[PEZ]

Hi Everyone, my first post here. I'm researching this new beast and I had a question on it. Where will frame sliders mount up? Will the fairings have to be drilled? I've been looking at the pics, and maybe I'm missing something, but it doesn't look obvious to me where they would go? Thanks, and great site btw!

[gagger]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

Photos of an all new Honda CBR1000 RR Fireblade for 2008? - Reading some online and offline speculation about an all model for next year one thing is for sure, things are going to change for the Honda CBR 1000 in 2008. After doing some searching around I can't find anything official. Does anyone care to speculate on what changes should or will take place on the 2008 fireblade?

I would really like to see a dual exhaust on those 2008. Undertail is cool and all but damn those cans look good. Got a really nice sound also.

[splatty]

Originally Posted by PEZ

Hi Everyone, my first post here. I'm researching this new beast and I had a question on it. Where will frame sliders mount up? Will the fairings have to be drilled? I've been looking at the pics, and maybe I'm missing something, but it doesn't look obvious to me where they would go? Thanks, and great site btw!

Hi Pez

yes mate, the fairings have to be drilled for front R&G sliders. Exactly why I'm not having any !!

[ddawgnd]

I'd like to see some 1/4 mile times for the new Fireblade, haha sorry cuz thats the only kind of track we have around my tiny a$$ town.

[KurtTT]

Hey ,

maybe Topblock has some new framesliders for the New Fireblade.

The even have the CBR logo on them.

http://showyomotors.us4canada.com/co...5f40d27c1d.jpg

No need to drill any holes anywhere.

Cheers!

[Nuclear Bee]

I am interested in getting the new Blade. I am in S. Fl and haven't been able to make it to the dealership in several weeks to get an update. Does anyone on this forum have up to date delivery information for this thing to hit the States? Thank you.

[swami]

Ours should be releasing from Honda in the next day or two. I'm hoping to see at least one here by the end of next week.

[swami]

Finally got two in today, a red/blk and a silver/red. Both are sold but it's my first chance to see one in person.

[Maholli]

I pick my new blade up tommorrow.. Im keeping my 07 as well.. Finally where gonna see how much better it is.. My 07 has a full sato system, pc3 and flapper mod and puts 160+ to the rear wheel.. First thing im gonna do is some roll-ons, twisties, and 1/4miles runs against my 07.. My buddy and i are equal in riding ability so its should be interesting.. Im gonna video the whole thing..

[denzee]

My guess Maholli is that performance wise, it's not even close. Egro wise, it should be a little more comfortable too from what I read. What color did you get?
Congrats and looking forward to your comparo.

[Maholli]

Originally Posted by denzee

My guess Maholli is that performance wise, it's not even close. Egro wise, it should be a little more comfortable too from what I read. What color did you get?
Congrats and looking forward to your comparo.

Thanks Denzee, but i really don't think that performance wise its gonna be alot better in stock form. The new blade is 162 or so to the rear wheel and the weight is about the same as my 07 with the mods.. Im sure it will be alot better handleing and have alot smoother power delievery and be a better all around bike.. Im just not sure why the new blade is struggling in the WSBK competition.. The closest Honda is in 5 place behind Ducati, Suzuki, and Yamaha... Not too dominate as they thought.. But it is early.. And the blade did do well in the SBK testing at Valencia...

[bettingpython]

honda's not doing as well this year in WSBK because they lost Toseland to MotoGP.

[denzee]

I'm waiting with baited breath Maholli. The bike is still being developed and besides Checa, they don't have the same talent as last year as pettingpython has said. Getting back to your 07/08 comparo, I still think even with the mods you have on your 07, you'll find a marked improvement. Please don't disappoint me Maholli.

[Maholli]

haha Denzee... I hope your right... I think the new blade with track much better and have slightly more power throughout the entire rev range.. Most of the numbers I have seen on the new blades rwhp is less than my 07 after the mods.. I think once I mod out the 08 it will be much better.. The technology of the 08 is far better than anything out there..

[bettingpython]

Grrrrrrr my dealership got their shipment in today. Went by sat on looked at picked over and wound up drooling over this bike. I wish like hell I could afford to take on 5.5k in debt, they offered me 11k with a 5 year warranty and 5500 trade on my 954.

As much as I hated the initial pictures it is definately typical nice fit and finish you expect from a honda and it feels like I am pitching my wifes f4i or my 954 back and forth between my legs and not the piggish sluggish feel of the 1000.

Honda's got a winner with this one.

[wopner]

Just picked my 08 1000rr yesterday. Still in the 300 mile break in period so hard to tell how much more powerful it is staying under 6,000rpm. I can for sure say that it is alot more agile than the 04 1000rr I had. I can really tell the difference in wieght, you can really toss it around. The seat and seating position is alot more comfortable also. I'll fill you in on more after the break in.

[Maholli]

I got my new baby today... I must say.. I really is a small bike compared to my 07... As far as just outright power I have trouble really telling a "big" difference.. I must say the motor is better though.. The bikes overall package is much better.. It really is the power of a 1000 and the handleing of a 600...

[denzee]

Originally Posted by Maholli

I got my new baby today... I must say.. I really is a small bike compared to my 07... As far as just outright power I have trouble really telling a "big" difference.. I must say the motor is better though.. The bikes overall package is much better.. It really is the power of a 1000 and the handleing of a 600...

Very cool Maholli. Get some pics up soon if possible. Congrats

Originally Posted by Maholli

I got my new baby today... I must say.. I really is a small bike compared to my 07... As far as just outright power I have trouble really telling a "big" difference.. I must say the motor is better though.. The bikes overall package is much better.. It really is the power of a 1000 and the handleing of a 600...

We need some track data please..........

[swami]

We got 14 more into the warehouse, brought 4 more to the store. We now have every color except the ltd. blk/gry. I'm diggin the silver/red but would settle for any of them.

[Litre Kid]

Originally Posted by swami

We got 14 more into the warehouse, brought 4 more to the store. We now have every color except the ltd. blk/gry. I'm diggin the silver/red but would settle for any of them.

Any idea on the arrival time on the LE, and maybe what your store is selling for? I have a deposit on one here but no word on when it will be in. Really excited about this bike!

[swami]

Hey Litre Kid...I sent you a PM.

[Litre Kid]

Thanks mang!

[7th gear]

will say this the bike looks so much better in person, but i proably wont get one this year, just put a full exhaust on my 06 so i am not ready to part with it yet but the 08s are tempting and sitting on one is much more comfortable as noted above lol and all the color schemes set off each other nicely as well... go see it in person...

[CR5DUB]

The Blade takes another one:

2008 Superbike Smackdown V - MotorcycleUSA.com

[PEZ]

Wow, great article!! I love this part of the article:

"It dominates the competition in roll-on acceleration in any gear, at any speed and has a real burst of acceleration when you crack the throttle open. The shorter gearing has the CBR closer to the sweet spot on the tach than the other bikes, so it stomps them into submission at every opportunity. We didn't have the opportunity to officially run this quintet flat out to top speed anywhere and at the racetrack we never really got further than fourth gear, so we are not able to state absolute facts on the matter of top end speed, but... The CBR is the only bike we ever had hit redline in sixth gear. During those same top-gear runs, the others were a couple thousand rpm from red by the time the disappearing Honda rider hit the rev-limiter. In theory the other bikes, since they are geared taller, would eventually reel the Honda back in, but by that point the RR will be out of sight because it's so far ahead it isn't even funny. No matter who you are, that type of absurd openclass acceleration is a good thing and it is the core component of this CBR's success story."

[Nuclear Bee]

I visited the Broward Motorsports Store in West Palm Beach Florida and was greeted by a shiny new limited edition 2008 Blade. Since it was closing time I quickly asked if anyone had a deposit on it. The sales associate asked around and determined that two people had expressed interest in it today since it was new to the sales floor but neither of them had placed a deposit on it. I found out how much they wanted to guarantee it would be in my garage and come tomorrow I will roll it into my garage. A limited edition 2008 Fireblade will be replacing a my 2006 Fireblade. I was blown away by the look of this much debated and anticipated machine. The front end has grown on me and the slim tail section is beautiful from every angle. I will post some pictures up as soon as it rests in my garage. Fear the 'Blade!

[Nuclear Bee]

It's official. I am an owner of the new 2008 Fireblade Limited Edition. I picked it up tonight and so far have put a mere 12 miles on it.

[PEZ]

Congrats, if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for the sweet looking black limited edition? They want full MSRP of 11,799 here, and that's before taxes and whatever else they charge. They will deal on the other colors a little bit, but I really want the all black. Not sure what to do, because I really don't want to pay full price! Please post some pics!!

[redrider67]

Originally Posted by Nuclear Bee

It's official. I am an owner of the new 2008 Fireblade Limited Edition. I picked it up tonight and so far have put a mere 12 miles on it.

Congrats. I will be putting about 400 miles on my new bike tomorrow