Advantages: good handling, comfortable, a lot of boot space,
Disadvantages: It is considerably larger looking than the competitors

.... Having been 17 at the time I took my test, I had no option but to take the 125 restricted licence option. The Bike The day I passed my test, I bought a brand new CBR600F/sport, which was restricted by the shop. A few weeks later I had some unwanted attention from a Renault Clio and ended up getting another CBR through insurance. I won't go on about the CBR in too much detail, but I will use it to compare to the GSX-R 600. In August 2003, I got rid of my CBR and bought a second hand GSX-R 600 K1 model. The person who sold me the bike had really looked after her and it had only done 2000 miles in 2 years. The GSX-R was pronounced the 'track bike' of the 600 class in the magazine reviews. This is mainly because Suzuki concentrated on the handling and power delivery of the bike, rather than looks and general town riding. It is because... Read review

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Advantages: Sexy Looks with Race Bred performance, at low cost!
Disadvantages: Petrol Guzzler!

...I have been riding motorbikes since I was old enough and ugly enough to consider it. I have now managed to gather enough money together to buy a Suzuki GSX-R600. Some may say that it is too much for an 18 year old to handle, but I would have to disagree, and say that I have never had so much fun with my clothes on! It has sexy looks combined with top quality performance. It is lightweight, easy to flick into corners, and easy to lift the front wheel whilst being chunky and overall a fat bike! I have owned the bike for five weeks and can't keep my butt off the seat! Not to mention the front wheel on the floor, this beast (with a road permitting) can power its way into fourth gear from low down in first on the back wheel! ;o) However, the only problem is that of the Cam chain, most if not all slightly earlier models need to undergo... Read review

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Advantages: Very quick, looks good in black and silver, handles beautifully
Disadvantages: Licence taker

...Well what can I say the GSXR 600 K5, probabaly one of the best of the series. I got mine for £5000, second hand 3 months old 400 miles on the clock, the bloke I got it from was scared of it, wanted a quick sale to buy a bandit 600 again. WHY???? A beautifully well balanced machine pushing out about 110 to 115 bhp and a top speed of about 155-160mph. (I have had 153mph out of mine, tested and tagged in a speed trap). This machine will take your licence from you you have been warned. You can change the exhaust without worring about setting up the carbs, I love electronic ingition and injection valves. The bike does the work for you. Petrol tank holds about 17 litres, waring light comes on when your getting low, I was 20 miles away from a petrol station and got there ok so plenty of time when the light does come on. The clock... Read review

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Advantages: POWER, pick up, alot cheaper than a car
Disadvantages: takes concentration to ride, doesn't ride itself like the Honda's

...I am 26 years old and I have never owned a car. I’m quite proud of that. Instead. I am a motorbike man through and through. And one of those bikes was a GSXR 600 I bought the GSXR 600 second hand for only $1500 (NZ, about $700 US) – which was a very good price. Even though the bike was 10 years old when I got it and had done a few kilometers (or miles, for American readers) already, it still rates as the fastest bike I have ever owned (0-100 in under 5 seconds!). Originally I got the bike because I was moving to Gisborne to study sport and I was looking for something a little bigger than what I currently had, in order to make return trips a little faster. Well, it certainly did that. It’s 16 valve double overhead cam added up to monster pick up (great for riding the Gisborne gorge), while it’s big 600cc... Read review

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Advantages: Fast,looks good,performace of a 1000cc
Disadvantages: LOSS OF LICENCE PROBABLE,Build quality, warranty issues

...This little beauty was the first 4 stoke ive owned. I had a break of a few years after riding rev happy tuned 2 strokes, so I decided to go for a light weight 600…. the best on the market was the Gixxer 6. Speed is fantastic, if your not used to speed beware this little baby WILL catch you out. Riding around town for the first week of ownership hurt, I got incredible pain in my wrists and the base of my back felt as if it had fused every time I got off. The pain does go away you have to give the radical riding position a chance you will get used to it. Riding long distance can be as painful, because the bike is “revvy” you will find that the Gixxer can be quite hard work to ride on both long and short distances but this doesn’t matter because when you use the bike for the purpose it was designed... Read review

