kbb is around 2800 and he's asking 2000. Needs tires and says the chain is noisy.

Has 18k, runs 100%, has reverse gears (don't know what that's called), new battery/oil change/ alternator.

Definetely attracted to the 30.5" seat height and the fact the reviews said it's underpowered compared to the other 600's on the market. However it's 429lbs dry weight...so have to go check it out in person to see how it feels.






Any thoughts, comments, opinions? I'm kind of opting to keep looking, but just wanted to ask since these bikes don't seem that common.

 

The chain is...noisy? Is it worn out? Or is he referring to the cam chain tensioner?

Reverse gears --> Reverse shift pattern (most likely)
Normally it's 1 down and 5 up to shift through the gearbox (for a bike with 6 gears). Reversing the pattern (also commonly referred to as GP-shift....although it's not only used in GP racing) results in 1 up, and 5 down.

I wouldn't buy it. It will be hard to come across spare parts (unless those from the Katanas and RF900R will fit) and especially for aftermarket parts.

Uniqueness isn't always a good thing.

 

I bought a leftover '94 RF600R 10 years ago. It was a beautiful electric blue. They put down around 85 whp peak, about 5-10 down compared to 600's of that era, but the RF's were tuned for midrange power. Wet weight was 485 iirc. It was a good bike and '97 was an awesome summer.