Can You Daily A 600CC Motorcycle? (Living With The ZX6R)

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[@russianbot3172]

Go full carbon fairings :)

[@zorikos_]

I don’t understand how I always hear in these videos stuff along the lines of “Crazy to think people commute these, but I do know a few true 600 bros that do.” I personally know a ton of people who have supersport 600s and 1000s as their only bike for everyday riding. If you like the bike enough, you’ll make it work lol.

[@rabfergy7155]

Believe it or not unlike the USA the land of excess most normal people only have one bike. If your into sports bikes you'll live with the negatives.

[@MonstaFreak13]

Yea if you could only have one bike and the typical commute was only like 20-30min then it would be fine for daily use. Most people arent going very far on a daily basis and also dont need saddle bags or a ton of wind protection. But there are way better "only bike" options, especially for those that dont use the highways or for taller folks like myself. Personally id go z900 over zx6r

[@cadinnelson5168]

@@rabfergy7155 euro riders too poor to afford more than one bike, lol

[@MXael10]

@@cadinnelson5168 personally I am content with my 03' hornet. I never undestood why people would need more than one car/bike... seems like a waste

[@italkgory99]

@@MXael10 not a waste if you got the funds and want variety

[@Allahseesall1738]

I daily a 2022 ZX6R. Back pain went away after 1mo and i still hit the gym every day. Your body will adapt

[@s7edgekat610]

My wrist & back is Killing me esp in the heat.... Really not worth & can't even speed in traffic

[@ABunchOfBusas]

Sport bike position is wayyy better for not hurting your back like the way sitting down on your arched compressed spine type of motorcycle position

[@slimfit767]

​@@ABunchOfBusasspeak for yourself

[@johnycash769]

I just got my 23 zx6r 2 months ago and I also agree with .. back pain just went away

[@dallaskawboy8638]

Daily commute 30 min each way on my ‘06 Zx6r.
It’s a six lane highway.
My favorite two parts of the day.

[@moviesenthil]

I commuted for two years on a ZX6R in Los Angeles, maybe fifty miles a day roughly. Had great fun, and no problems at all. Got everywhere on time, and beats being stuck in traffic in a car any day. Sure it's sporty, and wants to zip out of anywhere fast, but that's part of the fun. I had no comfort issues, and it was solid, no problem.
PS: It was great being able to take different routes too. Canyon, highway, street - depending on which I felt like on any given day. Never felt wrong.

[@XeroFailGames]

Same I rode a zx7 for a year in a state with a winter....I had a car but I chose the bike up until it snowed. And never had an issue

[@ixion_cyb]

what about the gas prices everyday

[@moviesenthil]

@@ixion_cyb I've seen those go up and down. Always filled up and felt okay about the money spent. I would imagine on a cool riding day it turned in around 60 mpg at its best.

[@danny-gz8if]

@@moviesenthil Whats ur height/weight

[@sheadreamz]

I lived in L.A for a little and dreamt of having a sport for the traffic ❤

[@paulheinl9684]

So I'll throw my 2 cents in the mix as a 21 KRT ZX6R owner. So, if your commute consist of mostly city riding, do not get a ZX6R. You are going to enjoy the Ninja 400, or Z400 much much better. But if you have some open roads and not a ton of stops, then the ZX6R is going to be fine. Now, because this bike has such a stiff suspension and you aren't planning on tracking it, get the suspension softened up. You will thank me later, because the way it is from the factory bumpy twisty roads suck a55 on this bike. I have hit bumps in curves and the bike actually bounced up and over in the lane. So get the suspension softened, also run correct air pressure and tires. Don't go drop your cash down on a set of tires that are better suited for the track than the street. Yes they are super sticky, but that grip fades super fast and they ain't gonna last. A good quality set of sport touring are going to be a great option. Not only do they have great grip, but they will have excellent wet traction and will last for much longer. I am running the Michelin Road 6s on my bike, I love em. They lean great, have a comfortable ride and are holding up nicely. But, they ain't cheap, although they are worth it. Next, learn to use your lower body and core for a more enjoyable riding experience. And yes the seat is fairly hard, but you can get a gel seat pad. Next up, if you plan on this bike as your daily, even though the exhaust is ugly, your ears will thank you later for keeping it. I don't usually ride with other crotch rocket guys, because I get sick of hearing their exhaust. And when you put that aftermarket exhaust on, you usually can't hear the intake any longer. Moving on to the factory grips, they suck because of the diameter and so do 95% of the aftermarket ones. Most aftermarket ones are the same diameter, which well give you hand cramps if you ride for a long time. A good option, is to get Grip Puppies, you'll thank me later. As Spike mentioned, this bike has useable mid range, you don't have to constantly be in the upper rpms. Which actually is really helpful on twisty roads, especially when down shifting. This bike really allows you to trail brake effectively while down shifting, and with the decent midrange, you can take curves and stay in one gear through many curves. I have ridden for several years, and all I have ridden for the most part are sport bikes. So I will say, this bike is by far my favorite. The ZX14R is just too much for curvy roads, the ZX10R is decent in the curves, but the 636 is just much better. Also with the larger bikes, you spend a lot of time going slow on a fast bike. The 636 has enough speed to get you that high speed rush, but it's manageable. So the ZX6R is a great bike in my opinion

