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Not got one yet as the one I looked at today was a little sketchy on the service history front. But now I know what I want the search can be more focussed and I'm sure the right one will come up for sale. The main reason I decided on the R6 over the zx6R is that below 8K it felt just as fast as my 4R. The zx6R has way better torque all the way through the rev range and I'm sure it's faster. but my brother and I had mx bikes when we where younger (125 me, him 500 - a 500 MX bike is brutal ) which are gutless until you hit the powerband, the R6 felt the same, so it felt familiar and takes more effort to ride which was the deciding factor. I'm not really a YT type of person but you never know I might just for some fun

Won't this wear the tyre a lot quicker and effect slow manoeuvring? I used to run low pressures on my Lotus at track days but the tyre wear was very noticeable and the steering heavy when parking. . Makes sense. Would a change of rear spring help and what size would best fit someone not that heavy ? I understand car suspension and spring rates but bikes are very different. If I understand it correctly the lower rate the better it is for someone light. So I'm guessing a 80 or 90nm spring? Dumb question time, Is it best to upgrade the forks first or the rear suspension ? The bikes I'm looking at are all high mileage ones anyway, so it's probably best to replace the suspension and get it setup first.

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! ..