Which one would you say is more suitable for a beginner. I just took a MSF course and I'm looking for a bike. Also how about an f3 for a beginner bike, is there much difference between the f3 and f4i? Thanks for the help your input would be much appreciated.

 

yzf600's are lame. get an 01-03 f4i with the split seat design. the f3 would be a good starter bike, and yes there is a huge difference between the f4i and the f3. the f4i is obviously the better bike.

I'd get an 01-03 f4i, or if you want a yammi, get an r6 03+. or a gsxr if you're into those. I don't care for suzuki's personally tho.

 

So a f4i really isn't too much for a beginner. Wouldn't an r6 and a gsxr be though? I'm really not into them. I found a 97 f3 for like $4500 but I've also seen a 2001 f4i for prolly around 5600. I would prolly just be better off getting to f4i then huh.

 

To be perfetly honest I would say to get the F4i. I was going to get an f3 with 13,000 miles on it for $3000 and I would have had to replace the choke cable, then I found my f4i with most of the mods done and 5200 miles for $4300, I had to travel almost 900 miles to get it but it was deffinately worth it. I love my bike, but get the F4i you won't be dissapointed but just remember even a 600 will seriously mess you up if you don't respect it. If you respect your bike and make good decisions you will be fine on a newer bike and you won't have to sell the f3 in a few months when you want something fuel injected with a little more power.

-Jesse-

 

I have only been ridin for about three months and I bought a 02 f4i. It is all the bike that I need for now. My friends have a 03 suzuki gsxr 600 and a 03 yam r6. I have ridin both and I like the gsxr the best. The steering stabalizers are awesome. I can really throw that bike around. I also think that it is a little quicker than the honda. For some reason, my throttle response is a little hesitant. It makes it a little harder to pop wheelies in second gear. The gsxr comes up way easier. But other than that I love my f4i.

 

Where are you guys finding these deals? I've been looking at cycletrader.com and most of the f4i I've seen are $6000+. I have seen f4's for around $5000 and lower. Would that be just as good of a bike? does this seem right?

http://www.midamericamotoplex.com/ne...065&pov=340564

 

I rode a YZF600 for 2 years until I bought my 2005 F4i last year. For a begginer I would suggest the Yamaha as I know the huge throttle response differences, weight, torque and handling. The yamaha has less HP and is a little less "nervous" bike. It´s not as flexible maneuvering as the Honda and a so more "forgiving" bike. For instance, a fast and violent traffic light exit it´s a controlable bike that won´t tend to lift the front wheel unless you apply the clutch technic. In the highway boths have exploding throttle responde reaching amazingly fast higher speed. In a lowering gear and full acceleration situation, the honda beats a YZF by far. YZF has a softer and quieter engine and shifts.
I think the F4i is for a more experienced and skilled driver.

Regards

 

Of question but cpenasf4i, i am not sure if you know but they did a test study on the 01 600cc bikes and everyone said the same thing. The first year that honda came out with Fuel Injection, the computer processor was way too slow. Causing a noticable throttle hesitation. I dont know if they fixed on the 02s model but they eliminated the problem on the 03s. I would say that to do 12 oclocking is a bit hard on the 01 f4i, still a great beginner bike. The most comfortable handling and sitting position.

 

I have noticed that my throttle is a little slow, but its the only injected bike that I have ridden. Well besides my buddy that rides an 01 F4i, which feels the same and another guy that has a '02 F4i that feels the same also. I would like to demo a few bikes this summer and see how they feel. I will be in the market for a 1000 in the next few years and would like to know what to expect before I get one. I want a 1KRR but would like to ride the GSXR 1K also to see how they compare. I'll stick with my F4i for a while, I will say that wheelies are no problem, I have gotten them up in 3rd while doing standups and I have the M4 pipe and I'm down 1 in the front. The F4i has plenty of power for me when I'm cruising, but in town I have to get the rpms up quite a bit and make alot of nosie which get the wrong attention if you know what I mean. But like I said before if you respect the bike you could go out and buy a 1000RR and be fine, some people can do it and end up being good riders. I would just buy the F4i if thats what you are looking for rather than settle for something that you will end up regretting in a few months and then sell to get the bike that you want. Thats just my .02

-Jesse-

 

my m4 seems to be getting louder how about yours?