I was hoping you were LOL

but if you knew how many times I have answered questions like this one n ppl thinking they will be more comfortable on a 1k thinking its bigger physically n thus using that as an excuse to move up or even worse start out on a 1k'ish bike lol.

 

quit riding straight up and down and start riding more curves, then u wont be shifting so much to get comfortable all the time.

 

How do you sit on the passenger seat and still comfortably reach the throttle? unless you're literally laying on your tank?

 

After reading this comment I had to go back to see what you were talking about lol
Could we see a picture of you sitting on the passenger seat while gripping the handle bars. You must have some lanky limbs.

 

Oh I figured. I was just trying to get a quick funny in there. Most people rip on me for how small I am. Doesn't bother me..the bike can't feel me on it.

 

I don't yet have a photo but will get one in the next couple of days and post it up. I only sit like that to 'mix it up' while cruising and would not attempt town riding because it throws the centre of gravity way off. It is fairly easy to reach the throttle like that though.

 

I love hearing people wanting 1000's because 600's are too "small and uncomfortable" for them!!! Any 1000cc made since 2000 has been the same size and just about the same weight as the 600cc class bike from the same manufacturer. Posture has been equally as sport-focused as well. The ergo's on my wife's 09 ZX-6R are the basically the exact same as my buddies 08 ZX-10R.

Larger windscreens, corbin/aftermarket seats, heli-bars, and throttle rockers/locks are the best way to take a sportbike and make it a little more comfortable for pounding out mile after mile of highway.

Learning proper posture and knowing to keep moving every 30 minutes or so helps too. Change your foot positioning from toes to heels every once in a while, i find doing so helps. I have a throttle rocker for highway use and it helps me let go of the bar and stretch my hands.
Try to not put all your weight on your arms. Squeeze the tank a little more with your knees and use core strength to hold your body up. Trying to do so with your arms will kill you and make you ache.
Don't death grip the bars. Try to keep a very loose grip on the bars - this will help with hand and lower arm fatigue. Keeping a loose grip is also very important on twisties as well.

I've done 1200-1500km days with ease on my old 2000 F4.. I just got my F4i on the street this year and have yet to do any touring on it but I'm sure it will perform almost equally as well as the F4 did. The only mod I had was a double bubble screen. I was tired, I ached a little after the 4th day but nothing a light painkiller like advil could not fix.

With the CBR600F, honda really had a great thing going. It was fast, comfortable and looked great doing it. I've owned an F2, F4, and 2 x F4i's now. I plan on sticking with them and not moving to newer-fancier more track oriented bikes.

Also, in that time owning these bikes I've weighed anywhere from 195lbs down to 135lbs @ 5'10". These bikes are comfortable for different body sizes, no problem. (Oh, I'm 150 now)

 

I never have a problem with wind. I find myself riding in full tuck alot, wondering if that blurr of a white car I just passed had lights on top.

 

ROFLOL i know that thought

 

to the OP...what is your inseam?? if you are much more than 36" you are gonna have a hard time on most bikes.

i know most cruiser style bikes don't work for me...ten minutes into the ride i've had my hips cramp up