Honda CBR600F

I passed my DAS in July 2007 and researched bikes based on looks performance rideability and cost. I finally came to the conclusion that the CBR 600F was the only bike for a new rider who wants to safely ride with street cred. I had never rode a bike before my 7 half day lessons which equates to about 28 hours of riding and at leaset 6 of those hours was on a 125cc moped with no gears. The point being I am (was) a novice when I was looking for a bike after passing my test and I was advised not to get a sports bike by most non riders, however i read magazines and reviews which all said the CBR 600F was a good learner bike so I went with my gut instinct and ...  Read the complete review

It was May 2005, one of the warmest, driest summers was just around the corner. Soft, sticky tarmac beckoned, it was time for me to trade in my tired old 400 bandit for something a bit newer and quicker. So I was faced with the decision of the many sports 600's available. The R6? Bit too revvy for the sort of road riding I do. The ZX6-R? Likewise. Which left me with the rather tacky feeling GSX-R600, or the CBR600 catagory. No contest really. The CBR's at that time came in a variety of different guises. The standard F model is the one I opted for. It was red, white and blue, and had a nice comfortable seat and riding position, in ...  Read the complete review

Well i passed my test in March 2008 through the DAS course. I had already purchased the bike a week before my test and was eager to get going. I was out on my CBR600F (2000) within the hour after a quick phone call to the insurance company. Although i was taking it easy i found the bike excellent to ride in town and on the country roads. Now I've got 4 months experience and i'm still loving this bike although i did lose out for 3 weeks due to an exhaust problem. The downpipes were rusty (original mild steel exhaust) and so i then bought a set of stainless steel ones. I thought this would be an easy job for a mechanic removing 8 header bolts and fitting ...  Read the complete review

The CBR600F is probably one if not the most enduringly popular motorcycle on sale in Britain today and over the last 10 years or so. I rode the 92 model for a number of years and found it to be the most versatile bike I had ever ridden. This bike is perfect for those long hot summer days when you just want to blast through the open countryside, or spend a day at the track getting your knee down, or for those who want to commute it behaves wonderfully in traffic. The thoughtful guys at Honda have even put a decent size seat and well-positioned grab rails so you can carry a passenger in comfort. History The CBR600 was launched in 1987 and ...  Read the complete review

I ride approximately 30,000 miles per year on motorcycles and I rate the CBR as the best combination of comfort and performance. I have covered 11,000 miles in the last 6 months on a CBR600 FV - 1997 vintage. Capable of 150 mph yet returning 40+ mpg when ridden quickly on long journeys, the bike has everything in its favour. Honda build quality is excellent and the performance, handling and finish have not deteriorated over time (and mileage) as other manufacturers' products have done in the past. The riding position is more upright than out and out sportsbikes and a journey of 150 miles can be completed in relative comfort. The ...  Read the complete review