03 cbr f41 or 02 yzf 600r

im buying my first sportbike, there is an 02 yzf 600r and an 03 cbr f4i in the area, both are farely low miles, and both are priced pretty good, the yzf has less miles and is priced a little higher...based on just the bikes why should i take the cbr over the yzf

because the cbr is cooler.

well, asking that questions on a CBR forum is going to get you a biased answer....but I will say get the 600R just to be different...lol

Eventually the YZF will have valve and timing chain problems.  The CBR will only maybe have the timing chain tensioner lifter problem, which is an easy fix.  Yamaha engines are notorious for sucking the valves up in the head, eventually causing engine failure.  Also weak clutch basket scatter problems.  But like the previous guy said, opinion may be biased.  I will buy anything if I can make money on it, but I will only keep Hondas.  I have a 1998 VFR800 which is my permanent fixture.  The CBR is a great, reliable bike though.  I have an '02 in my garage right now.  Loads of fun in the corners.

yea i just got my bike in january, and my friend also got him an 01 f4i about 2 weeks ago... and i am VERY happy with this bike.
i cant imagine another bike being better really.
they seem decently comfortable to me, ive went on a few 2 hour+ rides and ive never reallyfelt uncomfortable or anything.
i also think appearance wise they look better.  the R6's are my second fav. looking sport bike, but i love the split seat and headlights on the 01-03 f4i.
like it was said before it may be a biased opinion being on a CBR forum, but i cant imagine being any happier with my bike.
and also you get to be a member on the coolest, most helpful forum ever if you get the cbr, lol

Honda...need I say more?

Now that is funny.  When looking at bikes I kept going back and forth one these exact two bikes.  Honestley the thing that made my mind was the fuel injection on the F4i.  I don't want to have to synch carbs, or rejet because I bought a slipon.  The thundercat has a very loyal following though, I don't think you will go wrong with either bike.. But I LOVE my f4i.

quote:

ORIGINAL: honda502

Eventually the YZF will have valve and timing chain problems. The CBR will only maybe have the timing chain tensioner lifter problem, which is an easy fix. Yamaha engines are notorious for sucking the valves up in the head, eventually causing engine failure. Also weak clutch basket scatter problems. But like the previous guy said, opinion may be biased. I will buy anything if I can make money on it, but I will only keep Hondas. I have a 1998 VFR800 which is my permanent fixture. The CBR is a great, reliable bike though. I have an '02 in my garage right now. Loads of fun in the corners.

That is good to know. I had no idea the YZF had issues. I almost bought an 02 R6 before I got my F4i, but found out they have issues too. Clutch seems to have problems and is costly to fix.

From what honda502 stated about the YZF and from my biased view, go with the F4i. I love mine.

I would say honda. I know a few people with Yamaha's and they aren't as reliable.

hey, please look up here
http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval/200512-600s.pdf
i think it's less biased then you will hear on this forum..

Yeah, you really gotta be careful when asking a question like that on a CBR forum....that is like asking Giants Fans what team they like best......

CBR drivers get laid more...and isn't that the real reason to get a bike?
 
Good luck on your choice, ride safe.

quote:

ORIGINAL: fishfryer527

CBR drivers get laid more...and isn't that the real reason to get a bike?

Good luck on your choice, ride safe.

 
+1, that is what sold me....lol

I'm on the same boat as you aaronpasko. This local dealer has a 2003 F4I and a 2000 R6, the R6 is like half a grand cheaper but my friend tells me that CBR's are hard to ride. He said something bout the top being heavy or something. 

quote:

I'm on the same boat as you aaronpasko. This local dealer has a 2003 F4I and a 2000 R6, the R6 is like half a grand cheaper but my friend tells me that CBR's are hard to ride. He said something bout the top being heavy or something.

 
Learn on something besides a 600cc sportbike. After a year of riding, then you'll know what to get.

I just got an 01 f4i about a month ago.  This is my first bike, and I have not had any problems learning on it.  Other than a slightly sloppy clutch, which was easily fixed.  I haven't noticed the bike to be top heavy, or hard to ride at all. 

i have a 06 f4i and a 00 929 rr with almost 30k and i wouldnt ride anything but a honda there reliable as hell

i learned how to ride on my f4i. i'd go with the f4i because of fuel injection. the 02 r6's still had carbs.

i would go with the honda becaasue yamaha's blow my cornhole...and i learned how to ride on my 06 f4i and lemme tell you i had to issues at all learning just dont start gettin cocky on it a month after tyou get it

f4ez, i second that haha i just got my 02 f4i two months ago. and im already comfortable with it ,prlly isnt a good thing cuz i hate to get to comfortable being my first bike i dont want anything bad to happen. but anyhow my f4i was the first street bike i have had and i had no problems learning, no problems with the bike either. great bikes! good luck with your choice.  and besides how can you turn something this sexy down come on?

dude you want the f4i because it is fuel injected and the yamaha isnt........both around 100 horse power but the styling of the honda far exceeds the yammy.....plus the air intakes on the f4 are awesome and the honda has a better resale value....i was looking at the yam for my first bike but after review chose the honda....built like a tank ,,,,dude they just dont bresk....goodluck