upgrading from 05 r6 to 06 cbr1000rr

[talzawd]

hey guys, i've been riding for a few years now, around 20k miles on a 600 cc bike...i'm pretty conservative rider, 205lbs, 5'9....get on the power, but never like to do tricks or stuff like that...i'm looking to upgrade to a 06cbr1000rr cause i want more low/mid range power...i'm tired of screaming my 600's...if i get this bike,,,is it constantly going to be up in the air? i'm wondering if this is something i can handle?!? i'm pretty mature with my previous bikes...but i will get on them on a straight away or sometimes in the turns...what do you guys think?? i've riding an 05 repsol...it seemed really manageable, i have an option to buy a leftover 05, but for a about 500 dollars more i can get the 06..

[KaineJuice]

I think that you should just go for the 06 the only thing with the repsol is the color sceam they did not do any more modifcations to it. I had that debate myself I am just glad that 06 they brought back the all black.

[CBRBADBOY]

love my 05'but the 06' is supposed to be even better.check on the insurance first to see if there is any difference between the two.if not GO WITH THE 06' man.good luck,have fun and be careful.

[mikem317]

$500 more for the 2006 model? Do it. It's described as a different machine entirely.

[749er]

You definitely won't regret it. Literbikes are now so light, that the advantages a 600 possessed are now almost gone. So enjoy the extra power and torque.