I had a 04 600RR. That back was awsome. It handled great, wasn't twitchy at all. Smooth power delivery and VERY lively up top.

If you have the right attitude, riding it will be fine. I wish I still had that bike. My 86 VFR feels like a tank compared to the RR.

 

Will this be your first bike? I see no mention of it being your first, so I'm guessing you currently ride something else.

I have a CBR1000RR and try to get out as often as I can. I'm usually on Mines Rd heading down from Livermore to the Junction. :-D

 

This would actually be my first bike. A lot of people are mixed on 600RR as a first, or going with a cheaper bike that I wouldn't mind roughing up a little during the learning process. I will for sure be taking the MSF safety course, and will probably go to the advanced one after I've been riding for a bit. I think the 600RR is fine as a first bike as long as you respect it and stay aware of other drivers and whats going on in general. Its such a sexy bike .

I've been considering a bike for a while, and then the other night I was thinking how brakes for my car would be so much $. Then I was like you know what, for the price for performance, screw it, I'm gona get a bike. lol. I'm gona have to be super careful though..I'll definitely be getting gear and wearing it when ever I go out. Anyone have any recommendations? I know I saw one link already.

I am definitely going to take a look at the F4i's as well, they are also on my potential buy list.

 

dude 600rr is badass my friend has one that he fixed up hawtness!!!

 

I don't think I'd do much to it. You don't need to lol. And btw for the record so far it looks like the CBR forums are full of a bunch of asshats.

 

u say that now.... its just like a car..... u put a whole bunch of money into it. full exhaust, power commander, sliders, gear, susp..... maybe some new fairings if you wanna take it to the track and become a better rider too! its a money pit as well!

 

Dude im like 5'7"- 5'8".. Are there any 600rr bikes where I can flatfoot? I sat in my friends r6 and im tippy toeing.

 

Uh, not even CLOSE. Its so much cheaper to maintain / mod a bike. Seriously though, I won't do much. Sliders I will, probably the rear splash guard removal and license plate relocation kit. A better sounding exhaust...and then I'm good. Maybe some HID's. All that is the price of what it would cost to do an exhaust system on my car. lol.

 

600rr is a great bike. I've considered downgrading to a 600rr.

If one is set on getting a specific bike, then there's nothing anyone else can say to change that person's mind. All that can be said is, be very carefull. It's not called a Supersport for nothing. Wear the gear and be alert. And for the first few weeks, better wear a diaper too. Don't want to soil your nice new leathers.

 

im 5'5 and i was comfortable on my 600rr, so you should be fine. unless you have some short legs haha

 

If you haven't already, I recommend reading this:

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...d.php?t=194977

 

A good place to start looking for gear is Motostrano is Redwood City or Road Rider in San Jose. They have pretty good prices and you can try stuff on.

www.motostrano.com

 

he has super short legs. esp the third one.


his gf told me so. =]


but back on topic,

i ride an r6, trying to sell it right now for a newer r6 or cbr.

 

my fave quote....racing a honda is like the special olympics...even if you win youre still retarded!!!
go with a yamaha

 

Your logical is a bit flawed however, considering Honda has over 500 motoGP wins