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Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:14 am**

how does the CBR600F4i compare to the CBR600RR? they both look the same? whats different?

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:59 pm**

I have seen them both, right next to each other, with riders at a gas station. We talked for awhile. I saw a more forward/lower foot position on the f4i. The owner of the rr was the prior owner of the f4i next to him. He said the typical "RR is faster in the twisties, but I was more comfortable on the f4i on long rides." He liked them both, and i got the impression he'd take one of each if he could. The seat on the rr was noticeably thin and uncomfortable looking. He confirmed this, and said the f4i was also better for two-up. So much so that he removed the passenger footpegs from his new rr to avoid the temptation. Hope that helps.

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:56 pm**

so there kind of the same bike?

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:02 pm**

Not really. The ergos are totally different, and I believe the power is up on the rr model. The difference in the riding positions can be seen with the naked eye, even without a rider on the bike. With a rider, it's even more obvious. f41....comfort. RR....racing/cornering...max performance.

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:24 pm**

ronboskz650sr wrote:Not really. The ergos are totally different, and I believe the power is up on the rr model. The difference in the riding positions can be seen with the naked eye, even without a rider on the bike. With a rider, it's even more obvious. f41....comfort. RR....racing/cornering...max performance.

is it a good beginner bike?

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:39 pm**

lowlux wrote:
ronboskz650sr wrote:Not really. The ergos are totally different, and I believe the power is up on the rr model. The difference in the riding positions can be seen with the naked eye, even without a rider on the bike. With a rider, it's even more obvious. f41....comfort. RR....racing/cornering...max performance.
is it a good beginner bike?

Yes

Posted: **Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:21 pm**

i saw 2 f41's the other day at a light. one looked a yellowish/orange(a little dark) the other was a bright yellow. i thought they were the same model bike though, just odd seeing that slight variation in color i didnt think honda had a darker organish yellow? but then again i havent really paid any attention or went out to look at them ha.

Posted: **Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:21 am**

Riding position-wise, I'd say yes. Power-wise, I'm not sure. I think it might be a handful for a new rider. I believe It was Honda's racing supersport for awhile. I don't think Chris's Hurricane is a good beginner bike, but a great second bike. I would expect about the same with the f4i, as it has even more power. Again, all I know is what the owners told me, and I didn't ask if it was the guy's firt bike. Alot of people ride dirtbikes out here, so many first street bikes aren't beginner bikes. This is a place where everyone I talk to says "nice old Kawasaki!" Lots of folks ride, and the "first bike" is commonly a bad choice for a true beginner.

Posted: **Mon Jun 27, 2005 2:39 am**

Linky

Discussed time and time again on the hondabikes.net forums. Check it out.

My personal experience is that the RR is built for trackdays (road racing) coming out of the crate. The F4i takes a lot more work to get it ready for the track.

That by no means is a knock on the F4i's power. It will still keep up with all but the most aggressively tuned 600cc bikes out there, including the R6 and GSX-R.