I have read a lot on this site about 600 v 1000, as in 600's being better on the track; lighter weight ect.. So I have a bit of a hypothetical questionfor you guys.
Which one of the following riders will have an advantage?
(A) A 58kg rider on a CBR1000RR
(B) A 85kg rider on a CBR600RR

 

easy, the one that can ride better.
dont read into all the crap about which bike is better on the track. In the end a better rider on ANY bike he is comfertable with is going to be fastest.

 

Did you mean to put the lighter rider on the faster bike?

 

x2- with out a doubt talent will overcome machinery

 

YesI did,because the 600 is surposed to carry a faster corner speed and stop and turn quicker;because of it weight advantage.
So if the 1000 is carrying a lot less weight than the 600 will it get around a corner as quick?
Now lets assume both these rider have the same riding skills. Who is better off?

 

They are both better off than the squid on the Gixxer!

Just kidding. Sorry- I don't have a real answer for you. But I would guess it really depens on how how sharp the turns are. We all know that the 600 will do better in the turns and the 1000 will do better in the straights.

Even though I ride an '06 1kRR, I think I would put my money on the 600 with a porky rider in the curves - but I am mainly a commuter, so take my advice with a grain of salt