craig170281 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) I have just passed my test yesterday and was wondering wether to buy a CBR 600RR or the F, the insurance prices are £836 for the RR or £589 for the CBF so not really that much difference, the only bike I have ridden except the training bikes is a Aprillia 125RS and I got bored of that after 3 months, has anyone owned both and whats the difference to speed / handling??????Thanks in advance.Craig Edited July 21, 2009 by craig170281 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i take it you are considering the CBR600RR or the CBR600F, not the CBF600 Hornet.. Blakeatron and TC both have the CBR600F and seem to enjoy them .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja.busa Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Have a look at a Yamaha Fazer 600, a far better bike than the cbf600 and possibly a touch cheaper on insurance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gold Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 The 600RR is a f**king mental bike - not something I'd recommend as a first big bike unless you have some sort of problem with your right wrist that means you can't twist things far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 The 600RR is a f**king mental bike - not something I'd recommend as a first big bike unless you have some sort of problem with your right wrist that means you can't twist things far... maybe some people can control there own hands if you want the rr get it, i would of thought the insurance would be much different than that, you must be an old bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'd say CBRf, not CBRrr. The CBRf is a lovely bike, the rr is too twitchy for a first bike, too likely to end up nasty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKnuckle Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 But I'm biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig170281 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sorry about the confusion its the CBR 600RR or the CBR 600F or even maybe an R6???? not the CBF, I am only 28 Philgale you cheeky f**ker, I managed to get that insurance price on compare.com, through H&R ( I think ) it does come with a £800 excess tho ( lets hope we wont be needing that ) couldnt believe it to as the cheapest quote I had before that was from Bikesure for £1100.I just dont wanna buy the 600F and get bored of it as I need to keep it for a least a couple of years, the Aprillia RS was nippy off the mark but you needed to keep it above 7000 revs to get anything out of it, bored within 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeatron Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Albeit I have only ridden a brand new rr and my older fs - apart from the riding position you will not notice a power difference in general fast road riding.Dragolith has a standard f - and he is more than happy with his, I just prefer the looks of the fs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i love yammys so naturaly id say have a go on an fz6 they are a stonking good bike failing that if you must stay with honda then have a pop on a hornet the newer ones are much better and both the fz6 and hornet will be good on the old insurance.if youve got your heart set on a sports 6 then id say try and get a cbr6fs they were the more sportier looking of the older cbr`s.the cbr6rr are a stonking bike as mentioned and i know they make great track tools but for a first bike id be cautious you wana get something your comfy with and grow into and not gona scare the pants off ya which will knock your confidence.however all this aside the only way you`ll know is get out and test them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 The key difference between these 2 bikes is not power07 CBR600F = 110bhp07 CBR600RR = 118 bhpthe main difference has always been the equipment level and race track handling of the RR which is more track focused and a little lighter, but importantly both bikes have the same amount of torque.I would suggest that you wont get bored with the F for normal road riding, if you do then you will probably also get bored with the RR.IMO there are only 2 reasons to get the RR over the F.1. Looks and status, the RR is seen by some to be a higher spec bike and therefore more desirable, it also has a more sporty riding position.2. If you want a bike to use on the track and you really think that you need the extra spec of the RR over the F.Personally I would go for the F every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd say CBRf, not CBRrr. The CBRf is a lovely bike, the rr is too twitchy for a first bike, too likely to end up nasty... Nonsense that goes for most bikes I know people who bought the rr or any other sports 600 and have been more than fine, and people who have gone for something less sporty and f**ked up.If you want the rr get the rr!I have a feeling of de ja vu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 i know the rr is mental and totaly for a first big bike but personally being anutt case id just say what the hell to the whole money thing sod it!! go for the rr every time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 2. If you want a bike to use on the track and you really think that you need the extra spec of the RR over the F. thats just it, i dont know many people that would. there was a no limits instructor at oulton who had a 600f and he ran rings round people on blades and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig170281 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I like the sporty riding position of the RR, I think the best advice has been just get down there and ride it, do dealers mind firstly a newbie going in there and riding bikes having only past there test 1 week and also do they get s**ty with you if you dont end up buying one???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja.busa Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd say CBRf, not CBRrr. The CBRf is a lovely bike, the rr is too twitchy for a first bike, too likely to end up nasty... Nonsense that goes for most bikes I know people who bought the rr or any other sports 600 and have been more than fine, and people who have gone for something less sporty and f**ked up.If you want the rr get the rr! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i take it you are considering the CBR600RR or the CBR600F, not the CBF600 Hornet.. Blakeatron and TC both have the CBR600F and seem to enjoy them .. Frankie Ours are the FS the predecessor to the RRAnd it just happens i know where there is one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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