I remembered there being a thread about this but was unable to find it. I went to the Honda Powersports today to turn in my 06 600rr for its 8000mile service. Talked with one the salesmen and the subject of the 07 600s came up. He said that he's lost count of how many have been brought in with major crash damage due to wheelies and people getting greedy with the throttle. He mentioned that its so light that the front can be powered up which is crazy because I sure as hell can't seem to do that on my bike. I sat on one of the 07s in the showroom and it blew me away with how light it is and how, unlike on the 06, I sit inside of it. Does anyone have anything to offer experience-wise on the 07s? Are they as powerful as the salesman was saying? I wasnt sure if he was stating fact...or trying to get me to upgrade :P

 

really... pretty sure that any sport bike can be powered up... just gotta do it at the right rpms for the bike, and give it enough gas. the only way i wheelie is power wheelie (04 600rr) but im not very good at wheelies so i just pop it up than let it down gently.

 

yea the 07 can be easyly power wheelied .. i slip the clutch to do it because i have more control over the bike ... it is fast .. it is powerful .. it is light

 

Stock:
The '07 600s ..can be "powered" up in 2nd .. i haven't tried in 3rd and won't ..lol. As for just hitting the throttle and going to WOT in 1st, occasionally the front will pull 6 inches give or take off the ground. Power shifting from 1stto 2nd the front will pop up about a foot or so. Nothing happens under WOT in 2nd gear.

Modified:
I went +2 on my rear sprocket and jardine slip-on on mine the other day and it will stand up under WOT in 1st. Scary! Haven't tested out 2nd yet.

 

I think it has a LOT less to do with the bike and a LOT MORE to do with shows like "Super Bikes!!" that glorify street stunting.

 

i dont think its the bike, i think its the idiots on the bikes.
first off, my outdated f4i can power wheelie; so I imagine that a brand new rr can easily take off.
keep in mind that 600cc class is mosltly filled with new/beginning riders and these riders always press their luck.

 

mine go's right up once u hit abotu 12500 rpm in first, i road my budies f4i and it feels like im riding my dad's gold wing.. there nothin liek the 07's

 

Happens with every new model year.

 

lighter and more powerful + beginner rider having to have the newest greatest thing = new parts on ebay

 

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