When do you think the CBR600RR is going to have a body makeover?

pucktoplay1 · July 9th, 2011, 04:54 AM

So I've been creaming over the zx-6r lately and am shopping around for my next bike

. The only other bike that caught my eye was the CBR600 but it's body styling looks like it has not been changed for a couple of years. Do you think an update is near? I saw the 2010 model in white with the black ink blots on it and that bike looks soooo hot but I want to know if I should wait for an update

Jesse8931 · July 9th, 2011, 04:56 AM

Why change it. It looks great and sells

clintalmighty · July 9th, 2011, 05:42 AM

The CBR looks awesome, partly because it is fairly simple. The 2010 Leyla has more than just polka dots on it, look closer...a girls face on the side, really Honda? I thought they were above catering to the squids... lol.

I somewhat agree however. There is a sharpness the R6 and zx6r have. I think the R6 still looks the best/most aggressive even though it has been the same since 2006

pucktoplay1 · July 9th, 2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by clintalmighty

The CBR looks awesome, partly because it is fairly simple. The 2010 Leyla has more than just polka dots on it, look closer...a girls face on the side, really Honda? I thought they were above catering to the squids... lol.

I somewhat agree however. There is a sharpness the R6 and zx6r have. I think the R6 still looks the best/most aggressive even though it has been the same since 2006

Exactly what I was thinking!

Jesse- Just looks a bit dated compared to the R6 and ZX6R, thats all. If I'm spending a good amount of money on a new bike I would want it to be the "new talk of the town" not old news. Just a conscious thing.

clintalmighty · July 9th, 2011, 05:53 AM

which models have you ridden/sat on?

pucktoplay1 · July 9th, 2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by clintalmighty

which models have you ridden/sat on?

So far I have only sat on the ZX6R, my local dealer is a kawi, suzuki, yamaha. they don't carry hondas. My interest in the CBR's is fairly new. I'll have a find another dealer that carries the hondas. The ZX6R that I sat on was a 2010 model I believe and man that thing is sexy! I really like the way it feels. I didn't have the nerve to ask for a test drive because I'm always afraid of dropping dealer bikes on a test drive

clintalmighty · July 9th, 2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pucktoplay1

So far I have only sat on the ZX6R, my local dealer is a kawi, suzuki, yamaha. they don't carry hondas. My interest in the CBR's is fairly new. I'll have a find another dealer that carries the hondas. The ZX6R that I sat on was a 2010 model I believe and man that thing is sexy! I really like the way it feels. I didn't have the nerve to ask for a test drive because I'm always afraid of dropping dealer bikes on a test drive

Some dealers dont allow test rides, my local one does not, but there are many that do. If you haven't ridden them, my best suggestion it to sit on it, but get in the riding position. Sit on it with the kickstand down, but bring your feet up onto the pegs. The stand will hold you. You will be (I was) how close your elbows are to the tank, and perched you really are if you are in the correct body positioning.

GeorgiaHooligan · July 9th, 2011, 07:14 AM

new cbr's front is ugly as hell, Baby beluga look alike

clintalmighty · July 9th, 2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaHooligan

new cbr's front is ugly as hell, Baby beluga look alike

You're talking about the 1000 right?

Xoulrath · July 9th, 2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pucktoplay1

If I'm spending a good amount of money on a new bike I would want it to be the "new talk of the town" not old news. Just a conscious thing.

Do you want to ride the bike? Or is being "seen" on it good enough for you?

sharky nrk · July 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM

every bike is old news in a year or two anyways. buy what you like, what fits, and what is appropriate for your skill level and use; and don't worry about anyone else

Boom King · July 9th, 2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pucktoplay1

If I'm spending a good amount of money on a new bike I would want it to be the "new talk of the town" not old news. Just a conscious thing.

If that's the case, you might as well go with a Ducati, Aprilla, or KTM

Any of those will give you the 15 minutes of fame your conscious craves for

. That is until another local rider buys a bigger and badder bike than you.

SpeedDemon · July 9th, 2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom King

until another local rider buys a bigger and badder bike than you.

