Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? - General Sportbike Discussion

milehigh · 06-18-2008, 05:43 PM

Hey I was looking into buying a Suzuki GSX-R600. My buddy is telling me it's to big of a sport bike to start on and i should buy a kawazaki 250R. But from some of the things I have heard about them, their a joke.

I think he is just saying that because I am a small guy 5'5 120lbs.
I have a 2003 honda cr250r so would a GSX-R600 be to big of a jump?

joe98 · 06-18-2008, 05:51 PM

no its not too big of a jump. just take it slow i never rode anything before i got my 636 and i havent wrecked yet while driving(knock on wood). your gonna wreck at some point in your riding career just be as safe, smart and careful as you can. you'll be fine

the gnar · 06-18-2008, 07:30 PM

as far as "sportbikes" are concerned 600 is the smallest.
250's are like in class of their own and dont have enough power to get you out of trouble IMO. unless us talkin bout those crazy gp 250's but thats a dif story. lol

Taz · 06-19-2008, 07:40 AM

if you have a brain.. and some restraint....a 600 will be fine.. but take it easy.. and dont get caught up in whos bike is faster crap.. they're all fast.. and dont try to hang with the experienced riders through the twisties.. ride at your own pace and you'll do fine..

-SKETCHY- · 06-19-2008, 08:16 AM

my 1st "street bike" was a 600. I'm 5'6 130 lbs & never had a problem. if your riding a 250 2-stroke now, you will be fine.

JackMan · 06-19-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by -SKETCHY-

my 1st "street bike" was a 600. I'm 5'6 130 lbs & never had a problem. if your riding a 250 2-stroke now, you will be fine.

+1 If your ridin a 250r, you should be able to handle a 600. Just remember not to ride above your ability.

cRazycrackeR600 · 06-21-2008, 02:18 PM

i learned how to ride on a 2006 honda cbr 1000rr(yes i have a 600...the 1000 belong to a buddy of mine) and im 5'11 and like 145-156

Taz · 06-23-2008, 07:34 AM

if your buddy loand you a 1000rr to learn on.. he is nuts...loaning a new rider a liter bike is like giving a toddler a gun.. (my logic is riding a rental vs a squid buying a liter bike thats his pride and joy.. the rental is worse...)or he secretly took out some life ins on you... either way.. glad it worked out for ya ..

lemmy999 · 07-08-2008, 04:22 PM

If you are careful at first, you will be fine on a 600. That is what many seem to start out on.

Burntz · 07-08-2008, 06:00 PM

i jumped on my 600 with jack squat for riding experience. i took it slow and was fine.

Retro · 07-08-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by milehigh

Hey I was looking into buying a Suzuki GSX-R600. My buddy is telling me it's to big of a sport bike to start on and i should buy a kawazaki 250R. But from some of the things I have heard about them, their a joke.

I think he is just saying that because I am a small guy 5'5 120lbs.
I have a 2003 honda cr250r so would a GSX-R600 be to big of a jump?

you'll be fine on a 600 just do ride outside your means and use your head.
oh yea. don't stand up on the bike while your in a turn and don't ever put your foot down in a corner.

Retro · 07-09-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro

you'll be fine on a 600 just don't ride outside your means and use your head.
oh yea. don't stand up on the bike while your in a turn and don't ever put your foot down in a corner.

I ment do not ride outside your means sorry for the typo

JHIMELLE · 07-09-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro

I ment do not ride outside your means sorry for the typo

+1

All 600's except the katana and the other water down models are capable of running 10's out the box. Take it easy and u should be fine

rubrado · 07-16-2008, 11:36 PM

dude,,,you are good for a gsxr600,,,my girl rides a 2007 suzuki gsxr600 and she is 5'4" 130lbs so if she can ride a 600 i am sure you can too,,,like retro said just don't ride outside your means and use your head,,,you'll be alright,,,

06-18-2008, 05:43 PM	#1
milehigh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Federal Hieghts, Co Age: 19 Bike: 2003 Honda cr250r Gender: Male Posts: 2	Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? Hey I was looking into buying a Suzuki GSX-R600. My buddy is telling me it's to big of a sport bike to start on and i should buy a kawazaki 250R. But from some of the things I have heard about them, their a joke. I think he is just saying that because I am a small guy 5'5 120lbs. I have a 2003 honda cr250r so would a GSX-R600 be to big of a jump?

