Good choice, now go ride that thing until your face is numb.

J/K sorta.

Be safe.

 

great decision...now add the PCIII, U will love it more....

 

Is it worth it to have a PCIII and a custom map even with the stock exhaust? What would be the benefit (I guess a little more power but smoother torque curve and delivery)?

 

You guessed right PatK1RR. It's worth it, even without the exhaust. No more abrupt on/off throttle (around 3500 RPM's) response either. Get It!

 

I was in the same boat as you last summer. I had a 954 that I really liked. An antlered wood rat (deer) took it away. Since my first three bikes were Honda, and I liked them all, I leaned that way. First I looked for another 954. Couldn't find one at a reasonable price in the middle of summer. So I made an effort to be open-minded and looked at all bikes available.

A friend with a GSX-R and I had previously swapped bikes for an afternoon. Afterwards, we both commented that we liked each other's bike, but it wasn't for us -- funny, but tank shape was the biggest factor for both of us.

I test rode an R1 and liked the feel of it. Would be a fun bike. (Seriously thought about it.)

Same thing for the Kawi's.

Didn't like the 2004 CBR1000RR. Little heavy for me and didn't have the kick-in-the-seat response I was used to on the 954.

But the 2006 1000RR was lighter and a little more HP which kept the weight to HP ratio the same as the 954. Plus the Honda reliability, fit and finish, and overall rider appeal (street, twisties, track) won we over.

Am I happy? You bet. I found the bike that I like.

You? Find the one that fits you and that you are comfortable on. Ignore anyonewho tells you that their is only one great bike. Two years from now they are going to have a different answer.

Just don't buy a Harley.

 

how long do you plan on keepin it? the fixxer1000 is a hell of a track weapon. i used to work at a suzook/kawa dealership and i've seen a boatload of spun rodbearings and grenaded trannies. suzooks live fast but die young, imo. i owned an 01' 600 and an 01' 750 and i wouldn't buy another gixxer. great for the racetrack, thats about it.

 

How much can I expect to pay for a PCIII and a good custom map? Any suggestion as to where to buy?

 

Go for a riding experience at the dealer?
Sorry but youll hjave to test ride used bikes. But used bikes are a reflection of the new ones. Dote ride older than say 1-2yrs.
Ride your bike to the dealer and then ride one of another manufacture.

I've only had my honds 2005 CBR1000RR for 8 months. I like it but i not expert to talk to. Just a normal guy

 

As for me, I now believe in the fit and finish of the Honda compared to the likes of the other bikes.. Sat on an 07R1 looks too much, just didnt feel right, It all depends on what fits your boat...

 

all I can say is I LOVE MY HONDA! I just bought an 07 on saturday and was also debateing between a gsx or a cbr but reliability was a big factor in my decision and the fact that it just looks waaay better then the other 3.