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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:22 am
by 2wheel
I've owned the F4 (now F4i) and they are great bikes. Much more comfortable for communting than the other 600's.
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:35 am
by vanion2
I have an 02 R6 and I drive that bike every day for commutes to school and work (gotta love designated bike parking). I have done longer runs as well and if you are out of shape it will wear you down but for daily driving...no problems what so ever. Of course the 99-02 was the previous body style before the 03+ rolled out so I cannot speak for those but the stock seat on my R6 was more comfortable than the Corbin seat on my old 86 ZX600R.
And yes...definitely look into the YZF 600 for more "sport touring" style riding. You can do a lot to pep them up and they still look the part as well. Honda F4I? I totally agree there too. Good for the money (if you can afford it). I have heard the Suzuki Katana's are pretty short on power from an owner but I hear they are still fun to drive though. I sat in the seat of the 700 and it felt pretty big and heavy, but lots of wind protection there.
Basically, take your time and get into the seat of as many bikes that are available to you. When it fits....
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:53 am
by BRUMBEAR
I gotta say I think I like the new daytona 675 over any of the 600 japanese bikes but I don't ride the rockets and I am a little biased cause I like the brit machines.
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:16 pm
by badfish89
have you looked at the SV650's or 600's i think. They are nice looking bike, not as powerful but sit at a more standard position.
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 6:57 am
by kabob983
sleepychicken wrote:Speaking of SV650S... that's another choice. Get it, put the Suzuki lower fairing on it and you have a V-twin sport bike for a lot cheaper than a F4i.
Where can you get that faring anyways??
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:02 am
by GiXeRXtC
I have a GSXR600 which I've owned since 2002 and I love the bike, but as stated above it is a little bothersome on long tours due to it's aggressive racing position, but an awesome bike none the less.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:18 am
by rodzbike
the Triumph 675 is awesome...comfortable too. A dealership has one on the floor here. Seems very comfy
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:08 am
by kabob983
rodzbike wrote:the Triumph 675 is awesome...comfortable too. A dealership has one on the floor here. Seems very comfy
I sat on one yesterday while waiting for Neil Hodgson to arrive. It's comfy, but a lil' springy on the rear end.
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:48 pm
by small town jon
hey riders,
im gettin an 02 R6 with 2k miles on it
it fits pretty well to my description but I havnt heard any bad about it
cept a few with comfort problems..
anyone have any replies with cons or just anything
ill be up against?