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[QUOTE="BossTweed, post: 1020282, member: 66938"] Canadian: Thank you for your concern. You have been very helpful in your posts. I realize that you are right in what you are saying about the handful of throttle. I was wondering if this just pertains to the cbr? Couldn't I make the same mistake with a sv650, or is it much duller with the throttle sensitivity? Also what do you guys think about CBR rr and CBR F4i. Between the two I really have no preference, but it was posted earlier that the F4i would be a better choice for a beginner. Is this true and how much better would it really be (is it enough to only look at F4i or will it be about the same). What are the differences between starting with an RR vs starting with a F4i. Also Canadian it is not true that I cannot be swayed. I am perfectly open to other bikes such as the SV650. You are right that I am leaning towards the cbr, but that does not mean that I cannot be swayed. I have already sat on a SV650 and I actually really liked it. My Plight: I really only have the funds to buy one bike. The insurance from AAA (yes I have to do research on other companies but so far I am going by this) shows the SV650 to actually cost more for comprehensive and almost the equal amount for liability. That being said the used SV650s and CBRs have been in a similar price range (granted that the 650s do come cheaper). So it boils down to which bike I prefer without much regard to cost. What I like in the CBR is the style, it really looks a lot better then the SV650. Even though looks are not everything they are a part of buying a bike. I also like the "honda reliability," dirt bikes and honda cbr owners I have talked to have not had much to say in the ways of problems mechnically. In the 650s favor I really like the better comfort factor. So I guess I will have to keep considering the pros/cons of both until I get some experience with both bikes. If any of you fellows that have had experience with both bikes could give me a breakdown of what you think the pros/cons for a beginner would be between the bikes (are there things I am overlooking?) that would be great. Also the guy at the shop said that he thinks a younger male such as myself would not have a problem riding a cbr for 100-200 miles. He said there is initial discomfort if you have never ridden a street bike for the first 2-3 weeks of riding, but after that your muscles adjust and you should be able to ride the aforementioned distance without too much trouble. Is this true?? Are cbrs really that unbearable for extended periods? Thanks Guys!! Keep up the great info! [/QUOTE]
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