Akrapovic Bolt-on / Slip-on line Street Legal Exhaust - Honda CB 600 F / S Hornet

Advantages: excellent torque and performance and excellent chassis
Disadvantages: riding position can be a strain after a fir bit of miles on a trip

.... In fact my dad rides a Suzuki GSXR-1000 K2 and he went out and bought an Akrapovic straight after he heard the difference between the stock exhaust on mine and then the aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust... Since I have bought my Kawasaki I have added a steering dampener, braided front back brake lines, Akrapovic Exhaust, smaller number plate and smaller indicators. I am EXTREMELY HAPPY with this bike and feel I definatly made the right choice over all the other 600 on the market. The close second choice for me was the 2003 to present version, Honda CBR 600RR...... Read review

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Advantages: Great VFM new or used, heaps of performance
Disadvantages: Small poxy fuel tank, soft front end, clunky gearbox

...: The first thing replaced was the standard exhaust end can (too quiet, too heavy), which we replaced with a Scorpion Oval race can in stainless steel. No re-jetting was required on the dyno test and I gained 3-4 bhp at the rear wheel. Next to go were the indicators, which were exchanged for much smaller items in carbon effect plastic. Goodrich braided steel brake lines have replaced the standard rubber front items and have helped to improve the power and feel of the front brakes. The standard handlebars were replaced by Renthal "drag bike" bars which are 2" lower and 2" wider than standard which helps keep more weight over the front wheel, which in turn improves the handling at speed. Crash protectors as used by racers in the Hornet Cup are fitted to guard the engine, just in case we ever get it wrong. The last item to be fitted... Read review

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Advantages: reliable, economical, sporty, light weight, tank range, simple.
Disadvantages: very minor corrosion, one front disc.

...and find the bike comfortable. The tank range is a good 200 miles, which is important for commuting and touring. I soon got the hang of biking again and find that the handling is excellent. Quite forgiving in the first few days! It has got a nice but inoffensive roar when it is wound past 6000rpm. After 3300 miles, no problems, only minor corrosion on the exhaust welds and brackets, tax holder, some bolt heads around the engine, the bottom of the steering yoke. I didn’t expect to have to nurse-maid it so much through the salty months, but the aluminium alloy ought to be protected in future winters. The black downpipes were soon looking grey with brown rust spots, even before the winter. The lacquer on one of the front forks was soon breaking down, but apart from a crazed effect it looks sound. I plan to do my own maintenance when the 2... Read review

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