Motorbikes With Centre Exhausts

MADMAN69UK

MADMAN69UK

MADMAN69UK

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Hi all :)

I recently aquired my full motorcycle license so have been looking around for a bike to replace my CBF125.

I'm quite liking the centre exhaust design feature that some models have. Specifically the Kawasaki ER-6f and Honda CB600RR.

The problem is I don't like the sports riding position of the CB600RR, so that isn't really an option.

I really like the look of the ER-6f, and it's upright riding position, but I'm told that the bike can vibrate and maybe it's the easiest to handle? Any advice or information on this bike from owners would be appreciated ;)

I'm also aware of the Honda Hornet, but I'm not liking the design of that one much to be honest.

I wondered if anyone could recommend any other centre exhaust bikes with an upright riding position? With a sporty look, like with the ER-6f.

Cheers :rolleyes:
 
kippermitten said:
The ER-6F is a great first bike, as to vibration, never felt that or heard of people mentioning it as an issue. They are dead simple to ride, possibly a tad un-engaging but with ~70bhp plenty quick enough to enjoy for some time.
I have a CBR600F - 1997 vintage, its about 2 inchs higher at the bars than the current RR's and is rideable all day with no issues - Im only 5'6" though!
What are you basing your choices on?
basically you need to go on a bunch of test rides - go to a big dealer of decent used sales shop and go on a few then make a more informed choice?
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I'm only 5' 5" myself :eek: They say good things come in small packages ;)

I'm basing my choices at the moment on firstly seat height. I was able to sit on the ER-6f half footed without the bike needing any adjustment. And looks, I like the design of the ER-6f, and the riding position. I'm a pretty inexperienced rider so haven't considered the bike's riding difficulty as much as I probably should...

If you're saying that you don't know of any vibration issues with the ER-6f maybe the guy who mentioned it hadn't aligned his wheels correctly or something :)

I'm just looking for something well designed, comfortable, and good for nipping in and out of traffic.

I sat on a 2009 CBF600 and it was just too high, so would need adjusting for me. It's a plainer looking bike that one I think. Plus the insurance is higher on one of those than for the ER-6f for some reason...

As you said, it might be best for me to find a used bike dealer and take a few test rides.
 
Fireskull said:
ER-6f is a good little bike, cant say I noticed any vibration problems on my brothers bike though, brakes were good, handling felt good.
And it sounds awesome with a nice exhaust ;)
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Thanks for the info. I think I'm sold on the ER-6f at the moment :)

Unless anyone else can throw more bikes with centre mounted exhausts into the pot.
 
isset said:
No (standard) ER6F has a 'centre' mounted exhaust :confused: Unless your definition of centre doesn't equal mine, which is more commonly known as an under-seat exhaust...?

ER6F(&N) = under-slung (kinda) exhaust
CBR600RR = centre/under-seat exhaust
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It's central under the chasis, in front of the rear wheel:

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isset said:
Ok. The confusing part was you mentioning a CBR6RR which has a centre exhaust, totally different to the ER6 ;)
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I guess you'd say the CB600RR had an under seat exhaust:

CBR600R_large_01.jpg


But I wanted to include the under chasis one too.

I'm unsure of the terminology that would encompass both designs :)

Thanks for the links, I'll have a looksee now :)
 
Felix said:
Out of interest, how did you find the CBF125?

Some great looking bikes in the posts above!
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Great bike. Looks nice, it's comfortable, and easy to handle :)

I did my CBT on one, then bought my own the following week :)

From there I did all my tests on it (CBT Plus, Mod 1, Mod 2 etc).

I accidently hit 80mph on it while slipstreaming a lorry down the A38 heading for my Mod 1 test :eek:
The wind was with me :D

I'm just looking for something with more poke now. So I can zip past cars when needed.
I'm not really concerned with top speed. It's quick bursts of stable acceleration I'm after :)
 
Felix said:
Great, I am looking at getting one in the spring. Everyone says I will quickly become bored of it but I want to start on something small and gain some experience first.
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I'm still learning and gaining confidence myself :)

I went for a tour around the local towns one evening last weekend and it was a very pleasant ride. Hardly any traffic with it being the evening :)

I bought the black CBF125 new for £2020. It's done just under 1500 miles so far. I'll be looking to sell her on before I move up to the 600cc range :)
 
Dogbreath said:
Honestly there are far more important criteria than exhaust location when choosing a bike.
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I'm sure many people have their lists of importance ordered differently :p

It's not the MAIN concern I have, but I started this thread specificly so that I might glean information on bikes, other than those I mentioned in my first post, that have the centre configuration of exhaust :)
 
Draeger said:
What's your budget MADMAN?
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I can just about scrape together £4500 if I decide to purchase right now.
Although if the dealer took my CBF125 in mint condition as part-ex most likely more.

I'm still liking the sound and look of the ER-6f at the moment :)

I think I'll definately go sit on the YZ6 at some point.
There's a Yamaha dealer right near by so I can pop in on the way back from work one day :)
 
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