ADVISE ON CBR 600 plz

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:27 pm

Well its getting close for the missus to get here dream come true . CBr 600 , now dont know much abut these little pocket rockets . I know they started with the metal frame than changed over to the alloy ones.

Any advise on should i by her the cheaper metal frame or the newer alloy framed model. ? what if any are the pros and cons of the older and newer model ?
cheers
Rick

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:30 pm

Rick,
there was an article on buying CBR's in PB some time ago, I will see if I can find it and scan you a copy.

the last of the steel framed bikes are considered the optimum balance between performance and usability, after that I think they went more race rep.

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:37 pm

Cheers for that, I dont want her to have a full on race model . She loves bikes and I would like her to have the one thats going to be the best for her both ways

Kev L · Post by **Kev L** » Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:45 pm

My daughter has a CBR600RR 2007, which she loves and has no problems handling. She isn't a speed freak but loves the aesthetics and ride.
I think the CBR600 F4 is the weapon of choice for new riders looking for a nice, quick bike.
Best of luck with your task.

AMCQ46 · Post by **AMCQ46** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:23 pm

Well I have had a rummage through the toilet library and can't find it. Perhaps was longer ago than I thought and I have chucked it in the bin. Sorry

Miztaziggy · Post by **Miztaziggy** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:03 pm

I used to have the 600 f, the one with the seat like a storm rather than a split one.

It was an excellent first bike, dead comfy, fast, handled well and looked nice :-)

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:22 pm

pariah wrote:should i by her the cheaper metal frame or the newer alloy framed model. ? what if any are the pros and cons of the older and newer model ?
cheers
Rick

you will find theres not much difference in price m8, in fact the older steelies, pre-injection will probably fetch more as there is a race series dedicated to them.
step up to the ally frames and you're up against r6, zx6r etc so not many want them, apart from the early f4i which is a favourite with stunters so again is a much sought after model.
the inbetween models though, you can still pick up a half decent specimen for a grand if you shop around

snipper · Post by **snipper** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 11:23 pm

my first port of call is the MCN reviews

i did have the cbr600fx which was ok and after a few more 1 litre bikes im on a zxr6 ( 05 636 ) which is way more fun

but do miss the SP1

Tat_Man · Post by **Tat_Man** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:46 pm

I really shouldn't have let this one go,I still regret selling it now...but i wanted a Firestorm more.
Its a 1991 CBR600 FM , Steel frame on this year.
It was back on ebay earlier this year,I even sent the guy a message to tell him it was my old bike...... it now lives in Scotland

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pariah · Post by **pariah** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:59 am

OK update on this subject. We popped into our local dealer yesterday and they had 2 cbr 600s in, the steel framed and alloy framed ones.

She tried them both and did not like the riding position, she said they felt top heavy. So looks like were on the hunt now for a machine with more touring position for her, Some thing like the 500 or 600 touring version.

However , sayin gthat i,m looking for a cheapish bike to get her on the road if poss this year , so if any one knows of a decent small bike for under a grand let me know ok ?

Cheers
Rick

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