Well, I'm just thinking about it at this point, but after going to take a look at the '07 600 RRs yesterday, I'm thinking about selling my F4i (or trading it in).

I like the looks of the new RRs, and of course the underseat exhaust. Is is much lighter than the F4i too. The ergonomoics aren't nearly as bad as the '05 RRs (when I was comparing to buy my current bike). The front end is raised substantially, and it feels only a bit lower than the F4i. WAY better than in years past.

Add to that the fact that the rear swing arm has taps for spools - really important to me after my bike fell over on topof me while I was lubing the chain. I guess I was rubbing too hard, and got some lube on the swingarm. The bike wasn't damaged (very small mark on the stator cover), but it scared me, and I hurt my hand in the process. That stupid part of the F4i (no spools) has always annoyed me.

What are your thoughts? Anyone rode a new RR?

 

I was thinking about selling my F4i too but if I do it will be for a 1000RR. I might do one more season on the f4i before I do that though. I'm not sure I'm ready to part with it yet.

 

I too had my f4i fall off the rear-stand. luckily had the side-stand down with the only damage being a scratched swing-arm. i too was interested in the new 07 600cbr as well as the 06 1000cbr. so i went to one of the local dealerships and scrutinised both at close range. after careful consideration i came away actually wanting the 06 1000 over the new 600. and the best part is the bigger bike can be had for about the same price as the 600!

 

hmmm....why not the '07 1000 then? I like the liter bikes too, but, honestly, I think they are more bike than I need, and to tell the truth, I'm a little afraid of them. I'll look again at them though.

What are the differences between the '06 and '07 1Ks?