Limitedslip7 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've put about 5000 miles on my 2004 R6 since I bought it as my first bike last August. I've painted it, put on an exhaust/chain/sprocket, and done a few other minor mods to it. It's been a reliable bike and was great at the track day I recently went to, but I do get tired of having to rev the piss out of it to go anywhere quickly and rides over an hour long get kind of brutal. I've been thinking about getting something along the lines of a Speed Triple this winter. I'm looking for something that perform as well or better than the R6. Mostly for street riding with 3-4 track days per year. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Viffer.../thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yamaha FZ1 Either Generation although 1st Gen is Better Kawasaki Z1000 any year, but the 2010 and newer is a better bike...the Ninja 1000 (Not ZX-10R) is even better with some wind protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyar Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I am impartial to Bandits. lol Fast and comfy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyar Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Not better than the R6, just more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 The thing here is the track day part. The bikes being suggested are good choices for longer hauls and great street rides, but the key to the OP's comments was "perform as well as the R6 at the track". The VFR and FZs are not going to be that good. FZ better than the VFR, but I think maybe something like the R6 Sport might be something to consider. It is a motor that has more low end torque and is still a great track bike.Or, consider something like the 675. More torque, but possibly as brutal on the longer hauls, but seems to be more user friendly for street riding.Or, buy a good used bike like an older VFR, etc and keep the R6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 that R6 is bad ass. I saw one killing other bikes at putnam this weekend. If you are going for comfort i dont know,but u want fast,easy, and fun that bike is it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I was thinking the 800 or 1200 v4 would have Gobs more torque than that I-4 600giving him more accel without needing to "rev the piss out of it"then the comfort and stuff, plenty good for 3 or 4 track days a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Speed triple and Street Triple are both great choices and comfortable. also You could look into getting a new seat and maybe some handlebars instead of clip ons. then you could switch back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Z1000 ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 rides over an hour long get kind of brutal. Anyone have any suggestions?man up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 There is no better bike than an R6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 man up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 There is no better sub liter yammerhammer than an R6. fify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 VFR or SV if you are tired of the I4FZ1 or Ninja1000 if you don't mind still having an I4My corner speed is slow and the torque and power in the low end of the VFR helps me out greatly. Its comfortable and can hang with a true sport bike no problem with the right set of rider skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've been manning up for a year! A few weeks ago I decided it would be a good idea to ride the 1.5 hour trip up to Erie, ride my Superjet with a -4" pole for 3 hours, then ride back. I was all manned out after that...I do really like the bike, I just figured there might be something else out there that is even better. Anyone know anywhere I could test ride a Speed Triple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Anyone know anywhere I could test ride a Speed Triple?motohio maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=95966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 FZ1 just look at that beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 your describing an r1 (more spacious and comfy then r6, never have to rev the piss out of it, its not as good as an r6 on the track but your only doing 1or 2 days a year and even when you do them it will still be a fun bike to ride)get an 03+ fuel injected R1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeshek32 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I agree, a Yamaha R1 is what you need. I have a 2002 I am looking to sell if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Another vote for the Speed Triple or Street Triple. Don't overlook the smaller Street Triple. That 675 engine is sweet.You could definitely do track days on either. They won't be as good on the track as your R6, of course, but they will work better in the rest of the world. I did a track day on my Speed Triple years ago when it was newish. I love taking my Daytona 675 to the track, but I could not live with it as my only streetbike, given the traveling I like to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Tl1000, either the s or the r. I've owned and rode a lot of bikes but the tl is my fave. Heli bars and an aftermarket seat and you can put in a 200 mile day with little difficulty. Monster torque from 4k on up, 10.5k redline and lots of power above 7k. It sounds like the end of the world coming down the street. Only drawbacks are weak aftermarket, eats rear tires and chains and while it feels faster than anything you've ever ridden, a 600rr will pass it once it gets up into the revs....and the rear damper is a bit weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Lol I love these threads because 90% of people pimp out their model regardless if it fits the bill of what someone is looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Lol I love these threads because 90% of people pimp out their model regardless if it fits the bill of what someone is looking for True enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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