Honda CBR600

Advantages: Looks very modern and sporty
Disadvantages: high pegs at the back can cause pain in your legs

...for Vincent) went down to the local Motorcycle shop, which he did used to work for many years ago, before it got taken over and made some enquiries. Everyone never wants to take a step back they always want to go forward. Obviously another 350cc would not please Vinnie he has to go one step further. He asked Tony who is part owner of the shop about the new Honda CBR600F. Like all salesmen and women it is their job to sell a product and my dad was well and truly convinced about the bike. Now convinced it was the right bike for him it was now onto the second phase. Bare in mind this was all spur of the moment and he was just looking for a new bike possibly to invest in sometime in the near future, he asked what type of part exchange deal he could get. His old bike was now 10 years so it was not the most valuable item he owned. Tony is...

Sirus619 05.11.2002 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600F4

CBR600 - old faithful

Advantages: well built, reliable, practical and comfortable.
Disadvantages: A bit bland

...In 1987 Honda introduced the CBR600, which is one of the longest running motorcycle models. Most bikes are redesigned and given a new model name, the CBR has had three major revisions and kept it name. This is probably because the CBR was the top selling motorcycle in most years since its introduction and although the latest looks vastly different from the first it is still, at heart, a CBR - which is a bike that is well built, reliable, practical, comfortable and at the same time one of the best sports bikes in its capacity. I have had a CBR600FP for two years. I bought it with 24,000 miles on the clock, to replace an earlier model, a CBR600FJ. I use the bike as my main transport so I wanted a bike that would rack up the miles while being reliable, comfortable but still able to chase sports bikes when the mood takes me...

Brewster 23.08.2001 (09.10.2001) · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600F4

Why is the CBR600 the best selling bike ever?

Advantages: Comfort, Reliability, Durability
Disadvantages: Gearbox, Camchain tensioners

...Introduction My second bike ever, was a second hand 2 year old Honda CBR600F with 6k on the clock. It's the 2002 fuel injected version. My first bike was a Suzuki SV650S which I got after passing my Direct Access in 2002. The Honda was something of a step up from the SV, which was starting to limit my learning on account of its budget suspension. I fancied something a little bit sharper to challenge me a bit more. I looked around at the sports 600s and even considered a 900 for a while then dismissed it - then I realised; a couple of years on a 600 would be a good learning exercise for me. The two bikes I considered were a Kawasaki ZX6r and the Honda CBR600F. The reliability issues with carb icing on the Kwak led me to buy the Honda. £4300 later I was the proud owner of a brand-ish new CBR600F in navy blue /silver. Engine I had...

goodo 27.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600F4

CBR600 - Simply the Best

Advantages: handling, performance, and comfort
Disadvantages: parts expensive, dropping in value fast

...If you want a motorcycle that can be comfortable to tour on, yet can also be ridden like a racer, then look no further. My CBR600 out handles any other machine that I?ve ridden, from the ZX6-r's to the GSX-r's in the same class. Nothing wants to corner like the CBR, and A superb engine delivers plenty of low down torque that is consistant all the way to its 13500 rpm redline. The handlebars are not as low as on out and out racers, so there is less wrist strain at low speeds, and the seat is more of a luxury item than your standard plank of wood with a slight covering of cloth! Bridgestone BT56 Tyres on the front and a BT57 on the rear - or even the new OWO1's would defiantly be the combination to go for....

simon.page 07.09.2000 · Read review
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Review of Honda - CBR600

CBR600 sets the standard

Advantages: Reliability, Riding Position, Longevity, Good Pillion Seat
Disadvantages: Slightly down on power

...I have not owned a bike for about 30 years (my last machine was a Z900 Kawasaki). I decided last year to take the plunge and get back in the saddle. I read all the road tests available on every sports bike going, and after numerous test rides I bought a 1998 CBR600FW. This machine has been a revelation. It is nothing like the Z900, which was an ill handling and sluggish beast. The CBR600 is absoultely perfect for anyone new to the world of sports bikes, or thinking about buying a performance bike. It can be docile and is easy to ride in town yet on the track (i.e. track days)it can mix it with the best. The riding position is an excellent compromise between commuting and open road blasting. The the machine is totally reliable, and totally predictable in terms of handling. Finally, the build quality is the best in its class. Although...

