Time for a change... - SV650.org

17-09-12, 06:02 PM

So, I've been back on Sydney since the accident, so this isnt to do with anything about the accident, but I'm seriously considering a different bike...

When I took sydney for his MOT I had a wee sit on the CBR600F and the RR and I really liked the feel of the F, although it feels tiny compared to the SV.

I know the obvious thing to do is go and test ride it, but finding time/appropriate weather is difficult.

Anyone have any thoughts on the newer CBR? Pros, cons, common faults etc?

17-09-12, 06:34 PM

Remembered this thread from a while back. Worth a read and maybe a pm to the op?

HTH

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=180524

17-09-12, 07:14 PM

oooh thanks!

17-09-12, 07:45 PM

I love my CBR600RR, its a 10plate. Handles lovely and is light and powerful. I also find it far comfier than the SV.

andrewsmith · 17-09-12, 09:01 PM

A guy I work with just P/Xed a Ginger pointy for the current 600f. Loves it done quite a few miles in 4 weeks

18-09-12, 07:01 AM

PM Balky,He bought a new F a couple of months ago and he seems very happy with it so far.
Ultimately it is down to yourself and until you have had a decent ride on one you can't make a decision.
Good long test ride in order me thinks then you can ascertain the difference between an IL4 and the V.
May I make a suggestion in trying a Daytona 675 as a comparison between the two.

pookie · 18-09-12, 07:59 AM

There was a review of the cbr rr v f in fast bikes summer 2012 edition. The f was good everyday bike and ran surprisingly close to the RR ( not bad for a faired hornet is what they said ).

18-09-12, 11:41 AM

Just bought my second CBR600F after being on the SV and gixxer and glad to be back on the CBR gr8 bikes

18-09-12, 06:38 PM

Dicky, I have no intention of test riding more bikes than I need to - the thought of a test ride strikes the fear of all the gods into me, I get so worried and panicked before them I need to keep them to a minimum. I'd not buy a Daytona so I don't want to test ride one.

The dealer has the F and the RR in, so it'll probably be between the two.

carelesschucca · 18-09-12, 06:56 PM

you should try a street R LOL!!!

17-09-12, 06:02 PM	#1
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Time for a change... So, I've been back on Sydney since the accident, so this isnt to do with anything about the accident, but I'm seriously considering a different bike... When I took sydney for his MOT I had a wee sit on the CBR600F and the RR and I really liked the feel of the F, although it feels tiny compared to the SV. I know the obvious thing to do is go and test ride it, but finding time/appropriate weather is difficult. Anyone have any thoughts on the newer CBR? Pros, cons, common faults etc?

17-09-12, 07:14 PM	#3
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change... oooh thanks!

17-09-12, 09:01 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Time for a change... A guy I work with just P/Xed a Ginger pointy for the current 600f. Loves it done quite a few miles in 4 weeks __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

18-09-12, 07:01 AM	#6
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change... PM Balky,He bought a new F a couple of months ago and he seems very happy with it so far. Ultimately it is down to yourself and until you have had a decent ride on one you can't make a decision. Good long test ride in order me thinks then you can ascertain the difference between an IL4 and the V. May I make a suggestion in trying a Daytona 675 as a comparison between the two.

18-09-12, 07:59 AM	#7
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Time for a change... There was a review of the cbr rr v f in fast bikes summer 2012 edition. The f was good everyday bike and ran surprisingly close to the RR ( not bad for a faired hornet is what they said ). __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

17-09-12, 06:34 PM	#2
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Remembered this thread from a while back. Worth a read and maybe a pm to the op? HTH http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=180524

17-09-12, 07:45 PM	#4
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	I love my CBR600RR, its a 10plate. Handles lovely and is light and powerful. I also find it far comfier than the SV.

18-09-12, 11:41 AM	#8
SpikeTM Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change... Just bought my second CBR600F after being on the SV and gixxer and glad to be back on the CBR gr8 bikes

18-09-12, 06:38 PM	#9
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for a change... Dicky, I have no intention of test riding more bikes than I need to - the thought of a test ride strikes the fear of all the gods into me, I get so worried and panicked before them I need to keep them to a minimum. I'd not buy a Daytona so I don't want to test ride one. The dealer has the F and the RR in, so it'll probably be between the two.

18-09-12, 06:56 PM	#10
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: Time for a change... you should try a street R LOL!!! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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