My new bike - CBR600F

[GregK2]

Picked up my new bike on Saturday, a CBR600F.

Pic below was taken on my brother's phone
http://upload3.postimage.org/121120/mycbr.jpg (http://upload3.postimage.org/121120/photo_hosting.html)

It's my first time on an IL4, and I'm going to have to get used to where the power is, you can bimble around fairly well at under 6000rpm and the engine seems quiet , but after this..........wow! it really takes off, acceleration is awesome and so is the noise (is this the ram-air?), sounds like a proper race bike!

But it's the suspension I'm most impressed with, it really feels planted, very smooth over bumps compared to the SV, and corners better, really feels solid. It feels smaller too, although I'm 6'3" and I don't feel cramped at all, and the seat is very comfy.

I'd definitely recommend one, seems like it'll be a great all round bike, underseat storage and mirrors which let you see more than just your elbows.

Don't get me wrong I love my SV & I will probably have another in the future, however I'm really happy with the CBR and looking forward to many (safe) riding miles!

The only fly in the ointment is the speedo, it cuts out at around 70-80mph (tested on a private road obviously) and then cuts back in once you drop under this speed. Is this a safety feature installed by the previous owner to make sure he kept within the speed limit? Told the dealer about this after having a quick ride after picking up the bike & he'll take it back in to have a look at it, but wondered if anyone else has come across this? (It's a parallel import, and has got a Datatool System 3 alarm, not sure if these are factors).

Cheers
GregK2

[kwak zzr]

i went from a cbr600f to a kwak zzr6 to the sv. i love the twin. :twisted:

[GSXR Carlos]

silly question, is it new new, or new to you

didn't realise they were still making these

looks good though :thumbsup:

[Jelster]

Still make the 600F......

http://www.honda.co.uk/mcStatic/en/picture/product/CBR600F/prd_bike_black.gif

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[GregK2]

silly question, is it new new, or new to you

didn't realise they were still making these

looks good though :thumbsup:

New to me - but they still make 'em, only major changes are twin headlights & fuel injection.

[GregK2]

i went from a cbr600f to a kwak zzr6 to the sv. i love the twin. :twisted:

We've gone in opposite directions then! Agree, I love the SV & will probably have another one, but at the moment enjoying the CBR!

[kwak zzr]

it is nice to thrash a IL4. :thumbsup:

[Kate]

Excellent choice! Um, I would say its a problem with a speedo, my CBR600F certainly doesn't cut out at that speed.

I know what you mean, it bimbles along nicely in the lower revs and then the fun you can have in the higher revs :twisted:

[Toypop]

Do you find you still brace yourself and grit your teeth before hitting a bump as you get ready for the suspension to bottom out only to find nothing happens and you just float over it!

I just can't get out of that habit!

[GregK2]

Do you find you still brace yourself and grit your teeth before hitting a bump as you get ready for the suspension to bottom out only to find nothing happens and you just float over it!

I just can't get out of that habit!

Yup, still doing that! And it's nice to be able to knock it down a few gears without having to worry too much about locking the rear, atlhough I am missing the engine braking.

Did I mention it has a centre stand - not the coolest thing in the world, but will make chain maintenance that little bit easier.

Been out today, still loving it :wink:

[madmal]

Do you find you still brace yourself and grit your teeth before hitting a bump as you get ready for the suspension to bottom out only to find nothing happens and you just float over it!

I just can't get out of that habit!

Yup, still doing that! And it's nice to be able to knock it down a few gears without having to worry too much about locking the rear, atlhough I am missing the engine braking.

Did I mention it has a centre stand - not the coolest thing in the world, but will make chain maintenance that little bit easier.

Been out today, still loving it :wink:

glad to hear it greg, enjoy mate :D

[Razor]

The only fly in the ointment is the speedo, it cuts out at around 70-80mph (tested on a private road obviously) and then cuts back in once you drop under this speed. Is this a safety feature installed by the previous owner to make sure he kept within the speed limit?

Japanese model is it?

[Warren]

they are great bikes,
i have one myself,
i got the 02 model, with fuel injection.

if u need any adivce about the CBR, ask me.
im from essex too :)

[sweepdoggydog]

I've had my SV for a nearly a year now since passing my DAS, I'm now considering swapping it for a CBR600F, would you consider this a big step up, due to my lack of experience? what would you say were thew big differences between the V-Twin and the IL4?

[Warren]

all depends on how confident you are on a bike really.

at the end of the day, there both big bikes, and both powerful enough to get you into trouble.

its just a matter of whether youd prefer a bike with better suspension, brakes, handling or not for a bit more cash.

[GregK2]

The only fly in the ointment is the speedo, it cuts out at around 70-80mph (tested on a private road obviously) and then cuts back in once you drop under this speed. Is this a safety feature installed by the previous owner to make sure he kept within the speed limit?

Japanese model is it?

It's an import but not sure where from, do the Japanese ones have something like this then?

Cheers
GregK2

[GregK2]

I've had my SV for a nearly a year now since passing my DAS, I'm now considering swapping it for a CBR600F, would you consider this a big step up, due to my lack of experience? what would you say were thew big differences between the V-Twin and the IL4?

Had my SV for about 15 months, doesn't seem too big a step up, remember you control the throttle not the bike! The big difference is where the power comes in, you can potter around quite nicely, but over 6000rpm it really takes off, and there is less engine braking than the V2.

Go test ride one, it made my mind up :wink:

GregK2

[Roj]

I've been tempted by the cbr600f as well, combination of bit more pillion comfort (gets me an excuse to buy a new bike) and the 0% finance on at the minute.

Glad your getting on okay with it, I'm just a bit apprehensive giving up the twin!

Was the insurance much more?