600cc vs 1000cc On Track: The Difference & Which Is Best?

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600cc vs 1000cc On Track: The Difference & Which Is Best? I tackle the age old problem of deciding between 600cc vs 1000cc on a race track. I explore the difference between the two and hopefully decide which is best.
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  • @tmac77
    @tmac773 жыл бұрын

    This is my first real venture into the world of trackday tuition videos, if you'd like to see more of this type of stuff just let me know! Thanks for watching as always everyone!

  • @margysan

    @margysan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im a 53 year old man who is thinking of buying a bike i long for the 2 strokes of my youth (I had many lol AR 125 then Rd 350 lc then Tzr 125 then Rd 250 dx then onto old ones (Suzuki Gt 380 and a 750 ) )what would you advise me to get to ease back into riding again.

  • @Millga

    @Millga

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, I’ve been riding trackdays for years now and never had instruction on circuit, I do however love a tuition video, you guys doing the videos have the time to really break stuff down and explain why what you’re telling us works. Also it’s nice hearing different techniques. Big thumbs up for more videos from me :)

  • @luckyoleary9626

    @luckyoleary9626

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely mate! Great video!

  • @hughiemg2

    @hughiemg2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes more track day videos would be great please. Either track technique or circuit guides of the UK circuits.

  • @shadowred1980

    @shadowred1980

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, please do some more if you get chance.

  • @thematurbo240
    @thematurbo2403 жыл бұрын

    Had both. Love the power of the 1000 but the 600 I had lots of fun! Making that zx6r engine screaming at 16k rpm is orgasmic!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    😎

  • @neilpearce7032
    @neilpearce70323 жыл бұрын

    The mighty GSXR 750 every time for me. Great advice for any one getting started.

  • @rogerthat10-47

    @rogerthat10-47

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've just put a 750 top end on a 600 bottom end & it is unbelievably fast, quite a bit of work to dial it all in, but definitely worth it. I do believe the GSXR750 is one of the most underrated bikes on the planet, with just a little bit of work they can be as fast as a great many 1000's, they are still down on the power of some of the 1000's but they have less weight, so the power/weight is excellent.

  • @ElMuelio

    @ElMuelio

    3 жыл бұрын

    I also really rate my GSXR750, still loads to learn with my track riding but I tend to be in the top half of inters. I still find it intimidating compared to most other bikes I've ridden though, definitely don't want anything faster.

  • @rogerthat10-47

    @rogerthat10-47

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ElMuelio Far too many people choose bikes that are too much for them, it's nice to hear someone that is honest with themselves about their riding. very few people's abilities are better than the bike they ride, just because they can afford it, doesn't mean they can ride it. I wish you safe rides & 1st place's.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Neil!

  • @henrylewin7677

    @henrylewin7677

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just got mine so I can go faster than I would on the Tuono - 1000 sports would be too much for me I think...

  • @1mick66mick66
    @1mick66mick663 жыл бұрын

    The major draw back of a 600 on a track day, for the average rider, is overtaking slower riders on faster bikes. They slow you up in the corners, bugger off on the exits and you end up getting frustrated. Its often less hassle on a 1000, as you can make progress easier.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    True!

  • @PAD32

    @PAD32

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, I'm having a lot more fun since I went from 600 to 1000, for that reason, and also because having to control the throttle on corner exit (in order not to die) instead of always being full throttle is more enjoyable to me. And for the people saying that a 600 is more flickable, maybe but I never found handling to be an issue on my 1000...

  • @leanit5756

    @leanit5756

    2 жыл бұрын

    For sure. Lower power bikes suck on track days due to the slow riders who show up on fast bikes and who are constantly in the way, and often who make erratic moves. Especially bad in the slow and intermediate groups. Liter bikes make dealing with them way safer and less frustrating.

  • @timvangool291

    @timvangool291

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had this struggle on Mugello. I rode a 600RR and the others S1000RR's. Everytime i was able to get them in the last sector in chicanes. Heading onto the finish straight they flew by like rockets and i could start all over again :D

  • @joshlewis5065

    @joshlewis5065

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's even a problem for me on a FZ07. There were a few people I could even catch up to that were on R1 bikes and stuff that I would get stuck behind constantly on curves because I couldn't pass them on straights.

