Brilliant motorcycle in a class of brilliant motorcycles. The Honda CBR600RR ruled the roost in 2004 with the Gixxer snapping at its heels. The R6 was an excellent sports bike from the word go, but development moves forward in this category so fast, last week’s star is this week’s has been. Big improvement for 2003 included a vastly better gearbox and stiffer frame and the 2005 example is attracting rave reports.