Whats up peoples.

Just picked up a 04 F4i with 7k miles for a quick and painless sale of $2500.

Some background:
Now i'm a total newb, took the MSF course and have been riding for a total of 4 days. This is actually my second bike, first bike that I rode 1 day of before I realized it was too much for me was a 99 Ducati 996. Yes I know I'm doing it wrong LOL.

The Duc was too heavy, tall and "racy" (ten mins and my wrists were crying). I realize i needed something less racy and more beginner friendly.
I love Honda's reliability/design and the RR was shutting down the middleweight class in those years. I was so set on getting a 07 600RR after I read ALL the great things about the new model over the previous gen RR. As you can see, that stupid macho "need THE best super bike ever that I can afford for a beginner bike" syndrome was in full effect still. Fortunately, all CL ads fell thru and then I started just looking at the previous model. Few days ago I saw this F4i for cheap and snatched it up.

Now onto my opinion of the F4i being better...for a beginner (some even say this bike is tough for a beginner) this bike wins hands down vs a RR.
Way better ergonomics
Wont be able to tell performance difference anyway
Its still very sporty without breaking wrists.
While the styling is getting slightly dated, its a sexy bike
$2500 vs average deal price for an RR $4000

I'm loving every minute of it.

Back to lurking, see yall round.

 

Ergonomics wise, yes the F4i is better.
Technology and race capabilities and looks I say the RR hands down.

Coming from an F4i owner.

 

Welcome to the forum and riding.
I can't say you're wrong about the f4i. At this stage of riding, comfort is super important. How van you learn to ride, if you can't stay on it? The f4i is s great bike for track days, but even better for just having fun on the streets and in the canyons. For $2500, you can't go wrong. Nice going finding one for that price.

Where are you located?

 

Cruising and learning is what I'm all about right now, so its great. Maybe track next season. I'm in the big apple.

 

I love my F4i... That's why I bought it after loving my F4.. Welcome to the site.

 

You can edit your location (in your user cp) to reflect where you are. It's helpful to see where members are.

 

Agreed about the F4i, especially til you gain more experience. Kudos to you for recognizing your need to gain further experience.

Sounds like you good a good deal on a good F4i. Hope it works out well for you. Download a copy of the factory service manual & familiarize yourself w/ it.

Glad you found us & joined. Welcome to CBRF.