06-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
joe98 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: athens ga Age: 19 Bike: 04 636 Gender: Male Posts: 329	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? no its not too big of a jump. just take it slow i never rode anything before i got my 636 and i havent wrecked yet while driving(knock on wood). your gonna wreck at some point in your riding career just be as safe, smart and careful as you can. you'll be fine

06-18-2008, 07:30 PM	#3
the gnar is really over the snow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno eNVy Age: 24 Bike: Rockin the Renault! (sold) '94 Western Star 600RR, CR250F, DRZ110, F4i Gender: Male Posts: 795	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? as far as "sportbikes" are concerned 600 is the smallest. 250's are like in class of their own and dont have enough power to get you out of trouble IMO. unless us talkin bout those crazy gp 250's but thats a dif story. lol __________________ taste the rainbow

06-19-2008, 07:40 AM	#4
Taz Lacks self-control Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Birch Run, MI Age: 27 Bike: 954RR, 400EX, YZ250,Crf50, z50, Gender: Male Posts: 7,124	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? if you have a brain.. and some restraint....a 600 will be fine.. but take it easy.. and dont get caught up in whos bike is faster crap.. they're all fast.. and dont try to hang with the experienced riders through the twisties.. ride at your own pace and you'll do fine.. __________________ -TAZ- Keeper of the "M"

06-19-2008, 08:16 AM	#5
-SKETCHY- found a 636! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down yonder on the Chattahoochee, Ga. Age: 28 Bike: getting one tomorrow Gender: Male Posts: 7,080	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? my 1st "street bike" was a 600. I'm 5'6 130 lbs & never had a problem. if your riding a 250 2-stroke now, you will be fine. __________________ found a 636...yay!

06-21-2008, 02:18 PM	#7
cRazycrackeR600 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: g-town, texas Age: Bike: honda cbr 600rr Gender: Male Posts: 4	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? i learned how to ride on a 2006 honda cbr 1000rr(yes i have a 600...the 1000 belong to a buddy of mine) and im 5'11 and like 145-156

06-23-2008, 07:34 AM	#8
Taz Lacks self-control Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Birch Run, MI Age: 27 Bike: 954RR, 400EX, YZ250,Crf50, z50, Gender: Male Posts: 7,124	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? if your buddy loand you a 1000rr to learn on.. he is nuts...loaning a new rider a liter bike is like giving a toddler a gun.. (my logic is riding a rental vs a squid buying a liter bike thats his pride and joy.. the rental is worse...)or he secretly took out some life ins on you... either way.. glad it worked out for ya .. __________________ -TAZ- Keeper of the "M" Last edited by Taz : 06-23-2008 at 07:36 AM.

07-08-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
lemmy999 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: knoxville, tn, usa Age: Bike: 1098S, R6 Gender: Male Posts: 9	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? If you are careful at first, you will be fine on a 600. That is what many seem to start out on.

07-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#10
Burntz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Age: Bike: 04 GSX-R 600 Gender: Male Posts: 108	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? i jumped on my 600 with jack squat for riding experience. i took it slow and was fine.

07-16-2008, 11:36 PM	#14
rubrado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hale Center, Texas Age: 28 Bike: 2002 Honda CBR954rr and 2007 Suzuki GSXR600 Gender: Male Posts: 4	Re: Suzuki GSX-R600 To Big For Me? dude,,,you are good for a gsxr600,,,my girl rides a 2007 suzuki gsxr600 and she is 5'4" 130lbs so if she can ride a 600 i am sure you can too,,,like retro said just don't ride outside your means and use your head,,,you'll be alright,,,