Honda CBR600 FS...

TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

On my way out this morning in the shitty rain, i was waiting to join the north circular and i see a CBR600 FS in Rossi colours pass me, i caught up with it and we rode together for a while, like twins (my Rossi NSR and his Rossi CBR), it was great they look good, it sounded great with a micron end can, and its shift. i chatted to him a bit and he went off making a phat sound!!

i think this will be my next bike or does anyone else recommend any other 600s i wanna hear ur feedbak plz,

some research done,

insurance grp 14
95 bhp
152 mhp - top speed,
10.51 secs - quater mile

only insurance to worry about,

does any1 have a rough idea how much it will be for a 19 yr old with 2yrs no claims.

Take care guys

ive also done a poll to c wat u think..

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

Its a tough choice isn't it. For me it would be between the CBR and the new Kwak 636. I think the CBR is probably a better bike but the kwak's just have so much character- they have a mint image, even non-bikers know that a Ninja means fast.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

TJ - go to www.clickquote.co.uk and do a quick quote - itll give you a ball park figure.
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Rob · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Mar 2002 Karma :

If you can afford the insurance... an R6 is undoubtly the best 600 available!!! imho!! Laughing

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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i would go for the honda 600, its small and easy to throw around

the ninja 636 is good, especially since its extra bore now

the GSXR is nice dont know much about that 600

and then teh R6 but thats too scary :P

they are all supposedly reliable, as they are all from japan, so its probly just about brand loyality

but note that teh R6 is a group above the others

Stew · Posted: 21:04 - 07 May 2002 Post subject:

Buy this months RIDE magazine, as it has comparisons between the R6, the GSXR600, the CBR600 and the ZXR636.

cant remember exactly what it said (the mags at work) but think it was something along the lines of:

R6- sporty and small (good for the short of limbs)

GSXR600-sporty and a bit bigger(probably the best for out and out sports)

CBR600- more practical and small (practical as in, can take a pillion)

ZXR636- practical and larger (wider etc)

That is obviously a very condensed version of their final verdict. Wink

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Depends what you want to be doing on it. I got a zx because I want to be fairly comfortable combined with decent handling & engine. My flat mate's R6 feels a fair bit more nimble, but tank slappers at the slightest bump in the road... the riding position's a fair bit more extreme as well. In the end it there's a little in it in the handling/engine stakes for all of them and it mainly dpends what you're going to be doing on it and how much you're willing to spend:
I was originally looking at about £3000 which would get you a good-nick early zx, which were generally considered to be the best at the time... you're probably looking at a minimum of jsut under £4000 for a reasonable R6.

TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Thanks guys ill try out the insurance,

i bought performance bikes not long ago and they have a test of all the 600 sports bikes and a duke 748,

thanks again for the help,

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

i plan on getting either a CBR or a VFR depends on what i can afford after i pass me test and me 2 years is up Sad

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