[Rich22]

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.

The 08 looks way better than an 06/07 especially from the rear, the 07 now looks big and bulbus the 08 chunky and sleek. Peak power is just over 12000rpm and yes it makes peak power in 6th on the road it out handles the previous bike with ease, stops better and is quicker! don't you read the reviews mate

[splatty]

Congrats on deciphering it Rich..........I didn't understand a fooking word of it

[Rich22]

Originally Posted by splatty

Congrats on deciphering it Rich..........I didn't understand a fooking word of it

[gappo mancini]

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.

Well F**k me, thats some

[08BLADERUNNER]

thanks for the grammar and spell check! I sort of understand where he was going now!!! as for the 06/07 CBR's they look oversized to me... same with the GSXR's and the ZX10r's they all have too much additional bull poop on them adding weight and just making them too PROVERBIALLY loud. If you were to park all of the new liter bikes next to each other you'd see just how much sleeker the new Honda is.

AS for power I do notice the flat spot at about 10500rpm on my US model bike however I did a rolling drag race with a guy on an 07 CBR1k just the other night and I pulled him the entire time from the top of second well into 5th gear and not only did he weigh about 30lbs less than me but his bike also had a Yoshi pipe and a Power Commander. I did however get burned really bad by an 06 GSXR1k with a full Akrapovik race exhaust, a BMC intake and a PC3 with a custom tune. By 150 or so he was about 7 bikes ahead of me and gaining with each gear change.

Although as was previously stated who really needs to go that fast on the street? I am happy to give up a little bit of top end (that can be taken back with a PC3 and and ignition module) to have all the mid range power. If the only time my bike is lacking is during a straight line drag race from the Ca Max Speed Limit of 65 to well over 170mph I can learn to live with that.

By the way I have had my bike to 182mph thus far and it was still pulling hard. I ran out of balls before the bike did. It was so fast it ripped off my temporary dealer plate and plastic plate frame!!!

[hotstuff]

Yes please!!!!!!!!!!

[tahitian954]

The muffler has to go and it needs a tail tidy, fuel gauge would be handy, basic overhaul on the look of the bike. For a road bike its pretty sorted otherwise, im still on the fence about electronic aids. I think for me the buzz comes from the rawness of sportsbikes, dont like the thought of putting my life in the hands of electronic wizardry either, to me personally, a slipper clutch and quick shifter would make me happy on any sportsbike!

[gappo mancini]

Originally Posted by tahitian954

The muffler has to go and it needs a tail tidy, fuel gauge would be handy, basic overhaul on the look of the bike. For a road bike its pretty sorted otherwise, im still on the fence about electronic aids. I think for me the buzz comes from the rawness of sportsbikes, dont like the thought of putting my life in the hands of electronic wizardry either, to me personally, a slipper clutch and quick shifter would make me happy on any sportsbike!

Yes very true tahitian954, all these extra electronics that can be fitted after sale imo only hinder rider feel etc. next thing you know you'll be able to buy a valentino rossi replica to ride the thing for ya??

[The Gerd]

The idea of the 08 coming stock without the plate holder would be nice, but we all know its there to make the bike legal to sell, same with the loss of top end power in US bikes, and the little flapper valve in the exhaust to quiet the bike down in lower rpms.

I wouldnt mind some electronic rider aids, traction control would be amazing for street use, especially if its adjustable. I mean think of how many people eat it when they hit a gravel patch or painted surfaces. I'll take a safety net in those cases. ABS is intriguing, but after thinking about it, I feel its really a crutch, if you get used to not locking up no matter how hard you get on the brakes and then lose the ABS system and have to rely on your braking skills you might eat sh!t because you arent used to feeling that threshold between lock up and good braking.

The more I ride the 08, the more I love it, simply because I'm getting more and more used to what it can do. Its acceleration is intoxicating, never have I driven or ridden something that pulls like this bike. You really gotta grab onto the bike with everything you got to really launch this thing which just makes it feel crazy.

