Planet Minis

MISFITSBOB · 05-22-2008, 07:36 PM

Thinking of getting 1 of the 2 in a couple months, I'm in love with both. I can't decide. I was leaning towards the r6 until today when I rode an r1. I've rode bikes my entire life so I'm not new to it by any means, it would be the first street bike I've ever owned tho. I've rode a bunch of 600s today was my first time on a 1000 tho. I have time to figure it out still, but I'd like some opinions.

what do you guys think? what would you get?

hpiguy · 05-22-2008, 08:03 PM

If it's your first streetbike you don't need the R1. Don't take it the wrong way, I don't doubt your abilities at all. I actually wouldn't reccomend an R6 to start on, but I know you prolly don't want to be stuck with a learner bike down the road. The R1 will bite you quicker if make a small mistake, turning it into a very big mistake. Hell, the R6 is what....130 hp now? Buy the R6, spend some time on it developing those skills. Down the road if you decide you need the liter bike ,you can always sell the R6. Good luck either way, and be safe man.

MISFITSBOB · 05-22-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hpiguy

If it's your first streetbike you don't need the R1. Don't take it the wrong way, I don't doubt your abilities at all. I actually wouldn't reccomend an R6 to start on, but I know you prolly don't want to be stuck with a learner bike down the road. The R1 will bite you quicker if make a small mistake, turning it into a very big mistake. Hell, the R6 is what....130 hp now? Buy the R6, spend some time on it developing those skills. Down the road if you decide you need the liter bike ,you can always sell the R6. Good luck either way, and be safe man.

yea i understand what your saying, but I've rode tons of bikes just haven't personally owned them. The r6 is plenty fast enough for me but it sits a little higher and I just like the way the r1 feels a little better. Not really worried about which is faster...the new r6 will do 170 before hitting rev limiter...I don't really NEED anything faster than that.

I may just get an r6 and lower it a little bit.

RAT_FINK · 05-22-2008, 09:27 PM

liters are not good first bikes period....80-90 percent of people cant ride a 600 to potential...I'd stick with a newer 600 or 750 and step up when you ready

hpiguy · 05-22-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RAT_FINK

80-90 percent of people cant ride a 600 to potential.

^^Exactly, well put rat fink.

Dakota569 · 05-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Get the R6 for sure ...

Farrell639 · 05-23-2008, 03:30 AM

Screw both and go with a gsxr 600

MISFITSBOB · 05-23-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Farrell639

Screw both and go with a gsxr 600

don't like suzuki, and i can get a decent deal on a yamaha....i work there

crfgoesbraap · 05-23-2008, 08:42 AM

get a real streetbike....a ducati :P i think im gonna get a buell blast in a fewyears. theyre pretty ugly but oh well.

hpiguy · 05-23-2008, 08:48 AM

bat999 · 05-23-2008, 08:57 AM

R1......reason: there is no replacement for displacement...... Get the R1 ride it with respect and in a year you'll be the king of the road....

Rupie · 05-23-2008, 10:14 AM

from a person who has ridden both. I found myself in alot more trouble on the R1. I'm not a veteran rider by any means, but the r6 just seems easier to handle and less likely to get away from me.

Who needs to do 90 something in 1st gear anyways.

RAT_FINK · 05-23-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bat999

R1......reason: there is no replacement for displacement...... ....

Sure there is it's called boost...haha anyhow a liter in the hands of a rookie rider in terms of familarity with a street bike is asking for trouble..The whole idea of having the extra power to help get you out of a bad spot is retarded as the bike when ridden hard or squirely by someone who is not used to the powerband is askin for a issue...I have owned 750 and ridden tons of 600 and when i get on my buddies liter bikes they are a handful by comparison...IMHO a 750 is ideal and the new ones flat out rip.. I had zero problems gettin mine to power up in 2nd and slight clutch bump in 3rd..

Crashkid · 05-23-2008, 03:21 PM

Get the 1000, just don't be stupid on the bike. I have had plenty of sportbikes and I couldn't go back to anything but another 1000. The only thing better with the smaller displacement bikes are they are easier to ride long wheelies. Besides if you are planning on doin stupid things on the street you will want the extra cc's when running from the cops. HAHA I know I liked being able to get away faster then my buddies.

For the love of God, buy a GSXR1000

infidel · 05-23-2008, 03:49 PM

start on a smaller bike a r1 will actually inhibit you ability to learn. ive gone from r1 to busas and still love the 600 more. 600 is more agile its forgiving and will do anything you need it to. no reason for a big bike to learn on.

MISFITSBOB · 05-23-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashkid

Get the 1000, just don't be stupid on the bike. I have had plenty of sportbikes and I couldn't go back to anything but another 1000. The only thing better with the smaller displacement bikes are they are easier to ride long wheelies. Besides if you are planning on doin stupid things on the street you will want the extra cc's when running from the cops. HAHA I know I liked being able to get away faster then my buddies.

