This is tough... It's going to have to be judged on looks alone because I am sure they are all great bikes!
The Suzuki is unchanged well at least the 1000 is:
http://www.gixxer.com/2003gsxr.jpg - Sucks for them because SUZUKI's have always been ugly bikes.
The Honda doesn't look right, it looks really weird from the side and front, the cockpit and rear is really nice but the tail pipe sticks out too much and I a tired of that damn WING DESIGN. Also I never look at my cockpit anymore so what do I care if its digital or not or how good it looks..
It looks like something from a comic book - to far into the future for me....
So the Suzuki and Honda are out... Honda made the best CBR with the 2001 F4i silver and red, 106 HP, 2002 went down to 97HP and have some ugly ass colors. The 1998 CBR F3 (all red) is hott, whoever has them are keeping them you never see anyone selling them.
Now on to the R6 and 6R...
Yamaha finishes their bikes better (looks), always have. I like the looks and the color (sliver/black) its very cutting edge and sexy as hell if you can say that about a bike.. But once again everyone will want one / have one and it becomes just another R6 is the pack... I really like the head lights and front and rear, plastics, ummh Damn I like the whole bike and at 357 lbs what more can you ask for..
The shitty thing about Yamaha is they are so damn hard to work on, you gotta take out at least 12 bolts before you can get any plastic off.
The 6R is really nice too, looks like they have been paying attention to what people are buying, color matched under tail, rear tire hugger, easily removable rear fender, polished frame, simple graphics, solo cowl (objectionable - not sure on that one yet) The bike just looks so sharp and modern.. I really don't give a rats ass about the inverted forks and radial breaks, no use for them on the street and the extra 37cc's should be nice.
Unlike most I am not interested in performance numbers as I am sure they are about the same... I am intrested in the MSRP, I assume its going to be a bit more expensive this year all these new features cost money.
If I had to pick on looks alone I would get the ZX6R in Blue or Black.... and get Sally the R6 in Silver/Black
I still think the 00-02 looks bad ass and my Ninja is running better than new so I will not be on any waiting lists this year!!!
Dave