  • @flo66r6
    @flo66r62 жыл бұрын

    Back in the days (from 2000 to 2004) I raced an R6 and was pretty fast (on a novice level) and had a lot of fun. My R6 had abround 123 HP on the wheel and I really squeezed it. In Most and in Brno (Czech Republic) I got the chance to test ride a Kawasaki ZX 10 with 175 HP (almost stock) and it scared the shit out of me. When the front didn't got up, the rear wheel slided and vise versa. None of my breaking points, shifts and gears fitted anymore. It was interesting but I was a lot slower than on my R6. So, I would say if you have the physique for a 600cc and want to have fun, just go for the 600. 1000 cc bikes on the track (were) real monsters. And please consider, we didnt have any electronics, ABS or anything besides a quickshifter and a flashing light that indicated when to kick in the next gear back in 2000.

  • @TungstenCarbideTempe

    @TungstenCarbideTempe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good comment. I agree with you regarding personal physique and a bike size. I remember having a 96 Kawasaki zx6r back in 2002. Im 5’11” and I looked good on that bike. My friend, who’s a bit shorter then me, also looked good, however my brother is 6’3” , tall dude and when he’d riding that thing, he’d look like he’s riding a moped/pocket bike. It just didn’t look right. Imagine an adult riding little kid’s bicycle lol. And even though by bike size, you guys mean - engine size/power, not the actual motorcycle dimensions, I think looks kinda matter too,

  • @Richie_

    @Richie_

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a GSXR1100 then. Scary

  • @tomasnilsson1669
    @tomasnilsson16693 жыл бұрын

    4:28 "I've seen novices unknowingly ride bikes in the damp on dry tyres getting away with murder" - Comment of the year!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @czierwo

    @czierwo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did so as a track marshall too. Person rode over the edge being saved by traction control all the time. Once tires started going, bike was wobling on corner exits more. I was expecting a crash, but end of the day saved rider's ass. At least in my opinion. Totally agree with 600s over 1000s for novices. When I took my zx10r on track for the first time and felt fairly intimidated by it as it was stupid powerful at every throttle input. Stupid fun too! Now I just kept my 10r for street only and got myself zx6r as a track beater...

  • @sv650nyc7
    @sv650nyc73 жыл бұрын

    So the answer seems to be: Suzuki GSX-R 750

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep 😎

  • @ShamanWS6

    @ShamanWS6

    3 жыл бұрын

    I regret selling mine.

  • @truevegas

    @truevegas

    3 жыл бұрын

    Long live the GSXR750!

  • @blickmech5248

    @blickmech5248

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmac77 nnnnnnn.nnnnnbnnnn.nnnn

  • @johnowen9299

    @johnowen9299

    2 жыл бұрын

    I concur x

  • @Quazi1966
    @Quazi19663 жыл бұрын

    Good advice from a level headed talented rider. Being the 55 year old child that I am, I need a 1000cc to help hide the lack of talent, I did have a 750 and yes I did ride it faster than my 1000 I'd say, for the very reasons you have highlighted, but I was also a good bit younger. :-) Still doing trackdays, 20 years of them now, UK and Europe, still enjoy doing them at whatever speed, I do alright for an older git on my gsxr1000r. Keep them coming, and good luck in your coming season.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I don’t think there’s such a thing as being too old to ride bikes, just ask my dad!

  • @Quazi1966

    @Quazi1966

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheInfantry98 your point?

  • @jayjackson9112

    @jayjackson9112

    3 жыл бұрын

    55 is still young, about the same age as my dad, I've recently bought an r1 and would love to get my dad out riding a bike with me.

  • @johnpaquin366
    @johnpaquin366 Жыл бұрын

    I love how throughout the video you make a statement which brings up a question or two.. and almost immediately you answer my unasked questions... well done

  • @roygregory1250
    @roygregory12503 жыл бұрын

    An excellent video for all the people who are thinking about taking up racing or going on track days, learn to walk before you can run, comes to mind. take care all of you and stay safe, the season is creaping up, all the best mate. 🏍️🏁🍾👍👍👍👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Roy!

  • @Favk21
    @Favk212 жыл бұрын

    Been pondering these things quite a long time... very informative video. Thank you!

