Menoman

I know they make 2 kinds of CBR 600s. There's a cheaper version and then there's a expensive version.

I'm looking into buying one but I'm not sure the difference between the two and I don't really trust salesmen, as they work on commission obviously they want me to buy the expensive bike.

Is the difference between the two worth paying the extra 2-3 thousand dollars? What exactly are the differences?

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cr25ovet

the difference is 400 dollar. you can buy the cbr600rr or the cbr600f4i. i like the rr better but can't tell you anything about the performance difference. the rr is very sharp. (i want one)

Menoman

I thought that the 600rr had 2 different models you could buy. One is supposedly manufactured better than the other or something like that..

The one you are saying is difference is fuel injection isnt it?

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cartmen34

Both are fuel injected.

the 600rr is more modern, applies more of what Honda has learned from their MotoGP race bike. It's more of a "racer-ready" bike in terms of chassis performance and handling. It puts out a bit more horsies as well. Completely redsigned from the ground up based on the MotoGP bike. Overall it's simply a performance 600.

I'd put the f4i also as a sportbike, but it's not quite as racey. It's got a more comfortable seating/riding position, more room for storage, and stuff like that. It's kind of the older, wiser, gentler cousin of the 600rr.

I'd get the 600rr, but I'm a racer/performance bike enthusiast, so my needs may be different from yours. Get the f4i if you want a rock solid bike that is easy on the butt and legs on a long street ride.

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Menoman

Wow rock an roll !

Thanks for that info !

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Menoman

I've actually decided on the YZF600, I see the specs are all comparable and I just find the YZF to be more comfortable than the CBR, and I like the black/red better on the YZF

If anyone cares!

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cartmen34

also a good choice. It's kind of the same thing with yamaha's bike lineup as it is with honda's. the yzf600 is the older, gentler cousin of the yamaha r6.

yzf600 = CBR600f4i
yzf600r6 = CBR600rr

I guess I should ask....did you get the yzf600...or the r6? they are two different bikes, just like the f4i and the rr.

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Menoman

I gettin the R6.

Today actually!

and I just got a new digital cam so I'll post pics for you guys

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cr25ovet

and did you get the bike?
cartmen what do you ride?

BrassSteve

i've got a 99 F4, nice bike

Rabelais

The Honda CBR and Yamaha R6 are both terrific bikes, but if this is your first bike you might want to take a Rider's Safety Course...

Those 600cc sportbikes might not fit in with the kind of riding you actually intend to do. If they are tho... I know you'll be happy with the R6. Keep the shiny side up.

Menoman

Yeah I got it

This isnt the first bike that I've rode. My starter bike was a Honda 450 Rebel.

I'll try getting the picture up today

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Menoman

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cartmen34

USED to ride an '01 GSX-R 600R.

Serious riding. Not just cruising around on the street. I did mostly track days and mountain roads at double the speed limit.
*hair on neck stands at attention...ah the memories*

BUT... since my move to crappy road central, I've had no fun on my bike, so I've just recently sold it. Will get another one once I move out of hell.

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neddy65

The CBR is the most intuitive bike I have ever ridden. The balance was perfect and the throttle was smooth as silk and increadibly predictable. With the '02 gsx-r600r i found it wanted to stand up in hard corners and I found myself pushing the bike down with my inside hand. This never happened with the CBR. The Suzuki had more grunt but wasn't as nice to drive imho.

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