Observation/question about the f4i
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Observation/question about the f4i
A few of my buddies recently got f4i's. One is new, an 07 I think, and the other is an 05. After sitting on and riding the 07, I notice that it's very much like a Katana in the way it sits, ie. higher handlebar position in relation to the seat height. I mean no offense by making that comparison, I am just curious.
I can tell that its riding position is more standard or "touring"in respect to the RR series, and wonder if this bike was designed as a market competitor to the Katana (and similar) "semi" sport bikes/"sporty" bikes, whatever you want to call them.
Along that same line, does the f4i use a heavier frame as opposed to its RR counterparts like the 'tana vs GSXR's?
What "upgrade" path is available for the f4i's as opposed to the RR series? Are they capable of generating the same kind of power?
I can tell that its riding position is more standard or "touring"in respect to the RR series, and wonder if this bike was designed as a market competitor to the Katana (and similar) "semi" sport bikes/"sporty" bikes, whatever you want to call them.
Along that same line, does the f4i use a heavier frame as opposed to its RR counterparts like the 'tana vs GSXR's?
What "upgrade" path is available for the f4i's as opposed to the RR series? Are they capable of generating the same kind of power?
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RE: Observation/question about the f4i
its just not as track focused as the 600rr. untill the 05-06 version came out the f4i and the 600rr shared many of the same parts , they physically just looked different.
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A few of my buddies recently got f4i's. One is new, an 07 I think, and the other is an 05. After sitting on and riding the 07, I notice that it's very much like a Katana in the way it sits, ie. higher handlebar position in relation to the seat height. I mean no offense by making that comparison, I am just curious.
I can tell that its riding position is more standard or "touring" in respect to the RR series, and wonder if this bike was designed as a market competitor to the Katana (and similar) "semi" sport bikes/"sporty" bikes, whatever you want to call them.
Along that same line, does the f4i use a heavier frame as opposed to its RR counterparts like the 'tana vs GSXR's?
What "upgrade" path is available for the f4i's as opposed to the RR series? Are they capable of generating the same kind of power?
A few of my buddies recently got f4i's. One is new, an 07 I think, and the other is an 05. After sitting on and riding the 07, I notice that it's very much like a Katana in the way it sits, ie. higher handlebar position in relation to the seat height. I mean no offense by making that comparison, I am just curious.
I can tell that its riding position is more standard or "touring" in respect to the RR series, and wonder if this bike was designed as a market competitor to the Katana (and similar) "semi" sport bikes/"sporty" bikes, whatever you want to call them.
Along that same line, does the f4i use a heavier frame as opposed to its RR counterparts like the 'tana vs GSXR's?
What "upgrade" path is available for the f4i's as opposed to the RR series? Are they capable of generating the same kind of power?
The F4i is still a fantastic machine, though, and for $2k+ less than the new RR (shopping around), you can get a great deal on them new.
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refering this to the tuna can? are you serious.. those things are heavy...
also to add to above the RR has better suspension than the f4i, I actually find the f4i MUCH more comfortable than the new RR for 2007. Although the 2007 RR has a WAY more comfortable seat than it's old 2006 model.
also to add to above the RR has better suspension than the f4i, I actually find the f4i MUCH more comfortable than the new RR for 2007. Although the 2007 RR has a WAY more comfortable seat than it's old 2006 model.