[LoopyLee]

The release of Honda's 2008 CBR1000RR represented the pinnacle of litre bike performance and as far as Honda were concerned the tag 'superbike' did not do the machine justice. They had designed it to be the most compact, lightest and best performing motorcycle in the 1000cc class and Honda have further improved it for 2009.

Not only have Honda released new colour schemes they have also given new owners the option of having Combined ABS on the machine. The ground-breaking Combined ABS will prevent the bikes wheels locking up in situations calling for emergency braking, giving an remarkable confidence boost to the rider. It has taken many years for Honda to develop a system with the refinement, performance and the necessary low weight essential for a bike in this category.

Specifications

Engine Type: 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55.1mm
Induction: Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Transmission: Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive: #530 O-ring chain
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Unit Pro-Link® HMAS™ single shock with spring preload rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4 inches travel
Front Brake: Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 320 mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 220 mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear Tire: 190/55ZR-17 radial
Rake: (Caster Angle): 23.3°
Trail: 96.2mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase: 55.4 inches
Seat Height: 32.3 inches
Curb Weight: 439 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.)
Fuel Capacity: 4.7 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve

USA Colors: Black, Pearl White/Light Silver Metallic, Repsol Edition (Blue/White/Orange/Red)
UK Colours: Achillies Black Metallic, Pearl Sunbeam White (HRC), Repsol

(Blue/White/Orange/Red), Pearl Siren Blue

[ldavis]

i still wish the US would have gotten the blue.. boo..

[02CBR954RRPat]

Sooo beautiful..... I'm glad to see they are staying with the turn signals in the mirrors.. big plus for looks as well as function

[gappo mancini]

It still has a broken nose.....

[.OrgOwner]

Originally Posted by gappo mancini

It still has a broken nose.....

It grows on you.

[CBRzach]

The blue is hot!

[GazRR]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

It grows on you.

It did on me. I didn't like the look of the Blade at all when it came out in 2008.

However, here I am in 2009 with a HRC Blade!

[h2olo]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

It grows on you.

+1 it doe's, I thought it looked like it had got a smack in the mouth with a shovel when I first seen it at the start of 08, although I have always loved the backend (very gp!) and I too have now got one, had it since Dec 08 and it is absolutely awesome.

[GazRR]

h2olo, what tyres have you got on yours mate?

[h2olo]

Originally Posted by GazRR

h2olo, what tyres have you got on yours mate?

I still have the standard Dunlop Qualifiers on at the moment but I will be needing a new rear soon so I will be changing them both then, im not really sure what to go for though, on my old K7 1000 I tried Michy Pilot 2ct's, Pirelli Corsa 3's, Metzeler Racetec's, all of them were good tyre's, but the racetec's were great in the summer and on track but not very good in the winter
I have heard good thing's about the new Maxxis supermaxx sport tyres, so may give them a try, failing that the Michy road 2's as I will be doing more road than track this year.( Credit crunch! )

[GazRR]

Maybe Racetecs will be best for me then as I only ride when it's dry!

[h2olo]

Originally Posted by GazRR

Maybe Racetecs will be best for me then as I only ride when it's dry!

If your serious about Racetecs try FWR as they are by far the cheapest, they sell a pair for £169 or three tyres (1xfront and 2xrear's) for £225, they also do free next day delivery.

FWR LTD Britain's Cheapest Tyres! Packet of 3

[GazRR]

**** the bed, that is cheap!

[curt248]

The repsol colors are absolutely stunning in person.

[MACI4LIFE]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

It grows on you.

Pinocchio?

[CbrRydah]

I had a major issue with the looks of the 08 1K. But its kinda like dating the smartest girl in school... She may be as beautiful as the prom queen, but once you've been with her a while, you find out that does things that very few other girls (still talking about bikes here, guys...) can do! Suddenly, she's not so unattractive any more. I now have an 08 1K... (I did change her looks a bit, though).

[anthonyl]

I went with the Repsol....had my 09 for a few months now....traded my 05 Repsol in.

Just had its 1000km service.

Bits added: Carbon fibre heat shield to the exhaust / carbon fibre heel guards and am waiting on the "REPSOL" rear hugger!!

[sidmarklong]

The best thing is the fact that it does not look exactly like everything else. That broken nose, and short exhaust is exactly what drew me to it. I used to own nothen but Suzuki.(Had five Suzuki's). The day I went out to buy a bike, I realized if I bought any one of the big four Japaneze bikes, I would buy a good bike equal to any of the others. It was looks that would make the decision this time. I walk into a Honda dealership that one day, and now I own a Honda. Just got the tail seat plastic cover for it and added the tank pad. Someone said they biuld car's too.

[Kiwiboy]

I think they are the best looking bike of the bunch as well.

I think it might also help a few people when it comes to buying a new 1000cc sportsbike is that in the U.K Fireblades are retailing for £9700 ish whereas the New R1 has just gone up in price from £10000 to £11500 I'm fairly sure the GSXR is over 10k as well now.

There are also some of the 08 blades at dealers going for 8.5k as well which is a great deal.

Mind you even if they were all the same price i would still buy a Fireblade.

Cheers

Steve

If Carsberg made motorbikes then they would probally be still not as good as a Blade

[ELLIE506A]

BEING A "BONE" NEWBIE, DOES THE SPEC AT THE TOP THERE APPLY TO A UK 08 1000RR?
JUST ASKING SINCE I PICKED MINE UP 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER UPGRADING FROM 98 CBR6
TA ELLIE

[Kiwiboy]

Originally Posted by ELLIE506A

BEING A "BONE" NEWBIE, DOES THE SPEC AT THE TOP THERE APPLY TO A UK 08 1000RR?
JUST ASKING SINCE I PICKED MINE UP 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER UPGRADING FROM 98 CBR6
TA ELLIE

From what I understand there is very little diference between the 08 and 09 model apart from paint and the ABS option and different rear indicators.

I would suspect that the bike might change for next years model though.

Cheers

Steve

[GazRR]

Yup, I recon the 2010 Blade is going to be something very special indeed. Especially after the impact the new R1 has had.

[h2olo]

Originally Posted by ELLIE506A

BEING A "BONE" NEWBIE, DOES THE SPEC AT THE TOP THERE APPLY TO A UK 08 1000RR?
JUST ASKING SINCE I PICKED MINE UP 2 WEEKS AGO AFTER UPGRADING FROM 98 CBR6
TA ELLIE

As far as I Know the only difference between the 08 and 09 is colours and the option to have abs braking, I too have an 08 and you will love it congratulations on choosing the best bike.

Oh and welcome to the Org.


Edit: sorry just realised this has already been said sorry Kiwi, I only have net access on my phone at the moment so missed the next page.

[GazRR]

Originally Posted by h2olo

congratulations on choosing the best bike

Oh yes, far better than any Gixer!

[h2olo]

Originally Posted by GazRR

Oh yes, far better than any Gixer!

Damn right Gaz!

[ELLIE506A]

thanx guys
ta for the welcome
just about to add a piccy of my new ride
ellie

[anthonyl]

Here's my 09..