Thinking about making the jump to a liter...

[Think]

you are at sea level now...a 600 will be a different machine down there...my pig triumph used to power wheelie with ease in 2nd and third down there <stupid altitude>

I'll only be at sea level for another year, maybe a few months more. I'm coming back to Colorado.

Thanks for the input folks. Don't have the money saved yet as I'm trying to start an IRA and force myself to hold off on a bike. It's really hard when it's really only "winter" here for a couple months.

[madvlad]

Do it, if you feel confident enough to step up. More power than you'll need but the more the merrier haha. I went from a 03 VFR800 then to a 07gsxr 600 and now shooting for a RC51

[Mother Goose]

exactly, exactly. you'll have a chance to use that power once you reach warp speed.

[MRA 32]

Greg, what riding are you going to be doing? Street only or street/track days? If I ever buy another semi-truck to ride on the street, I would buy something like a Duc 848. Twins are easier to ride on the street and on the track as well. Remember it's not the size that matters, but...Ok size does matter.

Good luck, Jeff

[McVaaahhh]

Get a litre-bike if that's what you want, can afford, and just suits you. To me, for 99% of the street riders the power question is really moot. Most of the newer 600's make 100hp, or damn near, and that really is more than enough for street riding.

I bought my RC51 because I love it, not because of the engine size. I enjoyed my old F4i immensely and would not have preferred a CBR1000 just to get more power, as it really would not have made a difference with the way I ride.

Bottom line - get what will make you happy all the way around.

[Think]

Greg, what riding are you going to be doing? Street only or street/track days? If I ever buy another semi-truck to ride on the street, I would buy something like a Duc 848. Twins are easier to ride on the street and on the track as well. Remember it's not the size that matters, but...Ok size does matter.

Good luck, Jeff

Mostly street, but when I get back to Colorado I definitely want to do some track days. I love the look of Ducati's, but comfort wise they are not for me. My 600RR was very comfortable, but it just didn't have the umph I was looking for, but I still loved that bike. The ZX-6R killed my wrists no matter how much I tried to use my back and legs for support. The VFR was obviously comfortable but I found it just didn't suit my style of riding.

There's a possibility I might just go back to another 600RR, but I'd like to at least give a 1000 a try.

[R1-Laubinero]

the 06-07 cbr1000rr- has tons of low down grunt for that year---very easy to ride on the street or track---wheelies really easy---I have a friend who rides his from arkansas up this way every year-- so you can make them comfy too--- just added a taller screen.. the fairing was pretty decent for that year.
I originally bounced around allot in the CC displacments- but now Liters are where its at--- enough power for 2 up---easier access to more power---its cool to watch your bike on WSB too...
I used to have a funny saying about 600s, 750, 1000s and 1400s...and what they really mean to us...just let me know if you'd like to hear it

[Think]

I used to have a funny saying about 600s, 750, 1000s and 1400s...and what they really mean to us...just let me know if you'd like to hear it

I'd like to hear it.

[Sean]

Just my .02
I went from an 01 R6 to the 07 CBR1k this year. Big difference! A liter bike was everything I thought it would be. More than enough power at any RPM's and it's not noticeably bigger or heavier than the 600's I've rode. I think you lose a little agility, but not bad. It really does like to go fast in a straight line (then again, what sport bike doesn't?). On the track it was awesome! A little more sensitive in tighter corners but it really gets up and goes in the straights. No real complaints.

For me, I had longed for all of that power, for so long, only to realize it wasn't really what I really wanted. Personally, I think a 600 is more than enough on the street...even on the track. Most people can't ride a 600 to it's potential (including me) and the only real place a liter bike is noticeable different, is in the straights. 1000 is nicer for riding 2up.

Good Luck!

[Depths_of_Mind]

I jumped to the S1k and have never looked back. Jumped on the 600 and wanted to "pedel" to get up to speed

[ton-up-boy]

Every year all the bike mags ooooo aaawwww about the latest and gratest bmw, yammy, suzi, ducati ,Trumpy etc....and mostly thay all say something like...the honda interceptor is maybe the best all around out there ....and thay are easy in town..IMHO.....
i'd have another...dependable and good looking too.