Alright, I know most of you in the F4i forum are biased towards an F4i but I want to know what you guys think.

Anyway, for the last 2 years I have been chugging along on an old 1976 CB550. Now while I love the bike and want to keep it I realize that actually getting where I am going is more important. I am sick of maintaining carbs and points ignition and am ready to move on.

Anyway, I am getting ready to sell that one so that I can afford another cheaper (around 3k) motorcycle. I am good at fixing cars and bikes so I can go for a cheaper one.

I want another Honda, this time with FI and electronic ignition. Something to get me to and from the college of engineering and possibly to take longer trips (4 hours) to visit family.

I am used to an slow unresponsive motorcycle with an upright riding position. The F4i seems like the best fit in order to get a more reliable DD, with better response, and still keep a slightly more upright riding position. Plus it seems to be more in my price range. However 600rr's are more abundant...

For what I need am I correct in saying that I probably want the F4i over the RR or are they similar enough that I probably won't notice the difference?

 

You will notice a difference, in your back....

While a RR and f4i are both 600cc bikes, they are built very different. They come from totally different backgrounds. The f4i evolved from the real world, and real street riding. Its a sport touring bike that's made to ride and be comfortable, yet get up and go like the wind. The RR was born and raised at the track. It is quick, light, and agressive. Its primary function is to race. It has almost no room to put anything, unlike the f bikes.

You need to pick what's best for you. I love my old RR and will replace it with a new RR someday, but I wouldn't want to do 4 straight hours on it. The f4i is the one for that job, its a way better multi tasker.

 

That is what I expected. I guess I will probably start looking for an f4i once I sell my old bike.

 

You won't be disappointed with a f4i. Its a great all around bike.

 

I hate to be that guy, too, but this has been asked a LOT here before. Search around and you'll get a lot of opinions (most of them similar to what Demon said).

 

Both are capable of 150+ the 4i is no slouch, finding a decent rr for 3k... not likely. finding a decent 4i for 3k cake. If you are over 5'10" or so your back, butt and neck will thank you for an f4i. Cost of maintenance is slightly lower on the 4i currently but not much, used parts however are plentiful and engines alone cost about 600 and up on ebay. Taking any lenthy trips, hang up the idea of the rr. One suggestion is that if you are taller, look for the 2003 - 2006 because the split seat might look nice and function well in race mode but it can be a pain if you want to scoot back and air out your sack.

 

When i was in the Marines i did a hand full of trips on my F4i. Camp Lejeune, NC to Triangle, VA. 5+ hours, 350+ miles. The F4i is a much better "road trip" as compaired to the RR.

 

I am actually 6'2" and have no problem at all with the split seat. It's huge! During the twisties, I'm tucked up tight into it, but during the straights I set back a bit and still have plenty of room to keep going back

 

I hate admitting im fat. // i must be fat. I can't get my chin within 6 inches of the filler cap.


Love you guys any how ! Ride on.

 

I've tried 600rr 07 and in my opinion, the new generation rr engine has better response than my current F4i, and also smoother.

The riding position though, you don't want to spend hours riding on an rr. F4i has a very relaxed peg position. When I switch between 2 bikes, from rr to F4i, it just feel so different. My foot feel more closer to the ground on an F4i.