Hey guys! Just got my first bike! :D got a few questions!

[David88vert]

I don't. But I know those Bandit, SV650s, etc bikes are great for the mountains. Especially the V-twins such as Buells and SV650s

And you are correct about the skill. My skill isn't that great. My buddy who use to have an R1 was. As for an 600 beating a litre bike in the mountains. With equally skilled riders a 600 will win. It's shorter, lighter, less motor gyro, and many other things. 1000s are great for track conditions where you can keep it wound out and in the high RPMs the whole time. For me I wouldn't know the difference other than I'd be more likely to loop out on an R1. I rode one once (1st bike I rode actually) and it was wicked fast.

Yet have you seen those Supermotos? In mountain conditions they are starting to beat your 600s in the mountains and tight twisties.

Actually, most modern 600s and 1Ks weigh about the same. With equal riders, the 1Ks usually has an advantage with more low-end torque. I ride with a lot of very skilled riders, and it really comes down to skill and confidence. Either bike can be fast with a good rider. I currently have a 1K, but want to add a 600 track/mtn bike for a change also.
Supermotos carry great corner speed, so they are great in extreme twisties, but as soon as the track opens up, the sportbikes have too much power for them to keep up.

[Smittie61984]

Supermotos carry great corner speed, so they are great in extreme twisties, but as soon as the track opens up, the sportbikes have too much power for them to keep up.

I saw a video somewhere of some guys in what appears to be either Italy, Greece, or some temperate climate Mediteranian country. It was a cool vid that features Litres, 600s, Ducaties, Buells, and a KTM Enduro/supermoto.

The funny part is they were on these twistie mountain roads and you see an R1 come flying by balls to the walls followed by a 600 or a Ducati. Then this orange KTM right behind them the entire time. Passing them a couple of times I think. I died laughing the first time I saw it.

That right there was some guy who couldn't afford a Supersport and said "Screw it I'll just stay on the gas the whole time"

But dead on about the skill. I'd be interested to find many track bike riders that will keep up with this Goldwing on Deal's Gap...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo

[David88vert]

But dead on about the skill. I'd be interested to find many track bike riders that will keep up with this Goldwing on Deal's Gap...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo

I saw one like that up there a few years ago. Old man, and fast for that type of bike. Scrapes both sides.