Given the choice of 2...

[Dabz]

right - may be going to see these 2 bikes next week. Both are similar priced:

TT600
02 reg, 15.5k, £2999
http://www.jameseades.co.uk/misc/tt.jpg

Thundercat
V reg, 18.5k, £2750
http://www.jameseades.co.uk/misc/tcat.jpg

which would people choose? I'm totally torn at the moment

[Icey]

I can't decide!

I think I'd have to go with the TT600, it looks just slightly better than the TC.

[Katel]

Thundercat every day, James.

[Icey]

Chris has just shown me an article on the TT600 in RIDE (April 06) if you don't have it, I'll scan it for you :P

[Dabz]

hmm I did buy that magazine but don't remember reading that article! a scan would be great thanks :D :D

kate - knew you'd say that ;)

[Icey]

I'll do it this evenig (got to go to hospital etc blah inna bit)

:)

[evilkeneval]

TT600!

[2up]

TT600 is the one for me. The Thundercat is a bit long legged now and looks it.

[Katel]

kate - knew you'd say that ;)

Looks like I'm in a minority. :D

[Dabz]

the thundercat is carbs which appeals to me, but the tt600 is a later model so they'd remapped the fuel injection. bit over my budget but I may be able to stretch to it if it's good

[Scott_W]

Thundercat! ;)

[slowlysafelysurely]

Depends what you want them for, think I would go with the cat, but TBH they both seem a bit overpriced. I new someone who was seeling a 'W' Aprilia Falco. 13k with FASH as standard but an A1 bike for £2000k (think it might have gone now). Guess I am biased but that sounds a better deal to me and you keep £700 in your pocket!

[HC8]

On looks the TT600, on everything else Thundercat

[Dabz]

bear in mind they're from a dealer, with warranty and MOT etc, so the prices are bound to be higher than private sales

[blurbiker247]

TT600 looks really nice ;)

[BB]

TT600 looks good, but I'd have to say ride 'em both and go with the one you prefer!

BB

[b_1_rd]

Thundercat :)

[Dabz]

I sat on both and the tt600 felt nicer, but then it's quite a bit lighter

hoping to ride both if I manage to get down to see both of those, then decide. both are a bit overpriced though having looked at other dealers

[mike]

TT600. Saying that, with that sort of budget, you could go private and get something low mileage & FSH, maybe not needing an MOT. You wouldn't get a warranty, but low miles FSH bikes shouldn't be a problem. Again, I'm biased as you could get a Falco (amongst many others) for that money. Both bikes have been superceded, so they should have lower 2nd hand values (unless they get the 'classic' or cult status).

[blurbiker247]

Dabz just seen a 2000 YZF600 thundercat adertised in gazette and herald.

it says
almost new condition black silver and orange less 2500 dry miles mot/tax 2,800

tel: 01793 534739

[Dabz]

it depends entirely on what part exchange offer i get for the bandit - if I had sold it privately there's loads of other bikes i could get but because i'm looking to part ex i'm a bit limited

also want something that's not gonna push insurance up too much, so a gixer is out the question :P

[GixerBoy]

also want something that's not gonna push insurance up too much, so a gixer is out the question :P[/quote]

Your still young mate.....Plenty of time for a 'proper' bike! :o ;D :D ;)

[Snowy]

If it's styling/street cred that comes first on the priorities then go with the TT but the Thundercat looks more comfortable for longer rides. You really have to take them both for a spin to see which feels right for you. Both look nice to me but then what do I know?

[Rod]

They both look much the same, don't know about performance but I think let your heart guide your head when you try them. I know when I got mine, I ended up buying a different bike from the one I originally looked at ( glad I did).......Rod

[sigg21]

go for the triumph

[Icey]

Have email the said article over to you.

[Dabz]

thanks :D

[Sinz1000K3]

Never really liked the look of that particular trumpet, as an allrounder the thundercat imo would be a better choice. But all comes down to what feels right for you:)
Or dont buy one and take everyone out on the piss with all the money you'll save:D

[silver]

i'd go for the TT600.................love the colour!!!!!!!!!!!!
love the shape..........love the speed!!!!!!!!!!

Silver x :)