This is gotta be the most un-realistic comparison ever done by MCN
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...50fvsyamahar6/
Not knocking either bike, am I missing the Clue :-/here..just seems an odd comparison!
What do you think?
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This is gotta be the most un-realistic comparison ever done by MCN
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne...50fvsyamahar6/
Not knocking either bike, am I missing the Clue :-/here..just seems an odd comparison!
What do you think?
i watched that the other day ;)
MCN = Mostly Contrived Nonsense ::)
Usual drivel from that crowd, and doesn't he look a tit in his Evel Knievel leathers? ;D ;D ;D
It’s MCN ::) The only truth they print is the cover priceQuote:
What do you think?
I can see where they are coming from with the types of questions we're asked daily.
Personally I don't think the R6 is the best bike for daily use due to the position etc but you'd be surprised how many people come in and have no idea just heard about a particular model being the one to have - once checked realise its completely wrong ::)
I would be tempted to use it as a sales tool!
2 very nice bikes, but wouldnt it really come down to how confident you r, and how expirenced you r?
i think it comes down to what you want out of a bike, for me a bike is to thrill and excite and sometimes scare.... so the r6 would be for me.
i see what ya saying, didnt think of it in that way, 8-)
Mmm why put those two against each other???
R6 its a hard biatch ride on the Road & smooth as a P*ssy when pushed hard (on track of course) never had so much front end confidance & I :-*Love it 8-)
IMHO I would have a DRZ for Wet winter riding, but I prefer my cage for that time of the year.
Can't comment on the Bandit. Down to rider preferance as all Bikes. ;)
that is exactly what they are going for is people maybe going for the more expensive focused bike but the cheaper one may suit their needs better but because it's not so common its easily overlooked!Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
I don't think Ryan had even heard of one until I mentioned it to him (before anyone says it no its not a dig I'm pleased he's got a bike he will be happy/ comfortable with and at a good price - so stay on your high horse!)
Each to their own - biking would be pretty boring if they only had 1 type of bike
that is exactly what they are going for is people maybe going for the more expensive focused bike but the cheaper one may suit their needs better but because it's not so common its easily overlooked!Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
I don't think Ryan had even heard of one until I mentioned it to him (before anyone says it no its not a dig I'm pleased he's got a bike he will be happy/ comfortable with and at a good price - so stay on your high horse!)
Each to their own - biking would be pretty boring if they only had 1 type of bike
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Thought there was only one type of bike :o
Superbikes [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
that is exactly what they are going for is people maybe going for the more expensive focused bike but the cheaper one may suit their needs better but because it's not so common its easily overlooked!Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
I don't think Ryan had even heard of one until I mentioned it to him (before anyone says it no its not a dig I'm pleased he's got a bike he will be happy/ comfortable with and at a good price - so stay on your high horse!)
Each to their own - biking would be pretty boring if they only had 1 type of bike
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Thought there was only one type of bike :o
Superbikes [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)[/quote]
Every one knows Supermotos the way ahead 8-)
that is exactly what they are going for is people maybe going for the more expensive focused bike but the cheaper one may suit their needs better but because it's not so common its easily overlooked!Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
I don't think Ryan had even heard of one until I mentioned it to him (before anyone says it no its not a dig I'm pleased he's got a bike he will be happy/ comfortable with and at a good price - so stay on your high horse!)
Each to their own - biking would be pretty boring if they only had 1 type of bike
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Thought there was only one type of bike :o
Superbikes [smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)[/quote]
Every one knows Supermotos the way ahead 8-)[/quote]
Had one of those guys mention no names.. up against my previous 07 R1, they're good enough for extream tight twisties up to 80mph then forget it Superbike is King :D ;D ;D ;D ;) Supermoto I own you :-* :-*
speed limit is 70 ;) plus he had more fun
Gay [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
i dident know there was a new model like that one no, i shall add my comments about the 650F when i pick mine up on saturday
Where are you getting it from? ::)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
A shop, wont mention no names (at the risk of advertising another bike shop than the almighty GW's)
Competition is healthy. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
yeah dont want to upset anyone though [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Why not? There are other dealerships we all know that and tho the almighty GW's we all know and meet at if you can get a better deal elsewhere [smiley=thumbsup.gif]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
I would like to know so I know where I may have competition - quite often if I can't get the bikes or have mates looking I tell them where the best deals are
Hard as nails & Teflon shoulders Lol 8-)
Well your not going to upset me - I said my piece at the time and over it ::) Plenty more fish in the sea plenty more deals to do 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
have taken both bikes round a track (cadwell) and found them both to be good, but the R6 will always be one of the best handling road/race bikes on the market. the 650 is more of an all rounder, if you wanted a fast tourer then have the 650, if you want to go into a bend at 90mph with confidence then get the R6, also the insurance on the 650 is far cheaper, big bonus to most ppl........... THATS THE BEST SELLING POINT.
good good, glad to hear that stu [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
So where did you get it from then? ::)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
At a guess Bridge?
