Info from the experts?

[David88vert]

Anthony, 04-05 GSXR 600s and 750s look identical - the 750 just has the bigger motor.

GSXR600s are really good if you are going to race and might wad the bike. Parts are plentiful and cheap.

Honda's usually have the least amount of problems, and run smoothly for a very long time. They are a great street bike, and a very good track bike as well.

Either way, you can't go wrong. Go see Sung, he has a 07 CBR600 down at the shop.

Don't get the Duc. Maintenance is expensive on a 4 valve Duc, and parts are expensive if you lay it down. Start with something smaller, and you can always trade up later.

[Tarzanman]

My roommate has had two Hondas and my riding buddy has owned three of them. They are no better (and no worse) than any of the other japanese bikes. Just as many recalls, just as many problems, and just as much a pain in the ass to work on.

The Honda=better is a myth.

Anthony, 04-05 GSXR 600s and 750s look identical - the 750 just has the bigger motor.

GSXR600s are really good if you are going to race and might wad the bike. Parts are plentiful and cheap.

Honda's usually have the least amount of problems, and run smoothly for a very long time. They are a great street bike, and a very good track bike as well.

Either way, you can't go wrong. Go see Sung, he has a 07 CBR600 down at the shop.

Don't get the Duc. Maintenance is expensive on a 4 valve Duc, and parts are expensive if you lay it down. Start with something smaller, and you can always trade up later.

[David88vert]

My roommate has had two Hondas and my riding buddy has owned three of them. They are no better (and no worse) than any of the other japanese bikes. Just as many recalls, just as many problems, and just as much a pain in the ass to work on.

The Honda=better is a myth.

I've had all of the jap brands, and multiple sportbike models. The Honda isn't "better", but it tends to be smoother, and less maintenance. Currently, I have a R1, and just sold my GSXR. For me, I'm fine with any of them, but the Honda is slightly less agressive, and slightly more stable for a new rider (also a little heavier). It's FI is slightly smoother, and they tend to need very little maintenance. That's good for a new rider. The GXSR's tend to be easier to work on then the Honda's for me though - just a little bit.