This may be a silly quesiton giving i have posted it in the 1000RR section
But i am looking at getting my first ever sportsbike after riding just under 4 years and being 46 years old.... i like the 954 because it feels so small and light but i also like the idea of a non cable clutch and a few other goodies on the newer bike. Which would be the best to ride to work on ? Use every day in all the usual places, make modifications too (comfort ones, ie seat, heli bars etc). To turn it into the most road friendly, aka soft and comfy, sports bike out there.

Oh and i understand that the RR5 is different to the RR6 ? I don't think my funds can stretch to the RR6 so are the differences really major ? And which one would be the nicest to ride.... comfort again

 

If you are looking at comfort, then go with an F4i 600. I have an 02 F4i 600 and 05 1000RR, and the F4i is way more comfortable for longer rides.

 

That may well be the case but i am really only interested in one of the two blades, i am not travelling over any great distance so a tourer etc is not really necessary..... now something that gets my pulse racing really is

 

I currently own a 2006 cbr 1000rr..I love my machine..stay away from 05 versions had a few issues but nothing that cant be fixed..first i bought me a corbin seat for my machine for comfort..very pricey seat but well worth it in the long run..If you happen to look into the 06 model you will not be dissapointed..06 Blue/Yellow the way to go..

 

Very nice indeed, i must admit i do like the look of the RR6 over the 4 and 5. The comfry seat, heli bars etc, suspension work and double bubble screen were all on my short list, i may even get it professionally lowered as i am a hobbit in regards to height.

 

screw comfort! ide rather look good on my bike haha. which is why i sold my f4i and got the 1000rr. love it in every way and no regrets. even though i have wrist problems

 

I highly recommend getting the 06 unless you're too old to have fun anymore. It can be easily modified for more comfort but......if you are short of inseam, lowering sportbikes is really tough to do right.

 

I love the comfort of the 954rr it isn't as forward on your wrists as newer liter bikes. It is still incrediably fast too. It basically with a seat could be a nice set up for a touring bike if you wanted it to be. Not to metion you don't see many 954s around. Good luck

 

Thanks for that, i have seen a few nice examples in the uk, and with winter coming up the prices of bikes generally take a dive..... the time to strike i think !!!!

 

How about the '93 900rr?

After a while on the bike though, I have to use one hand to let my back and neck rest a bit.


So you know what happened?

I learned to ride one handed....and can take turns one handed. It forced me to improve my balance and control of the bike.

I do NOT recommend this at all though!

But it's funny how things work out.