  • @andrewrobinson1116
    @andrewrobinson11163 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff. I absorb trackday vids like a sponge, so please do keep them coming. My (quite old) zx6 is so much fun. Having watched your video I can't see any reason to change it yet...

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll try my best to get more out!

  • @SLBikers
    @SLBikers2 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazingly perfectly video well put together congratulations you have a long way to go!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ryanmalone2681
    @ryanmalone2681 Жыл бұрын

    Very very well explained. Thanks for taking the time.

  • @dustinbjohnson
    @dustinbjohnson8 ай бұрын

    Really good unbiased video. Thanks man 🍻

  • @fastdreams
    @fastdreams3 жыл бұрын

    I love the feel of an R6. Had an 09 R1 which was a fat pig, loved the crossplane, power was easily managed but that thing wore me out on the track. Needed a lot of setup to take it further be more rideable. Right now I have a 2005 track prepped GSXR-1000 and it's amazing on the track. No electronic doodads to fake me into a better rider lol. If I was going into club racing, I'd want to be on an endurance team, which these days are trending towards the 400. Speaking of which, the Ninja 400 is probably one of the most perfect starter track bikes. It will teach you to manage momentum and corner speed.

  • @gideonsikk8733

    @gideonsikk8733

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I got a 600 but I'd like to get a 400 to throw about...lighter the bike more the fun I find

  • @RyanDohertyRacing
    @RyanDohertyRacing3 жыл бұрын

    I love my R6. As a podium level club racer, there isn’t really any track day rider on a 1000 that I can’t pass on our local racetracks. A lot of riders have insanely beautiful and powerful liter bikes, but they cannot handle them at all. I think if more people started on the 600 they would get faster. I’ve told myself I don’t want to race the 1000’s until I know I’ve reached close the limit of my 600. I’m still about 2 seconds a lap off what the fastest 600 rider can do on our local tracks, so once I’ve reached that point I’m going to give racing 1000’s a try. Love your content Taylor!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s a great plan! Thanks Ryan

  • @jamesbrearley2104
    @jamesbrearley21043 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Taylor got a chance to ride a gsxr 1000 on a Whitham track day and loved it. Jumped back on my gsxr 600 and all of a sudden it was a lot easier. Went quicker on my 600 ( with some help from you and Adam jenkinson) now looking for a 1000. This video is a great explanation on the differences of a 600 and a 1000. Keep them coming. Would like to see a video on body position on track 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @vtranmoto
    @vtranmoto2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid and points. I was split between the 600 or 1000 decision and ended up going for that 3rd in-between option and got a KTM RC 8C. Couldn’t be happier :)

  • @dodger132
    @dodger1323 жыл бұрын

    Another great vid Taylor, very informative, keep them coming :-)

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roger!

  • @trevormartin5459
    @trevormartin54593 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Taylor,another great video.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Trevor

  • @trackdaylbs
    @trackdaylbs3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid Taylor!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stevethomas4615
    @stevethomas46153 жыл бұрын

    Good vid Taylor - wise words. Good luck with your racing 😁👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve!

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra13 жыл бұрын

    Never done a track day and don’t have a bike at the moment but I really enjoyed the video. You have a great way of presenting information. Well done.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @derekgray7716
    @derekgray77163 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Taylor. I'll always remember my first track day in the rain at Croft with your good self on my brand new 1000 😲 and still had a mega time 👍🏻

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha I bet you did!

  • @PandaStencils
    @PandaStencils3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. And I love my middle-ground 750!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's hard to beat them!

  • @ericsbuell
    @ericsbuell3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this Taylor. I'm currently 61 years old and been riding bikes from about 11-12 years of age. Your comments about the 1000cc bikes I concur...big torque trying to overpower the rear tyre and just when think it's found grip it hooks up and wheelies.At the moment I ride a modified 2002 Yamaha R1 5PW and a 2004 BuellXB9R Firebolt. The only places I can really enjoy on the R1 is the Isle Of Man, Nurburgring and unrestricted roads abroad. I dont know if anyone reading has realised that in my opinion riding a 1000cc bike in the UK quickly you spend most of your time BRAKING to legal speeds...where's the fun in that. My younger friends are trying to get me to Knockhill for a session but I had really considering a less aggressive bike so I'm going to recommission my Ducati 748.Also fond fond memories of watching your dad scudding round Knockhill especially on the CMW35 & 36's, still got a ten pound note signed by him. Keep up the good work.🏍🏍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @Boppa1260
    @Boppa12603 жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT, ENJOYED THE VID 😀

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ElsinoreRacer
    @ElsinoreRacer3 жыл бұрын

    "More fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow." Same with bikes. No one honestly cares what bike you own, and why would you care? Get the fun one.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly that!

