commuting with a 600? - Page 2

Whiskey · March 31st, 2012, 06:35 PM

Out of curiosity which CBR600? the modern CBR600RR, or an older model like the CBR600 F4i?

The F4i is more upright than the RR, a good bit more commuter friendly, I personally love the look of the RR, but it is the most uncomfortable bike I've been on and I just couldn't settle on it.
BTW I'm about 5'7 and it felt cramped, maybe the previous owner was a real short-arse

str8t six · April 1st, 2012, 08:30 PM

im looking at the 600RR's.

Whiskey · April 2nd, 2012, 07:30 AM

I honestly wouldn't ( & probably couldn't) commute on a CBR600RR, any of the other 600s yeah (I havn't tried the 06+ R6, but the 05 model was fairly comfortable, I'm leaning towards that as my next machine)

Look for a test ride of an RR before buying & try to put up a decent mileage on it to see how it fits you.

alex.s · April 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM

buy the hayabusa

Kevin2109 · April 2nd, 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Wow.

I don't really understand what this thread is supposed to be. You were obviously completely set on the bike you wanted coming in and had no honest interest in even considering anything else, so... what? You just want everyone to justify your decision for you with a big thumbs up and a "good choice, champ!"? Obviously it's possible to commute on a supersport. Obviously you're aware that there are a number of much better choices for a commuter bike for a number of reasons already detailed in this thread. But as all of your replies have just been "Yeah, but I want a 600rr," you also obviously had no interest or intention or getting anything else as your next bike, so why even ask? If you want one, get one. You don't need our permission.

Also, LOL at the 650 and over 60mph comment. It's so ironic when people on this forum of all places ask about getting a bigger bike then start trying to make up reasons why nothing but a supersport will be adequate

/thread close

str8t six · April 2nd, 2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

buy the hayabusa

no

Kevin2109 · April 2nd, 2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by str8t six

i never said that a 650 wasnt adequate.

I'm still lost, what do you want? Want us to say that you should get a SS, shouldnt get a SS, get the 650, got a 750, get a 1000, get a 1400, what are you looking for? If you are just looking for peoples experiences ask, if you are looking on info on what bike is faster or "better" google it (this is a 250 forum after all)

I'll put it this way, if you are trying to figure out what bike has the best "race" parts or how fast it is you should stop asking. It really doenst matter because you wont be touching the potential of the SS in the streets

alex.s · April 2nd, 2012, 10:17 AM

unless you kickflip bikes

str8t six · April 2nd, 2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

If you are just looking for peoples experiences ask,

thats what the original question was.

Kevin2109 · April 2nd, 2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by str8t six

thats what the original question was.

So what exactly do you want to know? I have no problem answering questions if you provide them

jdoucet93 · April 2nd, 2012, 10:35 AM

My daily commute is 25 miles each way. And yes, I use my R6 everyday. And I know for a fact the CBR is wayyyy more comfortable than the R6. So if I can do it on the most uncomfortable bike out there, you will have no problems on the most comfortable supersport you can buy.

alex.s · April 2nd, 2012, 11:07 AM

what exactly is the point of squaring off $300 worth of rubber every 3k miles? if you want to commute, why not do it on something that is good at commuting. like a 250, or a cruiser. or a touring bike. or a normal street bike. or anything but a race replica. if you are going to ride the bike in the twisties then great. but why would you ride it slow in a straight line. boring. get a scooter. maybe a bergman 650

but if its worth it to you simply to uphold an image you see yourself in, then great. spend all your money. dont bother with gear, it will keep people from knowing who is riding the bike.

Kevin2109 · April 2nd, 2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

what exactly is the point of squaring off $300 worth of rubber every 3k miles?

Thats not true, and you know it. BT-016 are $195 to my door and last over 6k miles

jdoucet93 · April 2nd, 2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

what exactly is the point of squaring off $300 worth of rubber every 3k miles? if you want to commute, why not do it on something that is good at commuting. like a 250, or a cruiser. or a touring bike. or a normal street bike. or anything but a race replica. if you are going to ride the bike in the twisties then great. but why would you ride it slow in a straight line. boring. get a scooter. maybe a bergman 650

I use my bike for everything. Yes, it is my daily commuter. But it's also my weekend toy for riding twisties and generally having fun. I'm running dunlop sportmax Q2s which are really incredible tires. They are hard compound in the center and soft on the sides. The best of both worlds.

Besides, it's all about looking cool on your way to work, right?

alex.s · April 2nd, 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Thats not true, and you know it. BT-016 are $195 to my door and last over 6k miles

but you dont really commute a lot... you do a lot of turning so you wear your sides down too... if you drive straight 90% of your driving like most long distance commuters the tires would be squared off after 3 or 4k miles... just look at my bikes. and the 600 has 016s on it too

not to mention you dont use those tires for real riding... you swap back and forth between slicks

alex.s · April 2nd, 2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

I use my bike for everything. Yes, it is my daily commuter. But it's also my weekend toy for riding twisties and generally having fun. I'm running dunlop sportmax Q2s which are really incredible tires. They are hard compound in the center and soft on the sides. The best of both worlds.

