cbr600 vs cbr600 rr

[98-ls]

i was wondering whats the difference. im planning on getting an rr for my first bike, i love the way they look so much. is this a good bike for a beginner? what are some good things about the rr and some bad things? i havent really done any searching yet, im starting it here, so thanks in advance for the help

[speediva]

You are MUCH better starting with the F4i for a first bike. The RR is meant to be a street-legal, race-tuned bike whereas the CBR600 is more of a regular, street/sport bike. If you are just starting, you should find an MSF course near you. Lastly, you should probably consider a 500cc bike or LESS. Read around the forum a bit, and come back with any other questions you have.

[EGcivicSi]

Ive ridden both and both are fine for the street. The RR is not just for racing. The 2 are very similar. The RR is actually a nicer bike for the street IMO, given you ride a lot of twisties. I love it and may be my next bike. Handling is very nice. Get an RR if you can afford it.

[98-ls]

thats good to hear

[speediva]

If you actually do a daylong ride of twisties on the bike, you better have an iron butt b/c the seat is HARD... like cardboard would have more cushion.

[98-ls]

ive heard that the seat gets a little hot because the pipe runs under it is this a real big problem

[RiderPitbull]

whats the dif between f2's 3's and 4's

[EGcivicSi]

Although I dont know about the heating under the seat I highly doubt it. They designed it that way and they use all kinds of heat shields that would prevent that.

[speediva]

My friend says the seat gets hot when you're sitting in traffic. She said it's not as bad when you're out and moving a lot.

[FDTT]

If you are idling alot and not moving there is no flow over the exahust and it does get quite hot.
There was talk of one guy actualy melting the seat (was idling his bike in garage for 4 hours, dont knwo why).

But most people would not idle a biek for that long. So there should be no problem. But if you intend on modding the exhaust on that thing expect to pay BIG $$$$. A simple "cheap" slip on can run you over 700 CDN for the RR.

[FlameRed-3.8L]

I don't think the rr, f4i or anyother current 600 class sport bike is a very wise choice as a first bike. You guys are going to call me a prude but you are much better off learning on something a lot smaller.

Most people argue that "I'm just going to grow out of it in a season so why not just buy the bigger, nicer, prettier modle that I saw racing past me on the highway last weekend?"

This logic just doesn't fly anymore. Today's 600 class bikes perform better (read as able to be pushed harder) than most of the liter bikes of a decade ago. And all of them (honda, suzuki, kawasaki,... etc) are all designed with experienced riders in mind.

Do yourself a favor take a rider saftey corse and get a bike that is purpose built for learning, then when you are dragging pipe (or peg) on a daily basis sell it to the next new guy and go for the 600.