[@niklaus1835]

Why the Ninja 400 when you have the Ninja 650? Someone that is looking at a ZX6R probably wants power and the Ninja 400 IS powerful but not really close to the ZX6R while the Ninja 650 is kinda closer? I'm just asking 😅

[@fuses11atc]

@@niklaus1835 ninja 400 has more sport riding potential than the 650. That 400 handles corners like you wouldn’t believe

[@niklaus1835]

@@fuses11atc I did not know that. But in city riding?

[@Jon-et3eo]

💯% agree! Plus I have Michelin Road 5's and they work great.

[@justinburtonracing5135]

I do mostly city riding on a 2021 zx10r yall soft just get the liter bike it's fine around town and when ya wanna get out on the weekend ya got 200hp

[@synitarthrax5618]

I rode my Gixxer 600 ... K4 ... back and forth to work for 10 years 30 minutes each way. I carried stuff in my backpack and had no problems with ergonomics. Maybe because I'm only 5'6"?
Some days I cruised in and some days I ran the hell out of it. Mostly long stretches of long roads, some interstate driving and closer to work some nice twisty back roads. Over 76000 miles with only basic maintenance and no problems. I was 42 at the time and living the life.

[@dacarguru7983]

Talk about beating a dead horse with this topic. You can definitely daily a super sport, even a 600CC one (1000s are more comfy). Just use common sense, keep yourself in good physical shape, carry a bag or use a tank bag for stuff, use your thighs to brace the bike like you would a horse (tank pads help) and don’t be in a full tuck the whole time. Rest the left arm on the tank when just cruising or sit up straight as much as you can. Sure, any other bike is easier to commute on, but a super sport will make every commute amazing and you’ll feel / look like a rockstar doing it. Personal recommendation: Go with any GSX-R or CBR600RR for daily. I’m on my third CBR now of the third gen and never once wished to be on a different bike wherever I went. I have a car for when I want to “cruise” around and be all laid back dealing with chores / winter weather.

[@jreynol100]

I used to daily an 08 cbr600rr... can be done. For about 2 months i did a 1 hour commute each way and it was fun.

[@superclaw900]

Not even gonna watch the video, I am just going to answer yes. Yes you can daily drive a 600. I have been daily driving my 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6 for the past 3 years, back and forth work, (about a 30 min commute each way), to the gym, friends houses, etc... no problem, I am in my mid-late 20s and have faced no back problems, butt hasn't hurt (unless I go riding for 6+ hours after work). Gas mileage is waaaaaaay better than my car, I have a blast taking either the highway or backroads, being able to pass traffic is no problem. I have backpack for my work/gym stuff, so luggage isn't really a concern. Driving to and from work is the highlight of my day. The only time I don't ride it is when it rains/snows or when I want to take my R1 out for a spin. I really don't get this negative stigma towards sport bikes, yes you are hunched over forward, but if you are using your legs (as you should on any bike) to hold yourself up, then its really no problem.

[@melikecocoapuffs]

its not worth watching. thing is not all motorcyclist are cyclists so many don't understand the spirit of biking for sport. most all Moto gp riders ride bicycles, especially on the dirt

[@aaronmccain7448]

Living in the middle of Tokyo, but I commute to work everyday on my ZX6R. Great to shoot out in the evening on a short ride and to find some twisty roads. And like others said before, if you have decent core muscles, the position is fine... or you get used to it. We can lane split here so that makes it a bit more reasonable during the hot humid summers. Great torque to get out of odd spots but so much that I get arrested ripping regular nooners or going so fast that I get arrested like I probably would with the ZX10. Roads here are generally better kept up than most of the US so you can really enjoy the handling of it- rock solid. Totally agree with the positions of the other makers- semi-upright so much more comfortable I found.

[@dotmoredots9370]

50yo here... daily a r6 and usually start the day with a 30 min ride past work then go back. Nice start to the day and i go in early so no traffic ..

[@drizzyrsx6200]

Nice! Surprised you're not on an R1.

[@dotmoredots9370]

@@drizzyrsx6200 Thought about it a few times. Ok more than a few

[@drizzyrsx6200]

@@dotmoredots9370 😂

[@downhillupside]

If you're daily-ing an aggressive track bike, I feel like you should probably be hitting your core exercise routine pretty hard.

