A thread compairing my new CBR600RR and my old NC30

[Johnny FireBlade]

Is it wrong of me to prefer the NC30?

They both look lovely, but I prefer the look of the NC! :D

I've owned a 600RR by the way, great bikes!

[craigs23]

Lovely bikes mate you much be so happy !! funny enough was looking at this very type off bike in my local dealers last week and was amazed to see just how small they actually appear !! personally from having the opportunaty to ride both bikes just how bigger do you find the cbr in real life ?? appreciatte that the bigger bike is actualy lighter than the little nc30 just wonder if you actually notice the lighter weight in everyday riding ?? lastly just how much off a reach is te bigger bike , only 5 foot 7 here so always a bit worried if I could actually physically handle any bikes that much bigger then the nc30 which is obviously ideal for us smaller riders !!!

I John, few questions there so let me see whether I can help.

My CBR continues to impress - it's due for its 4000 mile service soon, so I've got a bit of experience with it now. Having said that, the demo bike felt as if I'd been riding the thing for years, I didn't need to adapt my riding to enjoy it, it just seemed to cater for my requirements - which in effect, I think, always me to concentrate and improve my riding.

I went on a Blade rideout the other week, and except for the latest 1000, the CBR is pretty small. I don't find its size a problem - it doesn't get as cramped as the NC30 over longer distances, but isn't too big for me either. Granted, I can't get both feet flat on the floor (I can get the balls of both feet on the ground instead), but anything above walking speed, I don't find this a problem. In fact, even paddling the bike around only has drawbacks when I'm wearing my Spada winter trousers, and that's mostly down to their restricted movement.

The bike is lighter than the NC30, it's obvious as soon as you pitch the thing into a corner. Even mini roundabouts are despatched with minimal effort, it's more flickable than my Ohlins/Alpha 10s shod CB1, and I enjoyed riding that as if I stole it (best £500 I've spent in a long time). The NC30's a bit different though, and I'm almost having to relearn how to ride it (from the short run around the block I give it everynow and again) - the 400 carries its weight lower, whereas the centre of gravity of the CBR feels as if it's between your knees. However, the CBR has still got that planted mid corner feel and is totally stable - the steering damper's speed activated so I've never felt it come on, but some antics in the wet which would have me clenching on my R6 leaves the CBR unriffled - in fact, I've over compensated in those moments, expected a lot worse.

The riding positon is a little more sit-on instead of sit in than the NC30, but that gives a better view of traffic ahead and allows me to countersteer a little easier, as if I'm controlling the front wheel more directly. It's not as arse-up as my R6 though, and haven't felt the need to change the standard screen - it offers little buffeting at speed and is also surprisingly good in cross winds.

Have a go on one.

[jono400]

Perfect mate appreciatte the informative reply.


john

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[fastdruid]

Lovely bikes mate you much be so happy !! funny enough was looking at this very type off bike in my local dealers last week and was amazed to see just how small they actually appear !! personally from having the opportunaty to ride both bikes just how bigger do you find the cbr in real life ?? appreciatte that the bigger bike is actualy lighter than the little nc30 just wonder if you actually notice the lighter weight in everyday riding ?? lastly just how much off a reach is te bigger bike , only 5 foot 7 here so always a bit worried if I could actually physically handle any bikes that much bigger then the nc30 which is obviously ideal for us smaller riders !!!

I John, few questions there so let me see whether I can help.

My CBR continues to impress -<snip>
The bike is lighter than the NC30, it's obvious as soon as you pitch the thing into a corner. Even mini roundabouts are despatched with minimal effort, it's more flickable than my Ohlins/Alpha 10s shod CB1, and I enjoyed riding that as if I stole it (best £500 I've spent in a long time). The NC30's a bit different though, and I'm almost having to relearn how to ride it (from the short run around the block I give it everynow and again) - the 400 carries its weight lower, whereas the centre of gravity of the CBR feels as if it's between your knees. However, the CBR has still got that planted mid corner feel and is totally stable - the steering damper's speed activated so I've never felt it come on, but some antics in the wet which would have me clenching on my R6 leaves the CBR unriffled - in fact, I've over compensated in those moments, expected a lot worse.

Have a go on one.

I have[1] and I liked it. A *lot*. I felt it didn't have the turn in of the NC35 though and is slower to flick from side to side. Would be a hard call between the CBR600RR and the NC35 for a track day.

Lets put it this way, my wife (NC35#1 is hers) also rode[1] the CBR600RR and she wants it as her next road bike after the NC35.

Enjoy it. :D

Druid

[1] Ron Haslam race school.