How are honda cbr600's?

[damz]

Im looking to get a honda cbr600f, either a 91/93 or 97 model as they are all for sale nearby at pretty similar prices.

I've looked all around this site and google and havnt found any reviews for these bikes (or at least any that were useful) and i was wondering if anyone has had or still has any of these bikes and if they think its a gd bike to own.

Iv'e been told its a good all rounder and good for a 1st proper sports bike but not much else.

so can anyone tell me about any good or bad experiances with these bikes?

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

My dad's got a 98, it's the same as the 97. They are solid machines and hold their value well. The best real world sports bike.

Only thing that you need to watch out for are cam chain tensioners and reg-recs.
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[jacqui]

i have a cbr600, '91 which has a steel frame, i do find it rather heavy, but its indestructable, virtually bombproof. it starts first time, every time. i've had other bikes, but this one i keep.
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[damz]

how would it handle a 33 bhp restriction?, iv'e heard some bikes loose a lot of speed when restricted because it doesnt get high enough revs(or something like that)

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

If you're looking at the CBR600 to restrict I'd suggest taking a look at the earlier Hornet 6's, same bomb proof motor, but it's been re-tuned for more mid-range so it takes the restriction a little better. Something like an SV would be better suited if you're looking to restrict though.

I think the CBR would be ok restricted, but I don't have any experience of it.
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[Itchy]

spend a bit more for £1800 you can get a '99 alloy frame version which feels alot different, capable fast , and with high enough capabilities that you will not hit its limits for ages.

as everybnody said on me french trip ,, its a good all rounder,

watch out for the damned CCT failures tho
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[camcam]

[quote="Big_Ham"] The best real world sports bike.

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compared to the cbr-rr, gsxr,and r6 it would be left behind
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[quote="camcam"][quote="Big_Ham"] The best real world sports bike.

[Kal]

[quote="camcam"][quote="Big_Ham"] The best real world sports bike.

[St0rmer66]

[KLR600]

I was talking to the (very helpful) parts guy in Woods Motorcycles today about the CBR. I mentioned I was thinking of getting a 1990 CBR600F and asked him what he thought. He told me to go for the 1991F-2 onwards models as they are easy to get parts for and go on forever and to try and avoid the original 1987-1990 Hurricane and F model as they are pretty dated now. He said he has a mate with an old CBR with over 40k on the clocks and he still goes touring on it and does trackdays. He even had a look on ebay to show me what was around for what price. He told me it'd be better to wait until the end of summer because CBR's will be 10 a penny and I'd be able to take my pick at whatever price level I was looking at.

Sound advice if you ask me!
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[damz]

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I am considering getting a CBR 600 too.

At the moment i have a CBR 125. Had it around 3 months (my 1st bike). I use it to commute to work every day (around 3 miles each way) and love to go out on evenings/weekends if the weathers dry.

Its perfect to get to work on, but i want something with more power for when im riding it for pleasure. My budget is £2000 max.

Would a CBR 600 be suitable for my needs?

[Stevie GooGs]

I had a 2000 CBR 600 FY which was a real good bike, comfortable but sporty will do 150+ with my 17 stone on it. It has a decent riding position for your first big bike as the bars are not too low and can do a lot of miles without much pain. Insurance i found it to be more expensive than a lot of 600's out there.
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[CamSam]

Hi everyone

I'm a newbie - taking my DAS test next week and hope to get a CBR600F as a first big bike. I'm 28 and can keep it garaged, so insurance isn't toooo painful. I'll be using it for weekend riding and the odd longer trip every month or two (4-500 miles).

I've got a max budget of £2000. What's most important - to get as low mileage as possible or to get as new a bike as possible?

Is there any particular year I should stay away from? How much is 'too much' mileage - I need something that's reliable and won't spend most of its time in the workshop. At what kind of mileage would you expect to need to do a major service (ie replace shocks, etc)?

Any advice would be much appreciated.
Safe riding,
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[veeeffarr]

There was a 2002 model F-2 going near me with 12,000 miles on for £2700, bargains can be had

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[damz]

im getting a zxr400 instead of a cbr now, cheaper bike and insurance.

[veeeffarr]

[damz]

not gettin a zxr anymore, the guy just sold it so now im looking for something else.

Been looking around autotrader and ebay, thinking of getting a vfr 400 now, although the headlights do put me off a wee bit.

im going to be 20 in a few weeks and have 0 years on my liscence so insurance for a 600cc is around £800 or so while for a 400cc its around 550.

Also i will have to have the bike restricted to 33bhp which would be a waste on a 600

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[Timmeh]

My F3 just goes, and goes, and goes, and goes...

nearly 60,000 miles and it still starts first time.

woop.
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[Itchy]

[CamSam]

Cheers for the info so far - dead useful.

Dare I say it on this forum, but a few people have told me that a cbr600f might be a bit loopy for a first big bike, and that I'd be better off cutting my teeth on something like a Yamaha Fazer 600 - what do you guys think?!

Another reason for this (they said) was that servicing and replacement parts would be cheaper on the Fazer than on a late 90's CBR...

[mistergixer]

I think that's got be the first time i've ever heard the words 'CBR600F' and 'a bit loopy' in the same sentence.
Words i'd expect to hear in the same sentence as 'CBR600F' are 'dull' and 'dishwater' - i'd even chuck in 'fugly' for good measure.

But, i'm just a tad biased as you may have guessed. Depends what you want from a bike really, if your ideal bike is 'a good all rounder' you won't be disappointed. If you want something that stirs your soul, gives you a semi-lob on and makes you loose in the bowel area, get something else.


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[CamSam]

Well, I'd kinda like to keep my bowels in one place - at least while I'm learning how to handle a big bike. Gimme 6 months!