These were the 2 bikes that I was looking at when I bought my first bike. I got the FZR more because it was available and less expensive at the time.
CBR600 F2 Pros:
- already has the 17" rear wheel.
- less known electrical gremlins
- many parts interchange from the newer CBR line (F3, F4, F4i)
FZR600 Pros:
- relatively unchanged for 10 years
- easy to upgrade using YZF600 parts
The biggest Con against the FZR is the rear wheel. If I had known about the rear wheel being 18" and how difficult it was going to be to find good tires for it I would have goon to the CBR. But looking back, I'm glad I went with the FZR. It is a fun bike that is easy to work on. It is also a little lighter than the CBR and has a better low end power curve. Another Pro for the FZR is that it will be cheaper to fix and modify than the CBR as a good bit of parts for that bike seem to command a higher price than they would for a FZR.
Either way you look at it, you're going to get a good bike. Pick the one that is in the best condition and the right price for you. You'll be happy either way.
Yes, that is a Single Sided Swingarm FZR600 that I built.
Something is lurking, waiting, wanting to be built......It calls to me from the darkness....
I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel....Then I realize that it is the train coming to run my ass over....
thanks for the answer! I live In Italy,and both bike i find at price of 1200-1500 $ . I already have a Fzr 1000 and i love it! I see the fzr 600 have 91 hp and cbr 600 100 hp. Low end and mid range are better in FzR?
I can't help but think that those posted horsepower numbers were inflated by the manufacturers. I do believe the FZR was in the high 80's. I would certainly be surprised to know that the F2 was getting 100 hp.
As much as I love the FZR, that F2 is a beautiful bike.
darrin
Thanks for joining and participating in the most "active" FZR Community on the internet!
Nice to see you are in Pisa. You are not very far away from the place where my parents live (Montalcino, Siena) . I plan on coming to Italy on my bike next year. Maybe we can meet and take advantage together of the Tuscany's curvy roads!
1992 Yamaha FZR 600 3HE with:
GSX600F fully adjustable rebound forks
GSX600F front wheel with full floating disks
Sigma BC 1009 speedometer
YZF 600 Thundercat tank
Red Rizoma like grips
R6 pilot seat
Complete custom made tail with custom made rear seat
Led front and rear signals and tail light
Custom fiberglass electrics box
R6 Voltage regulator
Custom made rearset hangers
Custom made A123 LiFePO4 battery
KOSO mirrors
GSXR600SRAD swingarm-rear wheel assemby with 180/55/17 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT rear tyre
FZR1000 hydraulic clutch
H1 HID
Hand made mirror plates
Wow really clean bike. It's amazing the number of beautiful bikes we are seeing lately! They look they are oof the showroom floor.. Good luck! Great choice!