2011 Supersport Street Shootout

Honda CBR600RR vs. Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600 vs. Yamaha R6
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We awarded the all-new Suzuki GSX-R600 top position in the racetrack specific portion of the 2011 Supersport Shootout. Who will win when we take these 600cc sportbikes to the street?
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[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

This is a very old video, but now it's 2019 and to be honest with you, I don't think these bikes have been upgraded. I bought my 2011 GSXR in 2012. Here is ultimately how I chose my bike, and my thought process. 1) Looks, this is subjective, and what made it difficult for me was although they all looked different, they were equally good looking. Now as far as looks from the cockpit, the top of the forks for Kawasaki and Suzuki looked nice, and didn't have the big bolts like Honda and Yamaha did. 2) Performance, from reading reviews, bottom end Honda, midrange Suzuki and Kawasaki, Top end Yamaha. I view top end more important for a track bike, I was looking for mid range, being a street rider. So Kawasaki and Suzuki got the nod. 3) Ergonomics, which is important for street riders. Suzuki had the adjustable foot pegs, and thicker seat. Yamaha had thinnest seat, and the fairings kicked up heat to the rider. The Kawasaki and Honda were in the middle. 4) Price, Honda was cheapest, followed by Kawasaki. Suzuki was way more expensive than the other three. After all this, I was sold on the Kawasaki Ninja. When I went to the dealer, who sold all four makes, I saw that the GSXR was marked down $1000. It was March of 2012, and Suzuki was tying to get rid of the 2011 models. The only difference between 11 & 12 was different paint scheme. It was a no brainer with that discount. I would have taken the Yamaha if I was a track rider.

[@tylerrue3108]

I'm picking up a 2012 GSXR600 next week. MSRP was $11,600 in 2012. I'm getting it for $6500, mint condition, with an M4 exhaust and only 3,200 miles. I'm crazy excited. Just gotta sell my FZ-07 now.

[@ndperson1]

how do you like it. i like the gxsr and am considering it, but worry I might find the top end weak (I really tend to enjoy bikes that wind out hard)

[@tylerrue3108]

Jonathan Bauer I really love it. I hear you about the top end, but honestly, I don't ride at top end anyway. It gets up to 120mpg really goddamned fast, and that's good enough for me. I plan to do a -1/+2 520 conversion on it too, which will bring the top speed down more.

[@jjsemperfi]

I’m thinking of going from a GSX-S750 to a GSX-R. Not a big fan of the naked after about 5,000 miles. Everyone pushes the naked as being more comfortable but I’m tucking at highway speeds 80% of the time so a sport bike with clip ons makes more sense to me.

[@sloth_e]

Dunno if I've been going too fast lately and scrambled my brains but, watching these guys is like watching the cousins of famous people. There's rod Stewarts cousin, tiger woods cousin, Matt Parkers cousin and I just can't place the other guy 😂😂😂😂

[@rheamdc21]

proud to be a NINJA owner. hehehe

[@WDLDrider]

The Gixxer wins in comfort and smoothness. The only ugly thing on it is the headlight; It has to grow on you.

[@lowjay68]

Had a GSXR600 now have a GSXR750. Both bikes kick some serious assPhault. Ride safe GOD BLESS!

[@adamant7146]

so what they're saying is the gsxr is the winner but they're to cheap to buy it...

[@CycleCruza]

The gixxer has 3 power levels. The lowest switch will reduce the power of the bike nicely for beginners and the bike a gear display.

[@legalman2891]

Tnks for the review 5 years later ...finally I got an impeccable 2012 gsxr600 With only 220 miles (new) for $6000. Bucks. The 2017 gsxr 600 still the same and cost $11000. I'm happy :)

[@adamstratford6740]

Ive had a 2010 and 2011 Kawasaki Zx6r and for me its 💯 the winner of this group bye far the best all round package 🥇

[@Jjb43]

Honestly for average to a little above average riders it comes down to which design you like better. If you're using it for just street use the differences are so minuscule you won't even be able to tell the difference. R6! Best looking in my eyes (why I own a 2011 raven lol)

[@zamahaeba]

Thanks guys for the study, rich and nice to hear for bike riders and fans.

[@Jesperrescue]

I ride gsx-r 750 (k8 however) but yeah. GSXR are special bikes, everyone should try one and get amazed for their user-friendlyness, the majority of riders on the street can't not get near the limits of a 600cc RR bike, so why not choose what's most comfortable and what you seem to fell in love with? (as long as the economy is fair)

[@Incurafy]

To those of you saying that price isn't an issue: speak for yourself, some of us don't have infinite money to throw on a bike, no matter how much we love it. That extra $1.5-2k could be months worth of saving to get. Great review guys, could definitely do with a bit more riding footage (especially of the engines screaming ;)), but other then that it was interesting and enjoyable. Keep it up!

