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Model(s) covered: 2004 Ducati 749 Dark, 2004 Honda CBR 600RR, 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600, 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6, 2004 Kawasaki ZX-6R
We're all suckers for 600s around here. Boasting race-bred handling along with more "rational" and manageable power than the headline-grabbing literbikes, they provide a performance ride that is perhaps the best balanced in the realm of sportbikedom.
This year sees the arrival of an all-new contender to the class since our 2003 Supersport Showdown the completely retooled GSX-R600.
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Prova in pista: Suzuki GSX-R 600 (Motocorse.com)
Model(s) covered: 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600
La categoria delle “seicento” esiste oramai da 15 anni. Chi non si ricorda il classico CBR600 a sfondo bianco con la sella verde o viola? All’epoca i cavalli erano circa ottanta e la moto era già sportiva, ma la posizone in sella e le quote del telaio ne facevano un mezzo adatto anche alle medio/lunghe percorrenze: vederne una con un bauletto montato sul codino non è mai stato uno shock.
Facciamo ora un salto nel 2004: i cavalli sono diventati quasi centoventi, il peso è diminuito drasticamente e tutta la progettazione del mezzo avviene sfuttando appieno tutto il know-how aquisito sui campi di gara.
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Model(s) covered: 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 600
A lightning-quick glance shows 150 mph on the digital speedometer with the tachometer needle hitting redline at 15,500 rpm in fifth. It's a not-so-balmy 37 degrees, and I am working overtime at hiding as much of my vented leathers behind the GSX-R's narrow fairing as possible. Willing some blood into my frozen fingers, I roll off the throttle and onto the brakes, sliding rearward to keep the rear wheel on the floor. Downshifting, I dive left for the horseshoe and rail round on a steadily increasing throttle, before nailing it back up to the redline.
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