2008 Supersport Shootout: CBR600RR vs Daytona 675 vs ZX-6R vs R6 vs GSX-R600

http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/Shoot-Out/08_june_supersprt_shoot_23.jpg "These things don't belong on the street!" This has become the cry of the rational motorcyclist when the subject of modern literbikes comes up. But what if you could have virtually all of the same performance-driven componentry and research and development that go into most superbikes in a motorcycle with roughly 30-35% less spank? Would most riders, young and old, veteran and newbie, feel like they could handle such a bike? Apparently, yes. Supersports, or more commonly, 600s, are red-hot sellers. Editor Duke reported back from his time at the U.S. launch of the 2008 R6 that the tuning fork company claims "the 600cc segment makes up 51% of what Yamaha calls the Supersport market, a segment that is up in sales a huge 52% since 2001." Yep, these things are pretty important. As a matter of fact, the supersport class may become even more important to OEMs than it already is –whether they like it or not. When the AMA essentially admitted to its ineptness at handling American pro racing and announced in March of this year that Daytona Motorsports Group was granted rights to promote, sanction and manage various AMA racing series, one of DMG's first moves was to change the current structure of road racing. Starting in 2009, the premier class will likely be the "Daytona Superbike" class. As of the writing of this story, DMG hasn’t yet released specific rules for the new class but has stated that the collection of contenders will include Twins, Triples and four-cylinder bikes, and will have "middleweight performance horsepower limits," said to be 140 rear-wheel horsepower. In effect, this opens the door for six more brands that DMG says fit the bill: Aprilia, KTM, Triumph, BMW, Ducati and Buell. More: 2008 Supersport Shootout: CBR600RR vs Daytona 675 vs ZX-6R vs R6 vs GSX-R600 (http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2008-supersport-shootout-cbr600rr-vs-daytona-675-vs-zx6r-vs-r6-vs-gsxr600-82371.html) on Motorcycle.com

:thumbup:that's why i got a 600 instead of a 1K. all the "street" performance in a lighter package.

The "rational motorcyclist" claims that modern liter bikes don't belong on the street huh. "Those who know what's best for us, must rise and save us from ourselves." ~ Neil Peart "I don't want to hear another word, don't need your well thought out advice. Though I thank you all for being kind, I can make mistakes myself just fine." ~ Don Williams "Life's too short for riding slow motorcycles." ~ NoGoodMike :thumbup:

And for those of use who like to ride two up with our girlfrieds, I need a little more power than the 600 could offer.

my 600 does fine with me and the girl on it...

I've ridden two-up at the track with my wife on the back on a 600. I still passed plenty of guys on 750s.

"I preach how 600s are plenty fast for anyone. 99% of people will never ride a 600 to its full potential. Then they look at me funny and go, "why do you have a 750?" I smile and say, "cause I'm fat" (LOL) (gsxr.com)

What happens when the "rational motorcyclist" decides that 600cc sportbikes have become more motorcycle than what they "think" belongs on the street? Are all of you 600 fans gonna' continue to back their play? That's exactly what most of you're doing here folks. The whole point of this discussion is that individuals possessing relatively no knowledge of us and our riding proficiencies are saying that 1000cc motorcycles are too much motorcycle for us to safely ride on the street. It may be because they deem these motorcycles are too much for them, thus these machines must be too much for anyone else. I can't imagine owning a motorcycle that's too fast. That's like having too much money!! I think that the "rational motorcyclists" should ponder their unforgivable arrogance while shopping for helmets. Oh -- my bad! I forgot. Choosing to ride without the single most important item of safety gear ever designed for the motorcyclist shouldn't be a law because it's their choice, and who am I to determine what's best for them? Right

Yeah, suuurrre you pass 750 with your girlfriend on it, suuurrre. Keep dreaming.

They actually make other smaller motorcycles for those who think a literbike is too much... :thumbup: Ninja makes a 250 that would be suitable for those craving less power. Just because you can... does not mean you should!!! Besides, throttle control and power output is in your right wrist... Luis PS: I think Moto GP should race prototype scooters... I wonder how much power can a little 50cc engine make... :hmmm: Come on everyone, lets buy scooters!!!

I don't need some "save-the-world-do-gooder-dingus's telling me what size goddam bike I can or cannot have.:fu: Just because anything over 600cc's is "too much" bike for them doesn't mean they or anybody should decide or try to decide what we can ride..:shifty..It sounds like "the rational motorcyclists" need to pour themselves a nice big cup of shut the f@ck-up and stay out of other peoples business. Or better yet...mount their Honda Rebels and ride off of a cliff..:clap:.. Dorks.

Yeah, suuurrre you pass 750 with your girlfriend on it, suuurrre. Keep dreaming. It's true, whether you like it or not. And I pass 1000s when I'm riding solo. It's easy. I just have to be better at braking and turning than they are at opening the throttle. That seems to be all that most literbikers know how to do. I'm not saying I pass them all, but I pass enough of them.

And for those of use who like to ride two up with our girlfrieds, I need a little more power than the 600 could offer. I'm calling BS on this one. I moved from a 250 to a 600 so when my girlfriend rides we would have enough power but if a 600 can't handle two up, you may not need a bigger bike but rather a smaller girl. I'm sorry that was mean, but you don't NEED more power than a 600 has to offer, you want it and that's fine but you don't need it! DC

I've ridden two-up at the track with my wife on the back on a 600. I still passed plenty of guys on 750s. That is soley riding skill, is a 600 good enough to hit max speed during cornering? YES; the 750 will power out of the corner better with more speed. I saw some mags do some track times using pro riders on all the current gen bikes, the 750 did have faster lap times then the 600's. But lap times are almost always rider specific; and talent. Do you need a 1k no, do you need a 750 no, 600 will do just fine most cases. Is a 750 faster; no question; 368lbs for the 750 363lbs for the 600, dry weight, now do you think 5lbs and 150cc more is going to be faster? It will have much more mid range and top end power then the 600. The argument is kind of pointless, but to base it on fact, a 750 is in fact faster then a 600.