…was a new version of reality. "Having zero experience on a Twin of any kind, I redlined the bike a half a dozen times my first time out," said the CBR600F4i racer. "I became very disappointed with the power above nine grand because I expected it to be there. I decided I would never own an SV and never…

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…the 599 gives Honda a three-bike salvo in the 600cc sportbike class. The $8599 CBR600RR introduced in 2003 heads the lineup, followed by the $8199 CBR600F4i that gets a more comfortable one-piece seat for 2004. The 599 lists for $7099.Honda reps allowed the press to sample the new machine before it hit…

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…Diablos showed excellent stability when really pushed hard, and they transmit clear signals to the rider that made them predictable. A lonely Honda CBR600F4i sat unwanted in the pits, and the ambient temperature of the rear tire offered the test to see how quickly the Diablos got sticky. I rode the first…

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…something from the previous generation of top 600s would be a better match for the Brit bike. To test that theory, we brought along a 2002 Honda CBR600F4i to the track and for a few street rides with the Daytona. It turns out that the F4i is a worthy match for the new Triumph. There isn't a huge difference…

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…Motorcycles and his story revolved around Miguel so I took Jake's bike for two of the three sessions. We got a few laps around the track on the stock CBR600F4i and VFR800 to get somewhat acquainted, but once that was done we'd wait in the garage for our number to be called.Plumb and Boyles had both bikes…

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…Trumpet's gearbox remains notchier than we'd like, requiring more effort than others in the class.With a riding position similar to Honda's versatile CBR600F4i and a cushy seat, the Daytona is one of the most accommodating supersports offered today, with ergonomics that we described in the Daytona 600's test…

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