[@TheServal]

had the 07 cbr, traded for the 12 r6 ... love them both

[@LueXiong10]

the review is a bit droning on but the ZX6R is too good but being a shorter rider the GSXR gets my vote.

[@mickelito07]

Que buen video... un análisis bastante completo y sobretodo tomando en cuento el aspecto economico... muy bien!!!

[@HeyLookItsFranco]

@motorcycle he's doing a great job. massive improvement over the older videos.

[@GOBbluthagain]

great production

[@Canaduh1978]

I don't know where these guys are talking prices but here in Canadia the price of the cbr and the gixxers comfort made me buy suzuki this weekend. The new cbr was 700 more. While not pocket breaking, more is more.

[@SurlockGnomez]

@motorcycle Wire up any kind of USB socket to the battery and shove it under the pillion seat. That got me all the way through France and Spain and it didn't even catch on fire once!

[@YarekBalear]

Yeah - I mean showing a video of a bike accelerating and then comparing it to the acceleration of a caravan being dropped from 500ft is totally relevant - Top Gear really know how to review vehicles!

[@GreyZonex]

Aaah, i see. I appreciate your advice. I like the look of it as well ! Thanks !

[@petes_CE]

Wow, noticeable improvement in production quality!

[@LueXiong10]

does the CBR lights work on one side on normal beams? If it does, I'm guessing it lights up just as well as the one piece like the GSXR?

[@NuclearFailure]

These videos are pretty cringy but i guess they give pretty good information

[@sunnyGsss]

that was an awesome video! normal biker guys just having a conversation about the bikes. simple,not to technical. Although they decided overall kawasaki wins,i think i'd go a suzuki or r6.

[@777Edub]

I agree but I think I would pick the gsxr only cuz I'm about to pick mine up this weekend for half the price they said it was brand new, with barley any miles on it 😆

[@sunnyGsss]

lucky bastard!

[@lilstabby12]

I wanna get a Bike and i'm new should i get a Yamaha r6 2012 or something easier which one is better for a biginner

[@vstm3950]

why no Daytona in this shootout?

[@Tousanx]

I love your new video editing crew. The begining was like a cool awesome motorcycle movie.

[@Jjb43]

@euricdinkins Exactly. Price completely matters or we would all be driving the best of the best. Got my 11 r6 for 9200.

[@FFJNVT]

I'm going to apologize in advance for this common question. Although it's common my situation is different. I'm wondering if the CBR600, GSXR600, ZX6R, Daytona 675, and R6 are created equal or is there one bike better than the other for my first bike. I'm 6'2 220lbs and 26 years old. My show boat days are behind me. I'm mature enough to start with a 600. Any recommendations to what bike has the least twitchest throttle, and which one is better to start with? Cheers

[@SexyKnight01]

To be honest, everyone of these bikes will be very sensitive in throttle. That's just the nature in their design, performance oriented. Just get one that you won't kick yourself over if you lay it down or tip over because first-time riders will most likely do so and just learn to mind your throttle. You're a big guy, I don't think you have to worry too much about tipping it over but accidents do happen.

[@nick112207]

why weren't the daytona, ducati, and gsxr 750 included in the video?

[@sford01]

Motorcycle, I have a question. I really like the CBR 600RR more so than the others and want to purchase a used model. My question is which year out of the current generation model that debuted in '07 would you recommend? And...do you think a premium full race exhaust (Leo Vince, Arrow) and PowerCommander would more than help it make up for its slight lack of top end power? Any reply from someone that has experience with the '07+ 600RR would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@SaranshSharmaAU]

the intro was amazing :)

[@CorbinGoodwin]

So your day plan is basically: ride through snake/seventurn and related canyons, then hit the coast, then chill in the nice weather and discuss? Where do I sign up for that?

[@UBCSWraith]

Check out the 2012 GSXR headlight. I'm by no means a GSXR fan, but I think the 2012 looks much better.

[@CycleCruza]

sup brmoore! Getting bored not being able to ride the 600rr b/c of the weather out here.

[@kuntie23]

who are these bells?

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

@sford01 the 07 and 08 bikes have more power than the 09+ as mentioned in the video due to emissions bullshit, would a full exhaust put it up there with the other bikes??? i dont know, i`v never ridden the other bikes. to be honest the diff is prob minimal anyway and unless your a serious racer you prob not gonna benefit from the slightly more horses. to answer your question, get a low milage 08 bike :)

[@bfmv580]

Did you guys hire a new production crew or something? The shots and editing was of fantastic quality, really something you should be proud of. I would of liked to see some POV riding shots though, so next time stick a GroPro on your helmet for a few short clips of each bike, but other than that, this was probably your best ever video overall.

