I ride a gixxer but my boy has an 04 zx-6r and that thing is a beast. I know it wasn't one of your choices but you definitely want to consider it. It has great power and even better response. He even just extended it and it still wants to lift up. But if you're still thinking about the Suzuki or Honda, my preference is Suzuki. More fun to throw around and get down with. Tons more comfortable, even for a sport bike. But you really have to get on each of them and go for a ride and see what fits better for you and your riding needs. If you get a bike soley on what people say and it ends up not being something your comfortable and happy with, your only wasting money. So stop wasting time and go ride