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Advantages: Good Response, Easy handling
Disadvantages: passenger riding style

...will have no sweat. The bike allows for a nice upright cruising set or if you are really out to have fun you can lean over and still be rather comfortable. However when you lean over with the passenger, expect to bump heads a few times as the seat kind of tosses them on to your back when laying over. Any way you choose to ride it though the Bandit will handle like a dream and get you where you want to go with style. Be it to work, a nice fun ride or a tour, it will handle it. Touring brings up an interesting subject, as there are literatly tons of after market accessories available for this bike. Last but not least the reason I finally chose the Bandit. INSURANCE!!! The GSX-R600 was way out there for insurance prices and the GSX Katana 600F was a little less but still rediculous. Then I found the GSF Bandit 600s and Insurance was a few... Read review

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Advantages: All the things I ever wanted to do.. & more
Disadvantages: MONEY, MONEY , MONEY and Time

...Hi, here's my Top 10 things I want to do before I die, so please enjoy reading. 10 - Own a Car and Motor bike This is a pretty simple one to do, first I have got to learn how to drive both motors and do the theory tests. But at the minute with work this just isn't possible, one day I am 6-2 then 2-10 they are always changing the shifts and that really pees me off, because I can't organize or do anything, I think it's time for a new job. So when I finally DO pass my driving test I would love a Peugeot 407 ( or if I win the lotto it would be a 1967 Mustang Shelby GT 500. I can dream can't I ? ) And for a motor bike I would love a Suzuki GSX-R600 in black and Grey. 9 - A tour of HMS Invincible Aircraft Carrier ? I went to Portsmouth a couple of years ago and it was brilliant, I am so pleased I went. I got to see the... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to park , smooth , comfortable , air conditioning
Disadvantages: boot too small

...The Suzuki Jimny I'm going to review is the 1.3 JLX What a fantastic little vehicle the suzuki jimni is. My family have had a few 4x4s all of different makes but there isn't one that compares to this little wonder on wheels. As we live in a remote area with a steep hill to climb in winter this is the only vehicle to get us home and dry.Others we have had to abandon and walk home on more than one ocasion. During a day out to a sheepdog trials on a wet summers evening where the ground was extremely muddy. 4 x 4s were getting stuck one after the other.The only one which was sailing by was my dad in his suzuki. Some of the owners of the great big expensive 4 x 4s used to snigger at this little box - they soon stopped laughing when they were the one's walking up the field. *Appearance * A compact little vehicle in a two... Read review

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Advantages: Big car feel, small car price.Well finished
Disadvantages: More expensive than others in class

...Welcome to my review for the Suzuki Wagon R+ 1.2. If you're wondering why i am able to write reviews on so many different cars, its simple...... I've worked in the Car auction and Car hire business, so have driven too many cars to mention. Ciao suggests being factual, so i'll use headings, and be as easy to understand as possible. Reliability This car is very reliable and Suzuki are making great efforts to ensure that their cars meet the same high standards as their motorbikes.The engine is quiet and unassuming, with enough power for motorway trips. Safety The Wagon+ is well built and has a host of safety features as standard.ABS, Passenger and Drivers airbags are all present. Car handles well, and feels as big and as safe as a Golf-sized car. Spaciousness Large cabin at the expense of some boot space. Easily... Read review

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Advantages: So well made, petrol, alot really
Disadvantages: Basic. Very basic.

...The Suzuki SJ410 is the cheaper 4x4 off road vehicle. They date back from around the 1984 mark, and were made alongside the SJ413 and Samurai. The SJ410 features a 1.0 petrol engine, with a total displacement of 970cc. It is a 4-wheel drive vehicle, making it suitable for both off and on road driving. So, here goes... ENGINE The SJ410 has a 1.0 petrol engine, as mentioned above. It is a small engine, as you can imagine, so qualifies for cheap Tax and Insurance. These engines aren’t that good, certainly compared to most other Suzuki’s ever made. It is a more traditional carburetor engine, instead of fuel injection and electronic fuel injection which most modern cars do have. The optional 4-wheel drive is controlled by a second gearstick next to the main one. The engine has no fancy features, like power steering or cruise... Read review

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