[@WeaselKonig]

Deadlifts for that lower back

[@AZ-wc5ot]

@@WeaselKonig y-you shouldn't really use a lot of your lower back when deadlifting, you know that, right?

I daily one and my calisthenics skills have progressed like crazy and I haven’t been working out. +1 reason to own one

[@jimmyswollnuts7662]

@John Don Not a bad idea at all ...... Would you rather ride a grom?

[@epbrown01]

I recommend yoga; it's what I did when I dailyed my CBR600RR. You need core strength and flexibility. I still miss that bike, but doing it again I'd likely just get the CBR500. I never need all that performance on my commute, but the weather protection of the fairings is something I've missed on every bike since.

[@drizzyrsx6200]

The ergonomics... I find that when I started going to the gym and working on my core.. The more tolerable the riding position got. Now... Not an issue at all any more. Plus, the more you ride the easier it'll get over time anyway. You'll naturally develope more strength in those areas, but until you do just take an aspirin before you ride.

[@kleinbottled79]

Love sport bike ergos. Very comfy for me. But I come from the world of road cycling, so maybe that's why.

[@4-n52]

@@kleinbottled79 That definitely helps. Before I got into motorcycles I rode a very aggressive road bike and had no problems doing long rides on a zx-6r. I also spend time in the gym and as @Drizzy RSX stated that helps also.

[@kirknorris9873]

Finally someone mentions physical fitness. Kudos.

[@drizzyrsx6200]

@@kleinbottled79 that would definitely help... Similar position..

[@drizzyrsx6200]

@@kirknorris9873 I'm just gonna say... There might be reasons that he found the position so unbearable...

[@1John3KJV]

I’m 6’4” ad 238 lbs. I ride my ‘07 R6 daily; everywhere. I only drive the Jeep when it rains or getting groceries. I have 53,000 miles on it and go on 300-500 mile rides at a time quite often. I guess I’m just used to it.

[@brokeandtired]

Depends on the 600. If its an old CBR with real seats then yes. But ive tried the planks that pass for seats on more modern bikes and for me thats a hard pass. The high powerband has one advantage...if you want it to go slow its easy to just keep revs low and keep it below its powerband.

[@jayboog4434]

I feel like older 600s ergos have the street rider more in mind like my 2005 R6 has very manageable ergos for me but I’m also 19 and want to get a different bike for the street but I gotta save my money and I like to go to the track so I sacrificed the comfort; my first bike was a cbr 500r oh gawd no😂

[@brokeandtired]

I remember the time when Honda did a street CBR600 and a Trackday style road legal race version that was radically different.
I personally won't even consider a plank seat as I am a Courier.

[@aa-yt7wo]

The CBR600F4i was a great daily bike. Later 600 supersports not so much.

[@brokeandtired]

@@aa-yt7wo CBR600F3 was better though as a daily rider... More cushion for the butt

[@aa-yt7wo]

@@brokeandtired it's like there was this brief time when bikes got fuel injection and still had decent seats

[@roscoefunnydog]

I commute a CBR 600 10 minutes every day, it's horribly uncomfortable but I still love my bike and will continue to do it

[@jonahraynebalaberda7455]

I've dailied my 2017 R6 during spring and summer. At 6'4" 178lbs I found it easy as anything. Even took a 5 hrs straight ride and I was good to go after getting off the bike. If I need to pass I downshift, If you know how to enter your powerband properly you shouldn't have any issues with the lacking torque in most 600s.

[@ThoseModdersHD]

Nice brother! I daily mine too 2006 r6. I’m a bit shorter tho 6’1 200IBS. Love it so much

[@lazyenword]

I use to daily an r6, but I love my supermoto for a city commuter. 300cc, great on gas, very flickable, fast down low.

[@footballa57]

I was deciding between the ZX-6R and GSX-R 750. Rode them both and both are great bikes... the ZX-6R was more affordable and has a lot more features so it was a no brainer for me. I went with the all black. I love it and I am very happy with my choice. Also, its important to note that my last bike was an early 2000's GSX-R 600.

[@matthewemmerson2258]

I’m in exactly the same dilemma. I had a gsxr 600 srad last time I had a bike (about 15 years ago) and am looking to get back into it at the ripe age of 41 😬. The 750 seems better ergonomically but the zx6r is so much better on tech, and I want a quick shifter to save my wrists which the 750 doesn’t have as standard - the srad killed them in traffic! I’ve found a 750 with it fitted as well as other mods but it’s obviously been tracked. It wouldn’t be a daily, but decisions decisions.

[@footballa57]

@@matthewemmerson2258 such a similar situation... my bike was an SRAD as well!
After putting some miles on my bike, I love my ZX-6R but kind of wish I would have just bit the bullet and went with either the GSX-R 1000 or ZX-10R... I know I will eventually want "more", I don't yet but i know it will happen. I am also a larger guy... the GSX-R and ZX-10R both have great features. I truly think the ZX-10R is a better bike all things considered... but something has me drawn to the GSX-R 😅 I will say that it is a more comfortable bike. Do I keep the ZX-6R and upgrade it? Or just go for the liter bike? Tough to decide. Wish you the best.

