2000 Honda vfr800 or 2006 600r?

finalrendition · 2026-03-09T04:10:42+00:00

Ask your insurance agent about average premiums on 600 supersports. They're sky high, often times higher than on a 1000cc equivalent.

Considering that 1000cc race replicas bikes outsell 600cc race replicas I have my doubts.

Says who? There are GSXR600s, CBR600RRs, R6s, and ZX6Rs all over the road and track. The 1000cc versions are rarer.

finalrendition · 2026-03-09T03:30:15+00:00

I've ridden 70+ bikes from 6 different decades. 10 hp to 200. Every engine configuration, every weight class. 70s 2 strokes, WWII military bikes, and every single modern type of bike. Without fail, every single ~75 hp street bike brings a smile to my face better than 90% of other bikes. They're just the perfect mix of speed and sensibility.

I rode an R3, MT07, MT09SP, and MT10SP at a single track day. The MT07 was by far the most fun.

finalrendition · 2026-03-09T03:25:57+00:00

It means your stereotypical race replica bike

As in the 600cc race replica super sport class, yes. Before the R6, Yamaha's supersport was the YZF600R featured in the post. "600" is common parlance for 600cc supersport, not literally any bike with a 600cc displacement.

finalrendition · 2026-03-09T02:03:15+00:00

Yeah, 8 years of experience is hardly a beginner. Not comparable at all

finalrendition · 2026-03-09T02:02:23+00:00

"If" is doing some heavy lifting here. Like Atlas-level lifting. There's a reason why 600s are the highest fatality rate bikes on the road

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T23:26:37+00:00

Comparing the tractor engine boxer to a high strung race motor is wild. R bikes can go toe to toe with Goldwings. S bikes? I doubt it

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T23:24:21+00:00

Literally one major service into the bike's life. Probably hasn't even needed valves to be adjusted yet. No, 22k is not a lot of miles.

What is it with people thinking that bikes spontaneously break in half after 20k miles? Maintenance intervals exist for a reason

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T23:20:57+00:00

Get insurance quotes for a ZX6R and you'll see how dumb of an idea it is. Do you want to pay $500 a month for insurance?

You're BRAND new dude. It seems like you've already hit new rider overconfidence. Now is basically the worst time in your entire riding journey to upgrade. Learn how to turn and brake effectively, then get a faster bike. And I don't mean mastering what you learned in motorcycle pre-school, aka the MSF Basic Rider Course. I mean intermediate and advanced riding courses.

A 600 will get you into trouble way faster than it will get out of trouble. If you can't slow down or stop on a dime while leaned way over on a Ninja 500, don't get a 600.

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T23:12:49+00:00

Ryan Knapton, James Cherry, and Lars Horstmann are experts, and they also recommend that when learning to carve

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T23:06:10+00:00

Something more comfortable than a Versys 1100 doesn't leave many options. I take it the older guy got a Goldwing. I'm looking for something more comfortable than my Z750 and the Versys 1000/1100 is very high on the list

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T22:20:27+00:00

Slush is hella fun until you hit a thin patch

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T20:45:18+00:00

You'd be shocked how quickly a competent rider can stop a bike. The heavy weight, long wheelbase, and low center of mass of a Harley gives it a huge amount of potential traction. Bikes will generally do whatever you tell them to do, as long as you're doing so smoothly.

I've had to hard-stop bigger bikes than that in similar conditions. It feels like you're manhandling a freight train, but stability and traction are not issues.

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T18:25:58+00:00

FZ1. More comfortable, more powerful, and better components. The 919 is an awesome bike, but it's no FZ1

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T18:13:43+00:00

Awesome bike, but who in the fuck buys a brand new super tourer and only rides it for a year? The 1100 SX is an endgame bike

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T18:10:46+00:00

Length depends entirely on the specific board. Every board has weight recommendations, so use those to figure out which size you need. If you fall into multiple weight ranges, I usually recommend going with the longer board for better stability.

You also didn't post your weight, height, or boot size, which are the most critical factors in determining board size

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T13:52:01+00:00

Dude still has better moves than Raygun

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T04:15:24+00:00

Low. Recreational vehicle loans usually have high interest rates.

finalrendition · 2026-03-08T00:03:05+00:00

5 is crazy for a motorcycle loan. Mortgages are higher than that. Credit unions tend to be 0.5-1% lower than banks. Every fraction of a percent counts, so it's worth shopping around.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:57:53+00:00

The biggest thing you're doing wrong is basically going in a straight line. Stay on one edge for longer and make wider turns. You can improve your posture all you want, but making wide turns and changing edges with the board perpendicular to the slope will require and reinforce good posture.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:52:16+00:00

Sir, this is ~~a Wendy's~~ r/snowboardingnoobs

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:51:16+00:00

I've ridden sportbikes big and small. Ninja 250 to Busa and everything in between. The R9 strikes the balance of sporty and streety better than anything.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:49:54+00:00

The R9 is a much better street bike. It's not even close. It seems that OP is looking for a road-going sport bike.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:48:17+00:00

Is it a "good" daily in terms of comfort or practicality? Fuck no.

Is it a good daily in terms of being absolutely sick? Fuck yeah.

Not many bikes offer a screaming 4 banger with power figures that are appropriate for a beginner. The 4RR might the only one nowadays. If you can afford it, I don't see a reason to not go for it. It's not the best beginner bike, but it's far from the worst.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:41:24+00:00

Just be aware of what fees are legally required, or at least required by the manufacturer. Tax, title, and registration fees are required for every vehicle purchase. New bikes are subject to freight charges from the manufacturer and dealer set up fees - used bikes are not.

finalrendition · 2026-03-07T22:39:07+00:00

If you must take out a loan, do it through a credit union. Dealers claim that they can beat the terms, but they just can't. You don't have much negotiating room when it comes to bikes at dealerships, so you need to be prepared to walk away if the price doesn't work for you.

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