If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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With a few extra criteria thrown in.

Then what's the answer?

1. Traction Control required
2. Not 1000cc / 150+ bhp
3. Sportsbike
For me, I see it as a list of

Ducati 899 panigale
2013+ zx6r
2918+ Yamaha R6
MV Agusta F800

But what else am I missing and why.

Plus, out of that list, which are you picking and why?
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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I want the exact opposite :D
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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Yorick wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:36 pm I want the exact opposite :D
Yeah but you're not my missus so I don't have to find your answer for you
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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A KX250, on the right track.
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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Look at it another way. What does she dislike about the ZX6R?
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Skub wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:47 pm Look at it another way. What does she dislike about the ZX6R?
Nothing at all, she'll have owned it 3 years soon and just time to try something new with some more mod cons too.
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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https://en.kraemer-motorcycles.com/

KTM engines too, so a double win :)

The new 'budget' one is only $15,000 USD

EDIT:

There's a UK website too, you only need £16k for the 690 EVO 2S... 80bhp and 125kg!

http://kmc-uk.com/bikes.html
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Ha ha. You trying to get me stabbed with a turkey knife?
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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What about a pukka race bike tho'

One built by someone else to a high standard, maybe a super twin?
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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KungFooBob wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:36 pm What about a pukka race bike tho'

One built by someone else to a high standard, maybe a super twin?
I don't care if it's road, race, track. It just needs to tick the criteria.

Currently topping the list
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MV-AGUSTA-F3 ... SwOHhfpD8d
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I reckon she'd go faster on something like this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-2006-SU ... Sw3rxf3PVO
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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KungFooBob wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:38 pm I reckon she'd go faster on something like this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-2006-SU ... Sw3rxf3PVO
It's an interesting question. One I don't think we'll find out the answer to.

IME, that bit more power helps. Rather than hinders. Of course there's a limit to that.
On the XSR I can stay with her, but on the 690 I couldn't, not even close, the extra power of the XSR ours me in a position where I can ride less hard for a faster lap time.
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weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:29 pm With a few extra criteria thrown in.

Then what's the answer?

1. Traction Control required
2. Not 1000cc / 150+ bhp
3. Sportsbike
For me, I see it as a list of

Ducati 899 panigale
2013+ zx6r
2918+ Yamaha R6
MV Agusta F800

But what else am I missing and why.

Plus, out of that list, which are you picking and why?
Out of that list i would have the 2918 R6, I'm sure by then they will be epic :)

but until then i would probably go MV, full tronics, lovely looking, good handling and the best sounding .
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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No TC fitted to Triumphs.
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:18 pm
No TC fitted to Triumphs.
A 675 doesn't need it.
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Yorick wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:55 pm
weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:18 pm
No TC fitted to Triumphs.
A 675 doesn't need it.
That's irrelevant. Whether the bike needs it or not isn't in the discussion. She wants to try a bike with modern electronics, from QS to traction, to abs. Whether someone else needs it to go faster isn't open to discussion.
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:57 pm
Yorick wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:55 pm
weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:18 pm

No TC fitted to Triumphs.
A 675 doesn't need it.
That's irrelevant. Whether the bike needs it or not isn't in the discussion. She wants to try a bike with modern electronics, from QS to traction, to abs. Whether someone else needs it to go faster isn't open to discussion.
Aha. I see. She can try mine at Portimao :)
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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Yorick wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:04 pm
weeksy wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:57 pm
Yorick wrote: Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:55 pm

A 675 doesn't need it.
That's irrelevant. Whether the bike needs it or not isn't in the discussion. She wants to try a bike with modern electronics, from QS to traction, to abs. Whether someone else needs it to go faster isn't open to discussion.
Aha. I see. She can try mine at Portimao :)
200bhp 1000, you try and persuade her. Let me know how that goes for you.
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Re: If the question is "what's a better trackbike than a zx6r?"

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Take 1 of the spark plugs out :thumbup: 150bhp bike.

No need to thank me for that top tip.