The difference isn't as big as you think. They're not doing 100mph+ often except on the longer straights.

Lets look at some AMA results (I'm using this as the example since the same guys are racing both classes and we can, more or less, factor out the rider and look at just the differences in the bikes).

At Infineon, the top 5 supersports (somewhat modified 600s) are running lap times of 1:40.xx or so. The top 5 superbikes (heavily modified liter bikes) are doing 1:38.xx. Infineon is a highly technical track with no real straights to let loose the heavy horsepower. The difference between the mid-size and the liters is only about 2 seconds.

Now lets go to Daytona where you can let loose the heavy horsepower. The top 5superbikes are going 1:40.xx. The supersports are doing 1:42.xx. The difference here is very similar, about 2 seconds.

Anyway, the point here is that the 600s keep up with the liter bikes because the rider is utilizing a lot more of the strengths of the smaller bikes that can carry more corner speed. Yeah, the liter bikes go faster in the straights but they also have to brake sooner (and maybe longer).




But its all moot....he's already decided on the 1000. Good luck!

 

Sorry to go off topic

Hey faz, I still spend most of my time on CBRWorld but do browse here somewhat and occassionally post something. You still on BARF? I haven't been there is some time.

 

It won't really be like learning something twice but more learning the nuances of the different bikes. Throttle control is paramount on anything, a 600 on the edge of adhesion can be just as lethal as a 1000, maybe more so because a 600's cornering speed is usually a bit higher. As I stated before, I think Badfish's advice was pretty good. Learn on the 600. If you throw your new 1000 down the road trying to "Get your groove on" any bumps or bruises you may get will be secondary to you kicking yourself in the a**.

Be safe whichever u choose

 

For the street I'd say if you want a 1000 then go for it. Sounds like your head is screwed on straight. The honest truth is very few of us here will be turning any 1:42's at the track on any machine It's always a hoot to take your ride and see what it'll do in a controlled environment.

 

I think, based on my original post, that I have been misconstrued. When I stated that I wanted to go to the track to tighten up my skillz, I did not mean that I would become a track junkie. I have read that going through a track day, where you can learn about you and your bike in a controlled environment, you are likely to be a better rider overall. If I do any track racing, it may be on the drag strip. My roomie is into it and he has a ZX-9 that he is setting up for track runs. I don't think that I will be going to any road tracks to race, unless it is for fun against my homies. Sorry for the confusion. I love the luv though. Keep it coming!!

 

well keep us updated! i say just go for the 1k. you'd be surprise at how easily we as humans are able to adapt quickly to changes. just take it slow and push your skill gradually. be safe!