I have an opportunity to trade my 2000 CBRF4 for a 2003F4i or a 2003 R1. I have a bunch of friends that are constantly trading just for the hell of it. I am a female rider and I have not sat on the R6. I like the F4i because the seat is narrower than the F4.

Performance wise, what is the opinion. I am inclined to stick with the beloved Honda because familiarity breeds comfort. I have not ridden the F4i but I am sure it is probably comprable to my current bike.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Advice?

Thanks guys-

 

im sticking with honda...you cant abandon us now can you?

 

my personal choice is to stay with honda. also is the other option a R1 or a R6 you put both (r6 in title and post + r1 in the post) ive ridden the 02 R6 which was carb and it was a ok bike nothing special to me.

 

Sorry, my stupid typo...meant to say R6. I just love Hondas though. Totally reliable, easy to wrench on and nice lines. Just thought I'd see if you all had another opinion. Being that I am not very big, i find the seat of the F4 almost too wide for me which causes me to lose my confidence a little bit.

I am used to a smaller bike but love the power behind my F4. Like I said originally, I have never sat on the R6 so I am not sure if it is a decent bike for a petite rider. I've seen a few women on the F4i but I've seen many more on the R6.

 

IMO...before anyone bashes me....the R1 is not a great ride on the street (regardless of who you are); but that R6 is a pretty smoking ride!!!! And I would still chat with you even if you did get the Yamahahaha!

 

PS....i am willing to guess that the R6 has more power than your f4....just a guess so no one take my 1krr head off

 

I've never ridden an r6 but my guess is that this is like asking if you should take an rr or an f4i(except one isn't a honda). Do you want more or less preformance. More or less comfort. Who cares if it isn't a honda? Of all the bikes I have owned my 03 f4i has been the most unreliable. It's up to you really.

 

03 CBR F4i
Engine Type: 599 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Inline Four
Engine Bore and Stroke: 67 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12:1
Valves DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: Electronic fuel injection
Ignition System: Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Claimed Horsepower: 110 hp (82 kW) @ 12500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 65 Nm (47.9 ft. lbs) @ 10500 rpm
Transmission type: 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension - Front: 43mm fully adjustable cartridge-type fork, 120 mm travel
Suspension - Rear: Pro-Link featuring fully adjustable gas-charged remote reservoir damper, 120 mm travel
Tire - Front: 120/70-17
Tire - Rear: 180/55-17
Brakes - Front: dual 296 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: single 220 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Overall - Length: 2060 mm (81.1 inches)
Overall - Width: 685 mm (27 inches)
Overall - Height: 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Seat Height: 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 18 l (4.8 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 170 kg (374.8 pounds)



03 YZF R6
Engine Type: 600 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Inline-4
Engine Bore and Stroke: 65.5 mm x 44.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 12,4:1
Valves DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Carburetion: Suction-piston fuel injection w/38mm throttle bodies (4), w/throttle position and RPM sensors
Ignition System: DC-CDI
Claimed Horsepower: 123 hp (91.7 kW) @ 13000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 68.5 Nm (50.2 ft. lbs) @ 12000 rpm
Transmission type: 6 speed
Gear Ratios: 1st 37/13 (2.846), 2nd 37/19 (1.947), 3th 28/18 (1.556), 4th 32/24 (1.333), 5th 25/21 (1.190), 6th 26/24 (1.083)
Primary Drive Ratio: 86/44 (1.955)
Final Drive: Chain, 48/16 (3.000)
Starting: Electronic
Suspension - Front: 43mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 235 mm travel
Suspension - Rear: Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, 119 mm travel
Front Fork - Rake & Trail Angles: 24 / 86 mm (3.4 inches)
Tire - Front: 120/60-17
Tire - Rear: 180/55-17
Brakes - Front: dual 298 mm discs with 4-piston calipers
Brakes - Rear: single 220 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Overall - Length: 2025 mm (79.7 inches)
Overall - Width: 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Overall - Height: 1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity: 17 l (4.5 Gal)
Dry Weight (without fluids): 162 kg (357.1 pounds)