[@matthewemmerson2258]

Thanks for the reply, that helps a lot. I think the litre bike is more than I need at the moment, and too expensive on the insurance £800 a year which is around $1000. The 750 is a happy medium and closer ergos to the CBR which I wanted originally. I’m a bigger guy than I was too at 95kg now, so was worried the cbr600 wouldn’t last me that long, or would look too small for me. The 750 just seems perfect now from what you’ve said apart from no q-shifter as standard. I’ve got my eye on one with a QS but it’s obviously been tracked, I may be able to have a deal with them though. Thanks again for the reply and happy riding.

[@footballa57]

@@matthewemmerson2258 i love the raw feel of the GSX-R... plus the analog tachometer, along with a screen is the best of both worlds. Get yourself a 750 and just go into it knowing you'll at some point get a quickshifter for it (hopefully soon, they are a game changer). And they aren't too pricey. But overall phenomenal bike man!!

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

@@matthewemmerson2258What did you get 🏍️ ?

[@rider2473]

Can you daily a 600cc motorcycle?
Yes
Can you also daily literally another type of motorcycle more easily
Also yes
Regards from a daily zx6r boi

[@kevinlugonzbi6005]

Handle bars are nice. Lower pegs are also nice. But tank grips do cure a lot of issues if your commute is under 30 minutes with no stop-n-go

[@rider2473]

@@kevinlugonzbi6005 tank grips are a must on a 600 can't go wrong

[@kevinlugonzbi6005]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 now see, I would take 250 over a 600 almost anywhere at or under 55 MPH.

[@rider2473]

@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 aahhhh man of culture

[@Hyperunchained]

@@kevinlugonzbi6005 I drove on the highway on my 250cc ninja 2008 for 49 miles one way and back.

[@trsskater]

I think there is something wrong with me. I got a 2021 ZX-6R because I'm thinking I need to do this before I get too old and can't handle the body position anymore without pain. I'm 33 by the way so I have plenty of time before I get old but want to check boxes before I do. This bike has been for me THE most comfortable bike I have ridden on. Those naked bikes and and sport tours make me feel lazy in the seat and my knees start to hurt for I don't know why and after an hour my butt lights up on fire with pain. But this super sport feels great. I feel leaned in like my body wants to do, the highway speed makes riding it even easier since it holds me up even when leaned all the way over, I have 0 wrist pain because I don't rest on my wrist because I don't need for more than a few seconds when I'm slowing down to a stop. If you feel yourself leaning forward on your bike all the time this bike will be perfect for you.

[@dallasdoucette7270]

I've had my 05 zx6r for about 5 months now and I absolutely love it as a street bike ... it's been fully built and it's a monster but it's so much fun

[@Q_N-]

Commute with my CBR600rr for the longest time. Still doin it every now and then when I’m not riding with my kids.

[@rl-ub9hx]

I rode r6s as daily for over a decade. Moving to my 19zx6r felt like moving from a Honda CRX to a Pilot lol I'm 71" and so comfortable on that bike. I've rode from El Paso to Austin and back with some canyons in between. They're killer bikes! If your back hurts exercise your core.

[@closeduntilfurthernotice9760]

I ride my 636 to work damn near every day. Not the most comfortable, but it sure beats traffic and having a slow monotonous drive home everyday. I love my bike, I love riding, and when there’s a will there’s a way.

[@michaeld3901]

I have a 2014 zx6r 636. Love it. Don't ride as much as I used too. But still love taking it out.

[@supergrizzidentity]

This used to be my bike, and it can be ridden every day, but it’s just aggravating having to ride slow in traffic. I’m just so much more relaxed in traffic on my Harley

[@Irinananana]

I truly belong in the camp that you can daily every motorcycle when you live under the right conditions. Throughout the second half of spring, the complete summer and first half of autumn I get to Uni on my S1000RR. It's not too long of a ride so it's perfectly fine when the weather plays along, otherwise the bus has to work 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@treehouseconstituents6402]

what year S1000RR??? I Love that bike

[@Irinananana]

@@treehouseconstituents6402 2020 Model year, I bought mine last year slightly used

[@treehouseconstituents6402]

@@Irinananana that's awesome! I love BMW bikes they put so much into them, I'm on a 2017 Z900 Right now, I want to do a bunch of work to it. I'm sitting with a broken throttle hand, so I'm going to start work on it soon. I hit a deer too lol

[@Irinananana]

@@treehouseconstituents6402 Sounds painful, for you and the deer lol
The Z900 is definitely a neat machine though, I bet you'll have lots of fun with it once you'll be able to ride ✌🏻

