How much less ?
Here the 600 is $2000 less than the 900.
Still trying to decide what to buy in the spring.
"the older I get. The faster I was"
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top speed of the Ryker 900
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Here the 600 is $2000 less than the 900.
Still trying to decide what to buy in the spring.
"the older I get. The faster I was"
SportsterDoc
New member
A properly run-in 900 is capable of 108 MPH at ~8200 RPMs (no grade, no wind, elevation ~2,500 feet)
The decision between 600 and 900 should be based upon type of use.
I test rode a 600 when deciding to purchase a Ryker and expected it to be fine around the city, cruising level freeways.
However, a 900 may have better resale value (higher % of purchase price) and is better for
a. high speed passing
b. pulling long grades
The decision between 600 and 900 should be based upon type of use.
I test rode a 600 when deciding to purchase a Ryker and expected it to be fine around the city, cruising level freeways.
However, a 900 may have better resale value (higher % of purchase price) and is better for
a. high speed passing
b. pulling long grades
SportsterDoc
New member
The Ryker 600 is 50 HP @ 7300, idle 1100 RPM, 12:1 comp
The Ryker 900 is 82 HP @ 8000, idle 850 RPM, 11:1 comp
The bottom line is a 600 has a great price point and satisfaction likely based upon how it will be used: Great commuter.
No regrets buying a Ryker. Review in this link
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...review&p=1546601&highlight=report#post1546601
Looking back, the main issues were high RPMs, fuel economy, belt life and dodging potholes with a triple track. Cornering was fantastic!
My current ride is a 900 cc parallel twin, 8 valves, liquid cooled.
Averages 61 MPG. Sometimes over 70 MPG, but only 55 MPG at 85 MPH+.
The Ryker 900 is 82 HP @ 8000, idle 850 RPM, 11:1 comp
The bottom line is a 600 has a great price point and satisfaction likely based upon how it will be used: Great commuter.
No regrets buying a Ryker. Review in this link
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...review&p=1546601&highlight=report#post1546601
Looking back, the main issues were high RPMs, fuel economy, belt life and dodging potholes with a triple track. Cornering was fantastic!
My current ride is a 900 cc parallel twin, 8 valves, liquid cooled.
Averages 61 MPG. Sometimes over 70 MPG, but only 55 MPG at 85 MPH+.
Thanks for the input. I am new to this and trying to learn as much as possible before buying.
The link was very helpful, you hear so many different things you don't know what to think.
Thanks again.
Now to sell my Harley XR1200.
ziggy
New member
I've had my 600 up to 78mph.
SportsterDoc
New member
That is a rare bike, 2008-2012.
90 HP, 74 ft lbs from a 2 valve push rod Vtwin!
My 2002 Sportster 1200 Sport was only about 70 HP (stage 2), even with W grind cams and dual plug heads. I think it was the only bike I never top-ended. It would pull very strong to 110 in 4th...just never pushed it further in 5th.
Coming from an XR1200, I would expect that you would be happiest with the 900 Ryker.
