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Question

i am about to buy my bike next month. Im looking at the 07 cbr 600rr so it will be cheaper but I saw the 08 cbr 600rr graffiti and i love it. Now, I cant decide what to get. the 08 is around 2k more. monthly payment will be the same for 2 years. Im 5'8' in height 170lbs. cbr is the one i chose because of the comfort. I tried r6 but its too high and heavy.
my question are,
what do you think I should get? the cheaper 07 or the 08 graffiti? or try some other brand?
how do I negotiate with the dealer to get the best deal?
Around how much do you think i will be paying for insurance? im 28 yrs old. just got my M1. Have my DL for 8 years. no bad records.
should I get the extended warranty? what is that for?

Answer 1

If you're a novice rider, don't get either one. At least not yet. For your first year of riding pick up an older standard or cruiser style bike. Sport bikes are very powerful, and a novice can get killed in a big hurry trying to use that bike to its potential. And your insurance will be cheaper too. Your first bike will likely get dropped a couple of times too while you're getting used to it all. So get something that's not pristine so you won't freak out if you get a small scratch in it.

Then in a year or two, you can look at getting the bike you really want. And you'll have a better idea what you do really want as well.

Answer 2

First off, the extended warranty is for lining the dealer's pockets. Avoid it; it's often considerably more expensive than any repairs likely to come up. And many of them are phony warranties that you still have a minimum payment, often over $500, that you're stuck with even if something breaks.

I also wouldn't advise a beginer to start on a CBR600RR. The CBR has enough horsepower for a Honda Civic. It's not very forgiving of newbie mistakes, and the bike's aggressive brakes and suspension will also make it hard to relax and really learn to push the bike to closer to its limits.

I'd recommend starting on a Kawasaki Ninja 250 or 500, or a Suzuki GS500F instead. These sport bikes are all aimed at first time riders and are good ones to master riding skills. And they're very cheap. You can pick up a used one (sometimes for under $2,000 in good shape), ride it for a year, and if you feel ready for more power then, trade up to a 600. Or you may not have an urge to trade up - I've had my GS500F for over a year now.

Remember, this should be your first bike, not your last.

Answer 3

go with what you love, you will be happier , shop differnt dealerships , to get the best price tell one dealer that the other dealer made you an offer that you would get the 08 for the same price as the 07 , work that salesman , also dont get the warrenty look at the standard warrenty see how long that is most of your defects you will find out the first year , dont know what insurance will be i live in florida we dont need insurance unless its financed , no helmuts either , also bike week to see all the bikes