Hi guys!! Can't decide which cbr600rr to get!!
please help!
So I'm in between two bikes to get.
first one is 2007 got 15k miles for 4300$
second one is 2009 got 7500miles for 4200$
I know of course 2009 is newer but 07/08 CBR600RR models are the best ever made.
2009 and up started making bikes heavier and less horse power. Please tell me what do you think

 

Sounds like you made a decision already.

 

Depends on how you are planning on riding it? Strictly track bike or mostly street?

 

Hi. No only street

 

This page does a good job of explaining the differences in the generations. The 09-newer are tuned better for street usage. Plus there are many aftermarket parts for the last two gen bikes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CBR600RR#2009-2012

 

Oh really? Hmm so you saying that 09 models would be better for the streets? Hmm I thought it would be the 07/08 🤔
you definitely would know better lol
and thank you for replying my friend. But I can't resist the look of 07/08 ones lol most beautiful bike ever for me!!

 

So basically the 09 model put more torque in it and extra fairings for the noise but I never heard anyone saying that 07/08 models were to engine noise and I did lots of research on this models hmm i guess so but how bad can it be that they had to cover parts for noises.
ughh still deciding on which one for the street, this is tougher then I thought guys wow

 

Neither bike is “better”, they are different. The 09-newer make less HP but more torque. Unless you are planning on running 12-15K RPMs all the time, you’ll not notice the HP difference but you will notice a torque difference, particularly the way it pulls from 5K to 10K. Most street riders are in that range. My 2012 is bone stock (other than slip on exhaust) and is turning 7K at 75mph in 6th gear. I rarely need to downshift to pass. I also own a 2014 650F, and it makes way less power and although is at 6K at 75mph in 6th, it’s not unusual to have to go down a gear or two to pass.

buy what you like, just be aware of the differences when you are choosing.

 

Oh ok I see yes that's what I was trying to figure it out a difference between the two plus I'm a newbie rider HAHA so it's a little bit complicated for me.
I just want an easy situation bike, the torque and HP isn't that kind of the same? Just different in RPM but it's good to know that you don't have to downshift when passing and 5kRPM that's perfect for the streets!!
Yes I'm still stinking about which one would be better for me...

 

@Alexstrong Torque and HP are not at all the same thing. See this video to help explain:


You are not going to want to hear this but as a fairly seasoned rider I do not recommend a 600RR as a first (newbie) bike. If you do not have some miles under your belt you will most likely do harm to yourself (and possibly others) as these bikes are street-versioned track weapons and are very high-performance. (In other words, way more bike than rider). You should start with a 400-500cc bike, like a Ninja 400 or CBR500 and get your soft riding skills honed before you move up to a SuperSport. I started on an EX500, rode a Katana 600 and then a CBR650F before I took the 600RR plunge. In hindsight, I am very glad I did that path because we think we are better riders than we are. Track riding is very forgiving because there are no other obstacles that we need to be cognizant of (distracted drivers, potholes, debris in the road, ice, wet, animals, etc).

I also recommend you take an MSF class (if you haven’t already) and spend lots of time with Kevin : http://www.mcrider.com