01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

I've been searching for a 01-03 F4i for quite some time now and seen a few 05-06 F4i that may interest me.

At first I was not feeling the Banana Seat but found out you can convert it to a 01-03 split seat if you really wanted too.

So my only concern is how does a 05-06 F4i handle compared to a 01-03 F4i. Is there any difference other then the seat.

I'm choosing a F4i because I want something a little more "First Timer - Friendly".

There's a lot more 05-06 F4i out there for sale then a 01-03 F4i that I may consider it if it ride about the same. Since I won't be doing anything crazy and won't be pushing it to it's full potential - Speed is not a factor to me. I'm looking more for "fun" and "Beginner Friendly".

Most threads are about F4i vs RR but I can't find anything about 01-03 F4i vs 05-06 F4i unless there's really no differenc.

Thanks,
Mike

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

Looks like I may have found my answer unless someone who actually rode both can tell me what the difference are:







2005HondaCBR®600F4i

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2002HondaCBR600F4i

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CBR600F4i
CBR®600F4i

MANUFACTURER
Honda
Honda

MODEL YEAR
2002
2005

MODEL
CBR600F4i
CBR®600F4i

M.S.R.P.
$8,199.00
$8,499.00

Engine
599cc, liquid-cooled, inline, four-cylinder, DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder, DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Displacement
599cc
599 cc

Bore x Stroke
67mm X 42.5mm
67.0 mm x 42.5 mm

Compression Ratio
12.0:1
12.0:1

Weight
370.0 lbs.
370 lbs.

Wheelbase
54.5 in.
54.5 in.

Fuel Capacity
4.8 gal., including 0.9 gal. reserve
4.8 gal. including 0.9-gal. reserve

Seat Height
31.7 in.
31.7 in.

Transmission
6-speed, close-ratio
Close-ratio 6-speed

Final Drive
#525 O-ring sealed chain
#525 O-ring-sealed chain

Suspension
Front: 43mm HMAS cartridge fork, with spring preload and rebound and compression damping, 4.7 in. of travel
Rear: Pro-Link® mounted, HMAS single shock, with rebound and compression damping adj., 4.7 in. of travel
Front: 43.0 mm HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel
Rear: Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 4.7-inch travel

Brakes
Front: 296mm dual disc with four-piston calipers
Rear: 220mm single disc
Front: Dual 296.0 mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear: Single 220.0 mm disc

Tires/Wheels
Front: 120/70 ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55-ZR-17 radial
Front: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear: 180/55ZR-17 radial

Colors
Red/Black
Yellow/Black
Metallic Silver/Red
Candy Dark Red / Silver, Silver / Metallic Silver

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

i think you answered your own question....

There is no difference really. Some debate the 01 has more power but never proven.
But according to sport rider. The 06 actually has i think 2 hp more on the earlier models.

Honda really didn't change anything except the frame is polished aluminum on the newer models and the seat is like the F4 bannana

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

Aesthetics are the only difference.

Be prepared to spend at least $500 on the tail swap, and that's if you can find good deals on parts. The F4i is a popular stunt bike, and 01-03 subframes get scooped up FAST if they're in good condition.

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

My butt hurts after riding my '01 for more than two hours or so, and is a fairly common complaint. I hear Corbin makes a seat that's a little softer, but I'm not sure how good it is. They changed seats for two reasons- to better distinguish the bike from the RR and because the lack of comfort.

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

You are in luck I have a parts bike with a full split seat tail and all hardware and i have a corbin that i am going to throw up for sale in winter ;)

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

Dude, go with the 01-02. Price-wise, you save 1000+ for virtually the same bike. If you do decide to convert to split seat, why bother paying the extra? I see tons out there especially at this time of the year; Obviously, this will depend on where you live. Where I'm at, Northern Cali, there are a handful for sale on Craigslist. These bikes are rock solid even for the '01s.

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

The Corbin seat isn't really softer at all; it's shaped better. And is much better than stock, as long as you aren't hitting twisties or track days. Put your stocker back on for those; it's easier to slide your butt around on.

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

Xuracing if you are going to sell that split tail seat section let me I may take it off your hands this winter.

RE: 01-03 F4i or 05-06 F4i - Is there a difference other then the seat!!
 

That's just it. I finding 05 for the same price as 01-03 with about the same amount of miles.

I like the 01-03 looks a lot better and will keep looking but if I can get a 05 for about the same price - wouldn't it be better since it's a newer year?

They main reason I've been looking at 05-06 is that there aren't any 01-03 around and the ones at a great deal are sold before I have a chance to call.