There is always going to be someone who has something bigger and badder untill u get into the crazy customizations usually on the liter bikes. Dont worry about what people think get a bike that u like and want

coondog · July 9th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Despite your lack of a real reason for wanting a makeover, it's a moot point anyway. Half litre bikes aren't selling like full litres so you won't be seeing much in "change" anytime soon. And if Honda DID change the 600 someone already mentioned that front end of the 1000. Kawasaki is king of the hill with the ZX-6R, no brag just fact. As far as the 600RR Honda, it did get some engine tweaks (mid-range) I believe and I like the fact they left the exhaust centered. These in-lines are all close enough in testing that it really comes down to who's driving in many cases. If you like the Honda get it, just make sure you picture yourself on all of the available colors etc. before purchase.

pucktoplay1 · July 9th, 2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Xoulrath

Do you want to ride the bike? Or is being "seen" on it good enough for you?

I knew someone was gonna say this. That's not what I meant.. Being a computer engineer I have always been interested in technology and this is the mindset I have with the electronics/gadgets I buy. It's just my personality and my preference to have the "latest and greatest." Anyone that knows me knows damn well that I'm not the kind of person that gives a **** what anyone else thinks of me or my appearance on/with other material possessions.

Boom King · July 9th, 2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pucktoplay1

\It's just my personality and my preference to have the "latest and greatest."

Have you checked out the new GSXR? I do believe though that its MSRP is higher than the Honda, Kawasaki, or Yamaha.

pucktoplay1 · July 10th, 2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Boom King

If that's the case, you might as well go with a Ducati, Aprilla, or KTM

Any of those will give you the 15 minutes of fame your conscious craves for

. That is until another local rider buys a bigger and badder bike than you.

Ha I was looking at an 848 not gonna lie.. but def not for my second bike. And I'm not talking about the way that I appear on the bike and stuff like that which other people think i'm talking about. I'm talking about buying something that I know won't become obsolete in a year.. Also I am not a huge fan of the appearance of the gixxers but I did sit on one in 09 and it wasn't bad. I gotta admit though that the new 2011 model in that dark cream and black color is not too shabby

backinthesaddleagain · July 10th, 2011, 08:33 AM

Don't get caught up in the whole obsolesence thing, barring a feature you really want that's due to come out. It still comes down to the rider. I understand your feeling, prices aren't cheap and economy stinks. Duc keeps prices the same for 2011 and adds more power or better brakes. Buy what you like at the time and enjoy it.

coondog · July 16th, 2011, 08:33 AM

there's nothing on the planet that can touch the ZX-6 at $9999 right now.

Xoulrath · July 16th, 2011, 09:19 AM

I'd pay the extra $1500 for a new GSX-R750, personally.

$10 grand is a reasonable deal, but if I'm already in for that much, then I'll be willing to go a bit more for what I would argue is a better overall street bike. Or, I might just buy a used Ducati 848, because I'm a sucker.

Boom King · July 16th, 2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by coondog

there's nothing on the planet that can touch the ZX-6 at $9999 right now.

Not at $9999 but if $ wasn't a factor, and this point holds more true on the track than on the street, the new 2011 GSX-R600 definitely challenges the ZX-6R for the 600cc crown. In fact, in a couple of the shoot-outs the Gixxer was standing on top of the hill when it was all said and done with the Kawasaki right behind it. At my local Suzuki dealership, the new Gixxer models were on sale at a $9999 MSRP.

blink · July 16th, 2011, 10:22 AM

cbr isnt a championship bike which made me go with the 636!

austexjg · July 16th, 2011, 10:59 AM

The lack of a slipper clutch is the one thing that needs to be addressed - that is the main reason I'm not one one right now. Test rode a '09 and went a little crazy down shifting without blipping because I was sure the bike had one. I slowly rode it back to the dealership.

pucktoplay1 · July 16th, 2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by austexjg

The lack of a slipper clutch is the one thing that needs to be addressed - that is the main reason I'm not one one right now. Test rode a '09 and went a little crazy down shifting without blipping because I was sure the bike had one. I slowly rode it back to the dealership.

Good point. I forgot about that.

backinthesaddleagain · July 16th, 2011, 03:12 PM

Sport Rider shows CBR600 as being ready for upgrade. Yet scores are tight. You rode back to dealer slowly due to lack of slipper clutch???

austexjg · July 16th, 2011, 04:18 PM

With my heart pounding from the fear of the long *ss skid mark I left behind - figured going back slow would give my heart time to slow down.

backinthesaddleagain · July 16th, 2011, 07:09 PM

Slipper clutches, traction control, ABS, electric starters on small 2 stroke dirt bikes. What ever happened to a good bike being one that didn't break down on the ride? Not saying these things don't have their place, I have ABS myself, but whats next, self steering when a corner is encountered? FWIW 848 and standard 1198 don't have slipper clutches.

backinthesaddleagain · July 16th, 2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blink

cbr isnt a championship bike which made me go with the 636!

