Which CBR 600

[boycy123]

Wondering if anyone got any advice on which CBR 600 i should be looking to buy, I am wanting to spend no more then 3k i dont mind which year but that many different models and my mates are telling me different things, any help would be appreciated thanks....

[BigChris]

The one that looks good, rides good, and sounds good.

They're all much of a muchness and you cant go wrong with any of them.

[frogmella]

For 3k you will be able to get a CBR Sport on a 2001 plate privatley. They look a bit sportier than the standard CBR if that floats your boat. You won't be able to get a RR for that sort of moola.

[colin1]

have a few test rides and see which you prefer

it might be worth trying some bikes which arent a cbr 600 too
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[jay_666]

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[colin1]

oh yes
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[t.mac]

if you are looking at the injection models....try before first..i have one and the fuel injection is a matter of taste

other wise ...excellent.
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[Bendy]

Ally framed, 1999 onwards.

1999 and 2000 are carbed, 2001 onwards are fuel injected.

Bugger all other changes, other than the paintschemes and the headlights so don't get sucked into 'newer must be better', just go with a good condition one for your budget.

[TOM M]

[Sephiroth]

It's spirit (or whatever bikes' have) will live on for generations to come.

[t.mac]

[Stevie GooGs]

I got a 2000 CBR FY and its fine not had any real problems apart from replacing the downpipes after 24k miles (i rode all through winter so thats expected),
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[NSR-Rulez]

I'm personally going for the CBR F Sport when i get mine, i've sat on one and it suits my frame really well.

Its the middle ground between the F versions and the RR versions.

Although in a bike CBR issue of ride, they had a quote that said something along the lines of "The CBR600 is the greatest sportsbike ever... The UK's 40,528 owners can't be wrong."

Best way is to try them out to see which is best for you
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[t.mac]

nsr. be careful (i am not patronising) that your heart dosnt rule your head when deciding on the sport. the standrd cbr600f has the same engine and performance albeit with a kilo or two heavier as it has the proper pillion seat, center stand (which is priceless imho) more clours to choose (lol) and less appealing to theeves coz it is not a fashionable!

the mods the s has (extra clutch plate, lower 6gear ratio i think) are marginal.

just my twopenneth and i hope you dont mind
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[NSR-Rulez]

Thats fine by me t.mac, no I have been thinking about this for a long time over 6 months to be exact.

[t.mac]

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[Stevie GooGs]

NSR paddock stand wont help you if you break down or need to adjust your chain while out and about. With regards to pillions you will end up taking them, if its a sunday bike for blasting about then go for the sport version, my bike will do about 150-160 which is fast enough for me (imo) if you want speed/sport look at the fireblade RR that will be my next bike.
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[NSR-Rulez]

I do know what u mean but i dont really mind not having one, thats what breakdown cover is for.

I want a fireblade, in about 4 years, as i'll have full ncb so will be cheaper and i'll be older.

I decided on the F sport and am buying one in december next year.
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