CBR600 2008/2007 - opinions?

[EntSetZen]

Some good opinions there cheers.
I'm actually getting one imported from Japan through the guy I bought my first bike off which was also a import from Japan. It will be about 15k all up and 0kms on the clock.

[Sparky Bills]

Some good opinions there cheers.
I'm actually getting one imported from Japan through the guy I bought my first bike off which was also a import from Japan. It will be about 15k all up and 0kms on the clock.

And no warranty or willing support from your local dealer. Plus your first service wont be free. Just to save a grand.....?

[EntSetZen]

A few good points, I'll look into that.

[obstacle]

PM DiscoTex, he got one of the first 08s into the country and absolutely loves it. He tested every 600 supersport at the time and a few others for good measure and found the cbr to be the best of all put together.

when i'm a big boy I would love to have one.

[disturbed]

just to put my opinion in. how about stepping out of the il4 circle and having a look at the triumph daytona 675?

[Marmoot]

Rode the CBR600 (07) for a test. I find the bike to be extremely flickable, even better than the 05/06 version that I had. You can certainly feel the lightness and (if I may) I'd put the handling ease on par with my previous NSR250RR. Handling capability in it absoluteness is actually much better than the NSR considering the suspension technology for the CBR600RR is more than a decade ahead.

Horsepower is there as long as you keep it cooked on the high ends, or at least higher midrange. It is definitely a screamer bike, perfect for twisty open roads and tracks. The top end power can, in the right hands, put it up on par with the bigger boys even in pukekohe track.

Torque-wise I was not too impressed. In the city riding where a lot of stop-and-go moments are involved, I found myself having to rev it quite a bit on every green lights and intersection. Coming from years on litre bikes, hayabusa, and litre vtwins, I decided that a screamer is not exactly usable for me commuting, hence why I did not get it. Tried a ducati 848 since and the torque is much more usable than the 600, despite being within the same supersport class.

Bottom line, the CBR600RR 07/08 is a very fantastic bike with it's handling and top-end power, but the lack of torque might put some people off especially those who are thinking of downgrading from bigger bikes. At $15k-$17k [practically] brand new, it can be simply irresistible to a lot of people. If you are upgrading from smaller bike or changing from another 600, the CBR is one great bike to consider. If you are downgrading from bigger bikes just because you think they are an overkill, you'd better take the CBR for a proper test before making up your mind.

Appeals to: smaller bike upgrades, 600 fanatics, young ones on tight bugdet.
May-bes: those that finds litre bikes too demanding/powerful/fast.
Not: lazy riders who don't like revving it too much or juggling the gears.

Pros: easy to live with, goes forever with proper oil change and service, great handling, decent power
Cons: lack of torque, everyone knows one that has one

Looks: it is subjective...I won't comment on this.

[EntSetZen]

just to put my opinion in. how about stepping out of the il4 circle and having a look at the triumph daytona 675?

Yes I had a good look at the street triple, I'm just not too keen on the triple engine.

[EntSetZen]

And no warranty or willing support from your local dealer. Plus your first service wont be free. Just to save a grand.....?

There will be a warranty I just found out, plus I'll always take it to the same Honda dealer for services so its just like buying second hand really. But its brand new. For the price of a second hand bike.

[Korea]

I highly recommend buying my '06 CBR1000RR instead - extra ponies, warranty, and saved dolleros in your pocket...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1564071

[quickbuck]

I highly recommend buying my '06 CBR1000RR instead - extra ponies, warranty, and saved dolleros in your pocket...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=yes&p=1564071

And a huge appetite for fuel, tyres, chains, and.... there is only really about five people in the country that can ride them to their full potential...

[woza]

what would be the pick of the supersports in way of having a greater torque range for the commute type ride?

[Maki]

what would be the pick of the supersports in way of having a greater torque range for the commute type ride?

You want torque? Then check out the Yamaha MT-01. I hear it's got some.

[Marmoot]

what would be the pick of the supersports in way of having a greater torque range for the commute type ride?

Vtwin (ducati 848) or GSXR750

[discotex]

There will be a warranty I just found out, plus I'll always take it to the same Honda dealer for services so its just like buying second hand really. But its brand new. For the price of a second hand bike.

Good stuff. Another 07-08 CBR owner.

As obstacle mentioned I scored one of the first 08's in the country at the end of last year after test riding the '07 R6, GSX-R600 and ZX-6R as well.

There's a reason everyone voted it best supersport in '07 and looks like it's doing the same this year.

I love this bike. Love the looks but I'll admit the R6 look is more popular overall. It's certainly not the stereotypical boring Honda. It's as snappy and exciting as the R6 that's for sure. It's soooooooo light and flickable.

And best of all it's fully streetable. There's no sprotsbike I'd rather commute on than the CBR600RR.

[woza]

what does the triumph daytona 675 compare like?