well, i finally sold my 250 ninja yesterday and now im ready to start looking at 600's. i dont really like the r6's or gixxers too much. and the cbr is kinda uncomfortable so im mainly looking at zzr600's and the 636 ninja. i LOVE the new design on the new zzr but i know the 636 is faster. well my question is, what would all of you do in my situation? go for the bike thats a little bit cheaper and looks pretty sick or the 636? also, exactly how much faster is the 636....does anyone know 0-60 for either bike and the top speed?

 

Just so you know everyone will say 636... or tell you to jump on the bandwagon.......F4i that is.

 

What is the intended use? Highway stunting, lots or just a minty cruzing piece? But I agree most on here would def say 636 or F4i ...

 

636 is a very physically demanding bike. 05/06 ZZR600 is a repainted 00-02 ZX-6R.

Here's the pro's and con's of each in my opinion

636 Pro's

Fuel Injection
Quick
Agile
Increadible brakes
Slipper clutch
Increadible handling

Con's

Aggressive riding position
FRAGILE bike (Breaks rearsets, levers, A LOT OF THINGS when you drop it, don't buy this bike if you think you might drop it accidentally)
Expensive insurance
Not as good of gas mileage

ZZR600 Pro's

Very comfortable
Quick (It's still on par with 01-03 GSXRS F4i's and R6's)
Cheap *** insurance cuz it's classified as sport touring
Handles great very user friendly
Good beginner 600 all around great bike
Won't break as much if you drop it
More parts available

Con's

Carbuerated
Lackluster front end and brakes
Heavier by today's standards (but more durable)


So you have decide what's more desireable, remember the 636 costs 1600 more MSRP, and will break a lot more if you drop it.

The 636 is a better bike, I own it, but it's my 5th sportbike, so I wasn't worried about dropping it. It's a great bike but not very comfortable for long trips, handles like its on rails and has a ton of power for a 600.

If you're looking for a step up and something that'll last you for a long time and you can do everything with I definitely think the ZZR is a wiser choice especially with the cost of insurance these days and the fact that you'll be needing full coverage if you're paying on a loan.

 

R6 R6 R6 R6 R6 R6 R6 R6 R6

 

the 636 does not have a slipper clutch

 

the 05's do

 

^^oh... I guess I don't classify the 05's as 636's

 

why??...they are 636's.....the only ones that arent are the ZX6RR's

 

it was kinda sarcasm, i meant i don't like the new 636

 

me either...i rode Ryan_OMC's, and well it just didnt feel good to me...

im not a hardcore stunter, so i look at bikes a lil differently...i want a new R6...those are supposed to be just sick....

 

i wouldnt be using it for stunting...just riding but maybe now with a 600 i will get into stunting who knows

 

dont buy a gay bike

aka the zzr. some kid at my school has one and he thinks hes a badass.... its just gay.

 

im not a hardcore stunter, so i look at bikes a lil differently...i want a new R6...those are supposed to be just sick....[/QUOTE]

Im in total agreement with you here man. I stunt the **** outta mine now but that '06 would be a bike I could just ride. Its nasty as hell. Do you happen to know how many horsies its putting on the pavement? They said it has 140 I just didnt know what that translated to. Plus colorado's elevation rapes the horsies hard.

 

Im in total agreement with you here man. I stunt the **** outta mine now but that '06 would be a bike I could just ride. Its nasty as hell. Do you happen to know how many horsies its putting on the pavement? They said it has 140 I just didnt know what that translated to. Plus colorado's elevation rapes the horsies hard.[/QUOTE]

That's why my bikes are geared.

 

im probably going to end up going with the 636...most likely waiting till january when i can get an 05 for a little bit cheaper brand new

 

good pick man, I also made the jump from a 250 to an 05 636, and I love it...you wont regret it!


off topic, spencer, how much for that 92nizzle?

 

well thats reassuring thanks

 

That's why my bikes are geared.[/QUOTE]

I just have 1 tooth down up front and if I turn up my idle and kill the rear psi it does fine. Just have to use a lotta rear brake....My zx7 was 2 down and 8 up but that thing is toast. I need a f4i.

 

Come show me your skills...