[Sunfighter]

After months of intensive searching I bought my first bike yesterday.

I have had the opportunity to log significant mileage on some new Ninja 250/300s lately and while I loved that little bike I hoped for something with better brakes and some slightly higher fit-and-finish.

My original goal was always a Triumph Daytona 675 but when I actually got close to it I was smart enough to realize that it was simply "too much bike...." I shouldn't be intimidated by something that I wanted to own. The intimidation factor eliminated the bike from my hunt. Maybe next year.

In the last 4-6 weeks I must have sat on or ridden every imaginable sport and naked bike imaginable. I came back to the Ninja 300, the new Honda 500R... but eventually stumbled across a flawless Honda CBR600RR. Similar class to the Daytona but for me the riding position was significantly more comfortable, the powerband was less intimidating and I loved the fit-and-finish.... the price, used, was similar to a new Ninja 300 and significantly less than a new 500R.... so I bought it.

I walked away from countless bikes because of their owner.... this guy was first-class professional and poured over every maintenance detail of the bike... it all felt right.

So since I have been on RS since 2000:

1997 Pontiac Sunfire (sold)
2002 Hyundai Tiburon (sold)
2000 Acura Integra Type-R (sold)
1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R (sold)
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (sold)
2009 Range Rover Sport
2007 Honda CBR600RR

Here is a shot for you guys: