have no issues flipping it from side to side using the throttle to stand the bike upright when needed.

this is more of a personal preference question IMO. asking it on a 600cc board will get you a different answer then if you asked it on the 1000rr.net board.
 
#10 ·
Yeah but I bet on the 1000 board the answers would not be nearly as useful. They would say things like "I need the extra torque" or "I don't wear a dress"

600s have more than enough torque and I hate people who think the 1000 is the only bike to have once you're experienced. Idiots.
 
#13 ·
how many bikes have you owned? and how many have you rode?

bootsie.. its not stupid. its your opinion that a 600cc is perfect for the street.


i prefer a 1k for the street. i find they fit me better and are my preferred sport bike. i have been thinking of getting an 848 to get a mix between the 2. for the track hands down a 600 is perfect for me.
 
#11 ·
Given an opportunity to switch to a 1k, I would. 600 is great for what it is, but there is no replacement for displacement as they say.

And many of the newer liter bikes now are excellent both for the street and track (zx10r, bmw, honda 1k, etc)
 
#12 ·
It's stupid to say you need a 1000 for the street. A 600 is plenty of power for the street. Ever notice how much quicker you get off the line or accelerate than other vehicles? The reason most of us buy the 600cc sport bikes, I think, is because there isn't really another sporty option out there. You can get 400's but they're a different type of bike really, unless you look at older bikes. These bikes were really meant to be on the track, whether you look at a supersport or superbike.
 
#18 ·
It was a stepping stone for me. The curiosity of how hondas 1000rr would be as my commuter just got too much and I had to get one. 600rr was definately enough and I wish I could have kept both.
 
#21 ·
I ride track only nowadays.

I have no urge to step up yet.

Nothing better than getting the paint sucked off the bike by a 1k on a straightaway, and then passing them on the outside of the next turn and never seeing them again the whole session.

Once I feel I have sucked every ounce of capability out of a 600cc (which will be never) I will seriously consider moving up, until then, I have way too much fun pushing harder and harder with the 600.
 
#26 · (Edited)
I keep a record of every bike I've ridden. (Cars too but I doubt any of you would care)

2003 Honda Nighthwak 250
2006 Honda CB 919
2006 Honda VFR Interceptor 800
2007 Honda CBR 600RR
2007 Honda CBR 1000RR
2007 Honda ST 13000 ABS
2006 Honda RVT 1000 RC 51 + (Akrapovic Slip on+Power Commander PCIII)
1988 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
1983 Honda CX 650 TURBO
1998 Honda VTR 1000 SuperHawk
2007 Honda Hornet 600
2007 Honda CBF 1000
2006 Honda CBR 1000RR
2007 Honda Deauville
2002 Honda XR650L
2006 Suzuki SV 650
2006 Honda 599
2007 Honda TransAlp
2008 Honda CBR 1000RR
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2005 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
2008 Honda CBR 600RR
2006 Triumph Daytona 675
2007 Triumph Daytona 675 (Two Brothers Slip On)
2006 Honda CBR600RR (Jardine Slip On)
2007 Ducati 1098 S
2008 Suzuki GSX-R 600 (Yoshimura Slip On)
2007 Suzuki SV 650 S (Yoshimura Slip On)
1990 Honda GB500
2009 Honda DN-01
2008 Yamaha R6 (Leo Vince Slip On) + (Leo Vince Full System)
2008 Honda Goldwing
2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000 (Jardine Slip On)
2007 Ducati Hypermotard (Arrow Full System)
2009 Buell 1125CR
2009 Honda CBR600RR (ABS) + (FMF Slip on/+K&N Filter/+Power Commander PCV)
2008 Honda VFR Interceptor 800
2009 Honda CBR1000RR (ABS)
2009 Honda CBR1000RR
2009 Honda CBR600RR
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1
2009 Honda CRF 230M
2000 Suzuki SV650 (Yoshimura Slip On)
1996 Kawasaki ZX-9 (Muzzy Slip On)
2009 Honda CB1000R
2009 Honda VFR Interceptor 800 ABS
2009 Honda ST1300 ABS
2009 Honda Goldwing ABS
2005 Suzuki GSXR 750 (M4 Slip-On)
2010 Honda VFR 1200 F
2010 BMW S1000RR
2010 Honda CB1100F
2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R
2009 Ducati Streetfighter S
1979 Honda CB-X 1000
2011 Honda CBR 250R
1997 Yamaha Virago 750
2007 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX (Rinehardt Slip On)
1979 Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special
2011 Yamaha R1 (Two Brothers Slip On) (Akrapovic Full System)
1974 BMW R90S
2007 Honda CBR600RR (Leo Vince Slip On + -1 Front Sprocket) (Akrapovic Full System) (-1 from +2 rear, full dyno tune)
2009 Honda VFR Interceptor
2010 Honda ST1300
2010 Honda CBR1000RR
2011 Honda CBR1000RR
2003 Honda CBR600RR (Yoshimura Slip On)
2007 Suzuki GSXR 600
2011 Honda CBR600RR
2012 Honda CBR1000RR
2007 Kawakasaki Ninja 250R
2012 Honda CB1000R
2005 Yamaha R6 + Yoshimura Slip On
2006 Yamaha R6 + GYTR Slip on
2012 Honda CBR1000RR
2011 Ducati 848Evo
2012 Honda NC700X

