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    1997 600 VS. 2001 750

    Hi all. Looking for a piece of advice here.

    I have an opportunity to pick up an '01 Kat 750 for $4000 CDN (about $3700 US) with 15,000 km (10,000 miles). I started to read the post comparing the GS500 to the Kat and a lot of good advice about the 600 vs. 750 until the posts started getting personal.

    So my question is which bike will suit me better. If the power range is not all that different and I am more of a Saturday crusier still hesitant on the twisties, would the different "less aggressive" stance of the 750 work with me better? Will I be a little more comfortable in the corners?

    I don't want to get worked up about the numbers above but If I buy this '01 and sell my '97 I will have a spread of about $200.00 as '97 kats are selling for around $3800.00 CDN right now. My Kat has 26600 km (about 17,700 miles). So the numbers are a no brainer.

    The 600 is my first bike. I love riding it but at the risk of sounding like a pussy the corners freak me out on this bike. I had an opportunity to ride the Honda ST1300 and loved cornering. I can't afford the ST so what do you fellow Kat owners think?

    I love my '97 600 but really love the post '98 body styling and I can't find many aftermarket mods for my '97.

    Is the 750 any better on those windy days?

    Should I be concerned that this '01 has been in storage since the fall of 2005?

    Thanks again Katriders - I am looking forward to your advice.
    R.I.P. Marc
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    A 600 is probably a good all around bike. If you're planning to do a lot of 2-up riding you'll want the 750.
    -Steve


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    • #3
      Re: 1997 600 VS. 2001 750

      The 98+ 600 is great on windy days so I would assume the 750 is the same.

      Can't find mods for your 97? get used to it, there's not much out there for the 98+ either .

      If you can pull off upgrading for $200 go for it!! remember there may be a slight insurance increase.

      BTW there was a a guy on gtamotorcycle selling a 2000 600 for $2500 last week with right side fairing damage.

      Originally posted by goldkat

      The 600 is my first bike. I love riding it but at the risk of sounding like a pussy the corners freak me out on this bike.
      Can you explain what you mean by that?
      Kyle

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      • #4
        Kyle, thanks for your reply. I am new to riding and I am assuming that my lack of experience is what makes me nervous in the turns.

        Like I said I rode a Honda ST and had a completely different level of confidence.

        I beleive that my hesitation on turns is caused by my inexperience and not the bike but I noticed in another thread that the 750 was being described as less aggresive.

        With that and my experience on the ST (no doubt a less aggressive bike) I thought perhaps I would post the question for riders opinions.
        R.I.P. Marc

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        • #5
          The ST is a 1300CC giant! I wouldn't really call a sport tourer from that class "less aggressive."
          -Steve


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          • #6
            Originally posted by steves
            The ST is a 1300CC giant! I wouldn't really call a sport tourer from that class "less aggressive."
            Sorry Steve, that should have read "no doubt an agressive bike", my bad. It did feel great though - loads of confident riding.
            R.I.P. Marc

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            • #7
              Its a lot easier and cheaper to get a full exhaust system for a pre 98 than a 98+. I still like my 2000 750 though. I am saving up to buy a full exhaust system. If I had a pre 98, I'd only have to shell out about $370 for a full exhaust (Vance & Hines), while for my bike, I will probably end up spending about $650 for a hindle full system. But then again, I like the additional 25 horsepower I have on my 750. So it all comes down to how much power you want I guess, cause I think the handling's pretty much the same.
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              • #8
                "I beleive that my hesitation on turns is caused by my inexperience and not the bike but I noticed in another thread that the 750 was being described as less aggresive."

                I believe that the person who mentioned that the 750 was less aggressive may have been talking about the riding postion, because the 750 has its handle bars at a higher position than the 600. Thus the riding position on a 600 may seem a little more aggressive than the 750.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by goldkat
                  Kyle, thanks for your reply. I am new to riding and I am assuming that my lack of experience is what makes me nervous in the turns.

                  Like I said I rode a Honda ST and had a completely different level of confidence.

                  I beleive that my hesitation on turns is caused by my inexperience and not the bike but I noticed in another thread that the 750 was being described as less aggresive.

                  With that and my experience on the ST (no doubt a less aggressive bike) I thought perhaps I would post the question for riders opinions.
                  The handle bars are slightly higher on the 750's as opposed to the 600's so the riding position is alittle more comfortable IMO. The 600's are just a tad more aggressive positioning due to the lower bars, but they are far from uncomfortable, either will do you well.

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for all the help everyone.

                    Update. Once I really had a good hard look at the bike mentioned above I decided that I was not impressed with the way that it has been stored and there were subtle signs of neglect (chain not lubed in the last 3000km - owners admission, missing nuts on the fairing, choke cable was "replaced" but did not work, misrepresented mileage, etc....)

                    Long and short of it is that the post 98's are really great looking bikes but I want a turn key bike and will have to pay for it. I'll keep looking.

                    Joe
                    R.I.P. Marc

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