2006 F4i - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Shea · 08-09-2006, 10:29 AM

Someone I know just bought one and has about 1500 miles on it. I had ridden one the first year they came out, but that was about all for my Honda experience. Well, he let me take for a spin. The bike was not terribly fast, but it was fast enough. The thing that I missed the most about having a sport bike is how smooth they are. This thing just felt very smooth and EXTREMELY light. I felt like I was riding on a cloud compared to my Buell.

The only thing I hated was having to wind the hell out of it to get some power. The Buell constantly has power, no matter what RPM range you're in.

I think I am going to take my time and ride alot of bikes on my next purchase. If I can find a V-twin that has the torque of my Buell, but is close to be as smooth as the inline 4, we will def have a winner.

**intimid8er** · 08-09-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shea

I think I am going to take my time and ride alot of bikes on my next purchase. If I can find a V-twin that has the torque of my Buell, but is close to be as smooth as the inline 4, we will def have a winner.

To name a few:

The Ducati's

Suzuki SV1000

Honda RC51

BagofBones · 08-09-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

To name a few:

The Ducati's

Suzuki SV1000

Honda RC51

Don't forget the Suzuki TL1000R

Shea · 08-09-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BagofBones

Don't forget the Suzuki TL1000R

I thought they stopped making that?

**intimid8er** · 08-09-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shea

I thought they stopped making that?

Yeah...the engine is in the SV1000 and the V-Strom DL1000.

blackie1491 · 08-09-2006, 04:01 PM

I think ifd you had cracked the throttle in the upper RPM range you would have found all the speed you could handle.

Honda's have all made that seamless power that was a little deceptive,

Shea · 08-09-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackie1491

I think if you had cracked the throttle in the upper RPM range you would have found all the speed you could handle.

Honda's have all made that seamless power that was a little deceptive,

I did have it cracked wide open and red lined 1 and 2 gear, I let off for 3rd because my speed was getting up there. Was i missing an additional throttle? LOL I have been riding quite some time now and have ridden much faster bikes. The F4i is only pushing 94hp, which is decent, but the race replicas are cranking out 120+. My Buell has 103hp and ALOT more torque too.

FLYONWALL · 11-27-2006, 01:53 AM

Take a V4 out for a spin if you run across one. RC30, NC30, or
any VFR and you will like it. If you want something you can toss
in the turns look for a nc30/vfr400 just a bit over 400lbs smooth
as silk and who doesn't like the sound of gear driven cams? All,
good things

S83 · 12-04-2006, 01:48 AM

V-Twin Torque is sweet! I would look at the SV1000.

**Freakinout** · 12-04-2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BagofBones

Don't forget the Suzuki TL1000R

TL1000S too

FLYONWALL · 01-08-2007, 08:00 PM

+1 on the RC51 and the DUC in that order

V2Rider · 06-27-2007, 08:48 PM

Is the F4I a good sport bike to carry a passenger?

**Clint** · 06-27-2007, 09:03 PM

Is there such a thing? Who's the passenger?

V2Rider · 06-28-2007, 05:59 PM

The two bikes i saw that seemed the best for a periodic ride for two people were the CBR600F4I, and the Suzuki Katana. This being because of the full seat on both bikes. The drag is they are BOTH discontinued. My wife is 130lbs, me at 180.

**Clint** · 06-28-2007, 06:29 PM

Which usually means that used ones are cheap. It's funny how quick the squidly public loses interest in a disco model.

08-09-2006, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shea Third gear and cruising Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Buell XB12Ss Lightning Location: York, Pa Posts: 521	2006 F4i Someone I know just bought one and has about 1500 miles on it. I had ridden one the first year they came out, but that was about all for my Honda experience. Well, he let me take for a spin. The bike was not terribly fast, but it was fast enough. The thing that I missed the most about having a sport bike is how smooth they are. This thing just felt very smooth and EXTREMELY light. I felt like I was riding on a cloud compared to my Buell. The only thing I hated was having to wind the hell out of it to get some power. The Buell constantly has power, no matter what RPM range you're in. I think I am going to take my time and ride alot of bikes on my next purchase. If I can find a V-twin that has the torque of my Buell, but is close to be as smooth as the inline 4, we will def have a winner.

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blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	I think ifd you had cracked the throttle in the upper RPM range you would have found all the speed you could handle. Honda's have all made that seamless power that was a little deceptive,

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FLYONWALL Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 89 Honda VFR400r Location: DAPHNE, AL Posts: 73	Take a V4 out for a spin if you run across one. RC30, NC30, or any VFR and you will like it. If you want something you can toss in the turns look for a nc30/vfr400 just a bit over 400lbs smooth as silk and who doesn't like the sound of gear driven cams? All, good things

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V2Rider Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 GSX-R 750 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Is the F4I a good sport bike to carry a passenger?

06-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
V2Rider Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 GSX-R 750 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	The two bikes i saw that seemed the best for a periodic ride for two people were the CBR600F4I, and the Suzuki Katana. This being because of the full seat on both bikes. The drag is they are BOTH discontinued. My wife is 130lbs, me at 180.

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