Hello from Essex

Hi Jez,
Welcome to the forum. I'm fairly new on here too, lots of good info and some great mods to look at.
I've had mine a month now and still running it in - short shifting and keeping to around 5k max rev is a pain though, got my 600 mile service booked in for next week...so once the oils changed and everything checked i should be able to let loose a bit more.:grin2:

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forums ! Can't wait to see what mods you get done to it, anything in mind for a first ?

Welcome!

With this whole line of bikes coming out that offer a more relaxed but sporty alternative to sport bikes i've been seeing more and more sport bike owners jumping on.

What sport bikes have you owned?

My current bike is a Honda CBR600RR. Before that I had a Triumph Daytona and an Aprilia. I think I'll find it a bit strange at first. On the test ride I couldn't even find the foot pegs at first!!

TheCrow said:

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forums ! Can't wait to see what mods you get done to it, anything in mind for a first ?

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I'd like to fit the short seat, smaller front mudguard, maybe some fork gaiters. I've seen pictures of XSR's with "scrambler" tyres and some Renthal braced handlebars which looked good too. :smile2:

Jez said:

My current bike is a Honda CBR600RR. Before that I had a Triumph Daytona and an Aprilia. I think I'll find it a bit strange at first. On the test ride I couldn't even find the foot pegs at first!!

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My Best mate had a CBR600 and he swapped to an MT-07 which is essentially the same machine, he was worried that it might feel alot slower.....but he was/is pleasantly surprised by the performance/handling...he absolutely loves it..:smile2:
I'd imagine the biggest difference you'll find is the wind...!!

Jez said:

I'd like to fit the short seat, smaller front mudguard, maybe some fork gaiters. I've seen pictures of XSR's with "scrambler" tyres and some Renthal braced handlebars which looked good too. :smile2:

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Oh nice ! Sounds like a great way to start the modifying. The smaller mudguard, contrary to what I though, actually does provide some pretty good coverage and protection. But I think the scrambler tires on the XSR would definitely transform the look overall.

TheCrow said:

Oh nice ! Sounds like a great way to start the modifying. The smaller mudguard, contrary to what I though, actually does provide some pretty good coverage and protection. But I think the scrambler tires on the XSR would definitely transform the look overall.

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Scrambler tyres look awesome but can't help thinking A= They'd wear down at an alarming rate and B= handling would be severely compromised?..

Jez said:

My current bike is a Honda CBR600RR.

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I had an old 1992 CBR600 before I upgraded to a brand new XSR700.
The XSR700 almost feels faster due to the torque. I didn't like running at about 6500-7000RPM before passing a car when the opportunity came. I also find the riding position much more comfortable on the XSR. I hope you'll be happy with your new XSR!

Jez said:

My current bike is a Honda CBR600RR. Before that I had a Triumph Daytona and an Aprilia. I think I'll find it a bit strange at first. On the test ride I couldn't even find the foot pegs at first!!

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Snap. I was just about to set off on a test ride and dropped my feet back and nearly hit the pillion pegs. Had to look down to find where my feet should go :grin2: