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2011 Supersport Shootout - Street

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The sleek lines, svelte figure, light weight and high-horsepower engine of the modern supersport motorcycle, along with the race-bred origins of the majority of the components found on these two-wheelers, project an image that says, "Go as fast as possible! Win that race!"

There's a prevailing platitude among two-wheel pundits that says this type of motorcycle is impractical for everyday use by the non-racing everyday rider. And while not in direct conflict with this theory of impracticality, an equally popular assertion that gets bandied about alleges that of the sportbikes purchased, most will never turn a wheel on a closed course and only ever exist under control of local vehicle codes rather than club-racing rules.

So, after selecting the all-new 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 as our top choice for use at the racetrack in our 2011 Supersport Shootout – Track comparison in which the new Gixxer went toe-to-toe with the Honda CBR600RR, Kawasaki ZX-6R and Yamaha R6, we now move on to Phase 2 of this often-annual examination in which we examine how they perform in a street environment.

It's time to see if the fresh-faced Gixxer Sixxer can make it a sweep in 2011 at Motorcycle.com or if we somehow found one of the three other – and older! – bikes in this brawl a better streetable package.

More: 2011 Supersport Shootout - Street [Video] on Motorcycle.com
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Worse review EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banghead I didnt want to know which bike is the most affordable but which performed best in the streets and why. Thanks for wasting my time explaining how buying an inferior motorcycle is more economical.
Worse review EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banghead I didnt want to know which bike is the most affordable but which performed best in the streets and why. Thanks for wasting my time explaining how buying an inferior motorcycle is more economical.
Then click the link provided for the supersport shootout which gives a performance review. Read the description :hammer
We already know whats the best thats why we are on Gixxer.com?:wtf
Not true.

All bikes have different characteristics that make each of them a lil better at different things. There is no "best bike", there is simply a bike for the best purpose...or one that is best suited for you.

Truth be told, they are all (talking about the 600cc bikes from the "Big 4") about the same. It is just a matter of personal preference. ;)
If I had money for a 2011 or 2012, I would have a hard time deciding myself. They are all great machines with minor differences that an average joe would not feel.

JAPANESE four is the way to go as far as sportbikes goes.
Imho i think sport bikes test should be how fast and how well they handle at there top speeds not as commuter bikes
Yay awesome to see the Kawasaki ZX-6R back on top of the game.. I just found this Motorcycle parts bargain.. perfect for my Kawasaki ZX-6R..
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