is this your first bike? i have ridden motorcyles since i was 16, i am 26 now. my dad was really into sportbikes his whole life anyways. i would look at what you plan to do with the bike, make long rides, or just fly around town. you'll find the r6 and zx6rr have a really aggressive rider position, which is awesome fro blowing some steam off on the twisties. but if you are going to ride around town or if this is your first bike i would look at an f4i or yzf600r or sv650- all three are awesome bikes and a little cheaper too. i have a yzf600r and really like it for highway riding and long trips, i also have a Rz350 which is an old street bike that the banshee motor is based on anyways that bike is an old track days bike so it set to rip, and it does when i want to really push it i will ride that one but it can wear you out after awhile know what i mean anyways thats a few things i would consider hope this helps, Who else rides sportbikes on here?