F4i or 600rr???? First bike

    Hey guys, i thought i would get a jump start on this BIKE thing since im planning on getting a honda 600 for sure. Any of you have any advice on what the differences are between me getting an F4i or a 600rr?

What are the pros and cons of each, and what do you think its worth buying?

thanks for the help!

F4i has more comfort.  RR has a few extra race inspired parts and set up.  If possible, you need to test sit them to see how they feel to you.  

Don , you should move this to the CBR 600F4i forum so it will get more hits

+1 on what ODEN said.  This would be better off in the RR or F4i section(s).
 
FWIW:  F4i is more comfortable, but they're both nice bikes.  Can't go wrong either way...  all rider pref.

Personally, i think the earlier F4i's (01-03) make great first bikes.  You get the cool split seat styling, but they are easier to ride than the newer RR's.  I was looking for a good used one as my second bike, but couldnt find one in my price range and settled on a '99 F4.  Once you get comfortable on an F4i, the jump to a race inspired RR will be cake.  The RR is certainly more aggressive in positioning.

IMHO, neither one of those bikes is a good first bike.  Many on this board will disagree with me but a 600 sportbike (regardless of year) is not a beginner's bike.

i agree with abad...then again great minds think alike...
but if i had a choice...i'd get whatever is cheaper.

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ORIGINAL: abadfish

IMHO, neither one of those bikes is a good first bike.  Many on this board will disagree with me but a 600 sportbike (regardless of year) is not a beginner's bike.

 
I agree in principle, but if you are going to get one, at least get an older, cheaper one so you won't feel as bad when you drop it.

600 rr it looks better.

these two are to close to really compare. If it comes down to these two get which ever is you like more. I personally started riding on a CBR600F3 and that seemed damn fast. F4i is a bike that isn't going to kill you on those long rides, very comfortable and sits you upright more than the RR. The RR is more of a race bike, lighter, better suspension and styling, but has a more aggressive riding position and a blank of wood for a seat.

Just get a ZX14... it's a great starter bike plus its beautiful!
 
 

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ORIGINAL: abadfish

IMHO, neither one of those bikes is a good first bike.  Many on this board will disagree with me but a 600 sportbike (regardless of year) is not a beginner's bike.

 
I dont know... you can get in trouble on anything.  A lady in my MSF class on a POS Nighthawk hit a curb and landed on her head/neck in such a way that we had to call an ambulance, and that was at 10 mph.  Just being on two wheel alone is dangerous, so you may as well get a bike you can grow with.  If you start on a Ninja 250/500 you'll want to sell it in a few months.  The F4/F4i's are easier to learn on and control than the RR, that was the question.

I have owned both.  The f4i is the better choice for a beginner.  Just remember that you will not ride very many bikes like the f4i.  When you jump to a more aggressive bike it is still a big change.  The f4i is very easy to ride, but still has more than enough power to mess you up.

since you chose to address me specifically, let's talk about this...

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ORIGINAL: Flip

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ORIGINAL: abadfish

IMHO, neither one of those bikes is a good first bike.  Many on this board will disagree with me but a 600 sportbike (regardless of year) is not a beginner's bike.

I dont know... you can get in trouble on anything.  A lady in my MSF class on a POS Nighthawk hit a curb and landed on her head/neck in such a way that we had to call an ambulance, and that was at 10 mph. 

I agree that anything can get you in trouble.  No argument there.
 

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Just being on two wheel alone is dangerous, so you may as well get a bike you can grow with.  If you start on a Ninja 250/500 you'll want to sell it in a few months.  The F4/F4i's are easier to learn on and control than the RR, that was the question.

Yes, just being on two wheels is dangerous.  What makes you think a 250/500 can't grow with you?????  Take a 250 or 500 to the track and see if you think you've mastered one.
 
A 600 is not a forgiving bike, especially for a new rider.  One of the points of starting on a smaller bike is that they are forgiving.  A 600 (or bigger) sportbike cannot teach you the finer points of braking and precision throttle control (at least, not as quickly and easily).
 
Take a 250 or 500 to the track, learn to carry the corner speed, and you'll be smokin' liter bikes with a 600.  Trust me.