Guys, looking to buy me a new streetbike here in the next few weeks and need an HONEST response. I currently have a 04 GSXR1000 that I am building for the dragstrip, but I am wanting another for street riding. I am a die hard Honda fan and I haven't had the opportunity to ride the 1000rr or the 600rr. Is the 1000rr a good bike for the street or would I have more fun on the 600rr? I have ridden the 954 and the 929, but neither of the two asked about. I need honest responses, I am already a Honda fan, not like I am converting.

 

I love my 1krr and its a great street bike, but theres just nowhere to maximize the power, so the 600 might be better if your looking to ride it to its full potential

 

I felt like that too about the GSXR1000, but I am just a Honda fan. I feel if I have a street bike and a trackbike, I can satisfy my needs both ways. I want to get into road racing, but I have to deal with the dragstrip for now. I actually thought of trading the GSXR1K for a 1000rr and build a turbo kit for it, just to be different, but with the lack of aftermarket support changed my mind on that. I satisfy my need for speed on the track, so if I find me a Honda for the street, I get the best of both worlds. I was thinking the 600rr myself, that way, should I ever indulge in the roadracing scene, I would already have the platform to convert the 600rr.

 

I had an 04 RR and thought it was a great streetbike! You won't like the lack of power with the 600...so stay with the 1000's! Whats mods are you doing to the Gixxer for drag use? How big of a rider are you?

 

Either way I think you'll be good. You'll save some dough on the 600, price & insurance. I've had both. I liked my 600 as much as I like my 1000RR. When I'm coming back from a ride, I like the smoothness of the 1000RR, no bar buzzing, for the ride back. Good luck with whatever you choose!!

 

It's a win win situation for you. If I could... I'd also get a 600! Good luck and welcome back to Honda!

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I ride a 600rr and I've been debating on getting the 1krr. Is there a difference between the 05/06 1krr? And how much better is the 07'? i.e. horsepower, ergonomics, etc.

Any help is appreciated

 

Well right now, I am waiting on the extended arm I have for it to come back from the powdercoaters. Then I am going to send out the forks to have them cut, so I can really get it low in the front. Its already geared, full exhaust w/ power commander and lowered. I have carillo rods and turbo pistons on order and once all of this stuff comes in, I am going to have my buddy build me a turbo kit for it. As far as the bike, I was afraid that 600rr would lack the power I was expecting from it, but like I said, when the GSXR is done, it would be the perfect platform to convert the 600rr to the circuit track. I am more of a track rider anyways, but occasionally, I like to jump on the street and ride with buddies.

 

no dif between the 06 and 07 but the color scheme i heard.

 

Since you have already ridden the 929 and 954. I think you will find more enjoyment on the 1000 RR. I will warn you, it handles very well in curves just like the 600. But the 600 really "wanted" to turn easily and that surprised me.