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Decided on a R6 purely based on its such a visceral experience, the aggressive seating position, the noise and the way it emptied my lexicon, leaving me with only 2 words. F**K me! Want a woman to shut up? Buy them a R6

I've now ridden 2 R6s and both had rather frisky steering. Basically feels way to responsive which for those track demons out there is perfect but for us mere mortals isn't very confidence inducing. I've been informed that a steering dampener will help massively especially for someone new to such bikes. From what I can understand it helps in high speed corners eliminating some head shake and reduces the effect of tank slappers. However if that's the case then surely slow speed cornering or manoeuvring is more difficult? Are they worth getting as a decent Ohlins one is rather expensive. Cheaper ones are out there but I know Ohlins make the best suspension out there - my lotus had 3 way Ohlins on it plus my current car has them so it's a brand I trust.

I'll probably end up with a few different types of bikes as I would like an enduro style bike at some point but I'll always have some kind of sports/super sports bike. I dropped my 4R twice, once in a car park at slow speed trying to manoeuvre out of a parking space, that was embarrassing and the other time I just kind of fell off it for no apparent reason while stationary. Once you accept you will drop it at some point and that you'll have moments when you wished you wore your brown pants riding a bike seems less scary.

Im guessing you haven't tasted the things us women have to taste

Bike shopping. Not your typical girlie past time I admit and often involves some confused fella asking if i'm looking for my BF. Depending on my mood I might tell them I'm looking for my GF

You think you've got it bad ? I live next to a field of cows and you should hear the noise those buggers make. Bloody cows, coming into our countryside to disrupt the peace and quite. And don't get me started on when shooting season starts! God it sounds like WW3 has started. Country folk really are noisy all the time.

If you wore a cape would it catch light on the exhaust adding to the amazing effect just before you crashed ?

There you go Now can I ask you a question? What's the difference between saw and seen ?

If I want comfort I'll use my car as it's got heating and a radio plus I do my lippie in the mirror Dunno about lunatic streak as being female I don't have the same need to prove how big something is but riding that R6 got me very excited even though it was just a short ride! The reason I got rid of the zx4r was it lacked the noise and that "Holy shit" feeling that makes all the right senses tingle that's for sure and for me that's part of the appeal of owning a bike. The R6 felt more twitchy than the zx6R. Is that normal or was the one I rode just poorly maintained or something? I've narrowed it down to a 2003 R6 or a 2008 ZX6R (but green doesn't really match my handbag). Should have enough left over for a new handbag or either a Akprovic or Austin racing exhaust.

f found it's easier to push the bike backwards when standing in front of it. If that fails look helpless and use your natural female charms to get a fella to do it for you

Newbie here, Just sold my 4R but will be back on 2 wheels soon. Near Oxford BTW.

Hi there! In January I passed my test and got my full license. In February I did the sensible thing and got a zx4R which I kind of regretted after a month or so. In April a friend let me ride his R6 and shortly afterwards I sold my 4R. I should have just got a 600 of some variety right from the get go but didn't! So I'm now looking at getting either a R6, zx6R or CBR600RR. I've ridden all 3 and still can't decide which to get. The R6 is a little more edgy and uncomfortable but exciting, the zx6R seems a good all round sports bike and the CBR seemed to be a little more manageable than the other 2. But as I'm not exactly the most experienced rider yet and a short test ride doesn't really give you much insight those opinions aren't exactly based on much so I'm looking for help and advice on what to get. It's mainly for ride outs during the summer night and weekends, the occasional commute but as I love riding it could end up being more. Budget is < 5K and I'd like to keep it longer than the 4R. I understand that with the right rider a 4R could be just as quick round a track than the bikes mentioned but those high revs on a 600 are totally addictive! ..