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lilrob972 · 03-27-2005, 9:58 PM

hi im new to fireblades and sport bikes kind of i can say real sport bikes. i have rode for the last eight years. mostly dirt bikes and atvs one motorcycle a 600 katana and drove all over memphis on it. in saying this i have been reading for a little while and have heard the powerband on a RC51 being more like that of a four stroke dirt bike because of the V-TWIN and that of the inline four being more like a two stroke dirt bike so in saying this for some one who is comfortable riding and has an idea of what they are doing wouldn't it be better to get a RC51 than an 600RR as a first street bike?

sheepofblue · 03-27-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lilrob972

hi im new to fireblades and sport bikes kind of i can say real sport bikes. i have rode for the last eight years. mostly dirt bikes and atvs one motorcycle a 600 katana and drove all over memphis on it. in saying this i have been reading for a little while and have heard the powerband on a RC51 being more like that of a four stroke dirt bike because of the V-TWIN and that of the inline four being more like a two stroke dirt bike so in saying this for some one who is comfortable riding and has an idea of what they are doing wouldn't it be better to get a RC51 than an 600RR as a first street bike?

What do you want it for? In my opinion a 600 does not do long distance as well since you need higher R's to get highway speed (more buzzy) Track bike I have heard the RC is much easier to control/ride than an inine four liter bike however a 600 is lighter. So what is your target kind of riding (short hops to the hills, highway, lounge lizarding, etc.)? You might find that depending on your intent the answer is none of the above

showmethebombs · 03-27-2005, 10:08 PM

well, a RC51 is a heavy ride...but if you have riding time in...even on dirt/kantana...you can probably move past the 600CC first bike. They are totally different bikes....but I rode on dirt for about 10 years...then went to a 600F3 on the first street bike in 97...I think I could have done a 900CC bike looking back.

lilrob972 · 03-27-2005, 10:23 PM

i am going to use it mostly to ride to work and as my main transportation when i go home in the summer i was just thinking of how people where like way to much power and the only thing that i have rode like that was a 89 250 quadracer and that was "why fast " and the powerband hit way to hard but that was at 14 so i think i want another go at that one

sheepofblue · 03-27-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lilrob972

i am going to use it mostly to ride to work and as my main transportation when i go home in the summer i was just thinking of how people where like way to much power and the only thing that i have rode like that was a 89 250 quadracer and that was "why fast " and the powerband hit way to hard but that was at 14 so i think i want another go at that one

You might consider a Interceptor, better for two up riding and easier seating. However it is reasonably sporting. Also any liter bike will be insanely fast and require restraint with throttle control

Before I bought my RR I also looked at Interceptor's and 600F4i's the interceptor is a nice sport tourer and while not as sporty as the RR the F4i is a very light bike with good performance.

Bacchus · 03-27-2005, 10:37 PM

Welcome lilrob!

That said, the grammar nazi in me is about to burst forth!

Scout · 03-30-2005, 5:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

... the F4i is a very light bike with good performance.

+1

With your experience, and what you want it for, I would absolutely get the F4i - a very respectable motorcycle IMHO. If not, a (I can't believe I'm saying this - Yamaha Haters Club) YZF600 is a really solid bet. In either case, unless you're last name is Gates, I would pursue a used late model with low mileage.

Good Luck!

lilrob972 · 03-30-2005, 11:15 PM

Sorry to be that guy. a bike is much like your car some people buy them for how they ride,look, sound. In saying this that is way to much money to spend on any of these bikes, to not get the one I really want. A bike will only do what you tell it to (so I dont ride horses). With a little self control if you , and know what you are doing you can ride anything . I know im not Nicky Haden or any other pro racer. I never said I was or was going to try to be. As I said earlier I dont want to be the guy that asks a question and wastes y'alls (yes I did type y'all bacchus) time ,but if anyone feels strongly enough about anything they will do it. I will buy a RC 51 used of course ,but it will be mine. I cant think of one reason not to buy the bike you want. If you have to grow into it, that will come with time. It is all about being a smart rider. Dont put your self in bad positions and bad stuff wont happen. Thank you for your input I will show you my bike when I get it after this deployment. Once again sorry to waste your time see you on the road.

sheepofblue · 03-30-2005, 11:21 PM

The grammar police will attack

You wasted no ones time. Good luck on the RC and if you are going new check Abernathy's when you get back to Memphis.

RPinOZ · 03-30-2005, 11:26 PM

The F4i would make a better all rounder as the RC51 ergos may get you down on a long trip - except it is never far between fuel stops

. But for canyon carving or track work the RC51 would be my choice. A 929/954 can do both pretty well.
BTW

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Getsome · 03-31-2005, 12:58 AM

You've definitely wasted no time in asking your questions. You are looking for honest opinions on what you should get and that is a part of the reason we all come here.(besides the bs'ing poking jokes at people and harrassing the sheep

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The RC51 is a beautiful machine.. If that's what you decide you are ready to get then I say go for it. Hope it all works out and when ytou are ready to mod it then look inside this vast realm of threads and you'll see what others have found to be the best things to do from experience....

Good luck and welcome to the .org

Scout · 03-31-2005, 3:29 AM

Don't worry, you didn't waste my time, advice is free and easy.

When the experienced riders here offer bike advice, based on what the bike is going to be used for, they are trying to offer help for you to achieve your goals for what you need.

If someone said they needed a vehicle to go "mud-bogging" (y'all know what I mean), nobody would say "Go buy the Porsche Carrera."

And if someone was interested in "car" trackdays, nobody would say "Go buy a monster truck."

When asked, personally, I try to fit the rider with the bike with the mission. You will learn more, faster on a smaller capacity machine than a liter bike. Instead of contending with harnessing power, you can work on countersteering, lines, apexing, braking, and enjoying your ride - rather than "Can I turn this heavy beast in at this speed" type thing.

If it's commuter you need, with the occasional higher mileage trip, neither the 600rr or the RC-51 fit that roll as well as some bikes suggested here.

If you are absolutely stuck on buying either an RC or a 600rr, I'd have to ask why??

With admittedly little road experience, you will get more out of the choices I originally stated, than either the RC or 600rr.

BUT-

If I were you and had to choose between those two, I would go 600rr.