2024 Honda CBR600RR

[smithyithy]

Caddyshack said:

Lovely looking bike and great engine.

It really was, lovely thing to ride and that triple motor was just a peach, absolutely all I ever needed for the road

[M1C]

smithyithy said:

Yeah that's true, the R was pretty well-spec'd.. Well, mechanically at least, it didn't really have any of the electronics that came later, not even ABS..

Any excuse for a pic..

To me, that is still one of the best looking bikes going! Gorgeous!

[JAMSXR]

Having owned a myriad of British, Italian, Japanese and Austrian sports/super/naked bikes, I came to the conclusion the 2015 Daytona 675R was the most fun and best sounding of all of them. What a machine.

[Skeptisk]

JAMSXR said:

Having owned a myriad of British, Italian, Japanese and Austrian sports/super/naked bikes, I came to the conclusion the 2015 Daytona 675R was the most fun and best sounding of all of them. What a machine.

With all the positive comments of the Daytona…makes it stranger that Triumph don’t convert the ST RS to a sportsbike. Having said that MCN had an article last suggesting that they might be thinking of it.

[2HFL]

Owned an 08 600RR for six years until I sold it in 2021. Countless track days, IOM TT trips and ride outs were enjoyed. Nice bike and great fun when wringing it’s neck.

Liking the look of the ‘24 bike, although it still looks quite retro to my eye.

[Caddyshack]

2HFL said:

Owned an 08 600RR for six years until I sold it in 2021. Countless track days, IOM TT trips and ride outs were enjoyed. Nice bike and great fun when wringing it’s neck.

Liking the look of the ‘24 bike, although it still looks quite retro to my eye.

Probably similar to my 2012 GSXR 600 (120ish bhp at 15,000 rpm) - anything over 10,000 rpm and it feels rocket ship fast, if I keep it in that zone it keeps pace with my mate on his 160hp Ducati Monster.

[PinkHouse]

How does it compare to the current ZX 6R? It would be great to see a group test at some point

[Rob 131 Sport]

M1C said:

smithyithy said:

Yeah that's true, the R was pretty well-spec'd.. Well, mechanically at least, it didn't really have any of the electronics that came later, not even ABS..

Any excuse for a pic..

To me, that is still one of the best looking bikes going! Gorgeous!

When I bought my 2015 Kawasaki ZX6 R 636 PEd back in 2016, it was between that a the Triumph Daytona 675. I’m sure the Triumph would have been a great buy.

It’s great to see Manufacturers supporting the these mid sized sports bikes that were once best the best selling bikes in the UK.

[Skeptisk]

I’m in the process of putting down a deposit. Seems like they are selling fast (as they are only bringing in 400). What makes no sense is that they are bringing in loads of black bikes. I would have thought those wanting red would massively outnumber the black.

[Skeptisk]

Skeptisk said:

I’m in the process of putting down a deposit. Seems like they are selling fast (as they are only bringing in 400). What makes no sense is that they are bringing in loads of black bikes. I would have thought those wanting red would massively outnumber the black.

Deposit paid.

[Krikkit]

Skeptisk said:

Deposit paid.

Congrats! Red or black? I'd want the jazzy colour, but I'm weird like that

[Skeptisk]

Krikkit said:

Skeptisk said:

Deposit paid.

Congrats! Red or black? I'd want the jazzy colour, but I'm weird like that

Red. It looks a bit invisible in the black (in pictures).

[epom]

Skeptisk said:

Skeptisk said:

I’m in the process of putting down a deposit. Seems like they are selling fast (as they are only bringing in 400). What makes no sense is that they are bringing in loads of black bikes. I would have thought those wanting red would massively outnumber the black.

Deposit paid.

Nice work.

[AceOfHearts]

The first demo bikes are now at dealers, so this is the first time I have gotten to see one in person. They really are stunning in the flesh

[Skeptisk]

Wheels Peterborough?

[GreaseNipple]

I had a test ride on one of these the other day, I tried the zx6r on a demo day and in comparison to that the riding position stood out the most, it seemed much less wristy to me, a surprising amount tbh, almost comfortable! Although I had ridden over on my RSV4. Foot pegs are still high though. The other surprising thing was how much heat it was chucking out. It was 20ish degrees and the dash said the bike was running at 85 degrees but the heat on my legs was unexpected. Quickshifter and blipper was nice, quite firm but positive. It didn't feel as agile as I was expecting but was nice and stable. Gearing was very long, 80 mph in first, I think for a road bike I'd do sprockets and get that down.

[Skeptisk]

GreaseNipple said:

I had a test ride on one of these the other day, I tried the zx6r on a demo day and in comparison to that the riding position stood out the most, it seemed much less wristy to me, a surprising amount tbh, almost comfortable! Although I had ridden over on my RSV4. Foot pegs are still high though. The other surprising thing was how much heat it was chucking out. It was 20ish degrees and the dash said the bike was running at 85 degrees but the heat on my legs was unexpected. Quickshifter and blipper was nice, quite firm but positive. It didn't feel as agile as I was expecting but was nice and stable. Gearing was very long, 80 mph in first, I think for a road bike I'd do sprockets and get that down.

So was it as expected, better or worse?

[timothyboulter]

Test rode one for 2 hours today and ended up ordering it. Its a lovely thing to ride and more accessible than you might think. I loved every second of riding it through the Hampshire countryside and can't wait for it to arrive.

Delivery end of June/July.

[Skeptisk]

timothyboulter said:

Test rode one for 2 hours today and ended up ordering it. Its a lovely thing to ride and more accessible than you might think. I loved every second of riding it through the Hampshire countryside and can't wait for it to arrive.

Delivery end of June/July.

Congrats. I won’t get mine until August so I would be interested in your thoughts once you have picked it up.

[Exasperated]

timothyboulter said:

Test rode one for 2 hours today and ended up ordering it. Its a lovely thing to ride and more accessible than you might think. I loved every second of riding it through the Hampshire countryside and can't wait for it to arrive.

Delivery end of June/July.

Good work! They look absolutely stunning.