Honda CBR600F4 reviews

I have ridden both of these bikes and I just cant decide which one I love more. Highly flickable , smooth to the point its creepy (good thing) , shifts soft and strong , responsive but not hair trigger throttle , and so comy you could fall asleep on it , the CBR is a riders dream come true. BUT. The loss of a clock and fuel gauge make it incomplete, and I don't really like the paint jobs offered- where is the BLUE?! And one last problem- she starts to drag around 4k before you slug it to her again, its like your woman dozing off in the middle of a shag! The CBR is a newbie bike, and you veterans like me out there will fall asleep on it after the third ride. I don't think people give the ninja anywhere near as good a credit as it deserves. It is also extremely flickable and VERY fast, perhaps at top end it would start to drop behind , but off the line and through the turns- she keeps up just fine- you just gotta find the power. The ninja is also VERY comfy, especially for us shorter riders around 150-180 pounds, and under 5'8. Probably not so great for taller people-you can stick with the CBR you freakin giants! The ram air setup looks great on the Ninja, gives it a nice futuristic look, and gives a great performance jump. Its also a very stable ride, but challenges a rider just enough for it to stay interesting, it has great wind resistance and perfect drieability in the city. But it too has its faults. Ninja's in general are notorious for soft valves, I don't know if they fixed it in this bike, I guess we will know in a couple years. Also, the bike isn't all that great for riding with two people, whereas the CBR tackles that task quite well. Even with these flaws I STILL cant decide which bike I like. I suppose that the CBR would be good for newbies who need the reliability and stability, and OLD vets that want a sport bike, but don't want to have to try when riding it. The Ninja could also be a good newbie bike (better then a TT or R6, don't even think about the GSXR) its very stable and comfy and a could start, also with the fantastic engine design, it should have great engine longevity. The Ninja would probably be better for that vet who wants a small fraction of a challenge but not so much that he cant commute on it, sorta a bike that can get serious on demand, but be relaxed when you want it to be. Show less

My Christmas present is going to come in January 'cause I'm waiting for the 600F4i, which I saw at the MotoShow last month. Beautiful. But it's tough to wait, especially with the R6 calling out to me from the showroom. Which one to buy...I guess I'll have to see how I feel about the whole Honda Racing/Woody Woodpecker theme. Show less

The 2000 Honda CBR600f4 is beyond nice... but is anyone excited about the 2001 cbr 600 F4I? I saw the new color layout and I think it will be the bike of the new millenium Show less

2000 silver and red, beautiful, bought it in June have 2510 miles on it. Cant get enough, looked at all the sport bikes on the market sat on em, rode sum of em. Perfect replacement for my 96 f3. I go riding a lot with a friend who has a 2000 ZX9, we switched up and I was amazed, he wasn't holding back on the throttle he shot past me on that f4 of mine like I wasn't moving. Power to weight is an important factor. The quality is second to none; the comfort is great, it looks better than any bike I have ever seen in my life, wow!!I I can't get off of the bike accept to eat sleep work and stay outta the rain. Show less

I bought my f4 in March. The first 5000 miles and hundreds of wheelies were great, until the top end took a crap. It fried the cams and the head. It was replaced under factory warranty. I did some checking with a friend for years and shop owner in ca. he said," after doing lots of vertical wheelies for all those miles you starve the top end for oil" and will fry it. But I still love it and ride it hard. I now have 8500 miles on it. Mike in p.c.b. Fl Show less

This bike is no R1, but the day I got it, I put over 300 miles the first day. The response of the throttle is amazing. This is MY first bike, but I have ridden most of them out there. The ONLY bike that has even come close to keeping up with my COMPLETELY STOCK F4, is the R6 (which is a great bike also). I would recommend this bike to all beginners and some vets who can appreciate the turning capacity of the F4, I mean this bike can go as low as you can take it, and some. I do have some minor discrepancies; it would be great to put a fuel gauge and a clock, similar to the 2001 model. Other than that you can ride this bike for as long as you want. The ergonomics are fantastic (the major factor Vs the R6). My back and wrists are never sore; in fact once I get off I am ready to get right back on. Overall, this bike is great and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the thrill of riding. Show less

Personally I don't like the F4; my cousin got one last year. No question it's a nice bike, but when your clocking 260+ and the front tires shaking quite a bike, that tends to be a bad sign. I myself am purchasing a zx-6r in the spring. If you want quick rev's and good top end, maybe not as much as the F4, but good enough for any rider, than go with the zx-6r. Probably the best all round 600cc I've ever seen. Show less

I got the F4 in March 2000. I have 8,500 miles already. The bike is so fast. A friend has a ZX6 He's trading it in for Honda. Show less

This bike is awesome. This is my first sportbike. The bike was very easy to ride even on my first day. Quite comfortable, won't annoy the neighbors with the noise, and more than enough power. I'm very pleased with this purchase. The red/silver is the way to go but they're getting harder to find. you're likely to find just the (IMHO) ugly orange until the 2001's come out. I highly recommend this bike to anyone! Show less

This was my first bike and everything I've read, heard, and experienced tells me I couldn't have picked better! The seat is not the most comfortable for my boney butt but the clip-ons are perfect; my hands never get sore commuting. This bike is very forgiving if you're late on the power into a turn. It has to be pushed hard before the forks will chatter. Best all-around for those of us who don't do too many track days but enjoy the twisties on weekends. Damn those fragile plastic fasteners -- not cheap to replace either. Good fit and finish otherwise. don't forget to replace the stock pipe-way too quiet. The F4 is a better value than any other 600 produced in 99 or 00 (just don't get that ugly orange one). Show less