Honda CBR600RR

chris___ · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Karma :

Im thinking of going for a 600RR as my next bike.
Its a while off yet unfortunately but I just thought Id get some info on them. Its most likely going to be next year I get the bike but saving has to start now!
I'll probably be getting the 2003 model.
I had a sit on a 2005 bike last week and realised just how different the riding position was to the ZZR! It didnt find hugely uncomfortable but as I would be riding the bike everyday of the year, including communting to work (about 9 miles) are my wrists and back going to be in agony?

Baring in mind I'm 18 so my joints and muscles haven't seized up just yet! Smile

Thanks
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Whosthedaddy · Super Spammer Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Karma :

My ZXR is an old relic, but I had quite a lot of presure on my hands and wrists at first, and the back aches from time to time Confused

The price you pay for a sports bike Laughing

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BLOFLY 636 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Karma :

9 miles will be ok but you may just find your hands getting a bit numb at first, also try eating a bannanna or two a day it helped me get rid of the cramps I was getting. Thumbs Up

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

9 miles will be no problem at all. They are fine for commuting on as well. Have you had an insurance ring around yet?

chris___ · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Karma :

carlnicholson... · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Insurance won't be a huge problem I don't think, certainly no more than £800 at worst.

I rode the RR at Donnington and it was a brilliant machine, so easy to ride, and still proper fast.

It may hurt when you first get it, but after doing some miles it starts to ease off, I had all sorts of cramps from my 636, but it gets easier with time.
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Aidan · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Karma :

Hi,
Having riden a SV650s for 4 years I thought that was low, but the test ride on the RR was ridiculous.
However, I can ride it for over 100 miles non stop and it doesn't hurt my wrists - no padding on the seat though! Wink

I recently rode my old SV and it felt like a tourer!

Aidan · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Karma :

Hi,
Having riden a SV650s for 4 years I thought that was low, but the test ride on the RR was ridiculous.
However, I can ride it for over 100 miles non stop and it doesn't hurt my wrists - no padding on the seat though! Wink

I recently rode my old SV and it felt like a tourer!

Aidan · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Karma :

Hi,
Having riden a SV650s for 4 years I thought that was low, but the test ride on the RR was ridiculous.
However, I can ride it for over 100 miles non stop and it doesn't hurt my wrists - no padding on the seat though! Wink

I recently rode my old SV and it felt like a tourer!

cbrjay · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

i've just changed from a cbr600fw to an 05 600rr, it hurts a bit at first but its worth the pain. they have a poor fuel tank range but after 100miles your glad of a rest
https://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h29/cbrjay/rr1Custom.jpg
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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Chris i rented a 6RR numerous times and on one occasion didn't have anywhere to crash (my rents didn't know about the bike)

So i rode her from 8 in the evening till 10 AM the next day (18 hours) pretty much solidly and i was fine, just a bit of a stiff neck Razz

I'm 17 as well, so like you my bones and muscles haven't seized yet Wink

S'a fookin blast as well, in all that time riding i NEVER got bored, each turn i was pushing harder and faster, each wheelie was getting faster and longer. It's just such a versatile machine, even got stuck in rush hour traffic for about half an hour and no problems.

Oh and the attention you get is awesome with a race can Wink

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chris___ · Brolly Dolly Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Karma :

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Bollocks mate, try and find quotes for a 6RR and just go for the cheapest one. Try and find something you can pay off monthly as well, ratherly than yearly.
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wondergirl · L Plate Warrior Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Karma :

I have riden the cbr600rr for 2yrs now and only get uncomfortable after 70miles so your short commute will be no problem at all. I would recommend it its a great bike. Thumbs Up

Bandito · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

I have an 05 600rr and do about 14 miles a day on it... I love the bike.. have said in another thread that my insurance fully comp is £520, thats gone down from £700 last year... I am 28 though and have had licence 10 years... I was getting quotes of a £1000 at one stage though.
when I first rode the RR it killed my wrists and regretted buying the bike without taking a test ride... but after a while I adjusted and it felt totally natural.. Thumbs Up

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Looks lush with the underseat Micron Thumbs Up

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

6rr seats are planks.

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Just like the riders of Aprilia RS's? Hehehe harharhar. Razz

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I have two Honda's mate and although one is a car and I don't drive. Rolling Eyes

Although a 329 hp Blade would be interesting!

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

OHHHH! So it all adds up to 329? What's the car an S2000? Civic Type R? A 329 HP blade would spend most of it's life at 12! Laughing

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

It's an old MkII CRX mate, bought it over a year ago a never bothered to learn to drive. Shocked

Keep looking at it and thinking about getting rid as I just can't seem to get the enthusiasm together, then I think "Tis a nice car though I'm sure I'll regret it". Laughing

quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Not a bad choice, they're nippy little buggers to be fair! But sod it, you've got an 05 Blade, you don't need anything else! Wink

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

Wanted something a bit different from the average Fiesta/Corsa learner car, thought it might inspire me more if I have to learn.

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