2008 CRB1000RR THIS IS IT BOYS.

[REPCBR1000RR]

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL BOYS THIS IS COMING STRAIGHT FROM HONDA.

I LIKE IT, I THINK IT LOOK SICK.

TELL ME YOUR OPINION

(:mod: image removed - BK)

[jbigelow]

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL BOYS THIS IS COMING STRAIGHT FROM HONDA.

I LIKE IT, I THINK IT LOOK SICK.

TELL ME YOUR OPINION


REPOST.....

but I LIKE IT A LOT. i bet it looks better in person.

just change the exhaust, fender eliminator, miroors, wheels, etc. and it will look sick.

the only thing about this bike is that the headlight portion is not as proportional as the rest of the bike like our 05-07 CBRs.

anyways, i like it, but will not be trading my REPSOL for one.

-Jbigs

[REPCBR1000RR]

THIS THING WILL LOOK SICK IN REPSOL PAINT

[cowboyadam]

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL BOYS THIS IS COMING STRAIGHT FROM HONDA.

I LIKE IT, I THINK IT LOOK SICK.

TELL ME YOUR OPINION

No one knows if its the official bike or not yet. It was on the Honda news page for 2hrs, then

they pulled the pics. It supposedly will be released on the 28th....

That pic is gettin old though.

[O.A. for life]

The honda show is going on in L.A right now. will have a brochure sunday night or monday morn.:willy_nilly:

[MeanMachine]

The exhaust is hideous, the license plate/rear signals are Fugly, the turn signal mirrors belong on a touring bike....

The reason Honda pulled the pics is because of the overwhelming negative feedback they got after they released the pictures.

Hopefully by sick you mean :puke:

[hondapowered]

REPOST.....

but I LIKE IT A LOT. i bet it looks better in person.

just change the exhaust, fender eliminator, miroors, wheels, etc. and it will look sick.


anyways, i like it, but will not be trading my REPSOL for one

-Jbigs

+1 on the no trading the REPSOL.... like Amy Winehouse says NO, NO, NO just change pipe,body,mirrors,wheels, and etc.... LOL that's like the whole bike >>>>>>>>>>>> :cool:

[REPCBR1000RR]

The honda show is going on in L.A right now. will have a brochure sunday night or monday morn.:willy_nilly:

Honda will show it for the first time at
the Paris Show at the end of the month.

[mark986]

Pics seem fairly legit though.. even if it is before "Sept. 28"

Who knows.. maybe they can fix them up in time before they sell them.. lol

[REPCBR1000RR]

The exhaust is hideous, the license plate/rear signals are Fugly, the turn signal mirrors belong on a touring bike....

The reason Honda pulled the pics is because of the overwhelming negative feedback they got after they released the pictures.

Hopefully by sick you mean :puke:

All those parts listed ABOVE. I usually changed right of way on my bike.

I do alot of track days with my bike,so

I'm much more interested on How this bike will handle over any previous and current literbikes out there.

looking at this bike I see RC212V DNA all over it.

I like to see at least 175-180HP

The 2008 1000RR looks like it went on a diet.

[O.A. for life]

All those parts listed ABOVE. I usually changed right of way on my bike.

I do alot of track days with my bike,so

I'm much more interested on How this bike will handle over any previous and current literbikes out there.

looking at this bike I see RC212V DNA all over it.

I like to see at least 175-180HP

The 2008 1000RR looks like it went on a diet.

Ditto!

[MeanMachine]

looking at this bike I see RC212V DNA all over it.


The bike profile resembles the current MotoGP bike, but thats only cosmetic. The motor won't be some all new nugget of innovation, it will be another iteration of the current motor.

They didn't even bother to change the damn wheels.

Honda screwed up in MotoGP this year by building a bike that can't compete, an they further screwed up when they built this "thing" for 08.

You see RC212 DNA? Thats nothing to brag about considering the current MotoGP season.

