Hi all. I'm upgrading from an 03 GSXR 600 and have $5k to spend. Initially I was looking at an 05/06 636 or 04-06 GSXR 750, but I have found several 04/05 zx10r, 02-04 R1, 03-06 GSXR 1000, and a couple 04 CBR 1000 for around $5k in pretty good shape. This will be my 3rd bike (my first was an 06 GS500) but it's still my first year riding even though I have several thousand miles so far. I think I can handle a liter bike, but I worry about looping the bike while wheeling or launching and highsiding out of corner. I figure it would be easier to downgrade or trade for a 750 if I feel it's too powerful and that I would probably get bored of a 636's acceleration.
So I would like to hear about others' experience upgrading to the zx10r, how it compares to these other bikes I mentioned, and just how really powerful the throttle is and how long it takes to get used to it. Any input would be appreciated, especially if you have first hand experience with all these bikes. This will be my daily driver in all conditions except snowy/sandy winter days in CT. I have taken the MSF and am signed up for Kieth Code's superbike school next month at Thunderbolt raceway with aspirations to race in the future. I will probably do an occasional track day with this bike, but eventually I will have a dedicated 600cc track bike next year.
So I would like to hear about others' experience upgrading to the zx10r, how it compares to these other bikes I mentioned, and just how really powerful the throttle is and how long it takes to get used to it. Any input would be appreciated, especially if you have first hand experience with all these bikes. This will be my daily driver in all conditions except snowy/sandy winter days in CT. I have taken the MSF and am signed up for Kieth Code's superbike school next month at Thunderbolt raceway with aspirations to race in the future. I will probably do an occasional track day with this bike, but eventually I will have a dedicated 600cc track bike next year.