Rode a 2003 gsxr600 last night. The one that my 21 year old friend bought. He passed his DAS yesterday and gave me the keys. Managed to get my kneedown on the first roundabout, not bad considering a year lay off from road bikes. Anyway, aren't they good now! Last time I rode a 600 inline four they did nothing up until 7000 revs. This one felt quite powerful low down. Now I know since I sold the blade that I've lost 5 stone, but this little tiddler would easily keep up with my old blade and the handling was superb. So, modern 600's, still chick wheels, or a modern alternative to litre bikes?