Help choosing bike like CBR 600 F

Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

Hellooo,

My insurance is up on my Bandit in the next few days which i've owned for 1 1/2 years.

I want to sell it and buy something like a CBR 600 F which I really like.
My mate has one which i've ridden and I like it, really I want something more sporty with fairing, but which is also an older model so I can do maintenance stuff on it fairly easily.

Also would need to be similar in terms of the bike (Group 12) as the insurance rockets up after this.

So what other bikes are there similar to this bike? Around 1999-2000 with £2000 budget. Only one I know of is the Thundercat.
And anyone own a CBR 600 F with any comments?

Cheers! Mr. Green

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

ZX6R as well.

I think the CBR600F is the best buy of those three. Thumbs Up

Aside from reg/rec and CCTs being iffy they're great bikes.
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RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

I've had a 600 F and couldn't fault it! Also look at the F sport.
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swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

one of these, should be able to get one with plenty change left over from 2k.
https://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o114/tokarev_pics/DSC00413HI__LO2.jpg
If I were looking for a bike on a 2k budget now id prob go for a k1/k2 gsxr though that might be higher on insurance for you.

L-Jam · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2008 Karma :

Just part ex'd my CBR600F 2000 for £1800, you should be able to get a private one for less. Mine was pretty mint. Great great bikes, you just can't fault them.
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Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

Yeah the GSXR's are coming out on the insurance way too high. The Kwak is even coming out £200 more.

Looks like the Honda is the best bet for now!
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

I really miss my cbr600f 1995. Cracking bike. You can get a decent one for under 2 grand, i bought mine for 950.

Zx6r felt " punchier " but not as comfy.

Also, if you are over 25, the bike is over 15yrs and you have a garage you can get cheap classic insurance.

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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

Cbr600 ! F4i model onwards. Fuel injection is worth it.

I looked at a few this week.

I get the impression that for most things, bikes lag 10-15 years behind cars. so a 1995 CBR600 is still at 1980's fiesta level of reliablility. With cars, 1993-1998 was the sweet spot. Some very nice cars, before H&S took off and the dashboard became 2 meters deep. Only thing missing is OBD2..... I had a 1995 fiesta, 1992 saab, 1999 laguna. perfect, but dont go any older!

got my CBR600 friday. 2003 model and similar budget, 28,500 miles and well looked after. Keep looking!

Important thing - bikes are also toys for the rich. They only use them in summer, in the dry and maintain them *immaculately*. Look for one of these Smile

but like you said, Im scared to look under the fairings incase I scratch it. I will be doing it myself, but I need to teach myself to be very careful around her Smile

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Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

Yeah was looking at the FI bikes, thing is there is a price hike once that happens, and I am so used to dismantling carbs I would be more familiar with a carbed bike.

Also funnily enough I think I prefer the look of the 1999-2000 model with the single headlight.

And cheers Paddy, yeah I'm in Faversham so may well take you up on that in the summer Thumbs Up

Although the Bandit insurance runs out on Tuesday and i'm considering selling it and not bothering renewing so I can get a CBR/Similar when a tidy one comes up Smile

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hornetmike · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2008 Karma :

Could be the best bike ever made, shouldn't of sold mine.
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Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

Lol difficult to tell with this monsoon of late!

What I mean is, without my Bandit I will have a lack of transport to get there, so it would have to wait until I have my new bike Razz

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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

CBR600f has to rate as one of the top 3 bikes I've owned. Ultra reliable as long as its been serviced by capable people, rides like its on rails, and has more than enough power. I sold my FY (2000) for 2.2k with 17k on the clock. Should be easy enough to find for £1500 > £1800 in average condition. Well worth owning one for the experience even if you don't keep it. Great commuter and a superb track bike. Self maintenance is possible but just make sure you give yourself enough time, access to some areas is limited.
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Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

If your ever in the area Paddy 'gis a shout Thumbs Up

Although it won't be swaying my decision too much, my budget doesn't quite stretch to a GSXR 750 and I would like to arrive at work in the mornings in one piece Razz

Another question though, is it actually worth getting a CBR, or just keeping the Bandit another year. Insurance for the Bandit will be £166, so i'll be paying £250 more insurance + about another £600 for the bike itself...

...or is life too short to worry about that? I'm just getting a bit bored of the Bandit.
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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

that is a lot extra on insurance. I think you can get it down a bit.

my quote, with less than ideal car and 0 bike history is £300 fully comp. fucking awesome

Often, theres one insurer that is far cheaper than any other who your probably with, that doesnt quote well on comparisons.

The only way is to phone up to the best of your bullshitting ability and try and get it changed for nearly free, and you will be there *most* loyal customer and the phone rep will get his customer retention bonus points Very Happy

It helps imo to play own the 10000 extra horses you will be looning around on - dont tell them you are bored

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kramdra · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2010 Karma :

I also wanted the factory standard immobiliser, looked at a datatool system3 bike and bloody hell it was annoying!!!!!

Maybe Im wrong on carbs, but Im scared to adjust my cg125 carb, and these 600's I looked at ran quite poorly - wouldnt stay idleing, died many times.

Ditto · Nearly there... Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Karma :

Do the 99-00 bikes come with the HISS Immobiliser system as standard?

Would knock my insurance down £20 if it did.
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