I am thinking of swapping my trusty old 98 F3 for a later 2007/8 RR hopefully new if I can run to it.

Thing is old as it is it's only got 10K on the clock and runs like new, I bought it new and have loved it ever since.

It's a carbed model and I love the throaty intake roar from the ram system when I open the throttle.

I've always felt it's got plenty of power, good low down and midrange.

If I buy the later RR just what will I notice? I'm hoping I will feel the weight difference ie lighter especially with regards to my back.

BUT ... what about the engine, will I be trading good midrange and tractability for a buzz box that needs constant gear changes or will it really just feel quicker everywhere than what I have?

Jules x

 

I'm like you-I love my old bike and the carbs sound cool, but I do want FI on my next bike. I have never been on a new RR, but from what I read and hear they are 10 times better then our old bikes. The 600RR will have alot more power then your F3. I don't want a bike payment so if I can sell my truck this spring then I try to pick up a new or newer 600RR for cash.

Do what you can afford and like. 10K on a 97 is not bad at all. My 2000 has over 29K on the clock.

 

Thanks Ben, I was just a bit concerned about the low rev pick up, I ride usually in the low to midrange revs, I don't like constantly
thrashing them (albeit fun at times) sounds like it will be as good or better than what I already have then ...

 

How many miles do you ride? To spend $9k on a bike that you only ride a thousand or so miles a year is kinda crazy.

I think you can find a real nice 2005 or 6 for ALOT cheaper since so many people buy bikes and never use them, plus alot of people/dealers are getting squeezed from the slow economy. But fuel injection is the way to go, I still have a car with a carb and it can be a pain.

 

I agree, got my 03 in near the end of June (2007), with 430 miles. It is definitely possible to find a used/near perfect bike if you do not want to buy brand new. Buying a used one will even help you keep your old one, if you really don't want to get rid of it.

 

I expect you'll be amazed at the difference between an 07 or 08 RR and your F3 for power, weight, brakes, everything. Everyone's right that you can get a very nice 05 or 06 for a lot less, especially if you'll consider an F4i. But if your heart is set on the newer RR (and I don't blame you one bit) and it won't totally destroy your budget, then go for it.

I got my 97 F3 in September 2006 with 21,xxx miles on it. I'm now at almost 34,000, and my plan is to keep it for another 1.5 or 2 years till I hit 50,000 miles, then think about retiring it.

 

Juliet,
Sell your F3, buy my '06 F4i, and I will get the '07 RR that I want. [8D]

 

just get what feals comforatable to you, really what it comes down to

 

I agree with fishfryer! If you only ride 1k miles per year I wouldnt spend $9k buying a new bike that will sit and depreciate. FI is nice (no choke) but its not worth that kind of investment when you only ride 20 miles per week (on average). Keep your F3.

 

Like said before Jules, you'll notices more power everywhere, better brakes, andmore flickability. The RR is 65lbs lighter then the F3 so that is going to feel like a dream to you. The weight difference is even noticeable between the '05RR and '07RR. Very well designed.

As far as shifting through many gears, you won't have a problem. 1st 72mph at redline and 2nd 102mph. So I think you'll be able to find a happy medium. Below 4k the RRs engine does like to lug and that is what you want to avoid.

Goodluck and Keep Safe!