[ekonkjack]

Benn riding since 1972. Had 8 bikes so far. 4 Yamahas, 2 Harleys, a Honda and a Suzuki. For the last 10 years I have had the great pleasure of riding an amazing 04 Yamaha RoadStar. Gonna keep her forever, but have been considering a sportbike as a stable mate. I was looking at the Honda CBR500R when the R3 caught my eye. Decisions Decisions....

 

[barett]

hey welcome to the boards, I feel the smaller the more enjoyable to ride, especially if you're not in a hurry...

 

[YamahaPWR]

@ekonkjack welcome to the forum!
Glad to have you here.

Are there any other bikes you have been considering other than the R3 and CBR500R? I noticed KTM has some great options as well.

 

[ekonkjack]

I have heard that the Honda was more rideable than the KTM. Ergos and seat comfort wise. I also prefer a twin over a thumper. The YZF6 would be nice but I4s are not as good on gas as a twin. The CBR500R is a bit porky, as Hondas tend to be, compared to the R3 and I think that the R3 might even beat it on a track but I am not out to race.

 

[Norton-Motorsports.com]

Welcome! The R3 will definitely be a fun bike to ride, I think for a lot of people, it won't be their only bike, it will be their "fun" bike

Jesse Norton

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www.YamahaR3Racing.com

 

[YamahaPWR]

I have heard that the Honda was more rideable than the KTM. Ergos and seat comfort wise. I also prefer a twin over a thumper. The YZF6 would be nice but I4s are not as good on gas as a twin. The CBR500R is a bit porky, as Hondas tend to be, compared to the R3 and I think that the R3 might even beat it on a track but I am not out to race.

That's what i have heard as well, that's something honda seems to be doing well with overall.

 

[Yamahahaha]

I have heard that the Honda was more rideable than the KTM. Ergos and seat comfort wise. I also prefer a twin over a thumper. The YZF6 would be nice but I4s are not as good on gas as a twin. The CBR500R is a bit porky, as Hondas tend to be, compared to the R3 and I think that the R3 might even beat it on a track but I am not out to race.

I heard that KTMs come with quite hard seats that aren't very comfortable, so I'll agree with you on that point.

 

[Torchsport]

Welcome from another long time rider.

 

[Vaughan]

Welcome to the boards!

 

[YR3]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[u3c307]

Welcome ekon!