2005 UPDATE
The CBR600RR was updated in 2005 and gained new inverted forks with radial brakes as well as a bit more midrange and a 6kg weight loss, not that it was very noticeable. The 2005/06 model does ride a bit better, but if you want some mid-range, you need to buy the totally revised 2007 generationi withih itsi new motor.