  • @s1dew1nd3r4

    @s1dew1nd3r4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmac77 iv got a L9 zxr400, 900 fireblade and a rsv mille - i have just as much fun on the zxr400 than the others, can ride it harder and faster and as you said much more nimble... one thing i will ask is, i really want to get to grips with how the bike wheelies/slides an what it feels like to have more control - is there anywhere you would recommend to go and get to grips with that?

  • @usbsol

    @usbsol

    3 жыл бұрын

    125cc vs 1250cc?

  • @984francis

    @984francis

    3 жыл бұрын

    The most enjoyable bike I have had was a Moto Guzzi LeMans. Bugger all power but lots of performance which doesn't sound right but it is so.

  • @ElsinoreRacer

    @ElsinoreRacer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@s1dew1nd3r4 In the dirt. Dirt bikes slide and wheelie and everything else the same, but at much lower speeds and on a softer surface. All the great road-racers learned in the dirt. There is a reason for that. You crash 100 times in the dirt so you DON'T on pavement. You just dust off and laugh.

  • @Delboysparody
    @Delboysparody3 жыл бұрын

    Great point of view advice Taylor. Totally agree and well put.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter!

  • @weejim48
    @weejim48 Жыл бұрын

    Great to get some good information from an actual track racer. For my own point of view, “ if you can’t use the power you don’t need it “. Good video thanks. 👍

  • @flipper323
    @flipper3233 жыл бұрын

    Great Vid! I think the key thing is, that you can focus more on line/cornering with the smaller 600 cc. So it feels more like a flow. But i get the excitement out of the corner with a 1000 cc. Like a rocket.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep I fully agree 😁👍🏼

  • @garypearse4314
    @garypearse43143 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Taylor! I've always felt more comfortable on a 600, they just feel more naturally balanced (Or they suit my riding style?) Keep em coming :)

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Once you find your fit it's hard to change that isn't it! Thank you

  • @michaelaspden1732
    @michaelaspden17323 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting advice. Well described.

  • @michaelaspden1732
    @michaelaspden17323 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting information. Thanks for your advice.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michael

  • @marcosgarcia11084
    @marcosgarcia110843 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel......been a fan for a while......I have a 2006 Yamaha r1......just got a 2014 Yamaha r6 in August, and I have to say I have more fun on my 600 then my r1.......thanks and keep up the AWESOME WORK....lol.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Marcos!

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker3 жыл бұрын

    Great overview, thanks!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @AntaresSQ01
    @AntaresSQ013 жыл бұрын

    4:35 This is a very valid point. My S1000XR is easier to handle in the wet than my old Ninja 650 was with no ABS or TC.

  • @edwardwileman4536
    @edwardwileman45363 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Edward

  • @6arethevan5
    @6arethevan53 жыл бұрын

    Another cracking and informative vid, thanks for sharing 👍 I run a 98 zx9r, it's a solid old lump that takes everything you chuck at it.... including tarmac 🤦🏻 it's been fab to learn on (still a lot of learning to do!) But I've now started to track ready my 06 636 which I still use on the road. Both are amazing fun but I he old 9 does feel more reassuring and planted.......I'll leave the VFR1200 complete with panniers as a pure road bike.....for now 😳😂😂👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha😂

  • @findus605
    @findus6053 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Taylor, in my own track experience i thought i had mastered the six hundred at RH race school until it launched me over the highside coming out of the Melbourne loop, the humiliation of the truck ride back was more painful than the bang on the bonce 😂😂👍

  • @FunAllDayLong4353

    @FunAllDayLong4353

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just admit, for one mighty second as the tyre span up coming out of the corner, you felt like Rossi. And then it gripped..... 😂

  • @findus605

    @findus605

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FunAllDayLong4353 Hi Peter, i was on my bonce before i knew it, there was a connection with Rossi but i felt more like his Granny 😂😂👍

  • @FunAllDayLong4353

    @FunAllDayLong4353

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@findus605 LMAO

  • @dylanhedges5634
    @dylanhedges56343 жыл бұрын

    Great, honest content.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dylan!

