Which Bike..

[iain12345]

I have the choice between these two bikes. I love the look of both and I hear the R6 is more of a track bike.

I just wanted to know your thoughts on which is the nicer bike allround in your oppinion.

PS. You are not allowed to vote neither and go on to tell me I need to buy a cheaper bike... I think I am swaying toward the CBR at the moment.

Ive still got to arrange test drives for the two bikes.


Iain


https://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/honda-doubler-04-bikepics-051263.jpg


https://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/yamaha-r6-04-bikepics-066017.jpg

[Frost]

Honda is built well, goes well, looks nice, in black it wont show the dirt, and can easily be sold on.

[Rhino]

The CBR is a good all rounder. I've test ridden one (02 reg) and in a word, it was smooth. I'm gonna wait til my 25th birthday in October and get some insurance quotes then. I might wait til I've got a years no claims too, if it's still too high. But I will get one.

[dainesefreak]

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

I'd be inclined to go for the Honda , but having sat on both they are both very race orientated. Maybey the Honda being more so, with regards seating postition.

Personally I'd go for a test ride on both. The R6 does feel nice though.

With the Honda you just slide down into the tank, becuase the rear is so high . Its cool. Must handle like its on rails.... Pro-link suspension and all .

How long have you been riding?

Go for test ride then make a decision. Access comfort, handling, power delivery, feel, and any other differences you pick up between the two.

(Honda is better though) , but then again all Honda riders would say that, lol

[Ste]

Ermmm is this in this forum because it will be your first bike?

[iain12345]

been riding for 2 years now, first nsr125, then had a 600 fazer for a couple of weeks.

[Ste]

I'd for the R6 myself, however they're not exactly the most practical of road bikes as you say it is very track orrientated and some people find that it's too much pressure on your wrist leaning that much all the time. Best bet would be to get a test ride on each, and then get which one you prefer.

[dainesefreak]

You could in fact buy a 954 Blade for more or less the same money.

Obviously a yellow and blue one is the best/fastest.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Yeah or get a 96-98 / 98-2000 Blade. You can get them for about 3-4k for a really nice one. you save loads of money, and you have an excellent bike.

New bikes or 1 year old bikes are hassle, because you can get an older bikes with very similar peformance, and with limitations far beyond your skil level for alot less. With less insurnace. You could have a really nice older bike, and about 2/3 grand left over for whatever. A whole load of money.

Thats just what i think. You dont have to listen to me...

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Lol you are a student? How can you afford such a bike???

You can't tell me you will spend 5k+ of your student loan on a new bike... (if thats what you intend do do)

[TheShaggyDA]

Having never ridden either, and not being a fan of sportsbikes, I'd go for the CBR.

Black > Blue
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[Ste]

Out of interest have you considered the other 600cc sports bikes or are those the two you have narrowed it down to? If it is what where the reasons for those two over the others (would be helpful as knowing the reasons you don't like the others could be useful to advice which of the CBR and R6 would be best for you).

[iain12345]

I'm a student yes, I've just finished a year in industry tho.

As for CBR900's, ZXR9's etc for 3-4K - NO NO NO... decision made and is final. In my original post I said you werent allowed to try and persuade me to do this....

I guess popular concensus is the CBR - i've come to the same decision too, time to test her out I just love the underseat exhaust design and it looks dead sexy, it would be the 2004R1 if I could afford it but I dont think I can handle the power ... yet.

Thanks for the votes and ideas

[Ste]

Test the other 600cc sports bikes out as well so you are able to make a decision having tried every option.

[ts50x0]

the handling is poor on the cbr. the r6 is pretty good. im sure youll find that out when you test ride them but the cbr will be better if you are planning on longer trips as its,
a)more reliable. although the yam is pretty good too.
b)less of a racey possition.

[TheShaggyDA]

[ts50x0]

well my dad had one and he know what hes on about as he races a cbr400. sed it handles more like a tourer than a sportsbike. its not that bad but not in the same league as his old zx6r.

[NickD]

Having been lucky enough to have had a mess about on both, I would say that for day to day riding (commuting, ride outs, and the odd mental thrash) I would go for the CBR. It'll do 99.99999% of what the R6 will, let you get away with more, hold it's price, and after 15 years on all sorts of bikes I still managed to scare myself on it.
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[Ste]

Wouldn't describe CBR handling as poor. It is not know to be as sharp as or race orintated, but it is still meant to be a good bike and there are lots of owners who'd confirm that.

[dainesefreak]

I really don't agree with this misconception with the CBR600RR. Poor handling, not as race orientated? WHAT!

This is the first CBR in 15 years that Honda has built to win races, they make no bones about it. That's why they kept the F version as the softer road going version.

Whereas it's generally accepted that the current version of the R6 is the softest of the 600 supersort bunch and is a better road bike for it. The handling can suffer and feel like it drops into corners quickly and isn't quite as stable as some of the other 600's because they fitted a narrower profile front tyre. Changing the front sorts the problem.

The criticism always thrown at the CBR range is that they feel bland. Apparently they haven't got the rawness to them that some of the other sports bikes have, but it's generally accepted that they flatter the rider and do the job without a fuss. Suits me.

I know everyones take on race bred is going to be subjective, but lets listen to those who have actually ridden both bikes eh?

[Sparks!]

Personally I'd have the CBR600RR...

They are meant to be VERY good handling bikes with amazing brakes and not dull/boring to ride like other CBR's etc, as well as good build quality and great looks = yes please
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[Bendy]

[G]

They are both very track orientated.

If you want a 'comfortable' bike I doubt either will suit you.

So, as looks are the factor you are obviously choosing on, choose on what you like... 'cos everyone else will probably think it's ugly anyway .

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