Getting a Bike
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Getting a Bike
Hey guys new to the forum and i am just trying to get an idea of what type of bike is a good all around bike. I have been thinking about getting a cbr600 or gsx600 not quite sure what the diff. is so that is why i am here to get the experts opinions. Any advice or suggestions you can give me i would really appreciate it. Thanks
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If you are going to go with a sport bike then I'd go with the Honda CBR600RR. It is going to be the most "forgiving" of the Asian 600 bunch. A lot of the members on the list will tell you to go with the F4 because it will be a lot less aggressive and a lot easier to learn on. Speaking from a guy who hasn't ridden for over 10 years until about two months ago, and then it was on wimpy 70 era CB400F's, I say go with the RR and take your time to build your skills. I also recommend buying a book Called Total Control. You can find it in the sports section of Barnes and Nobel.
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I would definitely recommend the cbr 600, just simply based on the fact that I have one, and Honda can do no wrong! Hondas are very reliable and I like to just get on and go. Two friends of mine got yamaha r-6s at the same time I got mine and they have been in and out of the shop already. I do more sittin on the shoulder waitin for them than riding. I also know some people who have had issues with their suzukis. Anyway, obviously I'm biased but that's why I'm on the cbr forum. 
Not to mention if you by new you automatically get enrolled in the honda club of america with free membership for one year. So, in the event your honda does quit on you, which it won't, you just call the 800 number and they come scoop you up from wherever. Now in comparison to the other bikes in its class the 600rr is the most expensive, but you know you get what you pay for. Just take it easy until you get used to the power, it's always easier to take it easy on the throttle than to dig rocks out of your butt when you bust your a__!
Not to mention if you by new you automatically get enrolled in the honda club of america with free membership for one year. So, in the event your honda does quit on you, which it won't, you just call the 800 number and they come scoop you up from wherever. Now in comparison to the other bikes in its class the 600rr is the most expensive, but you know you get what you pay for. Just take it easy until you get used to the power, it's always easier to take it easy on the throttle than to dig rocks out of your butt when you bust your a__!