They both look good to me, but I'd take the silver/black one; split seat, Leo Vince CF exhaust, black frame.
They're both clean though, and the owners appear to have garages. Funny how they both have luggage racks.
You never see that here. As for de-tuning, I doubt there's much difference, if any.
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In my opinion I like the 2006 model. For one it is a newer model. The 2003 model yes it has the split seat, but I too have owned both styles of seats, and found the banana seat more comfortable. If anything you can always change out the seat, but in the end you will have a newer model. Let me know what you pick. Good Luck.

 

honestly I would go for the 06, then swap the subframe out for an 03 and get the split seat going. just my 2cents

 

I'm trying to figure out how you're going from a Gixxer 750 to an F4i.

 

I had a banana seat on my F4, and now have the split seat on my F4i - IN my opinion the comfort difference would be marginal..........

 

I had the Gixxer 750 back in 2004-2005. I haven't had a bike since. I like the comfyish ride of the F4i otherwise I would just get a cbr600RR.

Plus im a honda fan. Ive had 4 honda cars, currently have a 2000 model Type R Integra and 2 previous honda motorcycles. Honda FTW!!!!!!!

 

I also came across this one on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_500wt_1182

 

That's a hardcore Rossi fan. Too flashy for my taste ~ it's bad enough people want to race you all the time

 

Yeah I agree, too flashy for me as well dude... Just another example though!!