[@zaydgill545]

Commuting to uni on a 1000cc 😳😳😳 I get to uni on a 400cc atm, upgrading to a 650 soon tho 🙏🏽

[@sykrss9534]

I picked up a z900 a couple weeks ago and it’s super comfortable and as fast as the 636 believe it or not so just get that, save you a thousand bucks too

[@Jamer125]

Im 5'6 100 pounds living in michigan, known for its potholes and shitty roads... I own 2 zx6s, and drive those babies everywhere I go. Hell i broke mine out in 45°f weather bc i was so impatient with winter. If you love the bike, don't listen to the hate

[@327efrain]

I'm 28 years old for reference, and I've been dalying a 600 since 2019 and love it. And before that I was dailying a sv650s for 5 years (it had clip ons and has a committed riding position, not as crazy as a zx6r or my gsxr 600 but closer to that then not)
Edit. My commute was 30 mins on sv 45 mins on the proper 600s

[@coreyh3170]

I am over 40 and after 14 years in the military I have 7 damaged disks and have had 8 reconstructive surgeries on just my left knee. That being said I ride my 600RR every chance I get. My hour commute to work? Yes. Hours of playing on back roads? Yes. All day wondering just to not be home on my days off? Yes.
I do not take it on long road trips to visit family a state away, but there's not a bike I would do that on anyhow. If I'm just at speed on the highway all day there's no fun in being on a bike to me.

[@GavP75]

I used to commute for years on my CBR600RR followed by my GSXR600. That was in the UK in all weather (other than when snow had settled). No issues at all, loved it.

[@BrianAndresMusic]

I rode my 06 R6 as a daily for years. Took it to the track multiple times, countless afternoon rides in the twisties and even a little over a half dozen near 400 miles a day long rides. Having a full tank bag to lay on was crucial for the long rides. Unfortunately, we've gotten older, and the R6 beats me up whenever I ride it, so it's the more upright seating of the Speed Twin or Streetfighter that I enjoy now.

[@MiggyDLegend]

I do 56 min no traffic or 1 hour and a half with traffic on my daily ZX6R, and I love it, yes, it can be tiring, but it compensates with the way it rides; I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@drummer_zay9493]

Dude I have literally the same commute. No traffic at 4am 🤙🏼
How strange lol.

[@MiggyDLegend]

@@drummer_zay9493 I go in at 9 am so I do get slow downs but not much, and sometimes I do get traffic because accidents but still fine. And I'm pretty sure at 4 am you won't get any traffic hahaha keep on giving bro 🤙

[@thePrussian]

I ride a CBR 600 daily city and highway with no complaints. I ❤ my bike. Spite is just a whiner…and a bit soft. Just sayin

[@Keefer08]

What kind of gas mileage can you get?

[@FixinToFish]

I loved my 2003 636. The ergo's seemed to be cut better for my longer legs. I could pull 6 hr. round trips and it felt like a scalpel in turns. I have a GSXR 1000 now and it feels so front heavy to me. I really miss having a 636, it really was a fun bike.

[@M82Predator]

I daily my 2021 ZX6R, almost 5000 miles on it now.

[@dallaskawboy8638]

Yessir!

[@helpmeretiresoon5972]

The zx6r is great with ajustable clip ons that raise up the clipons 1.5 to 2 inches.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

What clip ons are those? For some of us that are so old sand was still rocks😊. Too many spinal fusions and still wanna tide til im ☠️

[@DaddyWarCrimes78]

I commuted on a ZX6R for a few years when I still lived in NJ. My actual commute was a 30 mile trip on the Parkway in the opposite direction to most commuters so it was a whole lot of exhaust note and wind noise and allegedly going cartoonishly illegally fast. Really, the big pain was the toll booths until EZPass came along. Once I could tuck my EZPass into my jacket breast pocket, that went away and tollbooths just became a chance to slow down and wheelie for some random beach tourists. Yeah. I was a squid 20 years ago.

[@GotPoopWeScoop]

I must be spoiled with my 2019 CBR600RR that I can answer the daily commute with a solid yes.

[@2twolow]

Spite is a closet 600 Boi. It's OK spite....me too...me too...

[@jdmotoYT]

This all depends on what kind of route your commute is and the time . If you work downtown and had to fight through rush hour traffic all the time and we are talking about a place that lane splitting is illegal(looking at you Canada)? Then supersports isn't a good idea. But for me, I work in the industrial/logistics sector. Most traffic i see is one or two 18wheelers. Most of the time the highway is free when I leave from my house until I time ourr from work. Enjoyed the 600 every minuete of my commute

[@jimmyswollnuts7662]

Jeez man just buy the bike you want and you'll figure it out yourself. My "daily driver" is an s1000rr. It is nowhere near "too aggressive". It's perfect.

