i am now looking for a new bike becuase my f4i was totaled.

by next riding season i will have enough for a 2008 but i would like to save some money and i am a new rider so it may be going down.

whats the diffrence between the 06 and 07 besides looks?

whats a good price for a 06 or a 07. i found an 07 1k miles for 7000 never down. a new 07 otd is going to be like 8200-8500 right?

 

Difference between the 06 and 07 is considerable as far as comparisons go, but both are essentially Honda 600s, so in an absolute sense, the differences are going to be small, say, when compared to a harley, ZX-14, or some other totally different bike.

I've ridden both. Basically the redesign for '07 included both frame and engine. The engine includes more titanium making it lighter and giving it higher tolerances for overall better power. The frame was reshaped and lightened. The 07 bike is considerably lighter as well as being a touch more powerful and having a more forgiving power band. The seat and gas tank were reshaped, so shorter people have an easier time touching the ground and the seat ends up being more comfortable because you can position yourself toward the front of the seat, putting weight on your crotch, or the back of the seat, putting weight on your butt and arms. My friend's '06 had a Corbin seat, which was much harder than my stock '07 seat and forced you to sit toward the back of the seat. Though it was a comfortable bucket and nice on the buns, getting locked into that position reduced my overall maximum seat time on the '06. Also, the tank contours much more nicely to the legs on the '07. You can use a barely perceptible amount of leg tension to hold yourself up, and combined with a little help from wind and the ability to stay more upright with the forward seat position, the '07 is infinitely better on long rides and touring. The '07 has a tiny bit shorter wheelbase and steeper rake which combines with the lighter weight to make a very considerable improvement in nimbleness.

The '07 also comes with an electronic steering damper which helps in confident cornering.

The '07 is just a gem in sportbike design. It is head and shoulders above everything that came before it and everything that everyone else has produced. This includes the '06 600RR. After riding my friend's '06 I was utterly impressed with how great my '07 was. However, because they are both Honda middleweights, the differences are overall fairly minor when you compare them to bikes of other classes. The '06 is still a fully competent middleweight that is going to be more leanable, reliable, and street oriented than the 600s from the other manufacturers. If you get a great deal on an '06, you can have a great time on it. But if you got cash, get the '07/'08. It is a definite upgrade. I am really curious to see what the other manufacturers are going to do in '08 to see if they can top the 600RR. If they do, whatever they top it with will be totally amazing.

 

well it being shorters and lighter is enough for me to buy a 07.

the one thing i am worried about the most is the height.

on my f4i 05 i dropped it 2 times in the first 2 days in parking lot becuase it was to tall. i could like half flat foot both sides of it. it was my first bike so it took some time getting used to the footing when stopping and stuff. after a a while thought i was fine but not ridding for like 6 months i am worried about dropping becuase of height again.

 

I'd say,

lower it until your:

Confident and in control = Safe (Staying alive)

I don't plan on racing anyone so lowering until I am confident and feel safe is a plus.

'07 CBR600 RR lowered 3"1/2.

 

is the 07 rr close to the f4i seat hieght? my brother was saying becuase it has a more agressive stance that it probley sits diffrent so my feet may hit the ground even if it is taller.

is it narrower? they should put how wide the seat is becuase if its real narrow then you can have a higher seat.

 

it is very narrow

i am 5'6" and can flatfoot both sides if that helps any with both legs bent

 

i think i am 5 9 maybe 5 10 andi could not flat foot the f4i. i got to go sit on one. if i can flat foot it i will be very very happy.

becuase i could not foot the f4i well when i went to a local bike night they were having people park real close to each other backing it in. well that dint end to well. i was so far from the guy next to me another bike got in between us lol. felt like such a noob

 

Remember, when you go to the dealer to sit on the '07, put your nuts up as close to the gas tank as possible. If you have experience on other bikes with other seat you might be used to sitting further back in the seat. Also, after making sure the kickstand is sturdy, put both legs up on the pegs, again with your nuts up against the tank sitting as far forward as possible. Notice how your legs are going to fit snugly up against the sides of the tank. When doing performance riding you will have your legs naturally tense anyway, and even when doing relaxed touring, just the slightest squeeze on the tank can hold you up to give a lot of endurance for long rides.

Just sit as far forward as possible. You will notice that with your legs down you will be able to reach pretty far, and with your legs hugging the tank you can increase your seat time quite a bit.

 

ok cool thanks. can i go in and just sit on one or should i go talk to a sales person and tell them i want to sit on one?

i dont know if they do this or not but i think dealers should have 1 bike of each model to sit on. not what ever one. i was at a local dealer with my mom looking at bikes for her and the one kawasaki vulcan mean streak 1600 ltd ed was all scrached up on the exhaust. looked like from shoes or something. that is a sweat crusier flat black witch made the marks even more visible