FIM world supersport last year?? 1 - Kenan Sofuoglu, 2 - Eugene Laverty. IOM TT 600 class? Obviously modified bikes but you can buy the mod kits from Honda or Ten Kate if you need world championship power. For us humans we all know its the rider as all the bikes are so close.

July 9th, 2011, 04:54 AM	#1
pucktoplay1 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Rockland, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 63	When do you think the CBR600RR is going to have a body makeover? So I've been creaming over the zx-6r lately and am shopping around for my next bike . The only other bike that caught my eye was the CBR600 but it's body styling looks like it has not been changed for a couple of years. Do you think an update is near? I saw the 2010 model in white with the black ink blots on it and that bike looks soooo hot but I want to know if I should wait for an update

July 16th, 2011, 09:19 AM	#20
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I'd pay the extra $1500 for a new GSX-R750, personally. $10 grand is a reasonable deal, but if I'm already in for that much, then I'll be willing to go a bit more for what I would argue is a better overall street bike. Or, I might just buy a used Ducati 848, because I'm a sucker. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

July 16th, 2011, 10:22 AM	#22
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	cbr isnt a championship bike which made me go with the 636! __________________________________________________ blink-182

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July 9th, 2011, 04:56 AM	#2
Jesse8931 ninjette.org guru Name: Jesse Location: Ann arbor mi Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250r Posts: 374	Why change it. It looks great and sells

July 9th, 2011, 05:42 AM	#3
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	The CBR looks awesome, partly because it is fairly simple. The 2010 Leyla has more than just polka dots on it, look closer...a girls face on the side, really Honda? I thought they were above catering to the squids... lol. I somewhat agree however. There is a sharpness the R6 and zx6r have. I think the R6 still looks the best/most aggressive even though it has been the same since 2006

July 9th, 2011, 05:53 AM	#5
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	which models have you ridden/sat on?

July 9th, 2011, 07:14 AM	#8
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	new cbr's front is ugly as hell, Baby beluga look alike

July 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#11
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	every bike is old news in a year or two anyways. buy what you like, what fits, and what is appropriate for your skill level and use; and don't worry about anyone else

July 9th, 2011, 01:27 PM	#14
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Despite your lack of a real reason for wanting a makeover, it's a moot point anyway. Half litre bikes aren't selling like full litres so you won't be seeing much in "change" anytime soon. And if Honda DID change the 600 someone already mentioned that front end of the 1000. Kawasaki is king of the hill with the ZX-6R, no brag just fact. As far as the 600RR Honda, it did get some engine tweaks (mid-range) I believe and I like the fact they left the exhaust centered. These in-lines are all close enough in testing that it really comes down to who's driving in many cases. If you like the Honda get it, just make sure you picture yourself on all of the available colors etc. before purchase.

July 10th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#18
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Don't get caught up in the whole obsolesence thing, barring a feature you really want that's due to come out. It still comes down to the rider. I understand your feeling, prices aren't cheap and economy stinks. Duc keeps prices the same for 2011 and adds more power or better brakes. Buy what you like at the time and enjoy it.

July 16th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#19
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	there's nothing on the planet that can touch the ZX-6 at $9999 right now.

July 16th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#23
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	The lack of a slipper clutch is the one thing that needs to be addressed - that is the main reason I'm not one one right now. Test rode a '09 and went a little crazy down shifting without blipping because I was sure the bike had one. I slowly rode it back to the dealership.

July 16th, 2011, 03:12 PM	#25
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Sport Rider shows CBR600 as being ready for upgrade. Yet scores are tight. You rode back to dealer slowly due to lack of slipper clutch???

July 16th, 2011, 04:18 PM	#26
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	With my heart pounding from the fear of the long *ss skid mark I left behind - figured going back slow would give my heart time to slow down.

July 16th, 2011, 07:09 PM	#27
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Slipper clutches, traction control, ABS, electric starters on small 2 stroke dirt bikes. What ever happened to a good bike being one that didn't break down on the ride? Not saying these things don't have their place, I have ABS myself, but whats next, self steering when a corner is encountered? FWIW 848 and standard 1198 don't have slipper clutches.