The best bike ever made for the road is the 2000 CBR 600 F4 or F3. Exciting, comfortable, nimble, stable. Don't get cheap with tires, I put Pirellis on mine. Tank is 16L. I had a 2001 VFR 800 too. I loved that bike, but I like the CBR 600 better. Any road bike should have a centre stand, and these bikes do.
@Bikeadelic4 жыл бұрын
More like 200Kg wet wet and wet weight is what’s relevant. No one rides without oil or fuel.
@dingjs19694 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Started looking at bikes again after 10 years away from them. 1st and only bike which i owned for ages was a GPX750, loved the bike but when a mate turned up with one of these and i had a go it was like night and day, the GPX felt like an absolute bus in comparison, the CBR is just such a nice light bike, you've convinced me and its now top of the list. Liked and subscribed.
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊😊
@marktheshark20005 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, gives you a good idea of the bike and they are pretty entertaining! Thanks for putting in the time!
@retrobikesdublin5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! Thanks a lot that's much appreciated !
@justinturner4067 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant review dude. Had 1 as my first bike and would definitely have another now, after 20 years riding. Awesome machine for the money!! ❤ 🏍 ❤
@retrobikesdublin Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment
@alesjezek9755 Жыл бұрын
Super Labombastic Fantastic Školastic!!!👍👏🤘👃👂🦵💪🤝😍🏍️💓🌜🙏🐠⚓🚣🫀🧠🫁🌠🏖️🪂🌴🌵🌍🐢🏊🤽🏄💯🌞😇👀🐬🐳🐟
@LNXG84 жыл бұрын
Picked one up today as well thanks!!
@MrBurns-um2id4 жыл бұрын
Really like this bike and im thinking of buying one in the future Anything I should know before I buy it? I currently own a Hornet 600 which is my baby
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Superb bike you will love it
@p1k2g35 жыл бұрын
Know that's will sounds funny but my wife buy me this bike last year. Just survived first season 😁 on my yellow cbr and I love it. Very Comfortable, fast and reliable. Great for first motorbike, easy to ride with lots of fun. Thanks for video that's just confirmed is a great motorcycle.
@retrobikesdublin5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment !
@leoslayer33043 жыл бұрын
Great review, just sold the Harley and looking at a winter hack when one of these at a great price turned up with low mileage! Collect her tomorrow and I am 52 years old 😆
@jamessummers39123 жыл бұрын
Had a 2000 f4 CBR had very bad crash on it would love another 1 great bike 👍
@mrwelder83424 жыл бұрын
Good vid mate ,getting mine next week
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@benjonas2345 Жыл бұрын
I have one of these amazing bikes!
@Krezo2003 жыл бұрын
Bought one a few days ago Amazing
@nickoxide3 жыл бұрын
im buying one today so excited
@Krezo2003 жыл бұрын
@@nickoxide its gonna be fun What did you drive before?
@nickoxide3 жыл бұрын
@@Krezo200 rode a year 2000 fazor 600 and a 1998 fazor 600 before that. yourself?
@Krezo2003 жыл бұрын
@@nickoxide ah okay, so you are used to 600 ccm I had a kawasaki z1000 and it was quiet different
@nickoxide3 жыл бұрын
@@Krezo200 yeah although the cbr does have like 15 bhp more
@vagxania3 жыл бұрын
There 2 type cbr600f4 (carbs) "X"+"Y" you know if it is the "X" are the "ultima light"? Thanks from Greece
@TheGrandmaMoses Жыл бұрын
Exactly my model. Except previous owner dropped it three times if I count correctly, so the side stickers have holes in them and the 600 f sticker on both sides of the tail are gone. I found one dude to sell this set of stickers - 2x big CBR ( missing here, strangely ), 2 x Honda wings on tank, 2 x 600F for tail and 2 x 'written Honda' for near the floor - for 140€. So nope. :)
@rjoinery27452 ай бұрын
Not sure how your only getting 30mph I have a tuned one and get nearer 50
@nickydavies43 жыл бұрын
Not even close to a 1000 cc I had the f4i and it was rapid for what it was but my 1000 would destroy it
@rorybobbett82894 жыл бұрын
I’ve just moved back from the US for the summer to Ireland I ride a 2012 r6 and a 05 cbr600rr. After finding one of these for a bargain of just 1k. Do you think it preformes well and what’s insurance like on one of these?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
I'd be wary on the condition of one sold for 1k...