[@AarPlays]

Honda's 600R is the most commuter friendly 4i (honestly the only one lol)

[@dylanshackelton845]

I just bought a 2023 zx6r 3 days ago. I got the metallic matte twilight blue. But going from a CB500F to this is a huge difference. My neck was sore as hell after putting about 60 miles on it. But that's probably because my posture is all wrong (or at least I hope that's why and it's something I can fix). I was absolutely terrified when I was leaving the dealer on that thing. After a few miles, I felt a little better. And then I started having a little fun and getting more comfortable. It really is such a fun bike that you can look past the ergonomics. I only have a 20-minute commute to work, and most of it is open road, so I could see myself riding to work on it. But I know people who drive an hour to get to work, I definitely wouldn't recommend this for them, or they'll have to leave extra early because you really do need to stop and take a break occasionally to stretch out. I did find a set of aftermarket clip-ons that have a narrower band and a different angle, so they raise the handles an inch and a half. They're $299 but I'll probably get them at some point.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Did you get those clip ons and raise the handlebars? How’d it work out for you?

[@dylanshackelton845]

@@pitchforkpeasant6219 I did not. As I rode the bike more and more, I got more comfortable and fixed my posture on it. So the lean doesn't bother me anymore. The only thing I changed for ergo reasons was adjustable rearsets so I could move my pegs and levers down and back a little because I'm 6'3" and have long legs. I still have to stop and take breaks now and then. But I absolutely love this bike.

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

@@dylanshackelton845good to know. Thanks for your reply👍👍😊

[@JesterMasque]

@4:00
The CBR 600RR (en masse) has consistently had higher clip-ons & lower seat heights than the R6 & ZX-6R. It is arguably a much more streetable ergonomics package than the bog standard 600 ergos. The fans also switch on sooner and the bike runs cooler overall (in stock form). I think the GSX-R 600/750 peg position is different, or maybe the seat is just higher up, but it’s been about 10 years since I’ve sat on a Suzuki. They always felt a bit strange in comparison to the other big 4 Japanese bikes.
The team has consistently skirted around the 600RR every time they review the 600 class, and I wish they would get one to review to understand how comfortable and fun they are as a daily super sport, much more fun than the 650, and WAY less frenetic than the Fireblade.
That being said, love the YN crew & their content!

[@GotPoopWeScoop]

The suzuki has the lowest seat height of all four japanese brands. However, when I sat on one, it felt pretty aggressive for the height. So probably either lower clip ons or peg set up was different

[@nomufftotuff8]

I agree totally, I have a 2013 600rr , I ride it 40 mile round trip to work. Works great for me. It’s flashed and tuned, work done by BlackWidow in San Antonio.If yam and spite want to use it they are more than welcome to use it to make a special episode of all 600’s class, where they can actually ride 600rr, R6, 636, GSXR-600, then they can a fair comparison.

[@JesterMasque]

@@nomufftotuff8 Nice! Yeah my 2008 has been an absolute blast since I’ve owned it. The thing just loves to run, and I basically live on it in the dry months.

[@tarnishedsquid2967]

I love how the redesigned 600rr looks. I'm not sure if it's gonna come to the u.s. market though.

[@gregmccauley1687]

Because Yammie has an opinion about 600s and has been on a crusade to spread it and prove himself right. His team tows the line, they repeat the same talking points "race bike with headlights" etc. They usually talk about the R6 as it's the most aggressive seating, lowest on power, and worst power curve of all 600s, even after it has been discontinued.

[@kingswadankle3924]

I daily my 06 zx6r about 20 minutes to and from work. And I love it

[@WrongfullyExiled]

I used my 09 zx6r as a daily rider. Loved it. Miss it. Favorite bike I have owned.

[@AllTheRamenOnTheSky]

Big brain move: plop out the engine and dump it in a custom frame / chassis in the style of a brat. Put some mids and a bench style seat filled with a purple mattress brand booty cushion. Handlebars, good suspension system, et cetera. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am, daily ride 600
If I ever have expendable green rectangles, I plan on doing something along these lines with a Daytona 675 or F3 engine.

[@disco.jellyfish]

7:12 for riding in urban areas with any sport bike:
Whenever you get to a stop and you know youre gonna stop for a couple more seconds, go into neutral sit upright as soon as you can. Do CAREFUL lane splitting, whenever it seems save enough. Whenever its save - get your left hand of the handlebar and sit uprightish (this doesnt only apply to riding in stop and go traffic, but also when just cruising around).

[@ShadowboltChoco]

My stresses regarding daily riding any supersport aren't provoked by concerns of comfort. It's simply the fact that someone is going to steal the bike while it's parked outside. I learned the hard way when I used to daily my R6 and Zx6r.

[@bootch82]

Spite needs to make more solo vids. Very likeable fella and relatable to majority of riders.