  • @Kraven83
    @Kraven833 жыл бұрын

    The YT algorithm has chosen well! Very interesting content

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @claretbuck1882
    @claretbuck18823 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff bud 👍🏻

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Clare!

  • @samherbert1724
    @samherbert17243 жыл бұрын

    Love doin trackdays on my cbr 600rr ....great video as always

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sam!

  • @karlwilkins3285
    @karlwilkins32852 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video 👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Karl

  • @llerradish
    @llerradish3 жыл бұрын

    Everything you said makes a lot of sense to me. I have been in love dirt bikes since I was a young kid of 6 or 7 and that is about what time I started riding. By the time I was 14 or 15 it was clear that I was better than average, not great but pretty good. I never raced or had a very new bike until I was 21 or 22 years old. I took third place my very first MX race. And probably never participated in more than 30 races my entire life. I was almost alway in the top ten in the junior class, but never got good enough to graduate to the intermediates, arm pump was always an issue for me. This was in the late 80's early 90's. But did do a lot of cross country, woods, dirt roads and desert riding that enjoyed very much. Having said all that, I didn't seriously start riding street until after the age of 50 and that is because I wasn't physically able to ride off road any longer. I never really planned on riding fast, I just enjoyed riding and thought that riding street would be better than not riding at all. So after riding for a couple years and accumulating over a half dozen streetbikes from touring, sport touring, adventure, cruiser, and sport bikes ( i currently own and ride 9 motorcycles) I love them all but..... surprisingly.......okay maybe not surprisingly.... found myself gravitating towards sport bikes and taking it pretty seriously, reading a lot and watching a lot videos and practicing a lot and in about 3 or four years, it was quite clear that I am better than average, not great but pretty good. A lot.....okay a few people have and are encouraging me to do track days. But I probably never will and here is why....first off money! I live on a fixed income and its all I can do now to buy tires and maintain the bikes I ride now. second is my physical condition, on a track you are either braking as quick and as hard you can or you are accelerating as fast as you can and that is more physically demanding than most people realize and I don't think I could do it for more than 10 minutes at a time. But I do wish I would have tried it 20 or 30 years ago.

  • @CrazyJJT
    @CrazyJJT3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant mate, really insightful. I've been very much in the 600 camp, probably more because I'm only mid inters on an average track day. Feel much more like I can control it, how ever really interesting your point about turning the power down on a 1000 and build up, never thought of that and it's a really good idea. That said the 600 hurts just as much when crashing! When I get back to trackdays when I'm recovered from my crash last year ive been thinking about a 750 for precisely the reason you said, I'm pretty sick of being over taken on the straight, but do quite enjoy going round the outside of someone on a corner on a 1000 that can only go fast down a straight! Food for thought thank you.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's a lot of pros and cons to each isn't there!

  • @CrazyJJT

    @CrazyJJT

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very much so, I've enjoyed all your videos, however I think this is my favourite one, thank you. Love the nod to Flinty in the background too, a man very much missed in both music and the paddock.

  • @yorkshirefox791
    @yorkshirefox7913 жыл бұрын

    Nice one Taylor quality vlog. I hope you're playing out on Tuesday so you can show me how to ride my 1000. I smashed my 600 up last week 😁🤦‍♂️

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Lee-uf4zu
    @Lee-uf4zu3 жыл бұрын

    T-m🔥c great vlog as always buddy. 600 or 1000 your always going to have fun round a circuit with the same smile on your face. i am at croft on the 1st of june on a Witham training day. hope you are there to teach our group would be a privilege being on track with a BSB rider👍. good luck for season mate. ✊✊

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Lee

  • @MrAjjordan
    @MrAjjordan2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect, thanks for that brother.

  • @timbarry5080
    @timbarry50803 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Your last point about a 750 was great. I was so psyched (for about 20 seconds) when I saw the new r7. Then I learned it was a twin and they weren't actually bringing back the old r7. Bad move, Yamaha.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, they were awesome!