[@reasoningphaedrus4376]

Be honest, would your editing look like it does were it not for Top Gear?

[@acidnaught74]

Beautifully edited video, specially at the beginning. Anyway I still find my R6 the sexiest bike! ;)

[@MK-wt2sp]

600rr BEAST

[@teddd10]

Again one word.... Ninja!

[@xGhost09]

Get what you will love to ride. All these bikes are so close in performance, it really doesn't matter. People who say that kawasaki's are better than Hondas or however its put are just fan boys. Performance on these machines is almost completely dependent on the rider. With that said, get what you will love to ride, the one that when you see it you just smile. comfort should be taken into consideration however. The R6 is a tall boy. I'm about 5 foot 9 and I cant get flat footed. Still love it

[@TerminatorDIPSI]

@jimterlos Ducati it was just too good for the comparison no joke the winner is the bike you like and you feel best on. sit on them, test drive them look at them and then decide.

[@ernest1337wong]

@ssonera88 i think you gotta take into consideration more than just the bike, back in my place, Kawi is the only who has a factory here, parts and services are easier to get. For Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki, they're all imports, parts and service here is possible but it is a bit harder to get and heck a lot more expensive. And the last part of the vid is damn true, with the fact Kawi is cheaper, that money can get you a lot of things.

[@venturacougar1]

Bars lifted a little higher for comfort, it's the most agile and stable due to the electronic steering damper. So in the end the cbr is the best bike for the street although its really a sport bike. If u want comfort get a cruiser.

[@jimterlos]

so which bike is the winner?can someone tell me?

[@CycleCruza]

The 2008 Honda CBR600rr still rules the streets!

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

@sford01 no probs mate. you will not be disapointed. also honda bikes will run forever if looked after. the build quality and reliability are 2nd to none. before i got mine i done a shit load of reading up on all the 07/08 supersport bikes, the cbr murdered the rest of the field in every department! it was a no brainer. i have no regrets whatsoever. if you wana 07/08 bike get the 600rr. there are plenty of 07/08 shootout vids on youtube. the cbr 600rr prob comes out on top in every one of them

[@UBCSWraith]

Very true, but price is much less of an issue if the buyer looks into used markets.

[@ctcwrench]

GSXR600......Legendary Bike, enough said

[@Blader999]

Great conversation, great video. Keep it that way!

[@tootall2992]

i like the way the gsxr looks though, and maby you could wait and get a used model for less. Thats what i did with my gs500f. Got it pretty much brand new and for 2k less than new price.

[@ssonera88]

@ernest1337wong Thanks for your thoughts, man. I think I actually will go with the Ninja. I narrowed down my choices to either that or the R6. Even my salesman at my dealership says I should go with the ZX-6R.

[@TheExopolitics]

love this.

[@DarkDaze666]

Personally, I'd take the $2K and get the best helmet available, and a proper set of boots. My Alpinestars Supertech R boots have saved me from numerous broken/injured feet. But then at $500 you expect that. So I agree, money is a big issue, not all of us have mommy/daddy to rely on for our kit

[@207Richy]

I rode them all now (except the triumph) and preferred the suzuki to ride and the r6 for looks. I agree about the honda, throttle modulation was a bit rubbish, hard to get a nice roll on or perhaps I wasn't used to it.

[@delanomuzik]

The most awkward motorcycle talk ever

[@Michael-H23]

all i have to go on is my zx6r love the power ban great

[@iShitize]

one head light is low beams both is high beams low beams in modern bikes are generally always on.

[@ssonera88]

Great video! But now it's got me thinking which bike I should get. I was primarily thinking the ZX-6R and because of these guys I think my decision stands. Plus, I already own a Ninja 650R so why not trade in for a better Ninja?

[@buckwheat40]

Next time please don't talk about price. A couple thousand bucks doesn't matter to us if we really like the way a bike looks or performs. Price will not stop me from buying a bike I really want and I know I speak for most of the guys watching this.

[@Motorcyclecom]

The new production "crew" consists solely of the brilliant Michael Nardi. BTW, we brought a GoPro but neglected fresh batteries...

[@venturacougar1]

Street riding its either the cbr or Gsxr. But I would lean more towards the cbr the handle

[@julianmartin10]

Any race spec 600cc is a bad idea for a beginner. Ride for 2 years on a SV650 or something before going anywhere near a R6.

[@Asrocker12425]

They really hate on the R6 a lot. I think its a great bike plus it looks the best

[@jdmteggy2388]

Yea it looks great its just not that comfortable more a track bike

[@aboelwelzr6160]

Kawasakiiiiii s are cool . i owned ninja 650 & 636 . they are great bikes but comparing the quality of both bikes to the quality i got on my r6 , the difference is day and night. The quality you get from yamaha & honda is just amazing .

