The F4i was just my learner bike and now that I'm comfortable I want something faster and a lil lighter.. I was thinking of picking up a 600rr or 1000rr... What are your opinions on doing this?

I know the rr only has a few more HP than the F4i, but it is lighter and performance parts are easier to find as well

 

Well, the 1000rr won't be lighter then an f4i, so that throws that out as an option since you said faster and lighter. A 03-06 RR isen't going to be any faster and not light enough to notice any difference. A 07-08 RR is the best ones out, much lighter then an f4i and better overall track package. As for strait line acceleration it still won't really be any faster then an f4i. I have yet to find a stock geared RR that can pull on my stock geared f4i at the track on the straits.

 

How long have you have the f4i? Hopefully MUCH longer than your join date in may2012....


Hell! Just go pickup a s1000rr. i heard they're fast!

 

Well I have a chance to pick up an 07 1000rr for 4500 or an 06 600 for 4k... the 1000 is like 15lbs heavier dry weight I believe... Either way both bikes are going to be better track options than what I have now

 

The 1000 won't be a better track option unless you can actually ride it and have very large, sweeping corners and long straits at your tracks. In AZ we don't really have those so a 600 will be as fast as a 1000 unless your in the AMA. And sick is right, if you just bought the bike this year and its your first street bike then chances are you are so far from riding it to its potential its not even funny.

 

Its not just the bike...its the rider as well. At the track, I've routinely out-ridden much newer bikes ridden by riders who had the same thought process you are showing. Not trying to knock you here but an F4i at the track has more potential than you know...prob more than your skill level.

I had a young guy on a 600rr follow me for an entire session trying to get past me. He'd get fairly close behind me on the straights but would fall behind in the turns. <-Due to that, he was like a slinky...just loosing more ground w/ ea turn, then trying to catch up. Point is - its not all bike...but bike & rider...w/ the rider playing the huge part in the equation.

Get yourself signed up for a track school or a track day organization that has a new track day rider school. They'll show you proper track riding techniques & how to maximize those skills w/ the bike you're riding.

 

Learn how to ride the f4i to its full potential and you'll realize that its really all you need.

 

I must agree with everyone as well Mr Phil. I have been tracking my bike for nearly 3 years now and the improvements I have made are night and day difference. I have come so far by learning body positioning and certain techniques to riding by going to track days. I'm with Ern. Sign up for a new rider track day school and you will learn so much just by going to one single event. Once you get better and push the bike more towards it's full potential then you can begin to do suspension upgrades because on the F4i's the forks are ok but could be better. That's why I rebuilt mine with Race Tech parts and now I have shaved seconds off my lap times due to better suspension response and handling. My next goal is a new rear shock. I say stick with it, hit a few track days, listen to what the instructors tell you and have fun out there. It's not about having the most bad **** machine out there. It's about how you ride your machine and experience. Good luck in your decision. This is just my 2 cents.

 

What did Ern say about this? ;-)

 

2007+ they beefed up their dual stage fuel injection, but looking at specs the bhp dropped.
the best looking cbr600 is looking like the 2009 model.
if you want more ponies you may be interested in a gsxr 750, i wouldn't touch one.
but thats me, and i have no idea how it is for cornering.