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Yes, I did ask him a couple of questions and he kindly helped.
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Yep had one before my striple, couldn't knock it for what it's supposed to be an absolute missile while still being rideable for hours. Got so much grunt you can basically leave it in third and treat it as a twist and go
Made me realise I prefer having to make my bikes work for it a bit more though and I no longer need mile munching ability.
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My 2020 S1000XR. Has mainly spent this year commuting a few times a month.. the few times I've been able to find extra time to go and do something the weather has been horrible (aside from a trip to Anglesey in July to go to a car trackday)
I contemplate selling up every winter and then just keep a bike purely for the commuting, with a bit of fun sometimes. Standard aside from the seat which was re-covered (and better foam) by a company called Elsemade
Had a 2017 Fireblade before this but I was starting to get cramp in my hips every single ride and it was uncomfortable doing the hour - 90 minute commute
I contemplate selling up every winter and then just keep a bike purely for the commuting, with a bit of fun sometimes. Standard aside from the seat which was re-covered (and better foam) by a company called Elsemade
Had a 2017 Fireblade before this but I was starting to get cramp in my hips every single ride and it was uncomfortable doing the hour - 90 minute commute
Dont get me wrong I loved the GSA it was my 3rd one 2 x 1250's and 1 x 1200, I even rode this GSA to Croatia and back 2 up fully loaded and it was an absolutely amazing bike for the trip, unfortunately the wife is on the short side and is starting to suffer from hip issues so by the end of the tour, 4170 miles door to door, she was really struggling with getting on and off the bike whenever we stopped for a break/photos etc.
So when we got back to the UK we started talking about how to make it easier for her as the majority of our touring is 2 up so her comfort is important to me or I would have stuck with the GSA
I started thinking about an RT or even the K1600 bagger so as luck would have it got a call from our local dealer informing us of special offers for existing customers etc and was there anything we were interested in so had a quick chat and although they didnt have a Bagger in stock they did have an RT and the GT so off we went.For some reason the wife wasn't keen on the RT so we took out the GT and she absolutely loved it so its what we came home with, under 3 months old only just run in and massively reduced from the new price and they even threw in the top box with brake light which is over £1k in itself.
So far havent done any long overseas trips but even for touring in the Uk its been an amazing bike the 6cylinder engine is an absolute monster but soooo smooth.
Took delivery of my new CBR 600RR yesterday, ready for the new season
I had a 2014 600RR.. really nice bike to ride and looks great, Your year/model looks mint especially with that colour scheme
Thanks,
The dealer said the last generation of the Honda CBR600RR, which was sold in the UK and Europe, ended in 2017 due to Euro4 emissions regulations. But back since 2024 (Euro 5+)
The electronics package is excellent, especially the quick shifter.
I believe power is the same as the previous generation 120hp. Exhaust is quieter due to regulations, but that can be changed in the future
They seem to have added Induction / air intake noise to make up for the exhaust, which is nice.Thanks,
The dealer said the last generation of the Honda CBR600RR, which was sold in the UK and Europe, ended in 2017 due to Euro4 emissions regulations. But back since 2024 (Euro 5+)
The electronics package is excellent, especially the quick shifter.
I believe power is the same as the previous generation 120hp. Exhaust is quieter due to regulations, but that can be changed in the future
I'm sure you'll have more than enough fun during the sunny months... Will you be getting an aftermarket exhaust in the future?
I had a Quickshifter on my Triumph Street Triple, So much fun and sounds brilliant....
I use an Optimate on my bike, great bit of kit I bought the wife an Oxford one for her little 125 and what a piece of ***p that was, got her an Optimate as well eventually.Took delivery of my new CBR 600RR yesterday, ready for the new season
