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I considered that, but being that there's no such thing as kmph

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ORIGINAL: ashsammy

ITS HERE
UNbelievable... ok call me noob but I went 135kmph and it has sent me chills... That is FAST.. and now I know why I have to lay my chest on the tank!

Whats the maximum speed for the 600rr? It just seems to have so much more left in the throttle when at 135, and there's plenty more petrol it can still take in.

My report is: If you have had an impression on a sportbike, such as the 600rr, then it's completely false, and all what you recieved by your senses is not real. Ride it like you would ride the training class motorcycle. The only thing is that it weights more, so you need to concern your self with balance all the time, until you're used to it. Don't assume the throttle is so touchy that it would throw you off the bike if you're a newbie, you only have to get the feel of it. Let it go on the first gear if you wary, and see how it comes. And YES, read the Owners Manual before you ride. I did that and I am glad I did. Learned few lessons, rather than by all good advice you can find here, but by empirical evidence: 1. never shift gears on a turn (I noticed my rear wheel skid a little) so could be dangerous. 2. Cars infront of you are able to stop faster than you are, so maximize distance (don't be a bummer to the cars behind you, but keep an eye on the cars infront of you. I hit the brake one time, and I could feel the rear wheel sliding on the road winding left to right, only hoping I will stop before I hit front, I stopped, pretty close). 3. Never drive on the hard shoulder of cars, either behind them, or over-take as soon you have a chance. 4. LOOK OUT from women driving cars, particularly WOMEN. They don't know whats good for them. They want men to please them. They are selfish, so if you ask them for way, do not procceed expecting that you're going to get it (persistent honking don't work, I tried). Their immediate apprehension on road attendance is just unreliable.

I indeed have much more to say about the experience, but something's gotta pull it all out, that would be some long sleep over the weekend : ) ... night.

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ORIGINAL: slowpoke_dave

Fretless, do you play bass guitar?

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ORIGINAL: no1biscuit

Slowpoke_dave nailed it. Very Nice +1 for you. You hear applaud as everyon stands.

On a side note I am currently learning on an 05 RR and It is all true to me. I know there is at least one that will disagree.

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First off they are expensive to purchase and insure...

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It's a race bike, no fun to ride around on slow

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ORIGINAL: ashsammy

Seriously, riding it is not any special from any other bike, which I only realized after I tried. But again I would say it needs someone with a built to handle it. Working out could sort you out. It heavier, more powerful, FASTER, FASTER, FASTER... : D
Take it easy, I am 22, if I can do it then anyone can!

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ORIGINAL: Crackers

this whole thread cracks me up. ya ya, Crackers, harr harr.

Anyway, the reason it cracks me up is the fact that some of the new riders here are even trying to argue with the people that appear to be experienced riders. I'll tell you right now, I just turned 20 years old and i'm just starting to ride. No I didn't choose a Hayabusa to start. Not a 900RR. Hell, not even a 600. I'm on a Ninja250. I'm going to learn the dynamics of riding, the threshold of grip, the lean characteristcs, etc... of a lighweight, low powered motorycle before I move on to real track machines. (I'm on CBR forums because i'm planning to get a CBR asap. I'm getting awfully sick of this whole Fast and Furious culture my peers are submersed in. It's arrogant, ignorant, and disrespectful to the sport, and it's why the older folk look down on us. I think just now it's starting to seep into the motorcycle world. I've been a car guy all my life and i'm starting to see the same crowd of people that buy a Mitsu Evo, and crash it in the first week because they think AWD means "more grip" move into the bike world. Never mind taking some time to learn the fundamentals (and particulars) of motor vehicle control. "I'm a coordinated person, I can handle it. So i'm going to start on the fastest best handling thing around." That kind of mentality sends cats straight to the ER. I'm not saying any particular person who has written a response is any of the three above adjectives, but I do see some diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain if you catch my drift. Better brakes, handling, engine response, etc... does NOT make an easier bike to learn on. A McLaren F1 has all those things in spades, but should a 16 year old learn to drive on one? NO. There is an inverse relationship between vehicle performance, and operator skill level. The better the machine and the less skilled the operater, the more bones will be broken. Conversely, put Valentino Rossi on a "lowly" Ninja 250, and he'll have the bike learned in minutes. Learning on a superbike CAN be done, but then again I guess a blind man "could" climb Mount Everest. heh. Flame off.

Sorry, I got a little fired up there for a minute. If you want a Cliff Notes of the above, it's this. Guys n' Gals: New Riders: Listen to what some of these old dogs have to say. They've been around the block a few times. Stop thinking five minutes in front of your face and take the time to do it right. If you value the feel of smooth skin or the ability to tie your own shoes, slow it down learn on little bikes. And for the love of god, take a MSF course, basic and then advanced once you're ready.