I see a disaster. The same disaster I have been painfully watching the whole damn race season.

[yamahonda]

Its a Honda...of course its gonna handle/perform great etc.... Therefore, what ends up making most of us buy one bike over the other is the aesthetics. This bike is one of the ugliest I've seen. It has no symmetry. For example:

-The tail is too small compared to the body
-The exhaust is too bulky compared to the overall 'diet' the bike went on
-The rounded profile of the nose doesn't match the sharp boxy angles of the
side fairings
-Overall the bike has really sharp angles and the wavy lines of the headlights
conflicts with that tremendously

Need I go on??? I actually drew a crude pen drawing today for one of my co-workers to try and show how ugly this bike is and my drawing actually looked better than the real bike. We should all be extra happy we have our Repsols...I know I am.

[MeanMachine]

We should all be extra happy we have our Repsols...I know I am.


Hell yes. Well said!

I wouldn't trade mine even up for anything out there.

[Big Kahuna]

:mod:

Sorry guys, I removed the pictures of the new 1000RR because Honda asked me to. They were not supposed to be released until the 28th of this month. Please cooperate and refrain from posting any of these pictures until then. :)

[MeanMachine]

:mod:
I removed the pictures of the new 1000RR

Bless you BK! I don't think I could have taken any more!

Damn my eyes!

Do they really think anyone will like it better in 20 days? :idk:

[Big Kahuna]

Bless you BK! I don't think I could have taken any more!

Damn my eyes!Yeah, I agree... but I'm going to hold my judgment until I see it in person. :)

[MeanMachine]

Yeah, I agree... but I'm going to hold my judgment until I see it in person. :)

One thing is for sure, aesthetically the bikes we own right now are THE best.

[xrcrx]

I have no intention of trading my 05 on anything, not to mention any improvements these days are truly incremental, huge leaps are very rare now. My bike is making 156 very reliable hp, the suspension is set-up the way i want it, it does everything I can ask of it and more. And itlooks awesome, I love these bikes! About the only thing that'd tempt me would be a RC211 rep.

[O.A. for life]

You guys act like a honda gp inspired bike for the street is bad? cuz this year went bad? what would they do. . . make it look like the ducati? And i say i like it not cuz i would EVER trade my repsol, but add it to the collection. I think your a little harsh at first glance of a pic that may or may not even be the actual bike. :D

[yamahonda]

You guys act like a honda gp inspired bike for the street is bad? cuz this year went bad? what would they do. . . make it look like the ducati? And i say i like it not cuz i would EVER trade my repsol, but add it to the collection. I think your a little harsh at first glance of a pic that may or may not even be the actual bike. :D

You make some good points...definitely should see it in person, but whatever the hell that thing is in those pics it needs to get thrown into a pit of lava!

Lets face it, sometimes bike designers f*ck up. I like the look of the new R1 but its not as nice as the 06 IMO. Maybe the look of the 08 Fireblade will grow on some folks but I think I speak for a lot of people on this forum when I say I fell in love with the Repsol at FIRST sight:D

[1eyebrother]

I fell in love with the Repsol at FIRST sight:D

+100, just from the pics.....

[MeanMachine]

You guys act like a honda gp inspired bike for the street is bad? cuz this year went bad? what would they do. . . make it look like the ducati? And i say i like it not cuz i would EVER trade my repsol, but add it to the collection. I think your a little harsh at first glance of a pic that may or may not even be the actual bike. :D

They don't need to make it look like anything specifically. What they did do is make the exhaust and the damn mirrors look just like the GSXR, and the license plate/ass end look just like the R-6, and the nose is too damn flat for the rest of the bike, none of which is appealing. They took one of the best looking bikes out there and MADE it ugly. Wait to see it in person? Thats a joke. If a picture makes me gag the real thing isn't miraculously going to be a thing of beauty.

