ZX7R to a ZX636R

KwackerJack · 21-08-2013 03:59PM #1

Am I mad?

My zx7r is 1998 and pretty clean for its year and well maintained. I want to go up in the years and I am looking at a few 2003 zx636r.

Its obviously lower in CC but most of my riding is on twisty's so really it's not going to make a lot of difference.

So what are they like??

My Bike with a very warm me

and the zx636r

Wossack · 21-08-2013 04:27PM

they're lighter, and more powerful afaik, so dont think you'll notice the cc difference

the 03/04 model is fairly track focused though I believe, so might be abit hard out of the box for our shite roads

KwackerJack · 21-08-2013 04:41PM

Thanks for that

I Don't really mind the hard ride, my bzx7 is set similar so!

I'm in 2 minds whether to trade now or after xmas? Biker are cheaper during the winter but that will obviously affect my trade in! Selling privately has the same issue to.

Idleater · 21-08-2013 05:20PM

Always liked the 636, (good) few years back I found a 600rr but insurance quotes were too much.

Wossack · 21-08-2013 05:32PM

sorry, bit less hp then the zx7, but is about 40kg lighter (20%!

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I'd try and get a go on one, see what you think. Ive an 05, which is a bit more road orientated

Max Headroom · 21-08-2013 05:51PM

ZX7R....best handling bike i ever had, in spite of the extra weight....also the best track days were on it....:(

KwackerJack · 21-08-2013 06:13PM

Max Headroom wrote: »

ZX7R....best handling bike i ever had, in spite of the extra weight....also the best track days were on it....:(

Everyone always says that, even when calling for service parts etc I always get the 'oh there a great bike' now what are you after

batman_oh · 21-08-2013 08:05PM

What size are ye :pac:
The standard shock is quite stiff if you are in the 10-12 stone range and they can be a little nervous on bumpy roads when you are giving them beans. Stick a damper on and away you go.
Fantastic bike - real raw and still today feel as fun as any 600 ever made. I used mine for track days mostly for a year - was fantastic out of the box for that. Decent midrange for a 600 too

Wonda-Boy · 21-08-2013 09:50PM

I would deffo take a look at the Daytona 675 or if you can stretch it the "R" version. McCallens have 2 in stock and a test ride would be well worth it. Alot of the bike mags rate it the best mid range sports bike around.

KwackerJack · 21-08-2013 10:00PM

I'm 6ft and 13 stone so maybe the shock will be softer ha

I like the triumph now that you mention it!

Wonda-Boy · 21-08-2013 10:08PM

http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/triumph-daytona-675cc/5152880

Savage!

Max Headroom · 22-08-2013 07:20AM

TriumphJack........nah...dont like the sound of that.........:D

ZX7R to a ZX636R

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