A sportsbike for daily use, commuting, etc.?

[Maki]

Just wondering, what is it like to use a sportsbike like the Honda CBR 600RR for daily commuting? My commute involves a route that is pretty much all roller coaster twisties and it takes me about 12 minutes to ride to work. It's all urban though so the speed limit is 50. Would I enjoy riding a bike like the RR or would I feel uncomfortable and frustrated? If so, what would you recommend for me instead?

I have only been riding for 2 months but I am already quite aggressive. I ride with an L plate but I already take pleasure in showing cage drivers how quick L plate riders can be.

Why do I want a sportsbike? I love good engineering, those things are beautifully made, I love the rush of high revs and the sounds of engines screaming. It looks a bit stupid, now I have written it down, but I love a good rush.

Thanks in advance for any input on this, I appreciate it.

[onearmedbandit]

I commute on my thou with no problems.

[Str8 Jacket]

I have only been riding for 2 months but I am already quite aggressive. I ride with an L plate but I already take pleasure in showing cage drivers how quick L plate riders can be.

No offence meant dude, but sounds to me like you're gonna need ALOT more experience with riding before you start looking for a 600! Being aggressive does not mean that you are a good rider. It takes alot of practice and alot of patience to learn how to best control your bike. If you wanna live a bit longer then you sound like you may need to slow down and learn to just relax and enjoy riding. I reckon you'd be best to just be a learner for a bit longer and learn a bit more about yourself before you start thinking of getting a bigger bike. Me thinks that you may have a hell of alot more to learn and it would be helpful to be alive to learn these things!

[Maki]

No offence meant dude, but sounds to me like you're gonna need ALOT more experience with riding before you start looking for a 600! Being aggressive does not mean that you are a good rider. It takes alot of practice and alot of patience to learn how to best control your bike. If you wanna live a bit longer then you sound like you may need to slow down and learn to just relax and enjoy riding. I reckon you'd be best to just be a learner for a bit longer and learn a bit more about yourself before you start thinking of getting a bigger bike. Me thinks that you may have a hell of alot more to learn and it would be helpful to be alive to learn these things!

No offence taken. I know you mean well. This is a long term plan for me, I am not going out to buy a sportsbike tomorrow. Its more like around 2 years in the future. I just love riding and I am already wondering....

[Colapop]

A part of why we all ride is the rush. The reality is though that unless you don't like having a license and enjoy giving the gubbermint money then commuting for a rush is wasting your time effort and money.

You've been riding for two months... no comment on the skill level that you have or your natural ability but there is a lot of riding you have got in front of you yet. Give yourself time to learn stuff about riding. The track is a good place and so are roads. Once you can ride as many different bikes as you can - they feel a lot different than they look sometimes. CBR's are good wee bikes as are a good many others out there.

[Str8 Jacket]

No offence taken. I know you mean well. This is a long term plan for me, I am not going out to buy a sportsbike tomorrow. Its more like around 2 years in the future. I just love riding and I am already wondering....

Ah, sweet as then. Sounds like you're pretty much onto it

As you were!....

[xwhatsit]

Just wondering, what is it like to use a sportsbike like the Honda CBR 600RR for daily commuting? My commute involves a route that is pretty much all roller coaster twisties and it takes me about 12 minutes to ride to work. It's all urban though so the speed limit is 50.

If it's all 50kph zones but lots of twisties, what you want is a GB500

Or, a CBR250RR. 19,000rpm, beautifully made, still light enough that tight stuff is fun, and only 45hp.

[Pwalo]

A bike is just a tool. You can commute on whatever takes your fancy. So saying you might want to practice just a bit longer before you get a SS600.

[phoenixgtr]

I commute on my ZX-6R no probs

[Luckylegs]

...My commute involves a route that is pretty much all roller coaster twisties and it takes me about 12 minutes to ride to work.

If it's all 50kph zones but lots of twisties, what you want is a GB500

No, if thats the commute, what he needs are some "friends" to come and share the fun (I mean commute) with em !!!

[megageoff76]

A bike is just a tool. You can commute on whatever takes your fancy.

Exactly right. Riding is riding, it doesn't matter what sort riding it is if you enjoy your bike.

[Marmoot]

I commute on my thou with no problems.

Litre bike is easier to deal with when it comes to stop-n-go traffic (lights, jams, etc). Less stalling if you're a retard like me

[Big Dave]

'Sportsbike for daily use.'
Sounds like Military intelligence. I'll speak for the opposition:

Sportsbikes and the ergonomics they employ are chosen for optimum effect at maximum speed.

That's about the complete opposite of what is optimum for urban use.

Folded up, crouched down, head down is a PITA compared to a 'standard' in traffic. You also have decreased maneuverability at lower speeds.

Then there is the fact that you never get near the torque or power bands of the bike and end up gumming up the works.

[Kendog]

Then there is the fact that you never get near the torque or power bands of the bike and end up gumming up the works.

Totally agree with this. When I commute on the 750 in 50k zones I often think what a waste. It does help increase the enjoyment when I do ride on the open road/track.

[HDTboy]

When I commute on the 750 in 50k zones I often think what a waste.

What if you do it on one wheel?
600 sportsbikes are ok as commuters, but that isn't what they're made for. They're made to go FAST, eg, they feel slow at under 200km/h (on a racetrack for the safety nazis)