The designers obviously had a mental lapse when it came to creativity. And those Gixxer mirrors on a MotoGP looking bike is one of the most ridiculous changes they could have made.

Add to the collection? If you can afford to "collect" bikes, then do yourself a favor and get an R-1 or a Ducati.

On second thought, the Ducatis aren't that bad looking.

A little harsh? I've been NICE.

DAMN nice.

[hondapowered]

This is the one to add to a collection :D :D :D

are you all sick of me posting these pics everytime I can find a way to work them in ????? :evilgrin:

[TX Repsol]

are you all sick of me posting these pics everytime I can find a way to work them in ????? :evilgrin:

I've got the bike memorized now... seen it so many times! :p

[cowboyadam]

This is the one to add to a collection :D :D :D

are you all sick of me posting these pics everytime I can find a way to work them in ????? :evilgrin:

:postwhorenana: :focus:

[hondapowered]

LOL hehe I love this place :D I hope you fella's and ladies have a nice sunday ride we are headed to GATOR'S on the pass in treasure island :cool:

[REPCBR1000RR]

After further review I must say the new bike is going to be a tough sell due to cosmetic flaws.

[O.A. for life]

Honda will show it for the first time at
the Paris Show at the end of the month.

You were right! It was in its own little room and you have to put ur phone and cameras in a bag to go in and look at it and sit on it. But he says it looks like the sneak peek pics.:confused2:

[xrcrx]

Agreed, sometimes pics don't do a bike justice. I wanna see more before i rush to judgment.

[REPCBR1000RR]

You were right! It was in its own little room and you have to put ur phone and cameras in a bag to go in and look at it and sit on it. But he says it looks like the sneak peek pics.:confused2:

IS THAT RIGHT? NOW I'M :confused2: TOO.

[O.A. for life]

I guess we will see in a couple weeks. But pretty much the only difference in the sneak peek pics is the mirrors having the signals in them. But ????:secret:

[1eyebrother]

at first pics I can say I dont like it, but I will wait till I can see one in person before I say I wouldnt own one....they might just grow on me.....who knows at this point....

[goracer]

It looks weird because the bottom plastics are black and not noticable and makes it look like it only has the front part of the fairing and no sides. The turn signals on the morrors are overdue but that doesn't mean they had to buy the same mirrors as Suzuki. They could have used the ones from the VFR or whatever the semi sport/touring model is (Ducati style). You can allready see the new seperated tail light at the dealer (it's with the turn signals now). There's some new 07's with them allready. They are following the small side GP style exhaust trend also. It looks ok but I prefer the rear exhaust, but dual (yamaha style) and not single. I prefer the inegrated rear turn signals on the tail that Kawi' has done over the old fashioned ones that stick out. If they just paint "ALL" the plastics the same color or atleast make the sides visable, you guys would like it. I have a picture but i'm not sure if it's ok to upload it.

[REPCBR1000RR]

I have a picture but i'm not sure if it's ok to upload it.

is it a pic of the kawi? if yes, go ahead i wanna see it,upload it.
in this thread someone uploaded a MV Agusta

[goracer]

No, it's a pic of the '08 1000RR from a Europe web site. It's basically similar to the 600 with the tail lamp lowered to the tag and turn signal mounts and the exhaust is a small GP style on the right like Yamaha and Suzuki I think. It looks like it's naked sorta like the Yamaha YZF but it has full plastics, just doesn't cover as much engine and only the front and the sides of the front are colored. The sides from the tank back are black, so it looks like they are not there (naked bike).

[hondapowered]

MV AUGUSTA YOU SAY :D HMMMMMM...... YUMMY :evilgrin:

[REPCBR1000RR]

MV AUGUSTA YOU SAY :D HMMMMMM...... YUMMY :evilgrin:

that Senna version is a beautiful bike with lots of goodies,but too costly for the average Joe.

