RR
After a subzero ride down to Southampton to get my oil pipes sorted I was back on the road on a CBR600RR demo bike from J2. Once back from the ride my thoughts were:
• It was so easy to ride. Light clutch, smooth etc.
• Power Wheelies in 1st and occasionally 2nd are awesome. You just needed plenty of revs.
• The thing is so light. It felt tiny and half the weight of my Viffer
• The brakes are almost too powerful and have too much initial bite, especially when the road surface is anything other than race track perfect.
• What a hard seat. Although the riding position doesn't put much weight on your ass, you're still aware of the hard seat pad.
• Low bars, my bike felt like a cruiser after the ride.
• Nice basic dash. All the information, easy to read, nothing annoying.
• It looks awesome in black.
• At three figures it is very stable. Wind protection isn't great though.
• I can’t afford it.
I got a quick part ex quote on my bike just to get an idea, an automatic £2.5K with a possible £3K if the deal is right. That's not too bad as I would expect to get £3-£3200 if I sold it privately.
Being realistic, I shouldn't indulge in a new bike, especially on one that will be worse at commuting than mine is now and that would cost more to run. The idea of a second hand 600 is a possibility though.
One of the best moments of the day was getting back on my VFR and remembering all the reasons I like my bike. The way the engine feels, the noise, the riding position, the solid feel, the wind protection and the secure handling. Maybe I will just enjoy what I have for another season.
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