colinkirkpatrick 22.03.2001 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600F4

CBR600FW 1998 Import

Advantages: Reliability, comfort, handling, looks
Disadvantages: No fork oil drain plugs

...From the recommendation of a motorcycle copper friend, I bought a brand new Dutch import from a Portsmouth dealer and have never regretted it. I was reluctant at first to go for a bike with a larger seat-height after my Suzuki Bandit 400 - also an import. So what's sp good. Well Honda have been making these bikes for well over a decade, and have refined it and tuned it to perfection The handling is spot on, forgiving even. It's reliability and build quality is great - nothing has gone wrong whatsoever in 13000 miles and nearly 2 years use. Very comfortable, so good for touring, but fast enough to keep up with all but the most modern of sportsters. I'm sure the 1999 and onwards versions are even faster. The best bike I've ever had, from the best bike manufacturer....

jjwalters 10.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600F4

Ref to: CBR600F

Advantages: Brilliant all rounder
Disadvantages: er cant think of any!

...I have a CBR600F its a J reg (92) so its quite old. But theres still alot of life in the ol girl. Its my first bike, so I'm bound to be a bit bias, but I had done alot of research before I got it, to find out what would be the best first time bike to get. This is a good ALL ROUNDER bike. It handles well at really slow speeds, when you need your clutch control, when filtering or moving in slow traffic, and it handles well at high speed. It definately has the power there (even in top gear) to get you out of difficult situations should you need to. It is an easy bike to manuover, and it can take alot of abuse. Its brilliant on fuel. It has a comfy seat for you and the pillion. I think thats pretty vital esp if going on a long journey, which I have done many times now, taken long weekends away, touring the countryside. Its handles...

BuddieM8 07.10.2003 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR600FS Road Bike

The Blade

Advantages: good sports bike
Disadvantages: none

...I know its not a 929, but can't seem to get a CBR900 catergory set up. The Blade as it is commonly known by its vast amount of admirers, has to rank as the most awesome bike I’ve ever owned. I acquired mine in the summer (ha ha summer in the UK, whats one of them?) of 2002, it is one of the earlier models, which was manufactured in 1993, it has the twin headlights and not the foxeye lights of the following 1994 models and onwards. Well the Fireblade as it is commonly known first arrived in 1992 (Priced at £7000+ when new, although I only paid £1800 for mine secondhand, well third hand if you really want to know), to a chorus of disbelief, as here was a bike with the outrageous power of a litre class sports bike (126bhp) and a speed of 165mph plus but it weighed only 185kg, this was the same weight as the 600cc sports bikes...

breezer 11.01.2003 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR929RR

Honda VF 1000 R 1985.

Advantages: Build quality, torque, 5th gear performance, high speed crusing.
Disadvantages: VF reputation for chocolate cams.

...Firstly, I must apologize to all owners of the Honda CBR 1000 F , because this review is not about this bike. This site ' CIAO' does not list all the different model ranges of bikes you may be looking for. This problem is ongoing, and I personally have'nt sussed out how to change this yet ??!!!. So unfortunately will have to ride yet another review on the back of another product, this is the closest I can get . Firstly a brief history of the VF range, 1980's, as far as I can remember, there were 3 models of this very under estimated bike. VF500, VF 750, & VF 1000. The VF 500 was a superb machine, an all rounder, no problems, The VF 1000, the same, But the VF 750 due to some design flaw , used to destroy its self by way of the camshafts and followers, major engine damage resulted, on a regular basis , and this led to a BAD...

cashman44 12.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR1000F

Honda Blackbird CBR1100

Advantages: Performance & Handling
Disadvantages: None

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conceptfloors 29.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Honda CBR1100XX