@frankiedoodle89844 жыл бұрын
Are they suitable for a first bike? Looking at a 2007 one with 20k after getting licence.. don’t want a full on super sport and an Sv or hornet seem boring as shit :) so these seem to tick all the boxes.. cheers
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
I mean as long as your responsible with your right hand and confident to begin with then yes ?
@frankiedoodle89844 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, I have spent that long reading about 600s ie Gixxer’s and zx6s being death traps to beginners that these get more of a positive rep..
@Markycarandbikestuff4 жыл бұрын
@@frankiedoodle8984 most 600's Sportbikes are fine, like you I deliberated for a while, went for a 2004 GSXR 600, it's absolutely fine, just keep it out of the power band (under 6000 revs) and it's quite docile, treat it with respect like any bike, I learned on a Suzuki 650 Gladius, I just see the GSXR as an upgrade from that, steering takes a bit of getting used to as it's got less lock and a damper (totally different to the Gladius) pegs are higher too, apart from that it's easy to ride.
@frankiedoodle89844 жыл бұрын
Dingo617 thanks for the reply, regardless of what I get I will be going back to my riding school for some refreshers on the new bike.. then take it handy round my local roads for a few weeks :)
@HomeForGamersFTW4 жыл бұрын
The sv650 is awesome, had one and i loved it. Have a husaberg fs650 now with 70hp at 112kg and i still find the sv fun
@markolovis2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the upload, can I ask, would you say this same bike could suit as a first bike? By which I mean somebody who has never owned a motorcycle, although has used different geared scooters (say vespa 150 and the sort) and has driven for more than 30 years (cars that is), thanks a lot
@retrobikesdublin2 жыл бұрын
For someone who's never ever had a bike I don't really think so it's a reasonably agresive riding position and they are extremely quick so not super forgiving to start off with
@markolovis2 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin ok thanks for reply, I had read somewhere they were considered pretty docile as first sport bike, I guess it was meant for riders that had already some sort of experience on a bike though, thanks anyway, gotta look for an hornet/bandit or such 🤙🏻
@retrobikesdublin2 жыл бұрын
Why do you need 600cc plus particularly if you're in Ireland I'd recommend a cb400 or cb1 or something they are absolutely brilliant bikes reviews of them on our channel also
@retrobikesdublin2 жыл бұрын
Also whoever calls 3.1s 0-100kph dosile is nuts... Would you let your son / daughter's first car do 0-100kph in 3.1 seconds ?
@markolovis2 жыл бұрын
Ok will look into that thanks, just thought 600 were more “proper” bikes and had more reselling value…
@craigfirman18094 жыл бұрын
4:05 im looking buying a cbr600f4i this weekend. Im not sure if i should tell the guy before i test ride it that the most powerful bike ive ever ridden is a 13hp Yamaha R15... theres a similar power gap there to what you had.
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
We have one in stock at the minute 😊
@craigfirman18094 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin wrong country unfortunately but thanks. Good review of the bike anyway
@motoscientist4 жыл бұрын
I'm after a commuter bike for mainly motorway and a roads.. Would you say this bike is a suitable choice?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Sure would and would do for a nice Sunday spin too!
@lr6474Ай бұрын
ow noooooo I just remembered a video i saw about putting gallium on aluminium metal and watching it turn into playdough essentially im worried that could happen to a bike now.
@retrobikesdublinАй бұрын
What
@wheelie-gonzales4 жыл бұрын
Hi, what year was it and what money did it sell for?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Can't disclose this due to GDPR age is on the back of the bike on the reg
@wheelie-gonzales4 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin no problem I understand
@bobriley000444 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting 48 mpg and my best is 53 mpg on one of these, I don't know where the 30 mpg comes from, Even rides where It never sees below 5k rpm and gone well into triple digits i still get mid 40's mpg .. All I can say is if you get lower than 40 mpg Get those Carbs checked out!
@Synthetic-lt4ed Жыл бұрын
What’s your exact model, the f4 with carburetor? Which year?
@peterharding15518 ай бұрын
Mine's a 2001 F4i and I get 45+mpg riding it hard.
@tonymaloan28 күн бұрын
@@peterharding1551 1997 Fv with carbs, 105 hp, had it from new, 50 mpg, never changes however ridden.