  • @stuartrobertson8851
    @stuartrobertson88513 жыл бұрын

    Great info. My takeaway is learning the tyres. Today’s rubber would need the track to explore the limits safely.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true, thanks Stuart!

  • @cyclemoto8744
    @cyclemoto8744 Жыл бұрын

    Well done. Cheers from OZ

  • @letsdothis9996
    @letsdothis99963 жыл бұрын

    Good work T,another gem🥳topic idea 💡 what about feeling on a bike ? How to push to feel tyres and suspension working in corners, what to look for !, ive done a few t days and can honestly say I have no clue how either of these feel ....just putting it out there

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great points, definitely something for me to do in the future! Thank you

  • @alexedward7146
    @alexedward71463 жыл бұрын

    Great vid

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex

  • @laurencejacobs2084
    @laurencejacobs20843 жыл бұрын

    Horsepower is like pockets - you can never have enough of them. Unless you're being sensible!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @jimmy6283
    @jimmy6283 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is underrated for me

  • @andrewsamson384
    @andrewsamson3843 жыл бұрын

    I have a zxr400 and because we don’t have track here, I absolutely agree that you can ride lower cc a lot harder

  • @pjwork3091
    @pjwork30913 жыл бұрын

    Good info T . . I would really like to see a video on tips and tricks for a intermediate track rider 😎

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pj! I’ll work on that!

  • @pjwork3091

    @pjwork3091

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmac77 Thanks Taylor

  • @patchthesinclair5896
    @patchthesinclair58963 жыл бұрын

    I love my old ZXR750 , like myZX6R and don't need anything else at this stage in life. Good to be reassured that I am not missing anything I would want ,Thank you.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @DamienTanner1
    @DamienTanner13 жыл бұрын

    Really great video and I totally agree. For road, I'd take 1000cc for low down power and flexibility, for track they are all fun in their own way. I've raced an RVF400 and that was incredible fun (with no power!)

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely true, they’re all fun in their own way!

  • @alanfentiman7847
    @alanfentiman78473 жыл бұрын

    I had a Honda cb 1300 And I found it the most easiest bike to ride Because of its engine configeration It was so forgiving and stable Thanks Taylor always interesting and informative

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alan!

  • @patrickfay1055
    @patrickfay10553 жыл бұрын

    Would love to know what you’re dad thinks of all the electronic help riders have today ps loved this video

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ll ask on a future interview!

  • @ninja12lawbreaker
    @ninja12lawbreaker2 жыл бұрын

    It all makes sense Taylor. Personally never done a track day, unfortunately, Never had a 600 either, I went 125, 750 and 6 months later bought a brand new Thunderace, what a tool that was, great low down torque

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    2 жыл бұрын

    😎😁

  • @cdmc012599
    @cdmc0125992 жыл бұрын

    Good points.

  • @davem3008
    @davem30083 жыл бұрын

    My mate has been trying to get me to Knockhill for a track day for some time now. Be good to get some pointers for a novice before I disgrace myself. Great vid btw 👌

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave! I’m hoping to post a few more track day tuition videos soon so keep your eyes peeled!

  • @kasper-jw2441
    @kasper-jw2441 Жыл бұрын

    i learned from old people (ex racers) it doesnt matter what you have between the legs, as long you get everything out of it, I learned racing motorbikes on what most people will call scrapheaps, no power and way to heavy. later on when i had better material i had such an advantage when it came down to my skills, now i can step on almost any bike that i want and i will find my way and adapt very fast. also a 2 stroke back ground can help you out big time, almost any good 2 stroke rider i know can go fast on anything.

  • @jacquesleconte8152
    @jacquesleconte81523 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the info

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TomasUjhelyi
    @TomasUjhelyi3 жыл бұрын

    I just love the R6 and the fact once you get it over 11k rpm it just keeps on pulling and the sound is addictive

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!

  • @ramboracing702
    @ramboracing7023 жыл бұрын

    Legend!! 🤙✌️

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @casefarley5744
    @casefarley57443 жыл бұрын

    Subbed for the Prodigy poster. 600 is easier to wrangle around a track, and it will always be faster than I am capable of riding. So it's a 600 for me.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha legends! Thank you

  • @mcsbikelife3829
    @mcsbikelife3829 Жыл бұрын

    I started on a 600 all through the ranks then got a smoking deal on a new r1 race bike and just love it . Learned my corner speed on a 600 and now have power works well . Though 600s are awesome bikes can’t go wrong with either .

