Grandpa Bike or Sport Bike ? | Honda CBF600 review

[@gunnarschultz4497]

The tires have a lot to say on this bike, my first test ride on this bike which was fitted with the Bridgestone BT 23 tires and with them I really think it was sluggish in the turns compared to my CBR F3, but as soon as it was fitted with the Michelin Power 3 tires felt neutral and willing to steer in all corners almost as well as the CBR, although you can feel that the CBF weighs a little more! The engine pulls well and you have to go over 8500 rpm before you can feel the difference in horsepower between them! It's a bike that grows on you over time and is good for fun on small roads and touring!

[@BramBergs]

It is the downtuned and more comfy CBR600RR engine, which makes it a bit smoother and is an excellent starter bike! I agree with the handlebar issue you mentioned and it is not the quickest or most exciting but packs enough punch for takeovers where needed. I tried the 1000 yesterday and will stick to the 600. The 1000 feels a bit quicker but most def is more thirsty and as a taller person the 1000's fairings dig into my knees (not in the good way). These engines will not let you down, they're extremely solid and forgiving! Excellent commuter, so much fun. Thanks for the vid!

[@Its_pollie_za]

Awesome vid homie this one was fun to ride along🙌keep up the good content!

[@someofthem]

have the naked version of 2004. happy with it

[@Mohennep-c6m]

Im thinking of getting this exact model for my first bike they sell for around 3k euros hopefully all goes good

[@misanthrope3098]

i can only reccomend. I drive cbf600sa for years and never was disappointed.

[@Mohennep-c6m]

@@misanthrope3098 sadly i cant get it since you cant get these on an a2 license without spending a alot of money.

[@misanthrope3098]

@@Mohennep-c6m you're german? Moin. Drosseln lassen kann man, hatte ich auch. Einbau ist günstig, nur die Prüfung kostet bissl. (English: it can be reduced to the A2 license. The parts and installation aren't that expensive, only the registration in the papers) I think around 200 or 300€ additional

[@Mohennep-c6m]

@@misanthrope3098 im in the netherlands here you can also do that but they need to test the bike on a circuit which costs 400-600 euros which is not worth it in my opinion

[@misanthrope3098]

@@Mohennep-c6m totally understandable. I dont know when you are allowed to get the "big" motorcycle license. Maybe after 2 years too? Hmm...well, i can totally recommend the bike. Maybe buy it now, drive later, or buy now, save money for the reduction and have fun. Buy i guess you should buy now. Better to have it and wait than someone taking it before you

[@KindOldRaven]

Do y'all think this'd be a decent first bike for an older beginner? (34 y.o.). I started my lessons on a Yamaha XJ6 (FZ6R in the states I believe) and that went fine. I can find one to test drive but it's quite a drive to get there. I'm about 6'1'' and am kind of looking for a good allrounder to start riding and gaining some actual experience outside of the like 20 lessons I've had on the XJ6 for getting my licence.

[@ItsBigRedZA]

It’s absolutely viable to start on this bike. As I said in the video the power only really kicks in later on in the revs. With your height you’ll struggle to find something that fits you which is lower than 500/600cc. Unless you look into adventure bikes like a BMW GS310. I don’t know many bikes in the states unfortunately😅

[@Mendedit]

I'm hoping to get back into biking after about 30yrs. back then I was riding 11 and 1200;s started on the road 1st bike (moped) in '74, now I'm a bit older and won't need the power or speed. do you think this'll fit my needs?

[@ItsBigRedZA]

id definitely say a bike like this will fit your needs, like I said in the video, its not overwhelmingly powerful in the low revs so as long as you shift early and ride sensibly you'll be just fine 🙌

[@FLINGERFLIP_ZA]

Glad i found this vid i just bought one haha thats a custom build street fighter. My sys has a cbr 600 they sound the same if you have an exhaust

[@ItsBigRedZA]

ah that's awesome dude ! definitely need to ride one with an exhaust 👀

[@FLINGERFLIP_ZA]

@@ItsBigRedZA put an sc on 2 days after i bought it

[@Barnabasanon]

I really reacted watching your hands on that steering! Lol! It is WRONG! Change that handlebar!😆

[@ItsBigRedZA]

I know right 🤣🤣🤣 I think it’s the standard handle bars. I know someone who said he changed it and made the bike muuuch better to ride

[@Barnabasanon]

@@ItsBigRedZA I am sure it worked well! 😄😄

[@Ethans_Sym_NHT]

you called it the crf in the vid title

[@ItsBigRedZA]

Wait what fr

[@ItsBigRedZA]

You’re right 😭 thanks man

[@bernardrc1137]

Coming from a ktm 1190 adventure, after it got nick, I hope karma serves them, justice, 🤬🤬, I find the handle bars weird too, they remind of honda cg125 handle bars,😱😅, very underated machine, detuned, 2007, honda cbr engine, cbf stands for City biker fun, I look it up, cbr stands for City biker racer 🤔 lol 🤣😉

[@Willie1409]

Waar ry jy Pretoria of wat ????

[@ItsBigRedZA]

This is in Montana bro

[@Willie1409]

@@ItsBigRedZA ooh