@MoToxicity4 жыл бұрын
My da has one of this is also mint condition and some reason looks more sportier then this one in the video tho!
@toitín4 жыл бұрын
hehe
@primokona4 жыл бұрын
WHAT YEAR IS THIS BIKE?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Watch the video the number player shows the age
@jsd56704 жыл бұрын
Depends who's riding
@MoToxicity4 жыл бұрын
Also is this a2 legal ? Can it be restricted for a2?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Yes could be
@MoToxicity4 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin ohh shit really I couod have jsut used my das one then instead of buying myself a hornet 600 😐
@4254457618e4 жыл бұрын
anyone have any advice.. i will be doing a engine swap for an engine that runs.
@mickstephenson54914 жыл бұрын
Hi would you say ok for me at 6,1 tall cheers
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm 6'2" and is perfect
@andrewlowe31195 жыл бұрын
Missing cbr logo on the fairing, had mine 5 years
@vedantmehra69704 жыл бұрын
Does it make sense to buy one today..I M getting one for a very reasonable price
@Kobain2224 жыл бұрын
@@vedantmehra6970 did you buy it? Im thinking of getting a bike within the next month or so
@vedantmehra69704 жыл бұрын
@@Kobain222 no bro this Lockdown has delayed everything also m not very sure of getting one ..I mean it's a legend but it's a 20 year old model ... problems are bound to keep coming up if u plan to use it as your daily commute
@APaul-se6pe4 жыл бұрын
@@vedantmehra6970buy it! They are reliable, and tons of cheap parts. 350lb range dry weight, 110 hp, and this was one of the last super sports that was carbed, not packed full of sensors, and they are reliable. You wont ever find a bike like these for the money. Just stay away from the heavily modded ones. They will teach you mechanical skills. Only issues, were electrical, cam chain noise,which a new OEM at 50k solves.I love mine so much I bought spare plastic, a low km engine, basically every part I could find. These bikes were relevant way past new. They have litre bike brakes, and if you keep a good tps, synced carbs, a good clutch, you have a 110hp 158mph machine that will never disappoint. Dont be afraid of high mileage. Take a look at newer bikes specs and you'll notice even the best two decades later only had 15 hp more. This is not a beginner bike at all. Very fast, fully adjustable shocks front and back, and tough. My friends 80k poorly maintained, tps unhooked, dozens of Jimmy rigs was still a riot. I drove an r6, the 2012 rr, and I hated both. Just be smart and invest in basic tools, and if high mileage replace timing chain as they are interference engines. So a broken $35 part will cost you your engine. I've told you everything. Oh and they are a 10 second 130mph bike. Great bike for someone who's put a few years and 10k miles in. Also head turners. Mine is mistakes all the time for a brand new bike.
@Krezo2003 жыл бұрын
@@APaul-se6pe nice, i bought one last week👍🏻
@HondaCivicK20JDM4 жыл бұрын
Could you get insured in one of these bikes for da first the time
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Depends on your age and how much you're willing to pay for first time insurance
@HondaCivicK20JDM4 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin I'm 32 years old what kinda money would u be talking for insurance
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
@@HondaCivicK20JDM Get a quote from youre insurance company?
@86SVA4 жыл бұрын
@@HondaCivicK20JDM couple hundered. Really not expensive. I'm 180 for the year
@TheLegendaryLoso4 жыл бұрын
Coming from a r6 will I love this?
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
Depends what you're looking for
@TheLegendaryLoso4 жыл бұрын
@@retrobikesdublin something similar to the r6 aka sport bike 600 class
@retrobikesdublin4 жыл бұрын
It's not as extreme as the R6 way more useable day to day
@robertgibson54754 жыл бұрын
Title is so stupid I gotta click on it
@retrobikesdublin5 жыл бұрын
We know new owner has replaced them😁😉
@simonbarry19714 жыл бұрын
In a word no.....good bike but no 1000....
@porkyhunter4 жыл бұрын
Buke
@davidboydarnott4173 ай бұрын
Not faster than my Thou. I ken coz I've owned every CBR from 125 - 1000 apart from the 250. It's not even faster than a '98 CBR900RR. It's 200kg wet and only makes 110 hp so it's nowhere near 1kg per hp. Here's a tissue, wipe yer chin. 😂😂