What is the best 600-650cc sportbike under $7,000?

Question

What is the best 600-650cc sportbike under $7,000?

Answer 1

I have over 25,000 miles on my YZF600R, and it's just as comfortable, and runs just as well as the day I bought it.

Hands-down, the Yamaha YZF600R (NOT to be confused with an R6) is the best 600cc bike out there.  It's the most comfortable 600 by far; nice upright stance, you're not hunched over the tank unless you want to be.  I've been on several 1-day, 700+ mile rides and I return home without any soreness or fatigue.  Plus, it's fast enough (more speed than anyone would actually need on the street) to be extremely fun in the twisties.  It's a very forgiving bike, but it will still bite you like any 600 will.  Just because it's more "tame" than it's 600 counterparts (R6, 600RR, Gixxer 600), doesn't mean it's any less fun.  Comfort was a big thing for me.  I didn't care if GSX-Rs were the "cool" bikes to own... I was more concerned about being comfortable on a bike.

It's a shame that Yamaha discontinued it, but you can find a used one, in excellent shape, for $4,000 or less.  Parts are still plentiful and interchangeable between model years 1997-2008.

Check out www.yzf600r.com.  There's a great following there if you're researching 600cc bikes.  Many members have posted what drew them to the 600R, what bikes they compared it to, and why they ultimately made the 600R the bike of choice.

Answer 2

GSX650F, SV650S.

I don't know why people are saying GSXRs and CBR's, they are $9000 + new!!!

Answer 3

ninja 650r? that might not be what your lookin for cause its not a supersport but it gets the job done for me but im a new rider but you can find a 07 band new for 5700 thats how much mine cost but i think thats just cause im friends with the dealer.

Answer 4

gsx-r 600 like stated above.. i like the 06 model you can get one for about 6,500

Answer 5

Suzuki GSX-R. Buy a used one and save yourself the immediate depreciation.

Answer 6

A used Honda CBR-600rr, honda has some of the best reliability and performance, and the engine redlines at 15,000 rpm.