bike guys! here's poll for you..
 

just got the go ahead from the wifey to buy a bike again... Don't really feel like throwing in a ton of money so it will be japanese. Any feedback or experience would be greatly appreciated as the last couple bikes I've had were Ducati's.

So here are 2 that I am looking at:

06 Yamaha YZF-R6S

YZF-R6S

or 05 Suzuki GSXR-600

GSXR-600

I'v ridden both. My friend has the Suzuki. They both are really similar, but the Yamaha pulled better down low. I liked the handling of the Yamaha better too. I dunno, you really have to try them both. I do think, with these too it'd come down to personal prefrence.

Btw, why aren't you considering Honda?

CBR600RR

I like the Yamaha R6. I have liked it ever since they introduced it. I've never ridden it nor have I ridden a motorcycle since a Kawasaki ZX-9R about 6 years ago but I really like the looks and design of the R6. FWIW, the rags all rave about it. To totally superficial and rating them on a cool factor, the R6S is way tricker looking.

I'm a little surprised the wife is giving you the :thumbup: on this.

Depends what kind of riding you like to do! I have a gsx-r750, love the way they ride, but as far as quality goes i think yamaha wins that one! I rode a friends kawaski zx-6rr and that little f***ing thing has plenty of power down low and handled like a gem! Goodluck with the purchase and ride safe :thumbup:

completely comes down to price and availability and also preference for looks. The Honda is also just tad more expensive but the performance is still on par with the 2 cheaper bikes... less $$ for same performance = winner.. :D

if ya don't mind me asking, what are ur specs (height, weight, ect.)?

what's the difference between the Yamaha YZF-R6 and the Yamaha YZH-R6S? just the name?:dunno:

Didnt check the specs but probably just a little weight savings, engine and suspension tuning due to the S in R6S like kawasaki with the zx-636r and the zx-6rr. A trackday version i'm sure.

Dont know about SANguru but i'm 6'2 and a good 210pounds if not more and it does get a little cramped behind the screen! I'm thinking harley or maybe a chopper as a next bike if i can afford it!

the reason i asked about his size is because if he's close to ur size, i think he might get bored w/ the 600. i'm about 5'9 165 and i had an R1. prior to tahat i had a Ninja ZX7-R.
a friend of mine, roughly ur size, didn't take my advice and bought a 600. w/in 1 month he was ready for a bigger cc bike.

my choice would be the honda also... much more comfortable on my back with longer rides. i had a cbr600 a loooooong time ago and it was the most comfortable one to ride.

i say splurge a little and get what fits you the best.

As far has handling/dynamics goes, I think the Honda is the best of the three. It's EXTREMELY responsive and balanced, and is pretty smooth at the same time. There's more to a bike than the engine.