Besides, it's all about looking cool on your way to work, right?

how many miles do you have on them

Liist · April 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM

Are the dual-compound tires for motorcycles any good for commuting?

Jiggles · April 2nd, 2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Liist

Are the dual-compound tires for motorcycles any good for commuting?

Excellent, BT45s

saxnbass · April 2nd, 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Liist

Are the dual-compound tires for motorcycles any good for commuting?

I had the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIs on my Ninjette; they're dual compound radials. I loved them, and highly recommend them.

csmith12 · April 2nd, 2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

I havn't tried the 06+ R6, but the 05 model was fairly comfortable, I'm leaning towards that as my next machine)

You don't buy a 06+ R6 for it's comfort. Ask me how I know.....

Jiggles · April 2nd, 2012, 01:13 PM

If you get those you will just end up low-siding and buying a 600

oreX · April 2nd, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

If you get those you will just end up low-siding and buying a 600

Um, ok...

Anyway, I've heard that getting stuck in traffic on a 600+ bike is hell. From my understanding they heat up a bit quicker and can toast your legs (and other bits) quite nicely.

Kevin2109 · April 2nd, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oreX

Anyway, I've heard that getting stuck in traffic on a 600+ bike is hell. From my understanding they heat up a bit quicker and can toast your legs (and other bits) quite nicely.

Ugh sitting for more then 30 seconds starts to get BRUTAL

r311music · April 2nd, 2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

I use my bike for everything. Yes, it is my daily commuter. But it's also my weekend toy for riding twisties and generally having fun. I'm running dunlop sportmax Q2s which are really incredible tires. They are hard compound in the center and soft on the sides. The best of both worlds.

Besides, it's all about looking cool on your way to work, right?

^^What he said.

Also, I am another commuter on a 600. It works just fine for me. Every bike's comfort level is different depending on the person. I find my zx6r a perfect fit for me, and I have been on it for 2 hours without any major pains. It's not super comfortable by any stretch, but not as bad as some people make it out to be. As some others have stated in this thread, they do heat up QUICKLY. So if you are in a lot of stop in go traffic, it's no fun. But outside of that, it gets the job done.

Now if I could afford two bikes, I'd probably leave the zx home some days and ride a something like a fz6 or ninja 650 as those are more commuter friendly. I can also highly recommend the 650 for a good "everything" bike. I put 6k on mine in 5 months and if I had the $$$ to keep it, it would still be mine with my zx.

Whiskey · April 2nd, 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

You don't buy a 06+ R6 for it's comfort. Ask me how I know.....

I've heard that alright, fairly radical shift from 05 to 06 models(which ones have the fuel tank weakness tho? think it's the 06+)

Granted you don't buy any SS for comfort, get a sports tourer if you're that way inclined.

Only one I've ruled out so far is the CBR600RR

csmith12 · April 2nd, 2012, 03:23 PM

I am pretty fit with good core strength and it still took me a month of so of weekends to really get used to the new ergo of the R6.

Yea, 06+ have the tank sliding/fire issue, hence you need tank sliders for any real hardcore aggressive or track riding.

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April 2nd, 2012, 09:21 AM	#44
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April 2nd, 2012, 10:17 AM	#48
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April 2nd, 2012, 10:35 AM	#51
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	My daily commute is 25 miles each way. And yes, I use my R6 everyday. And I know for a fact the CBR is wayyyy more comfortable than the R6. So if I can do it on the most uncomfortable bike out there, you will have no problems on the most comfortable supersport you can buy. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

April 2nd, 2012, 11:07 AM	#52
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what exactly is the point of squaring off $300 worth of rubber every 3k miles? if you want to commute, why not do it on something that is good at commuting. like a 250, or a cruiser. or a touring bike. or a normal street bike. or anything but a race replica. if you are going to ride the bike in the twisties then great. but why would you ride it slow in a straight line. boring. get a scooter. maybe a bergman 650 but if its worth it to you simply to uphold an image you see yourself in, then great. spend all your money. dont bother with gear, it will keep people from knowing who is riding the bike. __________________________________________________

March 31st, 2012, 06:35 PM	#41
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Out of curiosity which CBR600? the modern CBR600RR, or an older model like the CBR600 F4i? The F4i is more upright than the RR, a good bit more commuter friendly, I personally love the look of the RR, but it is the most uncomfortable bike I've been on and I just couldn't settle on it. BTW I'm about 5'7 and it felt cramped, maybe the previous owner was a real short-arse

April 2nd, 2012, 07:30 AM	#43
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	I honestly wouldn't ( & probably couldn't) commute on a CBR600RR, any of the other 600s yeah (I havn't tried the 06+ R6, but the 05 model was fairly comfortable, I'm leaning towards that as my next machine) Look for a test ride of an RR before buying & try to put up a decent mileage on it to see how it fits you.

April 2nd, 2012, 12:55 PM	#57
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Are the dual-compound tires for motorcycles any good for commuting?

April 2nd, 2012, 01:13 PM	#61
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April 2nd, 2012, 03:23 PM	#66
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