I have my hear leaning to the honda and it might be strang to ask this here..but you guys have much more info on this.. I'm a new rider and the stats look close to the same but the yahama is 1.5K cheaper? is there something much better on the honda? thanks for any info you can offer.

 

I'd take an r6 over an f4i anyday, but not the 600r. It's lame and the quality of yamaha isn't even close to that of honda.

 

personally... if ur a new rider (assuming its ur first bike) i would buy used / buy cash, and start small too.

 

I'm a semi-new rider.. 10 years since I road. I need to work on my credit anyway. I can cover the cost.. but 1.5K is 1.5K.. ahah. I dont want to start too small.. 1 is that I'm a lofty 240lbs and 2 mopeds go up to 580cc .. and I dont knwo about you.. but I dont want to be on a street bike that can be blow away buy a moped.. princables

 

oh so a pissing contest eh?

 

It's really upto you. I'd stick with a used bike, there is alot of nice used deals out there. I've been away from the moto scene for 5 years and wanted brand new, but I am glad I got something used so I can get the wheel time then upgrade to new later on. Also you gotta go test the fit out on both. Personally the F4i is very comfy to me. Good luck on your decision.

 

Well.. this sat I will head down to the honda shop and see what they have. I'm open to a year or 2 older bike, but I did want to be able to finance some to work on my credit more. I got a quote for 2006 f4i out the door for $8963.. or get the 05 with the color I dont like for 500 less.. ahha.. they have other brand bikes there so I will look around. Anyways, thanks for the help guys. if I get the bike I will really need your help to understand parts and other things. I have no plan on making it go fast for a long while.. just maybe safer and more solid.

 

i'd hook up with an older F4i for much less. i don't think the F4i, 05 or 06 should be that much!
get one used with some mileage on there.
at 240...i'm a bit hesitant about the F4i though...i would opt for something with mucho torque...like an SV or something.

 

Where are you located?

 

I'm in the bay area (northern cali).. so being 240lbs will make my 600cc into a 250cc? haha.. Is 8963 too much for a new bike out the door with tax and lic?