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately!Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
ProBike in Newbury I believe!
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else[/quote]
Aldi ;D ;D ;D ;)
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan9T9
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else[/quote]
He could have been having a bad day - we all have them! Its not a dealer that would normally spring to mind but I had a very good/ excellent quote from them for a deal yesterday.
Has Probike got Suzuki now? As they used to be Yamaha - I very nearly worked therte a couple of years back!
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else[/quote]
He could have been having a bad day - we all have them! Its not a dealer that would normally spring to mind but I had a very good/ excellent quote from them for a deal yesterday.
Has Probike got Suzuki now? As they used to be Yamaha - I very nearly worked therte a couple of years back!
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Shouldn't take your problems to work. Customer is King! ;)
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by ONFIRE
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else[/quote]
He could have been having a bad day - we all have them! Its not a dealer that would normally spring to mind but I had a very good/ excellent quote from them for a deal yesterday.
Has Probike got Suzuki now? As they used to be Yamaha - I very nearly worked therte a couple of years back!
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Shouldn't take your problems to work. Customer is King! ;)[/quote]
I don't but others do - then again it could have been due to work he was in a crappy mood ;) As the customers always (thinks they're) right ::)
It does make me laugh when a customer has a go at you because a manufacturer stops producing a bike or they have run out of a model!
Could be Fowlers or Motts seen some good deals from them lately![/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by Davey
you forkin what? Not motts lol
phoned them up, the bloke was as ignorant as pig manure and they were alot more pricey than anywhere else[/quote]
He could have been having a bad day - we all have them! Its not a dealer that would normally spring to mind but I had a very good/ excellent quote from them for a deal yesterday.
Has Probike got Suzuki now? As they used to be Yamaha - I very nearly worked therte a couple of years back!
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Shouldn't take your problems to work. Customer is King! ;)[/quote]
I don't but others do - then again it could have been due to work he was in a crappy mood ;) As the customers always (thinks they're) right ::)
It does make me laugh when a customer has a go at you because a manufacturer stops producing a bike or they have run out of a model! [/quote]
PR Training, any good company will train and have regular weekly meetings with their staff to ensure a good level of customer care [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
We have daily meetings so we know about the models deals and what others are offering and always training!
Different tools for different jobs...
R6 (or any other superbike) might be quicker and handle better...but 20-30 miles into a rideout and you'll be crying to get off it.
They are designed for 1 thing...the track...people that use them on the road...well...not sure why they are gaining...usually just something to brag about but I doubt they are having as much fun. (usually they spend most of their time scaring the $hit out of themselves!)
A supermoto will kill any sportsbikes in the twisties, which is what its all about...anyone can go quick in a straight line proves nothing.
(Not to mentiion they are a million times more fun!)
Ryan finds his back cannot cope with superbikes, so he's gone for something that doesn't leave him in contant pain but yet is upto the job and keeps him in the game.
Different tools for different jobs...
R6 (or any other superbike) might be quicker and handle better...but 20-30 miles into a rideout and you'll be crying to get off it.
They are designed for 1 thing...the track...people that use them on the road...well...not sure what they are gaining...usually just something to brag about but I doubt they are having as much fun. (usually they spend most of their time scaring the $hit out of themselves!)
A supermoto will kill any sportsbikes in the twisties, which is what its all about...anyone can go quick in a straight line proves nothing.
(Not to mentiion they are a million times more fun!)
Ryan finds his back cannot cope with superbikes, so he's gone for something that doesn't leave him in contant pain but yet is upto the job and keeps him in the game. Fair Play [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
JP..... a few words your saying there are very true, alot of it comes down to the rider also, i know for a fact my mate who has a great road bike (upright sitting, amazing handling etc etc) will never out ride me in the twisties why....... because i can get so much out of my 58 plate R6, its light its nimble and its amazingly responsive. as for the back ache that also comes down to the rider how fit/fat he is how tall/ short he is, i to this day have never had any discomfort riding my R6, and when i normally go out for a ride its for the hole day not just a quick blast (filling the bike up two maybe three times in a day).
(Not to mentiion they are a million times more fun!) .... as for that comment that is down to personal pref.
your right in the fact that yes anyone can go fast in a straight line, my god my granny could ride a bike in a straight line lol, but like everything in biking, ITS ALL DOWN TO HOW GOOD THE RIDER IS AND THE ROAD CONDITIONS, you could give stoner a ****ty 400 and you have the best supermoto in the world, stoner would still be on ur ass or long gone........ its all down to the rider in my eyes (some of it does come down to how a bike is also set up and what it is)
karl