[@freethinker2697]

I take my Yamaha r6 daily to work depending on the weather and I love it tbh in my opinion I think you should ride it within your skill and your comfortability I feel like going through these motovlogs to get an opinion on what you want to ride or get or should get is a myth. The key to riding a bike is body head and throttle control also breaking. I'm not telling anybody to start on a 1000 or a 600
If you do enough research you should be happy with whatever bike you get just my opinion.

[@johnnybravo7729]

Hey I’m a beginner and I wanted to start riding. I’m thinking of getting a Yamaha r6 also. I seen something about them getting discontinued do you think that could be bad for I’m the future if I end up needing any parts?

[@ricardofabia]

You gotta check those counterweights and rubber mounts Spike, the vibrations are making the speedo unreadable!😉

[@williamyoungblood9981]

It’s a specialized tool. A hammer if you will. You don’t put in screws with a hammer, but you can if you are determined.

[@timothythomas72]

Great video. My 60th Anniversary World GP R7 finally got here last week. But I still have my ZX6R. I love the ZX6R, but even though the ZX6R it much more street friendly than most 600s, it really begs you to ride it fast. So much so I really don't know how I haven't ended up in jail or at least with an insanely expensive ticket. I will get the urge to roll back that throttle and end up in triple digits in no time. I originally bought it for a track bike, but it's still a lot of fun on the street. However, the R7 is definitely more for the street machine. I may go all out on setting up the ZX6R for the track. I'm still trying to decide though. I had someone ask me why I had 2 bikes that were so similar. They really aren't similar other than appearance. But I told them the ZX6R is a race bike with lights and the R7 is a street bike you can take to the track. It doesn't sound very different, but it really really is. It's hard to think I would set the ZX6R up for track only. We'll see.
BTW. I hope you guys now realize how ridiculous the RS660 is. For the same or even less money the ZX6R is soooo much more bike.
Again really enjoyed the video.

[@dbwgoblue74]

Champ School is apparently an organization secretly dedicated to converting riders of all experience levels into bona fide street squids lol.

[@SquireSCA]

Helibars. Simple, look stock, radically change the comfort. Used them on my ZX6R, a GSX-R750 and now on my R1. Doesn't hurt handling on track, either...

[@sicon777]

My daily bike is a 97 suzuki ls650 savage bullet proof engine and good gas mileage 600 650ccs are great

[@brng1755]

When commuting with one hand sitting upright the lack of wind protection helps because the wind takes some load of your core.

[@mrtree1368]

I only feel it after riding my 06 636 after 4 or 5 hours of riding. I ride it daily everywhere

[@justaregularperson1143]

My 2020 ZX6R is my only mode of transportation and I couldn’t be any happier. I’ve never met a ZX6R owner who doesn’t absolutely love their bike. I mean listen to spite at 32:00, how can you argue with his energy? Haha

[@Netomal]

I’ve been dailying my Yamaha Fz6r for about 3 months now it’s been pretty good so far

[@Nickvdb93]

*slowly backs up while looking down the window at his R6 daily bike*

[@lisahalls1386]

I commute on my Zx6R, it’s great!!!!30-40min journey. 😁

[@MrKlein83]

Yes, 2016 Suzuki GSXR600 is my daily & I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@kleinbottled79]

Kawasaki green is so goddamn harsh on the eyes. I think the shape of it is beautiful, and it looks amazing in black. Would own this bike. Might someday.

[@hobe9078]

I’m loving Spite’s energy in this video. He needs a 636 now!

[@andreaskierkegaard7135]

ZX6R vs 701 Supermoto, This would be an awesome comparison. Two weekend fun bikes but very different.

[@Ragos71]

Heya Spike. Best review of the ZX6 636R. Sadly you did in this video show why its not my first bike. I have to fall back to my OHC single cyl GSX 150R, a awesome and fun bike to own, and redline is not jail mistakes, mayby a ticket.
And its a overlooked bike, not a stupid slow 125 cc bike, but a real monster for beginners.
Top speed abit under 100 MPH, so its fast enough. They did some magic with the engine, so its more potent.
Its not a 125cc limited to 75 mph. Good engine and super light bike=fun time

[@jasonmendonca6061]

I just bought a ZX-10R and I did my 25 mile each way commute 3 times last week. It got cold out this week but once it warms out I'll be riding it everyday unless it's raining

[@dennisclark9544]

Ive not watched the video yet, but I've just got back from a 260 mile ride on my 636, and I feel totally fine.

[@Ph0enix7373]

I'd love if next you guys got a current gen 636, there is a complete lack of good content on the new 636 on yt and ik you guys would make great videos on one

[@nightwingvyse]

I used to commute on the old style 600 Fazer. Loved it!!!

