I like the slightly lighter bikes, r6 still has 120-130hp although upon researching a little bit cbr600rr is meant to be a better bike little less power but doesn't rev as high(105hp), only weighs 154kg dry too which is less than r6
edit: cbr don't look as good for the 2007-09 ish ones, hate that dash on it too.. no cheaper than r6s either