[REPCBR1000RR]

No, it's a pic of the '08 1000RR from a Europe web site. It's basically similar to the 600 with the tail lamp lowered to the tag and turn signal mounts and the exhaust is a small GP style on the right like Yamaha and Suzuki I think. It looks like it's naked sorta like the Yamaha YZF but it has full plastics, just doesn't cover as much engine and only the front and the sides of the front are colored. The sides from the tank back are black, so it looks like they are not there (naked bike).

you cant upload the '08 1000RR because Honda does not want the public to see it yet. You go figure!! just about every body whose interested have seen it.

since I wanna see that pic you could PM it to me, thanks

[hondapowered]

Exact same specs as the regular F4 1000 but special paint work, limited colors, seat color and stitching, windshield decals and gagues, even some other minor stuff but 10,000 more and it is only as fast as the 19K version????? You do gotta love true duals 4 - 2 - 4 that is just cool and all of the body work panels have a mod type hood clip... You flip over the ring, make a 1/4 turn and then remove WOW all the plastics can be removed and then installed after cleaning wiht no need of tools or different size bolts DAMN :evilgrin: I am so busted for HIJACKING :doh: once again BAD hondapowered :postwhorenana: but this is a great oppurtunity to see what the really expsensive MV is the CC named after the owner / designer CHECK out this ridiculous stuff LOL F4 cc What the heck busted already let it rip :hijacked:

http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagusta/07_F4_CC.html

LIMITED EDITION EXTRAS

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F4CC WATCH: PRECIOUS TIME. GIRARD-PERREGAUX LAUREATO EVO3 F4CC. Manufactured chronograph watch, 52 jewels, power reserve min. 46 hours, titanium case, caoutchouc strap, automatic winding see-through case-back. Limited edition, 100 pieces numbered as the customer bike.

F4CC LEATHER JACKET: ITALIAN FASHION. TRUSSARDI LEADER JACKET. Only 100 pieces produced with superior leather.



MSRP: $120,000

[goracer]

you cant upload the '08 1000RR because Honda does not want the public to see it yet. You go figure!! just about every body whose interested have seen it.

since I wanna see that pic you could PM it to me, thanks

I have it saved at work, so not till monday. Weird shaped exhaust in the side GP style. Color scheme is weird. The colored part changes vertically instead of diagnaly. So from the tank gas lid vertically down and then forward it's colored then averything back from that verticle line is black. So it looks like there is a weird partial front fairing only but it still goes around the engine. Seems like the trend is for less plastics to cool the engine off. The mirrors look exactly the same as the GSXR. The rear end is the same as the 600, no longer on the rear seat cowl but with the turn and tag lights. This will make it difficult to se fender eliminators.

If they do do another Repsol version, it should be a 800 since that is the currrent Moto GP size. But it should be a special edition. Maybe light weight forged wheels and MotoGP style exhaust. That would be worth an extra grand or two.

[Big Kahuna]

Hmmmm... It's looking better and better. Should have full release pictures later tonight as they are supposed to launch the bike on the 28th!

[Repsol47]

Side view isnt so bad....but that front view...good God, :wtf:
I dont think even Repsol paint will help.

Im content with the '05....you '07 dudes come in a close second.:p

[DavesRepsol]

:thumb_down: I am just going to say it......" I hate it"....

Tank Emblem????? :doh: What was honda thinking? are they trying to copy Yamaha???

No front running light????

I thought metal prices were the only thing besides gas that was going out of site......but PLASTIC???? Is there a plastic shortage? They could have done more with the fairing's......

Sorry to be a debbie downer for you fans of the 08, but for me I would not trade my daughters mini bike for it................

Maybe in person it might look not so wimpy......

[jbigelow]

I LIKE IT!!!!!

but i like every bike out there. :)

a few changes like exhaust and fender eliminator and it should be good looking.

BTW - thanx for the new pix BK.

