600 or 750?

[Racehorse45]

I am a new rider. I grew up riding dirt bikes but it has been almost 20 years since I've been on a motorcycle. I just went to look at a new 2006 Katana 600. The dealer suggest this bike for me. He gave me a price of $5500 OTD for the 600 and $6500 for the 750. So my question is if I should spend the extra $1000 for the 750. I am 6' 195. I am also taking the Motorcycle safety course to help get me back up to speed. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[RickG]

The seat height is the same on the bikes (31.1"). From an ergo point of view it won't make a difference. Weight shouldn't be a big deal either, they both are heavy bikes.

From a price point of view the April NADA had the retail price on a used 2006 600 at $5450 and the 750 at $5960.

[paradoxmd]

Well, the handle bars are higher on the 750. If you plan to do some two-up riding, opt for the 750.

MSF = definitely

[Jax]

For just a bit more you could get the new GSX650F...

2008 GSX650F
MSRP: $6,999.00

This is from the Suzuki site and the new one is FI and you would probably be the first one here to own one...

[katman05]

I'd go for the 750