For the love of God, buy a GSXR1000

lol no gsxr for me, unless it was used at a good deal...i work for a yamaha dealer...i will be getting some knocked off more than likely...and ive never ridden a suzuki that i like...something always feels bad about them to me...although ive not ridden a gsxr. im still not sure what im gonna end up with i like them both and dont plan on acting like a retard on either one, ive rode both and liked both so i guess i will figure it out when the day comes to sign papers...thanks for the input guys

RAT_FINK · 05-23-2008, 04:15 PM

this thread makes me miss my 04 gsxr...... asking a first time sport bike rider not to act stupid on a liter is a bit of an oxymoron in my opinion

MISFITSBOB · 05-23-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RAT_FINK

this thread makes me miss my 04 gsxr...... asking a first time sport bike rider not to act stupid on a liter is a bit of an oxymoron in my opinion

lol see thats the thing its not my first time on one....just will be first time owning it...ive rode them quite a bit, just never had one with my name on the title

RAT_FINK · 05-23-2008, 05:12 PM

and my point was in regard to you stating that you only rode a 1000cc once..correct? this would classify as a rookie to 1000cc sport bikes..not trying to bag on you bro but all these kids around here get the biggest and baddest and have zero ability. I'm sure you can ride just providing my 2 cents that ,that is too much bike to start on

MISFITSBOB · 05-23-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RAT_FINK

and my point was in regard to you stating that you only rode a 1000cc once..correct? this would classify as a rookie to 1000cc sport bikes..not trying to bag on you bro but all these kids around here get the biggest and baddest and have zero ability. I'm sure you can ride just providing my 2 cents that that is too much bike to start on

oh my bad, i thought you meant i was a rookie in general to sport bikes. sorry about that...theres a few kids that do that here...most of them end up riding one time getting scared and selling the bikes lol

05-22-2008, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
MISFITSBOB 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: prestonsburg ky. Posts: 363	r6 or r1? Thinking of getting 1 of the 2 in a couple months, I'm in love with both. I can't decide. I was leaning towards the r6 until today when I rode an r1. I've rode bikes my entire life so I'm not new to it by any means, it would be the first street bike I've ever owned tho. I've rode a bunch of 600s today was my first time on a 1000 tho. I have time to figure it out still, but I'd like some opinions. what do you guys think? what would you get?

05-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
hpiguy 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 939	Re: r6 or r1? If it's your first streetbike you don't need the R1. Don't take it the wrong way, I don't doubt your abilities at all. I actually wouldn't reccomend an R6 to start on, but I know you prolly don't want to be stuck with a learner bike down the road. The R1 will bite you quicker if make a small mistake, turning it into a very big mistake. Hell, the R6 is what....130 hp now? Buy the R6, spend some time on it developing those skills. Down the road if you decide you need the liter bike ,you can always sell the R6. Good luck either way, and be safe man.

05-22-2008, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
RAT_FINK PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HELL Posts: 93	Re: r6 or r1? liters are not good first bikes period....80-90 percent of people cant ride a 600 to potential...I'd stick with a newer 600 or 750 and step up when you ready

05-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dakota569 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mission Hills, Ca. Posts: 1,350	Re: r6 or r1? Get the R6 for sure ...

05-23-2008, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Farrell639 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,524	Re: r6 or r1? Screw both and go with a gsxr 600

05-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
crfgoesbraap PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 75	Re: r6 or r1? get a real streetbike....a ducati :P i think im gonna get a buell blast in a fewyears. theyre pretty ugly but oh well.

05-23-2008, 08:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
hpiguy 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 939	Re: r6 or r1?

05-23-2008, 08:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
bat999 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 335	Re: r6 or r1? R1......reason: there is no replacement for displacement...... Get the R1 ride it with respect and in a year you'll be the king of the road....

05-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rupie PM Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 22	Re: r6 or r1? from a person who has ridden both. I found myself in alot more trouble on the R1. I'm not a veteran rider by any means, but the r6 just seems easier to handle and less likely to get away from me. Who needs to do 90 something in 1st gear anyways.

05-23-2008, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Crashkid 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 945	Re: r6 or r1? Get the 1000, just don't be stupid on the bike. I have had plenty of sportbikes and I couldn't go back to anything but another 1000. The only thing better with the smaller displacement bikes are they are easier to ride long wheelies. Besides if you are planning on doin stupid things on the street you will want the extra cc's when running from the cops. HAHA I know I liked being able to get away faster then my buddies. For the love of God, buy a GSXR1000

05-23-2008, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
infidel 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,084	Re: r6 or r1? start on a smaller bike a r1 will actually inhibit you ability to learn. ive gone from r1 to busas and still love the 600 more. 600 is more agile its forgiving and will do anything you need it to. no reason for a big bike to learn on.

05-23-2008, 04:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
RAT_FINK PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HELL Posts: 93	Re: r6 or r1? this thread makes me miss my 04 gsxr...... asking a first time sport bike rider not to act stupid on a liter is a bit of an oxymoron in my opinion

05-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
RAT_FINK PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HELL Posts: 93	Re: r6 or r1? and my point was in regard to you stating that you only rode a 1000cc once..correct? this would classify as a rookie to 1000cc sport bikes..not trying to bag on you bro but all these kids around here get the biggest and baddest and have zero ability. I'm sure you can ride just providing my 2 cents that ,that is too much bike to start on Last edited by RAT_FINK; 05-23-2008 at 06:29 PM.

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