2009 Fireblade - CBR1000RR

exit90a · 08-24-2008, 6:02 AM

When the first few pictures were becoming available, I also thought the 08' was a horrid looking bike. However, now that I have seen them in person, I have to admit it to be very easy on the eyes. I parked my red/black 07' next to a red/black 08' for comparison and could not pick one over the other. The minimalistic theme works for me.

08silvercbr · 08-24-2008, 8:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 08BLADERUNNER

again well said!!! why does it have to scream look at me? who wants tickets??? attention is no good... the bike performs amazing! I get looks constantly from everyone saying how clean and simple the bike looks... just last night I was complimented on the bike by some guy while in the bathroom at a local restaurant, just after I saw a crowd of 6 or 7 people stand around admiring it...

mine is silver and black low key as it gets... and with the quiet exhaust (quieter than most 600's stock) I can cruise in stealth mode clutch in at any speed past cops while sounding like a scooter... and then I can crack the throttle to the tune of 9.80's at almost 150 mph (and I have a Ca. spec bike)

why does someone want LOUD look at me bike??? tryin to get a girlfriend by the looks of your sport bike? tryin to make up for an inadequacy elsewhere?

Nah...I go to the gym for that

The Gerd · 08-24-2008, 1:50 PM

I seriously think the big debate in the looks department stems from the fact that the 08 Blade is a huge departure from traditional Honda design. People get comfortable with a certain style and when they expect one thing but get an entirely different outcome, people freak. Honda Blades have always been more angular with lots of plastic covering the majority of the bike. They have also generally speaking, been more pointy, with excessive use of hard edges and acute angles. The new blade has a minimum of body plastic, just enough to divert air where its needed.

But to bring the thread back on topic, after riding all day yesterday (about 350 miles) I really, really, really want someone to make adjustable clipons for this bike, and the stock bar ends do little to stop vibrations in the bars. I can live with it for now but, Im thinking that as soon as a decent set of clipons comes out I will be first in line. Anyways, bike should be going in for first service this week.

Oh yeah...I've been monitoring my oil and I haven't dropped a bit on the dipstick since brand new. I did have a little oil spotting and soot in the exhaust but after 200 miles it went away and it clean as the day I bought it still. Took her to redline yesterday as well...needless to say, I dropped my shift light to 10.5K, at least until I get my IM.

stubobaloo · 08-24-2008, 3:25 PM

Whatever they change, I'll still love my blade!

I had my first service yesterday and took it out for a proper thrashing - WOW!

gappo mancini · 08-26-2008, 3:28 PM

It's great to hear such a variety of comment's about the appearance of one bike. Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and whats beautiful for one ain't for another, but essentially, who actually worries about what they're bike looks like when riding it. I dont....

jschaf · 08-28-2008, 7:41 PM

Let me see. What could they change about my bike that would make it better? A- More top end power for the US models, or a rebate for the Dynojet Power Commander & Ignition module I had to buy to compensate for Honda's response to the lame EPA noise testing regs. B- Better paint for the tank cover & "black" portion of the exhaust.
C- Factory Ohlins suspension at no charge to the customer (just a suggestion, just kiddin').

On oil useage. If it had anything to do with it my bike was broken in by the Honda book (not the "hard way") with Mobil 1 oil changes at 600 miles & 5200 miles. At the 5200 mile change I measured what came out (3.2 US quarts) vs. what went in (3.2 US quarts). This is OK by me. Maybe I'm just lucky.

wblamb · 08-29-2008, 11:43 PM

Maybe Honda reads this stuff, just in case here is what I would like to see: •Left side of the swing arm modified to looks more like the right side.
•Gear indicator light.
•Adjustable Traction Control.
•Switchable ABS (as long as it doesn't add too much weight; 5 or 6 lbs..ok.)
•HRC Euro Hugger (at least make it available in the US).
•(And of course, Euro HP)

JTC · 09-04-2008, 1:51 AM

USA buyer wondering when we might see our first '09's or even news of '09 changes/colors, etc...

Maholli · 09-04-2008, 1:54 AM

on Sept 5 is what I have been told...

JTC · 09-04-2008, 2:11 AM

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on Sept 5 is what I have been told...

Even I can wait that long...is that supposed to be an announcement from Honda?

Maholli · 09-04-2008, 2:15 AM

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Even I can wait that long...is that supposed to be an announcement from Honda?

Yes from what I have been told.. Its only a few days away so we will see.

swami · 09-04-2008, 10:56 AM

Actually Sept. 5th is for atv's and dirt bikes. I don't think Honda is announcing 09 street product till October.

08BLADERUNNER · 09-04-2008, 1:15 PM

I can't understand the logic in releasing the 08 model Blade in April of 08 and releasing the 09 Blade in Sept or Oct of 08???

JTC · 09-04-2008, 2:03 PM

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I can't understand the logic in releasing the 08 model Blade in April of 08 and releasing the 09 Blade in Sept or Oct of 08???

I dont think anyone is suggest a "release" date in Sept/October - rather we are anxious to hear what will be new for 2009. Actual date bikes arive at the dealer will be the next date to brood over.

