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I'm looking for a first bike and really like the cbr600 f3 and there is one near me for the right price but before I purchase I thought I'd ask a few questions.
1. How is the gas mileage?
2. How is the insurence?
3. Is it an ok first bike? I have ridden many fast quads but never a motorcycle.
4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
Any help is greatly appreciated
1. How is the gas mileage?
2. How is the insurence?
3. Is it an ok first bike? I have ridden many fast quads but never a motorcycle.
4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
Any help is greatly appreciated
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RE: Questions
1. How is the gas mileage? i mean its a motorcycle so the gas mileage is good. i dont know the exact numbers but im sure 40+ is attainable.
2. How is the insurence?
mine was $646 for the year, full coverage in Mass.
3. Is it an ok first bike?
this is my first bike and ive never ridden a quad or anything other than a car before this. i took the msf course and this upcoming season will be my second season. so im still a noob but so far so good. take the course and respect the bike and you'll be fine.
4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
sure, cosmetically and power wise. all depends on how deep your wallet is.
5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
i would say yes from what ive read and heard but like i said this is my first bike. no problems so far.
good luck with your purchase
2. How is the insurence?
mine was $646 for the year, full coverage in Mass.
3. Is it an ok first bike?
this is my first bike and ive never ridden a quad or anything other than a car before this. i took the msf course and this upcoming season will be my second season. so im still a noob but so far so good. take the course and respect the bike and you'll be fine.
4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
sure, cosmetically and power wise. all depends on how deep your wallet is.
5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
i would say yes from what ive read and heard but like i said this is my first bike. no problems so far.
good luck with your purchase
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gas mileage i would say avg is about 150 for a mixture of riding .city n highway . some people get more some get less depends on the tune of your bike and your riding style . most ive heard ppl gettin on the highway is about 200 and change a tank .
i have my98 f3 and a 99 r6 i was payin 140 liability for the f3 i have them both on the same policy for about 3something . laibility it depends on your age where you live n what not . and some insurances i dont know if its progressive if you have a auto policy it can be dirt cheap full coverage i knwo guys with new bikes who pay about 350 a year for 1000ccs
it is a great first bike . but personally i would not dump a whole ton of money into it your better off just gettin a newer bike thats just my 2cents .
mods on the f3 can be pricey and so can the plastics and certain parts .
i must say this not to toot the r6's horn because i have one but that bike was made from 99-02 same bike only thing they changed was the mirrors i think but its a solid bike looks like a newer bike and i must say it out performs my f3 . but i prefer the f3 cause it accomodates my long frame better and is more comfy to me . maybe you can get a seat on some older bikes and get an idea of it . if the r6 was more comfortable for me and not so compact i would easily keep that bike for another 3 years and hone my skills at the track with it because it has a more aggressive profile to it .
but jsut a little someting you can look into . i will try to upload a pic n see comp giving probs
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i have my98 f3 and a 99 r6 i was payin 140 liability for the f3 i have them both on the same policy for about 3something . laibility it depends on your age where you live n what not . and some insurances i dont know if its progressive if you have a auto policy it can be dirt cheap full coverage i knwo guys with new bikes who pay about 350 a year for 1000ccs
it is a great first bike . but personally i would not dump a whole ton of money into it your better off just gettin a newer bike thats just my 2cents .
mods on the f3 can be pricey and so can the plastics and certain parts .
i must say this not to toot the r6's horn because i have one but that bike was made from 99-02 same bike only thing they changed was the mirrors i think but its a solid bike looks like a newer bike and i must say it out performs my f3 . but i prefer the f3 cause it accomodates my long frame better and is more comfy to me . maybe you can get a seat on some older bikes and get an idea of it . if the r6 was more comfortable for me and not so compact i would easily keep that bike for another 3 years and hone my skills at the track with it because it has a more aggressive profile to it .
but jsut a little someting you can look into . i will try to upload a pic n see comp giving probs
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RE: Questions
1. How is the gas mileage?
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I've had 3 F3's and still have 2 of them. If you're tearing it up, high 30's. Average mix, mid 40's. Taking it easy on the highway, high 40s' low 50's.[/blockquote]
2. How is the insurance?
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For a bike this old I can't see paying for full coverage. The rates are stupid. Liability, comprehensive, personal injury are all I've got. Runs around $140 to $190 a year depending on the bike.
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3. Is it an ok first bike? I have ridden many fast quads but never a motorcycle.
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If you didn't have any riding experience at all, I'd say no. The F3 is more bike than I think the majority of people will need. It's a high performance motorcycle and not that far from what was once the leading edge of performance. Since you've been on quads, I think with reasonable care and judgement you'll be fine.
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4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
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I like'm stock. It increases the reliability.
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5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
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It's a Honda. That's all you need to know. If it's been taken care of naturally.
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I've had 3 F3's and still have 2 of them. If you're tearing it up, high 30's. Average mix, mid 40's. Taking it easy on the highway, high 40s' low 50's.[/blockquote]
2. How is the insurance?
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For a bike this old I can't see paying for full coverage. The rates are stupid. Liability, comprehensive, personal injury are all I've got. Runs around $140 to $190 a year depending on the bike.
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3. Is it an ok first bike? I have ridden many fast quads but never a motorcycle.
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If you didn't have any riding experience at all, I'd say no. The F3 is more bike than I think the majority of people will need. It's a high performance motorcycle and not that far from what was once the leading edge of performance. Since you've been on quads, I think with reasonable care and judgement you'll be fine.
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4. Are there alot of modifications I can do?
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I like'm stock. It increases the reliability.
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5. I've riden quads alot as I said, and the honda quads are always the most reliable. Does the same hold true to bikes?
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It's a Honda. That's all you need to know. If it's been taken care of naturally.
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