That's cool that you are going to get the gsxr 600... I'm considering one for my first bike. If I'm not mistaken though I think the Yamaha is a bit faster. Do you guys think the gsxr 600 would be good for a first bike or that I should go w/ something even slower like an older 500 Ninja? My friend has a gsxr1000 and I won't even come near it because I am so inexperienced.