I too have heard Dirt/ATV Friday - no word on street yet.

The Gerd · 09-05-2008, 1:18 PM

I now have almost 1300 miles on my bike and I have to say that there are some minor things that have cropped up over the time ive spent with the bike...

First is the damn cowls are impossible to conveniently remove for any reason (I like to detail my bike, including the engine, but since the fairings are a terrible puzzle I have been pretty lax on the engine cleaning). I am sick and tired of dealing with the insert tab A into slot B bullsh!t. Whatever happened to quarter turn fasteners and easy to remove panels. I seriously plan on buying an aftermarket plastic kit one of these days so I dont have to pull my hair out everytime I need to take it off. So I suggest that Honda needs to stop investing in origami pros and make this simple.

Second thing that has been bothering me is the crappy 4-5.5k rpm response its nice for people who dont know how to ride but its kind of annoying during roll ons to have that dip. There has to be a way to smooth that out.

Third thing I have issue with is the front brake "dragging", I took it in for its first service and the drag hasnt stopped. Its not debilitating but its annoying to hear it, also the front brake has a slight shudder when applying light braking.

Like I said most of these are just minor gripes, because I love riding my Blade and I really want to see the 09 be even more kickass than this bike. I will probably trade up to the 09 if they fix some of the problems with this bike and because I like new stuff.

Neenja_Jenkins · 09-05-2008, 1:33 PM

SO have we heard anything about the 09's yet? Or is it just dirt bikes and ATV's?

Rich22 · 09-05-2008, 1:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Gerd

I now have almost 1300 miles on my bike and I have to say that there are some minor things that have cropped up over the time ive spent with the bike...

First is the damn cowls are impossible to conveniently remove for any reason (I like to detail my bike, including the engine, but since the fairings are a terrible puzzle I have been pretty lax on the engine cleaning). I am sick and tired of dealing with the insert tab A into slot B bullsh!t. Whatever happened to quarter turn fasteners and easy to remove panels. I seriously plan on buying an aftermarket plastic kit one of these days so I dont have to pull my hair out everytime I need to take it off. So I suggest that Honda needs to stop investing in origami pros and make this simple.

Second thing that has been bothering me is the crappy 4-5.5k rpm response its nice for people who dont know how to ride but its kind of annoying during roll ons to have that dip. There has to be a way to smooth that out.

Third thing I have issue with is the front brake "dragging", I took it in for its first service and the drag hasnt stopped. Its not debilitating but its annoying to hear it, also the front brake has a slight shudder when applying light braking.

Like I said most of these are just minor gripes, because I love riding my Blade and I really want to see the 09 be even more kickass than this bike. I will probably trade up to the 09 if they fix some of the problems with this bike and because I like new stuff.

Tells you how to sort out front brake drag in your hand book under front wheel removal

The Gerd · 09-05-2008, 1:54 PM

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Tells you how to sort out front brake drag in your hand book under front wheel removal

Ah thanks Rich

swami · 09-05-2008, 2:48 PM

If anybody can translate the information for us, moto-station has pics of a E-ABS CBR1000RR and a E-ABS CBR600RR. The ABS 600 is the current bike other than the paint schemes. They also show what appears to be the 09 CBR600RR that's virtually identical to the 1000 with the exception of the exhaust. A Repsol edition 1000 is also shown. I think it's in french but I could be wrong.

Neenja_Jenkins · 09-05-2008, 6:37 PM

This website is in english...try it out...
2009 Honda Fireblade ABS - First official pictures - Motorcycle News

KrazyRdR83 · 09-05-2008, 8:58 PM

optional ABS...and are all those colors coming to the US

vidakd · 09-05-2008, 9:57 PM

I actually don't want anything on the 09, because I already got an 08 and I'd feel like crap if the 09 was a lot better. They better not bring good paint to the U.S. or I'll be especially pissed that I didn't wait haha.

KrazyRdR83 · 09-05-2008, 10:54 PM

i don't think anyone really knows yet...hell not even yamaha has released any info on their 09's...i don't think anyone has

Neenja_Jenkins · 09-06-2008, 6:47 PM

apparantly, these are UK colors... !?

08silvercbr · 09-06-2008, 8:03 PM

I seen some 600 pics of the 09's but nothing yet on the 1000's. Looks like they might be basically the same

fleeingnaluding · 09-06-2008, 8:18 PM

possibly for the next cbr gener, make a gear indicator display, make sur eyou still got a yellow Honda, make both lights go on not just highbeams. of course electronic traction control. More hp, also CBR are winning againt Suzuki this year we are winning Honda is winning I didn not know that.

The Gerd · 09-07-2008, 12:29 AM

I have to say that in the department of horsepower the 08 CBR has plenty for most of us mortals. I still havent been able to really see what this thing has to offer at the upper ranges of the tach since first gear at 10,500 rpm is well above highway limits. I've had the bike up to an indicated 170 mph but even then I wasnt anywhere near the redline in 5th gear. What I would like most is more refinement in the lower rpm torque figures and even easier to use horsepower in the normal operating ranges.

