Please search around. This has been asked many, many times, including less than a week ago.

 

my first bike was a rr and my second bike was a f4i. the main noticeable difference is the f4i has a more upright seating position and the rr is geared a little different. some say the rr is faster and i think it is but in my opinion the f4i is more comfortable to ride.

 

pretty sure the the year RR you're looking at has the inverted forks.. different aerodynamics also.. You'll see differences in the front rotors as well as some major differences in the way suspension feels.

You'll also get a difference feel (normally in your back) after riding the RR vs. riding the f4i. Powerband is a little different.. but some of us have Dynojet ECU's anyways..

 

Correct!

The RR is technoligical speaking more advanced than the F4i. The only superior thing on the F4i is the ridding position (if you are not at the track) and cargo space. Other than that, the rr is a superior bike.

Would regular riders notice any difference between one and the other while ridding them? probably not...

 

Never ridden on 06 RR but I did own a 01 F4i and now my 07 RR. I have a thread on this forum explaining some of the differences. In short, personally, I love my RR and very happy I made the move from the F4i to the RR. Don't get me wrong the F4i is a great bike but I think the RR is better.

 

Had an 02 Honda F4i, and now own a 2007 Honda CBR600RR. From my understanding the 2005/2006 Honda 600RR has even further advancements to the engine than the 2003/2004 model, which subsequently has the same engine as all the F4i's. The 2005/2006 models pump out 106whp, versus the F4i/older RR's 97whp. Pretty significant. Not to mention the loss in weight, the inverted forks, rake, etc... The F4i is a great bike, and excellent for beginners in my eyes. You can basically crash it into a tree, pick it back up, and go ride home with it (Look at the thickness of the frame).

It all comes down to price, how far your gonna push the envelope, and preferences. The F4i is typically $1 - 1.5K cheaper. I'd get the RR, but having never ridden the 2005/2006 RR's I really don't know for sure. Let us know which one you chose.

 

the dual state injection system is an area where you probably squeeze out a little more HP. Also as mentioned the tuning is obviously different. Now in 2007 they upped the compression ratio.. reduced weight (even more), shortened the wheel base and lost power... I haven't looked at the power curve.. but I'm assuming you hit max HP earlier and hold it a little longer. Funny thing is most manufacturers aim at hitting max HP period.

There was a shootup comparison between 600cc bikes in last months super streetbike or cycleworld something. The 600rr was the weakest, but also the lightest. The 675 Daytona got top honors.. I believe the Suzuki GSX-R600 took 2nd.. (The Daytona was the clear winner but had 675cc while all the rest had 600cc).

 

i would get a f4i. i have rode 2 RRs and a my f4i. i would rather have a f4i any day. looking for parts and upgrades, the cost for the f4i is a lot less. depending on if u plan on going maintenance or not, the f4i is a lot easier to take apart and work on. check out the cost of a f4i motor vs the rr. 38,000mi for a bike is alot to worry about. on the plus side the RRs muffler set up is great. the RR is a wheelie master. if u want a lil more torque for the f4i take the extra $500 and buy a power commander and a slip on.

 

If you are using the bike as solely a street ride, how much HP do you really need?
If you are using the bike as a track day fighter, 97 HP is not enough? Are you really that good of a rider that you can use all 97 HP on the track all the time?

Riding fast comes with skill, not HP output.
Rider with skill can make a 97 HP bike just as fast as a 107 HP bike on the street.
No need to be spendy and hurt your body on a torture rack like an outdated RR.