[@szypki_zygi]

i daily gsxr 750, i rode lots of bikes and the only ones that i would choose over it for daily are smcr 690, zh2/h2 and zx14r

[@animal-control-]

I have daily’d this bike for a year… it’s been fun! looking for an MT10 now.

[@Thegiantbiker]

I daily a ducati 848 which is basically a 600 class bike and I'm 6'11 320lbs.

[@lazyenword]

6'11 damn dude

[@itsmeagain1745]

After watching this video, the ZX4R begins to make sense if it's like a baby ZX6R.

[@stephenpenniket9976]

So true. Spite has been hooked by sportbikes. I know, FZ1 , GSX750F and 19999 Hayabusa not turboed, and also love riding friends HD96 cu dyna. Love em all, no favourite.

[@timskys6959]

I use to daily my 07 GSXR 600. Was great. Also have done 7+ hour rides some days just fine

[@dronus]

I'm 330lbs and I ride an 05' SV650S and I commute 90 miles everyday for three days out of the week. It's a hella boring ride, but Nirvana keeps me awake!

[@garrettmixon778]

you can daily a 675r decently just hold on with your legs and try to keep pressure off your wrists as much as possible

[@xxantxxmanxx2073]

As a gixxer boy I can say I definitely agree with that thumbnail of low back pain but the ability to cruise at high speeds in the hwy is quite nice in comparison to my fz07.

[@Anthony-kg1yg]

I had 2006 Honda 600RR I used it as my old ride for 4 years clocking 50k miles only giving it up after my little one was born .. never had an issue

[@dreamer2355]

I’m in my 40’s and ride a 04 CBR F4i. Even after spinal surgery, I am able to daily this bike. The ergonomics are much better for me than a RR. However for long commutes I’d prefer to ride my cruiser.

[@GetTheFO]

I used to daily a V65 magna through all weather, if you want to ride it, you can make it work lmao

[@rodrigo.rebelatto]

I’m dailying with a ZX10R 2022 here in Brazil. I’m in motorcycling right? Probably not. I’m I happy? Omg of course

[@OilyNinja]

I currently daily a 2019 zx6r. It will be my track bike but until its not street legal ill be dailying on it.

[@aao331]

I have a R1200GS and a S1000RR. I ride them back to back and I'm surprised that after about 3 hs, I'm more sore on the GS because it has a harder seat. If a switch the seat to a comfort one in the GS, they are about the same. But the RR is more fun, more quiet and it only takes about 20% more fuel. Obviously the GS is more practical because you can basically carry more stuff, and it has a range of 350km instead of 250km, and is better off-road, but for my height, the RR is more comfortable.

[@aapooja95]

I have -99 zx6r, in three years i have visited the track once, this summer maybe again and hopefully on a dry track. Here in Finland there would be great roads in the countryside if they were not full of holes and cracks

[@matthewjones6638]

I daily a 03 kawi 636 and im 40. And i love EVERY SECOND OF IT. My wife, not so much. 🤣👍

[@matthewjones6638]

Ps my commute is about 20 min. I m about 10 or 11 miles from work. Mostly highway miles.

[@ihateeverything3972]

If it's a reliable Japanese bike the answer is yes. I mean you can daily whatever but it can give you mechanical issues and you'll be out of transportation. Other factors don't matter, it's just overthinking it.
If you want to daily a Supersport do it and don't listen to all the other guys. You'll develop the muscle in your core, back, and legs it's not that bad.
Especially taller riders, your reach to the bars is shorter with long ass arms.

[@Mrzoux1]

I ride a 2008 zx6r almost daily. It sucks when getting used to the agressive riding position, but anything under an hour ride feels fine

[@articcircleado]

“Monster energy song of its people”
I died 🤣

[@jonathandavis7810]

My daily driver was a CBR 600rr for a year rain snow shine and I loved it!!

[@natural_lucidity9781]

My 03 636 has been my daily in the city for 4 months now, its been a journey thats for sure! put a 1000 miles in the first 3 months and some cold days had me dying but other than that I think its really comfortable as a 6ft skinny guy! I enjoy the aggressive position more than I thought I gives me more confidence and control in every moment. My commute to work is only 4 miles so its nice not too bad of a ride when I'm still waking up lol A huge benefit is skipping all the traffic before and after work and gives me a fun spiritual ride everyday. It gives me an appreciation of life being so close to death. Plus everyone jealous with how much I save on gas ;) It also reminds me why I work my painful job at UPS I look at it after a hard day packing and I'm like goddamn that's mine that's what I'm working for.

[@anonymousdelta7339]

I have a 2008 Zx6r. I thought I’d daily it. I ended up buying a z125 as a daily instead. There’s no reason why my back should feel like a 70 year old with arthritis and I’m only 22 lol.

[@jeremyaustin8842]

@21:20 gotta love the “its just not” answer with absolutely nothing to back it up. A well versed response *sarcasm*
Speaking as a Honda 600 boy