Back to GS for commuting...

[roguegeek]

So it's been a month since I bought my '06 CBR600RR now. In that time, I've managed to put 1200 miles on it from daily commuting and weekend canyon carving. Within that same time, I've put 2 miles on my GS and that was only to drive it to my garage to store it. Well today I moved back to my GS for my total 60 mile commute to work every day. Figure I'd list some thoughts from the move back to the GS just in case anyone is thinking of moving to a super sport. Obviously, there are drastic differences in commuting with these two bikes, but it still might be interesting to hear (I hope).

- My body sure does like the ergonomics of the GS. I got use to the RR pretty quickly for commuting, but you don't understand how extreme that riding position is until you hop back on the GS. My back and wrists are loving me for it although I still have the same complaint from the GS seat that I've always had in that it crushes your junk. I guess that's the price you pay for being a dude and packing heat.
- The wallet is hit less by gas. The RR uses 91 and get 35-40 mpg. The GS uses 87 and gets 45-55 mpg. You see the difference easily when you commute is 60 miles round trip.
- I miss my full fairing. 90 mph on the GS fatigues you a lot quicker than it does on the RR. Hell, 130 mph (not that I've done that ) feels like nothing on the RR.
- I feel every damn bump in the road again. Obviously, suspension on the RR is superior in every way, but you don't comprehend that until you jump back on the GS. Poor and uneven surfaces have become a pain once again and have to relearn exactly where in the roads I travel are the best to go over.
- The fun factor is severely diminished. I mean come on. The RR is just a blast to ride anywhere and at anytime.

I'm sure there's more, but those are the major ones. The RR will probably go back to what I bought it for which was weekend sport riding, canyon carving, and (hopefully soon) track days. I'd throw the GS into the local, non-highway commuting category due to suspension and wind resistance shortcomings and could see myself picking up a better commuting bike later on to overcome those shortcomings. A fully faired SV650S is sounding pretty good right now.

[dracflamloc]

Thats a sweet looking bike.

[roguegeek]

Haven't taken it off any sweet jumps yet.

[rangerbrown]

welll duuuua.  lol

the cbr i had made me go back as well , and sell it no less. the gs is  a far better bike. mine being a F any way

[roguegeek]

welll duuuua.  lol

the cbr i had made me go back as well , and sell it no less. the gs is  a far better bike. mine being a F any way

Not exactly what I was trying to say. The GS a better bike? That's laughable. If I had to pick one bike to ride forever, it'd be the 600RR. Now for this specific trek I make everyday, both bikes have strengths, but neither bike is perfect for it. I'd much rather take the RR everyday, but it's not really practical in terms of money (gas and wear). Even with it's more comfortable riding position, the GS isn't practical in terms of rider comfort due to suspension and lack of wind resistance. So like I said. A fully faired SV650S is sounding pretty good right about now.