[06cbr1krr]

Look closely, seems like there is a tail light in the tail. I like the angle view a lot. I agree, straight on and from the side. It isn't too great, but a fender eliminator, and exhaust can greatly help. If she's a handling beast like the 06-07 with more power/lighter or both.. You'll find me at the dealership filling out paperwork.

[goracer]

Yeah that's almost exactly the pics I had. Allthough i'm not sure why the trend for black lower and under fairings instead of all one color or two bright colors. I didn't want to give the exhaust away previously. It is a shorty GP style but if you look at the shape its flat. That should help keeping the width down and also keep it off your leg (and passengers leg).

Rear fender eliminator - Look again, the rear brake light is not on the eat fairing. Instead it is intigrated with the tag plate and tuen signals. A fender eliminator kit woul have to include the brake light and turn signals.

The mirrors look "exactly" the same as Suzuki. Why didn't they use the ones from the interceptor (Ducati style)?

Props for them adding seperate high beams. More lights equals more safety. Allthough they could have also done dual beam instead of one sided low beams. I guess HID's are still too expensive but that would be excellent for a Repsol edition.

[tholder]

Sorry but that thing just isn't a Honda IMO. It looks like some sickass inbred. :thumb_down: Glad I got my '07 Repsol.

[ogie]

I wouldn't care if it would outrun the 211v, I would still rather have my 07'. That thing is just plain ugly:twocents:

[06cbr1krr]

I see a lens on the rear of the tail..

[goracer]

I like the color scheme of the picture I posted bettter. The other one is way too much black, especially with a black frame. I like the silver frame on the 07 Repsol better then the black frame on my 05. I saw a black swing arm for cheap but I don't want my bike invisible. I like the aluminum showing. If I had the extra cash I would polish my frame.

[Repsol Robert]

Hmmmm... It's looking better and better. Should have full release pictures later tonight as they are supposed to launch the bike on the 28th!

I guess this means the pic embargo is lifted...

Mod #1 Fender Eliminator
Mod #2 TaylorMade Fairing exit exhaust w/PCIII
Mod #3 Carbon Fiber Mirrors (no turn signals)

All other mods TBD after I hear what can be done to improve handling and appearance.

I'm thinking an all black beauty for my '08/'09

[REPCBR1000RR]

Side view isnt so bad....but that front view...good God, :wtf:
I dont think even Repsol paint will help.

Im content with the '05....you '07 dudes come in a close second.:p

You're right,that's my first reaction about the '08.
BTW '05 rules.

[yamahonda]

Sorry but that thing just isn't a Honda IMO. It looks like some sickass inbred. :thumb_down: Glad I got my '07 Repsol.

:+1:

[doha5634]

Well, it's 9:30 in the morning here which means it is 2:30 eastern time. I have pinging the web all morning for an update. It is really starting to grow on me.

[msalser1000]

That is the absolute Ugliest Bike I have ever saw. Hell I would fur the goddamn thing just so people wouldnt know what it was!

[Nakkers]

That is the absolute Ugliest Bike I have ever saw. Hell I would fur the goddamn thing just so people wouldnt know what it was!
LMFAO

[TX Repsol]

I wonder how the aftermarket will handle the exhaust?

Notice how the stock exhaust is molded to be a continuation of the plastics... take away the hideous shape of the stock exhaust, and you're left with some incomplete looking body-work.

Will be interesting to follow.

And (DAMMIT!) why do they always redo the CBR's the year after I buy mine?? :mad:

Thankfully, this one doesn't turn me on like the '07 Repsol, but I'm gonna be pissed if it makes a ton more horsepower than mine! :)

[Jacobs Dad]

All I can say is :scared: Looks like a yamaha knock-off. Thankfully I bought an 07. The only positive I see is the mirror and turn signal integration.

[MeanMachine]

All I can say is :scared: Looks like a yamaha knock-off. Thankfully I bought an 07. The only positive I see is the mirror and turn signal integration.

It does look like a Yamaha, with a Suzuki exhaust.

