Coming at it from a different angle, guys who waste their time talking **** about other bike brands are probably a lot more concerned about image than actual riding.

The fact is, a good rider on your Seca will easily outride most guys on a brand new R6 or even a liter bike. Knowing how to pick your line, set your corner entrance speed, stay smooth on the throttle, etc. makes a lot more difference in the twisties or on the track than a few horsepower more or less. Very few riders come close to using any sportbike to its potential, especially on the street.

If it was me, I'd thrash the hell out of that Seca for everything it's worth, take it to the track a few times, and then buy a 3-year old RR or F4i for maybe $4500 or $5000, and spend the money you saved on more track days. Let your friends have the better rides, you'll be the better rider.

 

I would have to agree with everybody who replied so far. My parents have always drove Hondas, i drove a bunch of Hondas. It seemed like the right thing to get. That as well as the fact that Honda is the largest engine manufacturer in the world, and largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. They are known for extensive R&D before releasing a product into the market. And what really pushed me over the edge is that i sell Hondas... cars that is.

After the fact, i rode a 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2001 Honda F4I, 2004 Yamaha R6, and a couple others. I couldnt be happier. 3 of my co-workers have ZX6R's, i rode one. The engine just isnt the same. Stock for stock the Kawasaki engine sounds like a lawn mower engine when cruising and its definately not as smooth compared to the Honda. That as well has handling is not as crisp. The Yamaha R6 just didnt handle as well as my RR and it felt much more twitchy.

I could go on but no matter what you get im sure you will be happy. The technology in todays bikes are just unbelievable.

 

I always heard good things about Honda (even though most of my buddies ride ZX-6R's and R6's. When I went to choose a bike, I walked into the showroom and the 600RR caught my eye immediately. Call it love at first sight.....but I was hooked. I test rode the ZX-6R, R6 and 1000RR, then I rode the 600RR. Perfection. I walked out with the 600RR an hour later.

 

My brother has a 94 F2. he doesn't ride it very much anymore, but he's been riding for a very long time. I however have not.

that F2 still gives me goose bumps when i ride with him. The engines are bullet proof. best in the biz. hands down. Indicated RPMs match perfectly. was the only bike to do that.

GSXRs, break down often... lumps of crap, but powerful.
R6s, needs to wind out to achieve any usable HP, but there's a lots. also there was the issue with the Tach and rev limiter. Oh, and it has a Slipper-like clutch. that term gets tossed around a lot and people like to think that it has a Honest To God slipper clutch. it doesn't. what it has doesn't come close to what a slipper clutch does. plus, tranny issues.

i bought my Honda because i didn't want to have to fix it once a month, is smooth on power, and it looks sick.

 

I am buying a 600RR over the winter based on what I know from owning previous brands. Honda's seem to be the most reliable from my experience. But it's your money, go ride them all, buy what you feel most comfortable on.

 

Correct me if Im wrong but Honda has always been the best japanese bike...They were the first bike out of japan to hit the U.S market..So it only seems logical to go with the bikes thats been around the longest..Plus the RR does look damn good.

 

iHeart510:

I gave the $1500 figure because I didn't want to scare you with the costs. I am glad you have some gears. I actually spent over $3000 on some Alpinestars gears. More than usual because I have a one piece leather suit as well as a two piece leather suit. I didn't see a back protector in your gear list. If you don't have one, I would highly recommend it for performance riding.