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Old 11-07-2010 | 05:03 PM
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Hey guys, whats up?

Just wanting some opinions here.. I had a few dirt bikes way back in HS (so i know how to ride a bike somewhat) and now I wanna get a street bike (love the CBR's).. I know all about how speed and maturity goes hand in hand, I have a 10 sec trans am that I race/drive around, plus ~160hp snowmobile, and im 35 years old too boot.

Well, I met a girl that has a bike and well, now I want one so we can ride and race together. My question is on what size. I found a 2003 954RR and a 2002 F4I with about the same miles and only a ~$600 difference..

Whats yalls intake on the subject? 600 or 954?
 

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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:08 PM
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Dam, that's a tough one. What does she ride? LOL...

But seriously, I like the F4i a lot. It would also be a better "starter" bike (if you can even call it that). It will be plenty fast for you or anyone.
The F4i has a great record of reliability and it's pretty comfortable as well.
So I'd say F4i. But then again, with any bike it depends a lot on condition.
I find it odd that they're so close in price. Around here the 954s are generally a good bit more expensive than a comparable F4i.

Btw, Welcome to the forum, man.
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:39 PM
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I would really look at the condition and mileage of the bikes. as for you the rider sounds like you can respect the power of the 954 as i out grew a 600 pretty fast you probly will too also what bike fits you better comfort wise
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kilgoretrout
Dam, that's a tough one. What does she ride? LOL...

But seriously, I like the F4i a lot. It would also be a better "starter" bike (if you can even call it that). It will be plenty fast for you or anyone.
The F4i has a great record of reliability and it's pretty comfortable as well.
So I'd say F4i. But then again, with any bike it depends a lot on condition.
I find it odd that they're so close in price. Around here the 954s are generally a good bit more expensive than a comparable F4i.

Btw, Welcome to the forum, man.
Hey thanks..

She has a SV650, I think thats what it is, a Suski...

The F4I was listed at ~$3200 and the 954RR was ~$3900 which isnt that much of a difference, both look to be in good shape with similar miles. I just know on my first sled i went straight to an 800, people told me its too much, im so glad i did as I couldn't imagine having anything smaller...
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:52 PM
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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by crzy1laz
I would really look at the condition and mileage of the bikes. as for you the rider sounds like you can respect the power of the 954 as i out grew a 600 pretty fast you probly will too also what bike fits you better comfort wise
that was my thought as well... i guess maybe my mind might be made up and just wanting to hear what I wanna hear.??
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 06:59 PM
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Hey welcome and i ride the 900 and i would take the 954 over the f4i personaly
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lj 900RReno
Hey welcome and i ride the 900 and i would take the 954 over the f4i personaly
Thanks.
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 07:11 PM
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Welcome aboard!

Not touching the 600 vs Liter argument

Hasta luego!
 
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Old 11-07-2010 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuroshio
Welcome aboard!

Not touching the 600 vs Liter argument

Hasta luego!
Im sure it gets beat to death.. just wanting to spend the money right the 1st time.
 



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