I own a 2007 600RR and 2006 RC51... I'm looking to buy a VFR now. Really, the 1000's are nice but a 600 geared down can have just as much potential. I'm currently commuting on my CBR and have been for the last 5 years. With a -1/+2 the bike pulls WAY harder around town than stock. I find it better than a stock 1000 on the street, to be honest. Maintainance and ease of use of a smaller bike is much more fun. PLUS, the old adage of "It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow" rings true, even if a CBR600RR is fast as hell anyway.
 
#27 · (Edited)
I went from a 2005 600, to a 2005 1000 to a 2009 600,

I went back to the 600 because it was more comfortable, lighter weight, cheaper insurance, better gas mileage, cooler (AZ summers that matters)... list goes on.

Never has the 600 failed me by being too slow in traffic. Never have I wished I had a 1000 again.
 
#29 ·
We ride cbr600rr's, right? We like agile, pointlessly fast bikes. A 600rr is too fast, so a 1000 is obviously too fast as wel. But think about it, is it that hard to understand? These things are fun and they are mostly for our enjoyment. Face it, we all like straight line speed, if that's not the case we would have bought 250s or sv650 or something else. A 1000 is just what we love, just MORE.

I personally prefer my 600rr mostly because of the high revving engine and the balance of this bike. The 2008+ cbr1000rr is a fantastic bike and feels Damn near as agile. The only thing I don't like is the bike feels like it pivots more on the rear due to the wider tire.

Ride a clean 1000, one that's been taken care of. They are very nice machines and can be a better deal than a 600.

Sorry for spelling and grammatical errors, on on my phone :D
 
#30 ·
seriously, wow! too much blah blah blah yada yada yada in here.

doesnt matter what cc it is. what matters is you get what you want and what your money pays for.
but most importantly ENJOY the 2wheel riding as safely as your riding abilities merits and allows!!
 
#32 ·
today i test rode the 2012 s1000 rr, and DAAAMNN its fast. The dealer allowed me to take it for 30mins, which was nice of them. it was hard keeping the front wheel on the ground, and the back wheel was always dying to slide out on me, but traction control always kicked in. I had it in sports mode and didnt dare put it in race mode. I loved it, its like the GTR of bikes, however, i dont see the need of it for street riding, which is what I mostly use the 600rr for. I kinda prefered how i can push my 600rr and attempt to reach the limit as there is nooo way I would be able to reach that on the s1000. I also didnt like how it was running sooo hot in between my legs, specially in the knee area. I know myself and i know for a fact that my riding style will get more agresive on the street if I have that kind of throttle in my grip, so NO i guess im gna stick to my beloved 600rr for a while ....
 
#33 ·
50cc scooter is more then enough to keep up with traffic - we're talking about a personal preference here.

Please guys, don't turn this into iPhone vs. Android fight.
Some people enjoy skydiving, some believe it would be idiotic to jump out of a perfectly fine airplane...

To each his own
 
#38 ·
After about two years of riding a 600rr I feel that where ever i go I am always revving the living crap out of the little thing. To get anywhere it feels like I have to rev the bike up to 10k to get up to speed. After a while it’s gotten a little annoying. Though I do love how flickable, quick, light, and forgiving the bike is.
 
#40 ·
I'm not motivated to go for anything more than a 600.

A 1000 looks too chunky and on steroids. It's just too much to look at and likely too much to handle as well.

Even the 600 is a lot of bike compared to my current 300R... But I want to feel the sharpness of a Supersport, and the 600RR is supposedly a good all rounder at the same time, from what I hear.
 
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