Sure this all sounds pedestrian when everyone likes to brag about HP figures and top speed, but in my eyes its all about the trip from stop to 100mph+, and the 08 blade is easier to describe as a surge of power, not quite a slingshot, but at the same time its so easy to forget that you are able to hit 60 from stop in less than 3 seconds because its all so easy.

So as for horsepower I would like to see more come sooner and I would like to see the missing top end come to the states as well as a repsol replica.

fleeingnaluding · 09-08-2008, 11:15 PM

I think your a bullshiter, you cant tell how much power you bike has, you should shift way before redline, and top speeds shrink the gear down cause of wind resistance. You act like the next 08 is so different then an 07, but I got news for you I can't get mine past the end of 5th either its just too fast. Also the difference between your bike is about 1 seconds at the pocono race track. Did you own the previous bike to make statement about the bike before that? And the 06s and 07 look so much better then the 08's from the back of the 08's you cant tell if your lookng at a 3 year old R6 or the new CBR1000rr. also its now even smaller its too small its like a 600 but if youw ant that extra second over a 2 mile distance go for it. They didn't even change the bike for the first part of 08 they liked the 06-07 so much. And on top of that the 08 isnt winning its teh same dam thing, but i dont think its the bike its the drivers suzuki has the best drivers. And there is no way you will ever use all of a 1000rr on the street unless you have a death wish but I would rather have it that way then maxing it out and needing more power, and the 08 has the agiliyt of 600 bikes with that power all over a liter bike but I wouldnt trade my bike in for this new bike if had a CBR for 4 years and needed to get a new cbr in 08 i would but i wont trade my 06 for an 08. My only hope is when 2012 comes around they still make a yellow, and no side exhaust make two exhausts on both sides i can handle that, or make them invisible as part of the plastic have the exhaust come out infront of the tire on right and left lower cowl. And stop the one light things its old we need at eyes everyone keeps telling me my light is out.

08BLADERUNNER · 09-08-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fleeingnaluding

I think your a bullshiter, you cant tell how much power you bike has, you should shift way before redline, and top speeds shrink the gear down cause of wind resistance. You act like the next an 08 is so different then an 07, but i got knews for you i cant get mine past the end of 5th either its just too fast. Also the difference between your bike is about 1 seconds at the pocono race track. Did you own the previous bike to make statement about the bike before that? And the 06s and 07 look so much better then the 08's from the back of the 08's you cant tell if your lookng at a 3 year old R6 or a Ducati from the front also its now even smaller its too small its like a 600 but if youw ant that extra second over a 2 mile distance go for it.OptionsQuote message in reply?
They didnt even change teh bike for the first part of 08 they liked the 07 so much.

can somebody get this guy a spell/grammar check!!!

The Gerd · 09-09-2008, 3:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fleeingnaluding

I think your a bullshiter, you cant tell how much power you bike has, you should shift way before redline, and top speeds shrink the gear down cause of wind resistance. You act like the next 08 is so different then an 07, but I got news for you I can't get mine past the end of 5th either its just too fast. Also the difference between your bike is about 1 seconds at the pocono race track. Did you own the previous bike to make statement about the bike before that? And the 06s and 07 look so much better then the 08's from the back of the 08's you cant tell if your lookng at a 3 year old R6 or the new CBR1000rr. also its now even smaller its too small its like a 600 but if youw ant that extra second over a 2 mile distance go for it. They didn't even change the bike for the first part of 08 they liked the 06-07 so much. And on top of that the 08 isnt winning its teh same dam thing, but i dont think its the bike its the drivers suzuki has the best drivers. And there is no way you will ever use all of a 1000rr on the street unless you have a death wish but I would rather have it that way then maxing it out and needing more power, and the 08 has the agiliyt of 600 bikes with that power all over a liter bike but I wouldnt trade my bike in for this new bike if had a CBR for 4 years and needed to get a new cbr in 08 i would but i wont trade my 06 for an 08. My only hope is when 2012 comes around they still make a yellow, and no side exhaust make two exhausts on both sides i can handle that, or make them invisible as part of the plastic have the exhaust come out infront of the tire on right and left lower cowl. And stop the one light things its old we need at eyes everyone keeps telling me my light is out.

Normally I wouldnt feed trolls but I think you completely missed the point of my post. I was merely stating that I dont really think the addition of top end HP is anywhere near as important as more accessible down low grunt. So I really have no clue where I tied my experiences on my bike to the 06-07 Blades, so I'm guessing you just misread something I posted.

I have no illusions of greatness, because I am simply nowhere near the rider this bike requires to actually see the true potential of the bike. I used to race in Suzuki 750 contingency races on a carbeurated 96 750, and then owned a street only 02 gsxr 750. I took the plunge to the 1000 because I could get it out of the showroom for 3000 dollars less than the all black 08 GSXR 750. I plan on taking a racing course to get back into the groove of riding close to the limit, but with a recent accident and unfamiliarity with my machine I just dont get too crazy on my baby.

As for the rest of the statements about how you feel about the new bike, good for you, not everyone likes the look. As for me I would have never bought a honda before this bike as the previous bikes seemed to be ugly to me. This is all opinion and everyone in this post is entitled to their so dont attack people for being "different".