Had a go on a CBR600RR - SV650.org

12-10-15, 02:10 PM

Had a go on a friends CBR600RR at the weekend. A bit weird feeling - felt a lot more "on top of it" rather than "being part of the bike". That said, once I'd got used to it, I really did like the feel of it. Not sure I'd buy one but I'm a lot more open to it than I was.
Obviously a very different bike to the SV with a very different price point before anyone points out the obvious!

Craig380 · 12-10-15, 02:41 PM

One of the things I like the most about the SV is the instant grunt and go, from any speed in pretty much any gear. How does the Honda compare?

12-10-15, 02:51 PM

IMPO comparing a IL4 to a V-Twin is like comparing chalk and cheese.

Twins & Singles are about torque, IL4 & V4s are about power and triples are a nice mix of both.

I have owned an SV650S, SV1000S and an R6, but, have also ridden a GSXR600, GSXR750, CBR600RR and a CB500, so, while no expert, a pretty good spread by there.

At the end of the day you buy the bike you want for how you wanna ride.

I have the SV1000S for when I wanna have a nice easy ride, but, can have fun if I want, but, I ride the R6 for the sheer thrill.

The R6 is useless below about 7k revs and can be a bit of a nightmare in slow traffic/around town, whereas the SV1000S can "run out of legs" if pushed hard.

Glad you enjoyed the experience Amadeus

12-10-15, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig380

One of the things I like the most about the SV is the instant grunt and go, from any speed in pretty much any gear. How does the Honda compare?

I guess the thing I noticed was the power seemed to just keep coming! It was a track bike with a quickshifter, and frankly was waaay more than I was used to or expecting.

NTECUK · 12-10-15, 09:10 PM

Blag a go on a 675 its got a great mix of grunt and go.

carelesschucca · 12-10-15, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NTECUK

Blag a go on a 675 its got a great mix of grunt and go.

I do miss that 600 IL4 screaming top end every so often, its very addictive.

NTECUK · 13-10-15, 06:28 AM

Swop in a Daytona cam

13-10-15, 11:34 AM

I suspect it means that I get rid of the SV. Don't dislike the SV but it's the only big bike I've had so could do with a change, even if I decide after some time to go back to an SV.

13-10-15, 11:42 AM

I made the switch from my pointy SV to a cbr600rr. I don't regret my decision even a little bit.

johnnyrod · 13-10-15, 11:53 AM

Since the very start (1990s!) the CBRs have had that "sitting on top" feeling I've always hated, interesting it's still there

12-10-15, 02:10 PM	#1
Amadeus Guest Posts: n/a	Had a go on a CBR600RR Had a go on a friends CBR600RR at the weekend. A bit weird feeling - felt a lot more "on top of it" rather than "being part of the bike". That said, once I'd got used to it, I really did like the feel of it. Not sure I'd buy one but I'm a lot more open to it than I was. Obviously a very different bike to the SV with a very different price point before anyone points out the obvious!

12-10-15, 02:41 PM	#2
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,238	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR One of the things I like the most about the SV is the instant grunt and go, from any speed in pretty much any gear. How does the Honda compare?

12-10-15, 02:51 PM	#3
Cymraeg_Atodeg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR IMPO comparing a IL4 to a V-Twin is like comparing chalk and cheese. Twins & Singles are about torque, IL4 & V4s are about power and triples are a nice mix of both. I have owned an SV650S, SV1000S and an R6, but, have also ridden a GSXR600, GSXR750, CBR600RR and a CB500, so, while no expert, a pretty good spread by there. At the end of the day you buy the bike you want for how you wanna ride. I have the SV1000S for when I wanna have a nice easy ride, but, can have fun if I want, but, I ride the R6 for the sheer thrill. The R6 is useless below about 7k revs and can be a bit of a nightmare in slow traffic/around town, whereas the SV1000S can "run out of legs" if pushed hard. Glad you enjoyed the experience Amadeus

12-10-15, 09:10 PM	#5
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR Blag a go on a 675 its got a great mix of grunt and go. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

13-10-15, 06:28 AM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR Swop in a Daytona cam __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

13-10-15, 11:34 AM	#8
Amadeus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR I suspect it means that I get rid of the SV. Don't dislike the SV but it's the only big bike I've had so could do with a change, even if I decide after some time to go back to an SV.

13-10-15, 11:42 AM	#9
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Had a go on a CBR600RR I made the switch from my pointy SV to a cbr600rr. I don't regret my decision even a little bit.

13-10-15, 11:53 AM	#10
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: Had a go on a CBR600RR Since the very start (1990s!) the CBRs have had that "sitting on top" feeling I've always hated, interesting it's still there

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