[@hru840]

would agree with this, the suzuk & kawa's look super plastic but the motor says all that needs to be said for all these bikes, pretty much all of them are bulletproof

[@Zoozazoid]

I have to agree the Gixxer is the best for me :-)

[@nafism6969]

ye thanks mate i fully appreciate where ur coming from. Iv given this much thought myself actually as im not in a hurry to die LOL. but ye, theres just something in me that makes me want to go stragiht to a middleweight bike. lifes short mate, i might not live to see next year to experience a 600 ;)

[@theflyman6]

most user friendly and reliability and comfort is the cbr600.

[@nick112207]

ducati and 750 i agree, but i'd consider the daytona comparable

[@jasonsand]

@iH8MomJokes suzuki's headlights always looks to me like a police badge :)

[@EuricDinkins]

I remember when bikes were priced by CC's such as a new 600 ran about 6K a 750 ran 7500 and a new 1000 may go as high as 11K. Now a 600 cost almost as much as a Grand. Haggle people haggle.... Got my Gixxer for 11K new. Sticker price 13K

[@GreyZonex]

For the looks, CBR wins... i just really dig the exhaust under the seat. :) I'm a n00b tough... i never owned a bike and will probably get a kawa 300, cbr250 or cbr500 as my first bike. But i am 6'2''... so idk. Eventually, i might want a bigger bike. I might just go get the CBR600rr with a speed restriction kit installed on... and then, when i feel ready... i just take it off. Btw, is it possible to install an exhaust under seat of other bikes ? Kawa for instance..

[@Trace32]

Love my gixxxxxer

[@ih8momjokes1]

troy took a gulp of water and said ctrl+c ctrl+v now let me go home

[@nafism6969]

well some ppl dont belive in a "beginner bike". im getting my license soon and want my first bike to be a CBR600R. iv been told by some that it really isnt such a big deal for a newbie to use a powerful bike as long as they use a bit of common sense and judgement. if you dont have them then i guess u should use a so called "beginner bike"

[@faziwuzy138]

right here in singapore, the zx6r is the most expensive among the bunch. but i am still gonna get it anyways!

[@voodoo0299]

Zx6r has the most power and is very fast but they r all about the same. Just diffrnt looks..comes down to personal choice

[@cardinalmric]

vraiment bien filmé superbe ;) ♥

[@mimifuschia]

nice video ever..good review compare to mcn..

[@spoonmonkey3]

If you want funny, entertaining and in depth reviews have a look at Gizmags bikes reviews. they only have a few on there at the moment but they are really good.

[@NoliteLacrimare]

thaaat faaat ninja.. !!!

[@MrJor1979]

My 09R6 blows these bikes away! Yamaha makes the sexiest sport bikes. You want comfort.Get a cruiser!

[@dukviper90]

@gixxerredliner2010 Umm, so you were paying attention? Money is a big issue when buying also. The suzuki is rediculously expensive for a 600 and makes you look at other bikes because of it. It's not comfortable enough for an extra grand or two over the others.

[@KatoomDriver17]

@nick112207 They are not directly comparable.

[@slimlc5776]

I've rode all and the r6 is best for me comfort never bothered me after you ride for long distances after awhile you don't even notice on any of those bikes

[@treyvonerobinson3982]

Bike world 🌎

[@TheInsane350]

yeah top gear style is more interesting to the general public.. but it lacks real information for the enthusiasts.. these guys don't crack too many jokes. but they talk about what you actually might want to buy lol. just my opinion.

[@Incurafy]

There's no such thing as "common sense and judgement" on a supersport bike. One mistake and you can 12 o'clock it in an instant and your life can be gone. Don't be an idiot and listen to all of the other idiots who think that racing bikes are good for beginners. Start on something like a Ninja 300 and ride it for a few years first; you'll be glad you did. Also, just a tip, wear your damn gear. Trust me, it's more fun to sweat than it is to bleed.

[@CycleCruza]

They are crazy , the suzuki is thee worst looking bike of them all. For the street the CBR600rr wins, for the track the yami wins.

[@adamp834]

I ride 636 2006

[@ogrimdoombringer]

The bikes maybe great, but information delivery is contrived and drawn out. Get to th point guys.

[@ianzw94]

This, dont be a squid. all the guys you see in these videos have been riding motorcycles for years, and they would tell you the same thing if you asked them.

[@spartan7777777]

the us is sadly only interested in dragraces, horse power and image. There is a reason f1 and motogp is less popular in the us

[@acidnaught74]

@flyboy333 LOL. I agree!