Competitive bike

[Standup]

2014 will be my first season with the MRA, first season racing in general, I plan on starting out with the super street class. I've been looking at 06-08 gsxr600s and 06-08 R6. I know it comes down to the rider but I want a bike I can keep for a few seasons and will still be competitive with the newer bikes as I progress into the novice and one day amateur classes. Thanks!

[JimWilson29]

2014 will be my first season with the MRA, first season racing in general, I plan on starting out with the super street class. I've been looking at 06-08 gsxr600s and 06-08 R6. I know it comes down to the rider but I want a bike I can keep for a few seasons and will still be competitive with the newer bikes as I progress into the novice and one day amateur classes. Thanks!

Both of those bikes would be great choices for you to start out on. We are looking forward to you coming out and racing the Super Street class this season.
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[rybo]

Agree 100% with Jim.

Sit on both and see which one feels better.

[Fastt Racing]

I highly recommend a Triumph. Wait did I just say that. That felt wierd, lol. Welcome to the club! You will have a lot of options with the Suzuki and Yamaha bikes you are looking at. I would recommend buying a race bike that is already built if you would like the chance of saving some dough, not having to buy all brand new racing parts for your bike when you fall in love racing superstreet.

[NossLou]

2014 will be my first season with the MRA, first season racing in general, I plan on starting out with the super street class. I've been looking at 06-08 gsxr600s and 06-08 R6. I know it comes down to the rider but I want a bike I can keep for a few seasons and will still be competitive with the newer bikes as I progress into the novice and one day amateur classes. Thanks!

Looking forward to you coming out and joining us. To be honest both of those bikes are very competitive machines. You should make your choice by what fits you best, and what attributes you are looking for out of that machine. That being said I am biased to an r6, they really have not changed for 7 years now, parts are available and interchangeable. Yes the throttle boddies are a bit different, same with the airbox and ECU on the newer ones, but for the most part they are good ebay hard mechanical parts bikes. Lots of availability out there. I know some 06-08 kawis and r6s have been winning the championship in SS and SB throughout the past years, so i think that speaks for itself, and yes a Suzuki is just as good if not better in certain aspects. I just have been a Yamaha fan since I stepped over a seat of a bike. Best of luck yto you choosing a bike and looking forward to seeing you out there this year!