I am thinking about trading up to the 09, when it comes out just because I want a Repsol replica, not because I think there will be any difference in the bikes

*EDIT* Oh one thing that they really need to do with the new bike is do something about how all the pieces of plastic join together around the ram air ducts. Its just to easy to break the little tabs and you end up getting gaps where there shouldnt be any.

[Roadrunner17]

Here are some good high resolution pictures of the 2009 colors for Europe. I don't speak Italian, but the pictures are good quality. Mostly the same pictures from earlier links and posts but much better resolution.

http://www.hondaitalia.com/Moto/uff_...to_strada.html

[ratbag]

Originally Posted by Roadrunner17

Here are some good high resolution pictures of the 2009 colors for Europe. I don't speak Italian, but the pictures are good quality. Mostly the same pictures from earlier links and posts but much better resolution.

http://www.hondaitalia.com/Moto/uff_...to_strada.html

Thanks for posting the link, much appreciated.

Cheers, ratty

[Bigtoe]

I'd like to see ABS, traction control, and both headlights illuminate on low beam.

[08BLADERUNNER]

Originally Posted by Bigtoe

I'd like to see ABS, traction control, and both headlights illuminate on low beam.

well then how's this for you.....

Honda Worldwide | HRC | Products | Kit Parts | CBR1000RR 2008

almost what you want... the rest (headlights) you can likely wire yourself.....

[fleeingnaluding]

I agree with top speed over 150mph i am just not interested, i want the thing to be as fast as possible from 0-150, i had the straight away to do it to 180 but 150 was fast enough. Maybe that why people love 600's those bikes max at 150. But you miss out on down low power cbr1k make good power starting at 3k constant moving up to 9k then from 9k to redline it sort of feels like fast foward also known as **** thats fast or dont die speed. I dont like the 08's they look just like the R6's you have to look really closely to decide which it is. Even teh tail light looks the same with a side exhaust although thats where it ends, the front is better looking and of course the power is much more.

[swami]

Well we should have the skinny on the 09 streetbikes on Wednesday at 9:00 am est. according to the Honda dealer website.

[JTC]

I hope that includes what colors will be avail in USA....

[swami]

Yeah that's what I'm talking about...the US colors.

[TheTrickster]

Has anyone else spotted that they have changed the styling of the rear indicators for 2009?

See attachment

[boostin20]

My understanding that the only differences between the 08 and 09 1000 is the abs and color scemes. Is this correct, or is there more?

[low-rider]

i like hrc colors. it's beautiful. repsol is also nice.

[ratbag]

Originally Posted by TheTrickster

Has anyone else spotted that they have changed the styling of the rear indicators for 2009?

See attachment

You have an Eagle Eye Trickster.......... well done mate.

I think the 09 indicators look a little sleeker, hope they fit my 08

Cheers, ratty

[TheTrickster]

Originally Posted by ratbag

You have an Eagle Eye Trickster.......... well done mate.

I think the 09 indicators look a little sleeker, hope they fit my 08

Cheers, ratty

If you look closely, I think the whole plate holder, light etc have been modified

[Neenja_Jenkins]

So what's the official news for the US colors? The same that were posted up for the UK a while back, I can't seem to find the info anywhere?

[swami]

So far nothing on color choices for 09. The only thing they've shown so far is the C-ABS being available. I'm hoping for more details shortly.

[JTC]

Thanks....keep us posted asap.

[swami]

09 CBR1000RR9 colors are a Repsol edition, Black, and Pearl white/lt. silver. No mention of the C-ABS being offered on the 1K, so far just the 600RR. That's all I got for now.

[swami]

If anyone's interested the colors for the 600RR are as follows. Metallic black, Blk/Bright green, Pearl white/pearl blue/red, red/black and Phoenix? Not sure what that one is.

[swami]

My bad...there is an C-ABS 1000 in the lineup, only one color Red/blk.

[Neenja_Jenkins]

Oh snap, did you say the U.S is getting a white!? *crosses fingers*

[swami]

It's white/light silver, not as cool as the euro white from 08 but looks good. Pics are up on the Honda site now.