Both really. It's a decent looking bike but it's a look that grows on you after staring at it for a few. It's not beauty queen but I think the CBR is much better looking bike. The headlights on the R1 have to go, they are even uglier in person. As far as feel, it feels slightly heavier and sits higher than the CBR. One of the things I loved about my 08 1000rr is that it felt as small as my 06 600rr.