I disagree about the mirrors, mirrors w/signals is a sport touring thing, and has no place on a true sport bike.

[msalser1000]

They stole the front end off a 1098. Its like industrial esponage gone wrong the designes finally ran out of ideas! I cant believe this im gonna have to buy a Ducati. If this is the new RR im gonna have to switch brands! Hell I might buy a Gixxer! After every interation of rr since the 900 I will never own another cause they is just fn ugly!

[vcx10]

wow that is awfull it looks like a touring bike it dont look no way near as good as my 07 repsol and i aint just saying that coz i own a 07. lets just say if i was buying a new bike this year it would not be that.if i did get a new honda i would rather get the 600 now that does look cool.

[TX Repsol]

Give it a little time fellas... and maybe even a personal sighting of the bike before you write it off.

I agree, the front end will take some getting used to, but we haven't even seen it in person yet...

And if it makes significantly more horsepower... I can get over ugly!

[TX Repsol]

Gallery (http://fullgaz.co.il/galleries/display_gallery.php?id=103)

[msalser1000]

Im gonna guess that 100 percent of the people on here cant use all the horsepower there currnet model 1000 has, alone more. That is unless Nicky or Pedrosa have joinded this forum. I like big power on bikes but for most of us its all obout the looks.

[TX Repsol]

This actually looks pretty decent...

2491

[Big Kahuna]

I grabbed a bunch of pics and will be adding whatever I find to the page:

http://www.repsolrr.com/images/cbr1000rr_2008

[Big Kahuna]

Honda Press Release

New for 2008

* All-new 999cc inline four-cylinder engine.
* Lightweight titanium intake valves.
* New thinner high-strength pistons featuring molybdenum coating.
* New removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders.
* Idle-air control valve (IACV) and Ignition Interrupt Control for idle stability and smoother on/off throttle response.
* Unique slipper clutch features cam mechanism to reduce clutch lever pull.
* New mid-muffler exhaust system design incorporates exhaust valve and catalyst.
* New-generation Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) (see Technology Section).
* New lighter-weight front brake hoses with lighter front brake rotors.
* New monoblock front brake calipers with chromium-plated aluminum pistons.
* Lightweight aluminum sidestand.
* New four-piece Hollow Fine Die-Cast Frame (see Technology Section).
* New aluminum swingarm design.
* New twin-tunnel ram-air induction.
* New line-beam headlights.
* Front turn signals integrated into mirrors.
* New compact instrumentation.
* New lighter-weight wheels.
* New lightweight compact battery.
* New improved ergonomics.
* Iconic new Honda Wing tank badge.
* Exciting new colors include Red/Black, Black/Metallic Silver, Pearl Yellow/Black, Candy Dark Red/Metallic Silver.
* Black/Metallic Grey (2008 special color†).

Unique Features

* Exclusive, MotoGP-derived Unit Pro-Link® Rear Suspension (see Technology Section).
* Mid-muffler exhaust system design.
* Specially designed slipper clutch.
* Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) system features two injectors per cylinder (see Technology Section).
* Centrally located fuel tank increases mass centralization and allows more compact frame design.
* Line-beam headlights feature two-piece reflector design.