  • @shirleyboy8859
    @shirleyboy88593 жыл бұрын

    Very good advice.... Remember that "Power is nothing without Control".... It almost killed me, but my Honda CB 750 F2 was so much fun.... :-)))

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!

  • @barrymccloskey
    @barrymccloskey3 жыл бұрын

    Informative vid, all bases covered. Look at road racing where you have guys competeing together on both sizes. 600's, well set-up and ridden beating 1000's no problem. Track riding is a bit different but for road riding, spinning it up and whellies will get you in bother never mind the fun! I had an NRS 250 and little experience and always remember a guy on an V-Max leaving me for dead on the bends coming back from Kirkistown when I didn't know the roads. Experience and knowledge folks!

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MrNergaard
    @MrNergaard3 жыл бұрын

    Nice wallpaper on your desktop👍👌

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t it just😂

  • @Shinysideup
    @Shinysideup3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting stuff, didn’t do my first tarmac track day until I was 56 wish I’d done sooner

  • @user-hc5si5tw5p

    @user-hc5si5tw5p

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta start somewhere mate age just a number

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just think of all the money you’ve saved yourself, it’s an expensive hobby 😂

  • @raynic1173

    @raynic1173

    3 жыл бұрын

    41 here.

  • @riderbuu1
    @riderbuu13 жыл бұрын

    great video

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @davidwilson8010
    @davidwilson80103 жыл бұрын

    Verry good comments bro and starting slow is always safe and till you get much better and a 750 is the best bike to have..you know have to know how to use ur gears when you ride..good vedio bro..

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks David!

  • @iancooper8728
    @iancooper87283 жыл бұрын

    I think a 600 for track days and if you are going racing as a professsion it's the 600 then 1000 route,but i have notice the lap times between superstock and superbike are note that far off of each other a some of the uk tracks. Good video Taylor can't not wait for the season to start ,all the best mate stay safe

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ian!

  • @Kdubbzism
    @Kdubbzism3 жыл бұрын

    well said! Thank you

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bellend69
    @bellend693 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. 750 is definitely the answer but next to no one other than Suzuki makes them anymore. I have a GSX-R 750 and it is my third. I love them but not sure what's next as although they are available in some areas, I am not sure they sell them in the UK anymore which is a real shame. I have ridden most of the sports 600's and 1000's over the years and have always stuck with the 750 as it is the best of both worlds. Great on the road and more than capable on any track day.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very true!

  • @dose8738
    @dose87383 жыл бұрын

    when a racer says the word "fast"....it's just got so much more meaning. Cheers broski.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @2002odella
    @2002odella Жыл бұрын

    Hi great informative video yet again thanks for all the advice here. My question is that I want to start doing track days I’m 18 stone and 6ft tall would you advise to start on a 600 as I feel it will struggle with my slim frame sat on it lol. I have had several big bikes GSXR 1000. ZX12r. GSXR 750 but only ever rode them on the road. Also any advice on leathers for fat lads. Keep up the great work with your videos. Thanks in advance

  • @Bsteazy
    @Bsteazy3 жыл бұрын

    Two days in on my first 750 - top bike 👌🏼

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy!

  • @TheAdventuresofPhilJones
    @TheAdventuresofPhilJones3 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video, would love to see more like this. I remember MM93 in Moto2 and a number of other Moto2 and World Supersport riders spinning up the rear tyre, is this down to their individual riding style. Would love to see a video all about this. Jack Kennedy liked getting it out of shape before lining it up for the next bend. Sorry if I’m rambling! 😁👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    It does depend on the rider, bike and tires. Moto2 a lot of the time they used to spin it to get the bike to turn more. Maybe something I can cover in the future!

  • @ianmurray3820

    @ianmurray3820

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always, I think the B.T. Sport crew might be giving you a call!!… - Moto 2 with MM93.. spinning. Lock ups, slides. Stop pies, “T” boning other riders. And lots of crashing, Great entertainment but also some of the most ruthless and reckless riding I.be ever seen!!.. not the most progressive route to being world champion and also finding the limit by throwing it down the road isn’t something you can get away with long term, no matter how much talent you have , Which he is just realising, love him or hate him , his riding style is one that mere mortals should probably avoid.. there is life after racing after all…..

