[CraigCBR]

Hey gang,

After attending IMS to help me decide between the 500R and the 600RR, I decided to pick up a 2011 600RR, new out of the shipping crate, red & black. Got a sweet deal on it so I couldn't pass it up.

It was tough parting with my 250, but I'm not a 2-bike guy, at least not yet. I had some awesome times on that bike and I hope it ends up in a really good place.

Thanks for all the knowledge & discussions. I'll keep my account open here and stop by now & then.

Take care!




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[Wynne G Oldman]

Good luck with your new bike, take care.

 

[cbr9927]

Good Lord, one word


JEALOUS!

Crap, I think of 600s everyday. Post a pic when you stop by.

 

[6fOOt6]

Congrats on the new wheels.... enjoy

 

[CraigCBR]

Thanks! Will post a pic or two once my first few mods are done (removal of some decals, flat-black painting of small rear cowl exhaust covers, and smoke windshield installation).

 

[Minifur]

Awesome man! Lets see some pictures of the new bike when you get a chance.

 

[Redeye]

Congratulations. Opportunities like the one you described are fun to grab when they come up. Ride safe and enjoy it!

 

[Cracker7]

Congrats. Have fun with your new ride. Just remember your right wrist position, your new bike has a lot of power. Be safe.

Later


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[pitviper]

Was you there for the uncrating? It'd be sweet seeing your future bike come right out of the box. An old buddy of mine worked in a bike shop so I got to watch a few bikes get opened up. Pretty neat.

You'll love the 600rr. I just sold mine and already miss her.

 

[RockyRyda]

Congrats! 600rr > 500r , you made a good decision. Be prepared to be addicted to the adrenalin rush and the wow factor you get from cranking the throttle of the 600rr.

 

[bcoli2674]

but I'm not a 2-bike guy, at least not yet

two words: TRACK BIKE!

the parts a crazy cheap and converting it to a dedicated track bike is relatively easy. you can get it down close to 300 lbs. and its one cornering SOB.

just a suggestion.

 

[PAUL the MOTORCYCLIST]

Hey gang,

After attending IMS to help me decide between the 500R and the 600RR, I decided to pick up a 2011 600RR, new out of the shipping crate, red & black. Got a sweet deal on it so I couldn't pass it up.

It was tough parting with my 250, but I'm not a 2-bike guy, at least not yet. I had some awesome times on that bike and I hope it ends up in a really good place.

Thanks for all the knowledge & discussions. I'll keep my account open here and stop by now & then.

Take care!

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I also don´t want to have two motorcycles. By now I ride the 2011 CBR250RA and a 2007 SV650S ABS, but to 95% I tend to keep the Honda and sell the Suzuki.


Keep riding safe!

 

[Goyble]

Not the bike I would pick for commuting, I'd prefer the 250.. but you'll get a kick out of the power.

 

[CraigCBR]

Not the bike I would pick for commuting, I'd prefer the 250.. but you'll get a kick out of the power.

Sure, I'd agree with that for the most part. Definitely a more crouched position than the 250. Much of "comfort" though is subjective, I have a lean build and I'm limber (years of aikido & ju-jitsu back in the day) so that will help quite a bit too.

I've also found that riding posture makes a huge difference, even on the 250. Riders that hunch and put extra weight on their wrists will be uncomfortable on almost anything other than a living-room-on-wheels cruiser.

One thing I've heard over and over, the 600rr was designed a bit more as "street first / track second", vs other supersports that are all track 1 / street 2. This was appealing to me. Honda's research indicated that less than 5% of supersport riders actually went to the track, at least on a regular basis.

Certainly not as comfortable as the 250R or 500R, but compared to other competing models / brands, the most comfortable ss for sure.

 

[lewiCBR250R]

Certainly not as comfortable as the 250R or 500R, but compared to other competing models / brands, the most comfortable ss for sure.

tried the gixxer?

 

[Goyble]

Much of "comfort" though is subjective

Taste is subjective, Comfort is objective.

I've also found that riding posture makes a huge difference, even on the 250. Riders that hunch and put extra weight on their wrists will be uncomfortable on almost anything other than a living-room-on-wheels cruiser.

The effects of posture on comfort is small compared to ergonomics of the bike. There is only so much you can do by adjusting your butt and back. I've yet to hear of a rider who does not find up right ergonmics more comfortable across the board.

 

[CraigCBR]

Taste is subjective, Comfort is objective.

The effects of posture on comfort is small compared to ergonomics of the bike. There is only so much you can do by adjusting your butt and back. I've yet to hear of a rider who does not find up right ergonmics more comfortable across the board.

Gotta' respectfully disagree with you on both points above man, although I do appreciate your input.

1. My brother, who is 6'1" / 260 lbs is going to be a hell of lot less comfortable on a 600rr than I am. I'm 5'11" / 180". He also has a bad back, I don't. Comfort for different body types on different bikes is purely subjective to an individual's physical traits.

2. I can tell you from experience that a long ride on a CBR250 is a heck of a lot better when my posture is good. I don't think many riders would disagree with that.

No one here (including me) ever said anything about a sport or supersport for that matter ever being more comfortable than a more upright bike. Unless I missed something..? In fact I think I said the opposite above.

 

[CraigCBR]

tried the gixxer?

Ya to me the ergonomics on that bike seemed a bit more aggressive than the CBR.. Beautiful bike though, just doesn't "fit" me as well as the 600rr.

 

[JerryX]

Congrats!!!

 

[Conundrum]

Having plans to get the new CBR600RRA and having sat on all the others at the show (675R, R6, ZX6R, GSX-R600/700) I found the CBR600RR to feel damned near perfect, even moreso than the 250...then again I've never been fond of sitting upright as it feels weird to me (coming from bicycles before getting into riding). Very often, even on long rides (3-4+ hrs) on the 250, I'm constantly putting my butt to the back of the seat, knees into the tank, and trying to get lower but the bike always seems too 'small' to do so constantly.

I'm also 5'8" with a 30" inseem, so I also can't flat foot any of the 600s, but the CBR600RRA and GSX-Rs were the only ones I could come close. The GSXRs seemed to also have a wider tank at my knees, which I didn't care for compared to the CBR. And the CBR is the only one of the three which has ABS.