RF600's

mattish · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Karma :

Hey all,

Ive noticed a few more of you having bought RF600's recently and wondering how you are getting on with them?

Few questions:
How old are you?
Insurance Premium?
How tall are you?

Ive got my test on the 12th and have been looking at a RF600 as a first bike. They seem to go cheap and seem cheap to insure, Ive got a grand to spend and Ive had insurance quotes around the £360 TPO mark.

Thanks for your time,

Matt

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

I brought one on Sunday. Im about 5ft 10" and its the perfect size. Will need to get used to the weight of it though. Havnt had a proper insurance quote yet as my test is in 2 weeks, but ran it through the Churchill website and got a quote of £280 with 5 years no claims. After a bit of phoning around i will get it lower than that though. Thumbs Up

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Oh yeah and im 26 Thumbs Up

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Getting on with mine just fine at the moment, maybe a complete different story when it goes for its MOT. Laughing

As for my age im 21, and 5ft 10 and a splodge.
Insurence quote, around £400 so far and that is with 2 years no claims bonus - No doubt if I use my sales skills I will get it to £250 - £300 (Hopefully)

Seem cool bikes anyway! Thumbs Up

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

A splodge

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Steve, put a pic of your RF up Thumbs Up

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Here is my baby, please ignore the red seat as this is now black, and also the clear screen is due to be tinted also. Cool

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=84425&highlight=rf600

I love my Yoshi can, it sounds so loud. Twisted Evil

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Forget that last request i just found your post with the pics in. Looks nice mate . Whats the mileage on it ? Question

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

The can looks really small compared to the standard one mate. Bet it sounds alright though Twisted Evil

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

mattish · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Karma :

Hmm maybe this bike isnt for the tall people then? Im a touch bigger then 5ft10 being 6ft3 Laughing

Ive had a sit on a rf400 and it seemed ok, Im guessing the 600 will be bigger anyway?

kev98 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Jan 2005 Karma :

Got a RF as my first big bike

How old are you? 19
Insurance Premium? £250
How tall are you? 5'10 my uncle whos 6'5 had a go on it and found it to small for him but then again hes quite a big chap

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Was his name "Giant Haystacks"?? Laughing

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

LOL nah about 14-15 stone i reckon Razz

Whats the mileage on your bike Steve?
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

Absolutely no idea, the origional engine blew up at around 36k so the previous owner took it to his mate garage who fitted it with a reconditioned engine which was sitting on around 12k apparently??

So the engine has done around 14k and the bike has doen around 38k

How about yours?
How much did you pay for yours?
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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

Mines on 25k at the minute. Paid £950. Everything is totally standard on the bike and apart from a few scratches on the nose (the bloke i brought it from had to get it down his alley to the back garden (about 3 ft wide Laughing

)) the body work is great too . Blew up at 36k you say ? Thats not a lot Shocked

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

He rode it like a demon. Twisted Evil

That means.................. it will proberly blow up on me also?? Rolling Eyes

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

He rode it like a demon. Twisted Evil

That means.................. it will proberly blow up on me also?? Rolling Eyes

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

mattish · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Karma :

My Insurance quote of 360 was with 1years ncb at the age of 22 living in a cat E postcode Shocked

wonder if I can get it lower then that?

Any other bikes I should be looking at for under a grand?

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

To be fair i cant comment on if any other bikes that size for that money are any good as i havnt even ridden my own yet. You should get the insurance a bit cheaper, just call a few more places and bounce the price off them all. Play them all off against each other Thumbs Up

Steve, if it has a new engine in, and only 14k (if you belive what they told you Razz

), it shouldnt go blowing up just yet. Just dont go fraping it like your RS Twisted Evil

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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

It is impossible not to thrape the RS!!

I have had it bouncing through the gears in the twistys for a few months now and when I get home and get off it and think *Ha have that you little barsteward* it just smiles at me and asks for more. Twisted Evil

I know it sounds silly but I am begining to miss the RS already and I still have it. Laughing

I just cant see the RF being as much fun as my current bike??
With the power in a 600cc you can sail through every corner without even changing gear and have enough power to steam train out the other side by just winding the throttle on - where as the RS you are up and down the gearbox ensuring its kept on the button at all times.

I need to re-jiggle my finances to keep them both me thinks. Cool

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)

sunbear · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Karma :

I prefer not having to work so hard to keep it going fast . Im a lazy git Laughing

Maybe im just getting older and dont feel the need to race around like Barry Sheene any more Confused

Im moving up to a 600 cos i dont want to be revving the bollocks off 125's anymore to get anywhere.
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Bikes had : BMW F650, suzuki tr50, gt125, SV400, GSXR600 SRAD. Honda CBR900RRP, CBR600FX, CBR1000F, VT600, Transalp 600, mtx125, nsr125r, CB500T, Yamaha fy50, tzr125, tdr125, XV535, Diversion 600, Fazer 600, TDM850 MK1 & MK2, Majesty 400, XV 1100. Cagiva mito evolution, Aprilia rs125, Piaggio x9 125. DNA 125 . Suzuki Bandit 600, GZ125 Marauder, RF600 , RF900RS2, Kawasaki ZZR400, ZX6R Ninja, ZZR600 . Ducati 750 Sport . Triumph Tiger 955i. CURRENT : 2004 Kawasaki Z750 and LOVIN IT !

Steve - RS125 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

I am tame around town on the RS and dont rev it too much but when I get to the twistys - Its like the demon has took over my soul and I am out for one reason and its race around like a nutter. Twisted Evil

However I will be keen to see exactly what top end this little monster has. Very Happy

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Suzuki VL Intruder 125cc - September 2004 to July 2005
Aprilia RS 125cc - July 2005 to Present
Suzuki RF600RR - May 2006 to October 2006 (RIP RF600)