New Street Bike - General Sportbike Discussion

Joker · 09-16-2008, 12:34 PM

Right now I use my F4i for the street and the lot which is fine but it sucks when I fuck up the F4i or go anywhere out of the city. Anyway, I want to get a good street killer next year and I can't decide on what I should get. Thought you guys could help me out. One important thing to note is that I'm a big guy, 6'5 and about 240. Here is my shortlist...

929 or 954... Had a 929 earlier this year, it was nice and I really liked it but I don't know if I need that much power. It feels right at home though, since I ride the F4i.

636... Love the looks, love the power, people seem to really like them. but... rode my friends and it felt so weird. The bars are so close to the seat. On my F4i I am kind of stretched out but on the 636 they go almost straight down. Is it worth getting used too? Being a big guy can I get used to it?

Third option would be a 600rr. Never ridden one, don't think it would be good for a big guy but I guess no bike really is. Thought that maybe it would be closer in feel to the F4i but would have the power it is lacking. Would like to hear some opinions on how it is for a street bike.

RROCCO · 09-16-2008, 12:48 PM

i love my 636. if your gonna get a 600 for a street killer, its worth getting used to. i would go with a liter bike. 600 has more usable power for the street but i would rather have disposable power on the freeway. plus being a big guy, you should be able to throw around a liter like i can throw around a 600.

hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.

IRISH MIKE · 09-16-2008, 12:49 PM

954 yo

Tokyo Gorbo · 09-16-2008, 01:10 PM

If it were me Id just stick to the 929 or a 954. I used to have a 929 that I got for dirty cheap along with my f4i stunt bike, but I ended up selling it after about a year, and still regret it. 929 or 954 you can find them cheap these days, and its got that older honda reliability and duribility. 954 looks a little better FF than the 929. I would rather have more power than needed for freeways or maybe taking a trip somewhere.

I had a 04 600rr for a little bit and it was a real nasty bike for corners and just going fast. Also had a 05 636 for a little bit and it felt like it had alot more uHmp than my f4i. But i would just rather have a liter bike for street riding, that just my 2 cents.

Joker · 09-16-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RROCCO

i love my 636. if your gonna get a 600 for a street killer, its worth getting used to. i would go with a liter bike. 600 has more usable power for the street but i would rather have disposable power on the freeway. plus being a big guy, you should be able to throw around a liter like i can throw around a 600.

hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.

Its nice, starting to get cold which sucks ass...

RROCCO · 09-16-2008, 02:16 PM

i remember the weather turning perty quick up there. I hate the snow after living in FL. i do miss snowmobiles though. and ill die a packer fan.

Joker · 09-16-2008, 02:37 PM

I think you guys have tipped me over the edge for a 954...

Mikey SBF · 09-16-2008, 04:50 PM

954 is a great street stunner

3rd gear highchairs on the freeway!

09-16-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
Joker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Milwaukee/Tosa Age: 28 Bike: Fiddy, SDG, F4i, 929RR Gender: Male Posts: 1,692	New Street Bike Right now I use my F4i for the street and the lot which is fine but it sucks when I fuck up the F4i or go anywhere out of the city. Anyway, I want to get a good street killer next year and I can't decide on what I should get. Thought you guys could help me out. One important thing to note is that I'm a big guy, 6'5 and about 240. Here is my shortlist... 929 or 954... Had a 929 earlier this year, it was nice and I really liked it but I don't know if I need that much power. It feels right at home though, since I ride the F4i. 636... Love the looks, love the power, people seem to really like them. but... rode my friends and it felt so weird. The bars are so close to the seat. On my F4i I am kind of stretched out but on the 636 they go almost straight down. Is it worth getting used too? Being a big guy can I get used to it? Third option would be a 600rr. Never ridden one, don't think it would be good for a big guy but I guess no bike really is. Thought that maybe it would be closer in feel to the F4i but would have the power it is lacking. Would like to hear some opinions on how it is for a street bike.

09-16-2008, 12:48 PM	#2
RROCCO takingitbacktotheoldskool Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CLRH2O Age: 31 Bike: old 125 now used for tractor parts Gender: Male Posts: 376	Re: New Street Bike i love my 636. if your gonna get a 600 for a street killer, its worth getting used to. i would go with a liter bike. 600 has more usable power for the street but i would rather have disposable power on the freeway. plus being a big guy, you should be able to throw around a liter like i can throw around a 600. hows wauwatosa? i grew up in horicon till i moved to FL at 17 if you know where thats at.

09-16-2008, 12:49 PM	#3
IRISH MIKE 100% Vagitarian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Greater Orlando area Age: Bike: 02 954RR Skreets, 03 636 Lots, 04 CRF50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,900	Re: New Street Bike 954 yo __________________ www.myspace.com/skr8pimp

09-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#4
Tokyo Gorbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 29 Bike: F4i F4i Gender: Male Posts: 915	Re: New Street Bike If it were me Id just stick to the 929 or a 954. I used to have a 929 that I got for dirty cheap along with my f4i stunt bike, but I ended up selling it after about a year, and still regret it. 929 or 954 you can find them cheap these days, and its got that older honda reliability and duribility. 954 looks a little better FF than the 929. I would rather have more power than needed for freeways or maybe taking a trip somewhere. I had a 04 600rr for a little bit and it was a real nasty bike for corners and just going fast. Also had a 05 636 for a little bit and it felt like it had alot more uHmp than my f4i. But i would just rather have a liter bike for street riding, that just my 2 cents.

09-16-2008, 02:16 PM	#6
RROCCO takingitbacktotheoldskool Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CLRH2O Age: 31 Bike: old 125 now used for tractor parts Gender: Male Posts: 376	Re: New Street Bike i remember the weather turning perty quick up there. I hate the snow after living in FL. i do miss snowmobiles though. and ill die a packer fan.

09-16-2008, 02:37 PM	#7
Joker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Milwaukee/Tosa Age: 28 Bike: Fiddy, SDG, F4i, 929RR Gender: Male Posts: 1,692	Re: New Street Bike I think you guys have tipped me over the edge for a 954...

09-16-2008, 04:50 PM	#8
Mikey SBF Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: URFACE, ca Age: Bike: Stunt F4I, Bling F4I, 06 GSXR 750 Street Gender: Male Posts: 1,385	Re: New Street Bike 954 is a great street stunner 3rd gear highchairs on the freeway!