Hey all, Im glad I found this site - cause everyone here has personal experience and would be able to help me more than anywhere else.
Anyhow, Im thinking about getting a CBR 600RR, and Im trying to look at the economic value of it. So I have a few questions I couldnt find answers for anywhere else.

#1. How many MPG does it get on average
#2. How many miles does a sport bike like this last
#3. How often does it need maintenance
#4. And how often does it usually require new tires
#5. Any other financial issues I should worry about?

Thanks for any help or response

Benedict

 

1. depending on how your ride... 30-40mpg
2. if it's well maintained it will last a while... one member here has almost 60k on his 04.
3. not much maintenance needed (it's a honda!) but just follow the factory schedule and change oil regularly
4. also depends on how you ride and what kind of tires you run
5. insurance. price before you buy.

best of luck and welcome to the forum!

 

Hello and welcome to the site.

1. MPG varies on how you ride. Riding hard you will see mid to higher 20's, normal in town and traffic riding you will see 30's and longer highway trips you will get close to 50. The bike is designed to give you more fuel when you ask for it.

2. The life will depend on how you ride and how you do the maintenance. I've seen bikes live well over 100k miles.

3. Maintenance... often. Oil changes at least 3-4000 miles (most people to it more often). Chain lube every 500 miles. Plugs and such are 12000 miles. Valve adjustment at 16000... and I'm sure I'm leaving something out.

4. Tires, again, depend on riding and the type of tires you buy. With sport tires, you'll lucky to see 5000 miles, usually somewhere between 3-4000 miles with soft tires and hard riding. If you buy or replace the stock tires with touring radials... you'll still end up buying tires before 10k miles. But then again, why buy an RR and put tires on it that will not let you ride the bike like it was designed to.

5. Insurance!!! Check to see what insurance will cost you. Riding gear (helmet, boots, gloves, jacket, rain gear and the likes). If you have bad luck... tickets. I was awaken this morning by a buddy text messaging me about his night in jail. Now he's selling his bike and the guy that was with him is also. Both received tickets within the past couple of months and were awarded suspended jail time... now they are going to get it. 104mph on one wheel.

 

Hello & Welcome!!

1. How many MPG does it get on average
- The whole tank is about 120-150 (depending on how fast you ride).
2. How many miles does a sport bike like this last
- Depends on the owner.
3. How often does it need maintenance
- It's like a car, oil changes (3k miles), fluids flushed, etc.
4. And how often does it usually require new tires
- Depends on the rider.
5. Any other financial issues I should worry about?
- Are you broke?

 

Welcome to the forum. It sounds like your looking for a motorcycle as an economical means of transportation. First, let me say I agree with what members have already posted here. Almost all of your questions depend on how you treat the bike. Keep in mind that while the 600RR is a great bike (I have one), it is not very economical. An economy bike would be something along the lines of a Honda Rebel. While I would be the first to tell you to buy what makes you happy, I will also tell you that the RR can hit your wallet when it comes to maintenance and repairs. By this, I mean things like flat tires, brakes and other normal wear and tear parts. A flat tire (rear) can cost you from $175 to $250 depending on if you mount it or the dealer does and also if you shop around for a deal on the rubber itself. When my rear tire went I just wanted to ride and spent the extra $30 to get it now. If your looking for a sport bike and trying to decide the economic benefits of the 600RR, well....like CBR04 said....its a honda. You dont get much more for your dollar. Good luck with whatever you choose and if it is the RR, you will love it.