Buying a track bike

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I've ridden all of the 600 supersports. IMO the best is a toss up between the 09 ZX6r and GSXR (07-09). The Gixxer has a chassis that can be setup to suit nearly every rider and there are a TON of parts.

The R6 is really the best out of the box track bike(it just falls into the corners), but you have to haulin ass around corners to find the sweetness. The ergos are harsh too.

The 600rr is easy to ride fast, but for me it felt cramped. The GSXR feels much better for bigger people.

I have not ridden the ZX6r or the GSXR but I believe your evaluation of the R6 is dead on.. And definitely there is absolutely nothing under 10k.. At the local track around here I have perfected keeping it 10k and above around the whole track..

I am headed to the gap next week and I am going to rent a bike.. they have options of the R1, SV650, ZX6R and some other unmentionables.. I was worried due to the fact I haven't planned my trip I wouldn't be able to get the R1.. but now I am thinking it might be interesting to try the ZX6R..