  • @RaceLab37
    @RaceLab373 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, great video. I only love to ride a bike that I can ring the neck of! So for me, it's a C90.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Jamesb944
    @Jamesb9442 жыл бұрын

    I love my 675, but I would like a few more horses and a quick shifter would make a massive difference. I don't get out on it enough to justify the upgrades right now.

  • @sosmotorcycles
    @sosmotorcycles2 жыл бұрын

    I bought my first 1000 this year a 2021 MT10 and before this I had a 07 Zx6r and before that a 02 r6. Had my first track day this year and can say for sure I would be faster on my 600, just felt sketchy holding speed smooth on my bike

  • @blairhenderson1476
    @blairhenderson14763 жыл бұрын

    Interesting video and learned quite a bit from this. Keep the videos coming

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Blair!

  • @jonnyduffy7542
    @jonnyduffy75423 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate was u on the new R1 at Silverstone you was on was it the r1m or jus the std one ? Did u like it ? Cheers Jonny 👍🏻🏍💨

  • @TheVentman69
    @TheVentman693 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant again mate 👏 I've just switched from a 2002 f4i to a street triple 765 rs first trackday on it at donnigton next month can wait to see what the difference is loved the cbr served me well for last 3 years on a fair few trackdays.I ride a 2020 tuono v4 factory on the road and thought the street triple with more or less same riding position would be a cool track bike 👍👍👍keeps the vlogs coming mate really enjoy them

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's exciting good luck! Thank you

  • @ianyams
    @ianyams3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mac. 👍

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Ian!

  • @ianyams

    @ianyams

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmac77 anytime fella 👍

  • @Sven-og2qr
    @Sven-og2qr3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning the part of "the only reason people ever feel the need to is getting annoyed getting passed on the straights"... yeah it´s annoying but I have my fun passing them in the infield again :) Loving my Daytona for that. IMHO you don´t need the latest incarnation of Johnny Rea´s bike to have fun on trackdays. You just find the people with similar lap times and race them. Then you completely forget about the faster and slower ones and have fun the whole day long :)

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said 😁👍🏼😎

  • @RotemMantsur
    @RotemMantsur Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, thanks man ! I have a question, hopefully Taylor Mackenzie will see this... :) I'm from the middle east and I'm racing a 2021 BMW S1000RR in Europe. (as a hobby in small championships) Anyway, I'm looking to buy a bike for training during the European winter as in my country its hot most of the year and we have some small 2.5km racetracks here. Considering my goals are to keep in shape and to arrive ready for the next season, should I buy a 600 or a 1000 bike? Thanks in advance !

  • @mikeyrichards1387
    @mikeyrichards13873 жыл бұрын

    Great poster Taylor. With the much higher costs in the superbike class compared to the comparatively small amount of time gained, do you ever see the superbike class being taken away and the stock 1000 class being the premier class?

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hm I’m not sure tbh, I do love superstock and there’s some serious talent in the class!

  • @kevinmccaffrey5923
    @kevinmccaffrey59232 жыл бұрын

    great video guy.. everyone that wants to ride fast and grab turns with knee on the ground.. they should lern with nothing on the bike but tires the trottle, steering damper.. you will be a much skillful rider if you learn on a bike without all the tecnollgy of the late 2015 plus bikes.. Guys like Rossi have amazing skill bc of the bikes he came up on!!

  • @ernestonoir5796
    @ernestonoir57963 жыл бұрын

    excelent video...

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ernesto!

  • @speedtwitch
    @speedtwitch3 жыл бұрын

    That's why I love my 2009 ZX-10R. Last gen of literbike with no aids (no TCS, ABS, Power modes, wheelie control, etc). ALL manual and ALL raw.

  • @tmac77

    @tmac77

    3 жыл бұрын

    Proper bike 😎

  • @speedtwitch

    @speedtwitch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmac77 yea, thanks. It was my first ever street bike as well - I have been riding the piss out of it and haven't looked back. A liter bike can be a good first bike in the right situation for the right guy. i.imgur.com/Kt4seE4.jpeg

  • @johnwiffen6655
    @johnwiffen66553 жыл бұрын

    Spin up!! I’d do my leathers

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