[Brewster]

So Right now i have a 2003 GSXR 600, with low miles, my friend wants to buy it, and i was thinking about getting this... 2005 RC-51 12xxx $9,500... opinions...

 

[parkone]

I think they look rad, but the sound of a twin just doesn't do it for me............inline 4 all the way

 

[silversv1k]

So Right now i have a 2003 GSXR 600, with low miles, my friend wants to buy it, and i was thinking about getting this... 2005 RC-51 12xxx $9,500... opinions...

torque is where its at

 

[Bear]

Great for the track, not so much fun on the street. JMHO

 

[Captain Squid]

I'd pass on the RC.....weren't they olike $11,900 new???? And it looks litk it's got a big dent in the tank??????

 

[Smokey74]

Waaaaaay to much for the RC.. It's worth maybe $6,000 at best. I love the bike, but the price is crazy.

 

[Biga]

torque is where its at

Then get a 1098R

I would go with the Gixxer

RC51 is a pig

 

[motomummy]

A bit much imo...

 

[anthony]

i would stay away from the rc51 anyway. underpowered imo, and too heavy.

for that same price, just get a leftover '07 gsx-r 750 and call it a day!

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

I would either keep the gix, or look to upgrade to another gix.

 

[Kelevra]

Then get a 1098R

I would go with the Gixxer

RC51 is a pig

I agree^ I had an 00 51 for 2 years, actually it'd be mad fun on the street, and less on the track.
Get a 750 as others have suggested...:biggrin

 

[Long_av8r]

Looks a little beat up for the asking price. I've never ridden one, but I do like the sound and having a Harley among my collection, I can say I also appreciate the torque of a twin for street riding. I never really liked the digital dash setup of the RC and have been told that in spite of the motor, the bike sucks on the street. Besides, at that price there are definately other twin options out there like Aprilia and Ducati, and if you want to save a few bucks, don't foget about the Tiller.

 

[THE SRADIATOR]

I have several friends with aprillia mille'They ALL say the bike is torquey as hell but difficult to modulate.

 

[silversv1k]

Then get a 1098R

i like to ride my bikes from time to time, not just watch them break down :biggrin

 

[outofmydepth]

ha ha ha
A mate and his girlfriend took a 1098 demo for a ride and it died 7 times on my mate and 3 or 4 times on his girlfriend ... and this is suppose to be the new more reliable Ducati!

 

[Putty]

I love the RC51....I think he is asking too much though.

 

[Kelevra]

I love the RC51....I think he is asking too much though.

Truth... I had some $ into mine as well. Heavy for the tight, technical tracks of the NE, but lotsa fun in the twisties..

 

[Brewster]

if i was gonna get a newer gix i prolly wouldn't get the 750, id get the 1000, me thinks.

 

[anthony]

if i was gonna get a newer gix i prolly wouldn't get the 750, id get the 1000, me thinks.

and what would your reasoning behind this be? not being a dick, just wondering.

 

[Brewster]

and what would tyour reasoning behind this be? not being a dick, just wondering.

if i was gonna spend the money to get a newer/bigger bike id rather get the 1,000. as opposed to the 750, i don't ride stupid, and i've been riding for quite some time.

you make it seem like a bad move? care to elaborate?