CBR600RR in my future?

[Jenskp]

I made a deal with my wife that if I made it to 190lbs then stayed under 200 I could buy a motorcycle. At the time I was 238 so I don't believe she thought I would ever get close. I am currently at 205 and losing little more than a pound a week. Needless to say she is getting very nervous. Now I have a one year old boy so I don't plan on doing anything stupid but I do plan on having fun.

I'm thinking about getting one of three bikes a CBR600RR, Interceptor, or a CBR1000RR. I'm leaning to the 600 becasue it's cheaper and I figure it will have plenty of power. This will be my first bike I've only rode friends bikes a couple times.

Any thoughts?

[5S Dude]

Originally Posted by Jenskp

I made a deal with my wife that if I made it to 190lbs then stayed under 200 I could buy a motorcycle. At the time I was 238 so I don't believe she thought I would ever get close. I am currently at 205 and losing little more than a pound a week. Needless to say she is getting very nervous. Now I have a one year old boy so I don't plan on doing anything stupid but I do plan on having fun.

I'm thinking about getting one of three bikes a CBR600RR, Interceptor, or a CBR1000RR. I'm leaning to the 600 becasue it's cheaper and I figure it will have plenty of power. This will be my first bike I've only rode friends bikes a couple times.

Any thoughts?

I’m wishing you all the luck in the world Jenskp! Just be really careful out on the pavement and understand that no one driving four wheels can or will see you no matter how bright your clothes or how loud your exhaust. Imagine that you are totally invisible and everyone is out to run you’re a$$ over even though they look right at you, they really mean you no harm. Cindy and I had ridden street bikes a long time until the kids and mortgage took precedence over our love of riding.

My wife made a deal with me two years ago that if I quit smoking I could buy a new dirt bike and after quitting I immediately gained a huge spare tire because everything began to taste good again. I have never struggled with having a weight problem before and lately I’ve thrown around the idea of selling my Ridgeline, dirt-bikes and travel trailer, buying a really expensive street scooter and start smoking again! ROC-On!
Oh yeah, get the 1000 and you'll never lack for low end torque ever again..........

[RL07Canada]

nice, let me know when you get one so that we can meet up. Stay with 600.

[CBRidgeJockey]

Get good leather gear. Good luck. My nick CBR -idge-Jockey. I ride 600 F4i

[zroger73]

I had a black/green 2005 Ninja 250 until it was stolen a little over a year ago. It was my first bike in 15 years. Impressive for the price, but I did find that I grew tired of it even before the break-in period was over. I see they have been totally redesigned for the first time in two decades for 2008. More modern styling, a fuel gauge, and improvements to low- and mid-range torque for a little better performance in the city.

Even though I wished for more once I explored the capabilities of the little Ninjette, I'd be willing to spend $3,500 for another one given the recent updates. I'd MUCH rather have a CBR600RR or ZX6R, but as infrequently as I'd ride it and having nobody to ride with around here, I can't justify turning loose of ten grand for what would basically amount to "garage art" or a conversation piece.

[jimmychoi]

The RR is a wonderfully well-rounded bike...I'm a fan of Hondas...I don't think you'll be disappointed as long as you ride for the right reasons....I had a TL1000, and at times I wished I could have gone down to a lighter more limber cycle...

[shovelhd]

If this is your first bike, then a literbike is a very bad idea. It's way more bike than any beginner should have to learn to handle. I'm not up on the latest specs, but recent CB600RR's put down over 110RWHP and weigh less than 425 pounds. That's plenty of bike for anyone unless you have a death wish.

I strongly suggest you find your local Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginner rider course. It's cheap, and you learn to handle a bike using someone else's. A lot of insurers will give you a discount if you take the course. If you go on to the second level, you'll get to refine handling techniques on your own bike. These are not racing courses, they are street survival courses. In over 30 years of riding, I've had to use life saving evasive maneuvers dozens of times. I'm talking about jumping curbs, ditching on people's lawns, etc. to avoid a collision with some numbnut inattentive driver. These courses are worth every penny and every minute you spend on them.

Good luck, have fun, and remember, EVERYONE on the road is out to kill you. Never let up.

[zroger73]

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Good luck, have fun, and remember, EVERYONE on the road is out to kill you. Never let up.

Amen! "Cagers" often have no regard for motorcyclists. Even if they aren't TRYING to kill you, sometimes they do so simply because they didn't see you. Honestly, riding a motorcycle in traffic scares me to death. No amount of experience, practice, or knowledge on an open vehicle will protect the same way steel, glass, seats belts, and airbags can.

[ericrwalker]

Great bike...I had a '04 and now a '07 CBR600RR. I used to have a CBR900RR and let me tell you I enjoy the 600 much more than the 900. The smaller lighter bikes have almost as much power but are much easier to "man handle".

I am a huge Honda fan and for the streets and track you'll love a 600.

go to www.600rr.net ...it's a great forum and if you want to put a referral down my username is erw43

Here are pics of my history of Honda bikes. Oh you can even see my 2006 that I just sold.

[SinisteR1]

Man...how are you losing all that weight. I need to get on your workout system!

I'm sure everyone else stated these but here you go again for good measure..

1. Take the MSF course. This can help on insurance and most importantly, your life.
2. Stick with 600cc or less bikes since it is your first bike.
3. Get GOOD gear!
4. Have fun riding. Theres nothing else like it.

Heres my R1...