A work collage has a blue one and thank goodness you did the tail tidy cos its pretty ugly Honda is very reliable but so is Yamaha and Suzuki. I never had any issues with my suzukis and had the one for seven years 50 000km on a modern bike is not that much even if its ridden hard as long as services are done
Ya, that stock fender with huge indicators was not pretty, glad I managed to find a cheap eliminator and got free indicators. I want to do levers but I can't find secondhand for my bike, and new I'm looking at about R1500-R1800. I see your point about reliability, I've only ever owned Hondas and that's why I commented on their reliability, because I'm familiar with them.
Grerat review! Really insightful. I'm hoping to go for one of these as my first big bike (3 yrs on 125s). I'm about 6'1 but not super flexible, you think I'll be ok in terms of comfort?
I'm just under 6 foot and I find the ergonomics great. I never get sore wrists or butt. It's got good power but not so much that you would feel intimidated.
Years later and I still love your review! PS I think I passed you in Southgate on my CBR250R my bike is easy to see since its full black and glows blue
Hey man, at low revs it's very calm and controllable, you can ride it as slowly as 14km/h without and stuttering or jerking. There's power down low, but like any inline 4 600cc bike, you have to rev it to really get to the power. I find that it has power over 5500rpm and it hits the rev band just under 9000. With a red line of about 13,000, it gives you plenty of room to play with. Check out my new channel: th-cam.com/channels/gSxZVP6mipNGTmyoduD5tQ.html I update it more regularly than this one.
Hi I want to buy one of these as my upgrade from a Kawasaki Z300. I just saw one online with 8100km on it for a good price. Do you think It's a good idea? Thanks in advance.
@@ivia7vgo Yes I did. Been a good year and a half now. Two lowdown falls later and it's still alive. It's not quick off the line as other 600's because it basically has a detuned CBR 600 RR engine so the acceleration and top speed are lower. It's a very good bike for long distance rides because it has a slightly upright riding position.
@@bonskywalker4990 I just did some dumb stuff and paid with my ass on the asphalt. It's a great bike honestly. If you aren't a speed/acceleration freak then it's more than enough to be honest. Great for touring too. I've done 1000km in 12 hours and my back wasn't so bad because of it's more upright position. Safe riding.👍🏿👍🏿
@@ElCoco1984 Maybe you're talking about the older model CBR 600F this one is heavier and sluggish off the line. I know I've ridden it for over two years now.
Well on principle I won't let someone ride my bike unless I've known them for a while. But I'd be up to meeting up and letting you see/feel/hear the thing.
5:46 she is gorgeous 😍😍😍😍
For first bike after 110 cc bike its ok?
I had a 125 then this was my first big bike mate! Im sure youll be okay haha
Have you tried stopping at a stop street?
Never occurred to me, no
Not a surprise, bikers don't know how to drive. ;)
@@seathless ride*
Hey great bike can I ask , is it possible to change the clock from MPH- KPH ?? Tia!
A work collage has a blue one and thank goodness you did the tail tidy cos its pretty ugly
Honda is very reliable but so is Yamaha and Suzuki. I never had any issues with my suzukis and had the one for seven years
50 000km on a modern bike is not that much even if its ridden hard as long as services are done
Ya, that stock fender with huge indicators was not pretty, glad I managed to find a cheap eliminator and got free indicators. I want to do levers but I can't find secondhand for my bike, and new I'm looking at about R1500-R1800.
I see your point about reliability, I've only ever owned Hondas and that's why I commented on their reliability, because I'm familiar with them.
Grerat review! Really insightful. I'm hoping to go for one of these as my first big bike (3 yrs on 125s). I'm about 6'1 but not super flexible, you think I'll be ok in terms of comfort?
I'm just under 6 foot and I find the ergonomics great. I never get sore wrists or butt. It's got good power but not so much that you would feel intimidated.
i have a model like this same year but my h.i.s.s is stoping me from starting the bike i have given up cus i dont know how to disable it
Looks like a horrible place to live.
No sidewalks. Everything's gated and surrounded by tall walls.
It's different, but not horrible. It's something you get used to while living here.
Years later and I still love your review! PS I think I passed you in Southgate on my CBR250R my bike is easy to see since its full black and glows blue
Hello ! Great video!!!One question ,how does the bike behave at low revs ?Does it have power or do you need to be in the higher rev range?
Hey man, at low revs it's very calm and controllable, you can ride it as slowly as 14km/h without and stuttering or jerking. There's power down low, but like any inline 4 600cc bike, you have to rev it to really get to the power. I find that it has power over 5500rpm and it hits the rev band just under 9000. With a red line of about 13,000, it gives you plenty of room to play with.
Check out my new channel: th-cam.com/channels/gSxZVP6mipNGTmyoduD5tQ.html
I update it more regularly than this one.
Wow Thanks for the reply ! Ride safe!
Thanks man!
Hi I want to buy one of these as my upgrade from a Kawasaki Z300. I just saw one online with 8100km on it for a good price. Do you think It's a good idea? Thanks in advance.
Did you buy it?
@@ivia7vgo Yes I did. Been a good year and a half now. Two lowdown falls later and it's still alive. It's not quick off the line as other 600's because it basically has a detuned CBR 600 RR engine so the acceleration and top speed are lower. It's a very good bike for long distance rides because it has a slightly upright riding position.
@@tshupetsomonedi im upgrading from z300 to 2012 cbr600f as well, looking forward to it . Hope i dun get hurt from it hahahaha
@@bonskywalker4990 I just did some dumb stuff and paid with my ass on the asphalt. It's a great bike honestly. If you aren't a speed/acceleration freak then it's more than enough to be honest. Great for touring too. I've done 1000km in 12 hours and my back wasn't so bad because of it's more upright position. Safe riding.👍🏿👍🏿
@@ElCoco1984 Maybe you're talking about the older model CBR 600F this one is heavier and sluggish off the line. I know I've ridden it for over two years now.
When the video opens up right by my house I gotta drop a young like!
Why do you shift so quick ? Let it rev up bro
Hi bud i just bought exact same bike 2012 with the akra exhaust but i find it a bit quiet can you make a vid with your exhaust sounds really cool 👍🏻
you have to de cat the full exhaust..
Sounds good pal.
What are you trying with that accent
LMAO I also noticed...
wanna do a meet up ride, i live in bedfordview close to where you were riding in this video?
Hey man, sounds good, I'm always keen to meet new riders. Check out my new channel: AiroRider, it's where my new content goes.
okay sweet i will man 👌 was looking to buy this bike soon as my next bike, but haven't accually riden it yet🙈 thats y i was hoping to meet up
Well on principle I won't let someone ride my bike unless I've known them for a while. But I'd be up to meeting up and letting you see/feel/hear the thing.
CarsOfJoburg okay i understand man, i would be down to meet up and just see the bike as i haven't seen it in real life 😂 and like maybe sit on it 😉😂
I'd be fine with that.