Engine/Drivetrain

* Liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 999cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 76mm x 55.1mm.
* Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 30.5mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.3:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.
* Larger titanium intake valves create a lighter valve train for higher rpm.
* Intake valves feature double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.
* Intake ports use new shot-peening technology that improves power and torque characteristics.
* Cam-pulser location between the middle cylinders allows a narrower cylinder head and frame.
* Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.
* Forged-aluminum pistons with molybdenum coating for reduced friction.
* Lightweight nutless connecting rods.
* Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.
* Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (see Technology Section).
* 46mm throttle bodies feature Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector to optimize mixture atomization, combustion efficiency and power.
* Auto-enriching system is integrated into programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.
* New idle-air control valve (IACV) minimizes torque reaction and smoothes response to small throttle changes through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.
* New Ignition Interrupt Control system works with IACV and FI mapping to enhance driveability.
* Smaller and lighter ECU provides two 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder and two 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel-mixture and spark-advance settings for superb rideability.
* MotoGP-derived twin ram-air system allows high volume of cooler air to the 9.7-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.
* Butterfly valves inside the ram-air ducts open and close depending on throttle opening and engine rpm for optimum performance.
* High-capacity radiator incorporates twin cooling fans and allows a more compact cowl for reduced drag coefficient.
* Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.
* Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine and increased lean angle.
* Unique slipper-clutch design uses a center-cam-assist mechanism for easier actuation. Unlike an ordinary slipper clutch where the pressure plate moves side to side, the Honda clutch moves both the center cam assist and the pressure plate to provide additional slipper effect.
* Nine-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction- plate material.
* New extremely compact exhaust system incorporates a catalyzer and control valve in mid-muffler design that reduces rear bodywork size and significantly improves mass centralization, reducing roll and yaw inertia.
* Durable #530 O-ring - sealed drive chain.

Chassis/Suspension

* Lightweight Hollow Fine Die-Cast twin-spar aluminum frame utilizes MotoGP technology (see Technology Section).
* New aluminum subframe is lightweight and easily removed for ease of maintenance.
* MotoGP-derived Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) (see Technology Section).
* 43mm inverted aluminum-slider Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork features spring preload and rebound and compression damping adjustability, and offers precise action and unparalleled rigidity (see Technology Section).
* Exclusive, MotoGP-derived Unit Pro-Link Rear Suspension (see Technology Section).
* Front brake system features radial-mounted four-piston calipers and 320mm floating discs, and rear brake system uses a 220mm disc with a single-piston caliper for exceptional stopping power.
* Front discs with 72 holes of four different diameters for lighter weight and improved feel.
* Super-light aluminum-alloy hollow-spoke wheels feature race-spec 3.5 x 17-inch front and 6.0 x 17-inch rear dimensions.
* Centrally mounted 4.7-gallon fuel tank is positioned low in the frame, increasing mass centralization and allowing a more compact design. This design positions the rider farther forward for optimum handling.

Additional Features

* New ergonomic triangle lets rider sit 10mm farther forward and 10mm lower than previous-generation CBR1000RR. Handlebars are 6.5mm higher and 2mm forward.
* High-capacity 400-watt AC generator.
* High-tech instrument display features tachometer, plus LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters and a clock, mpg and average fuel consumption. A low-fuel LED light and shift-indicator light are located above the LCD.
* Line-beam headlight features two-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.
* LED taillights for lighter weight and improved appearance.
* Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.
* Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.
* Folding aerodynamic mirrors.
* Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch.
* New maintenance-free battery is 2.2 pounds lighter.
* Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
* Purchase of a new, previously unregistered Honda USA-certified unit by an individual retail user in the United States qualifies the owner for a one-year complimentary membership in the Honda Rider's Club of America® (HRCA®). Visit www.hrca.honda.com for details.

Available Accessories

* Color-Matched Passenger Seat Cowl, U-Lock, CBR® Racing Cycle Cover, Carbon-Fiber Accents.

† Limited color run, less than 500

[TX Repsol]

The gauge pod is pretty cool...

Now if HONDA would finally throw away the molds for the hideous 3 spoke wheels they keep saddling us with!!!

This bike is really growing on me - but I'm still keeping my REPSOL!

[O.A. for life]

Give it a little time fellas... and maybe even a personal sighting of the bike before you write it off.

I agree, the front end will take some getting used to, but we haven't even seen it in person yet...

And if it makes significantly more horsepower... I can get over ugly!

:iagree: I like it! And i really like the narrow tail, instead of the previous fat a$$ they have had in the past for the vents to keep the tail cool because of the undertail exhaust. I am gonna buy one. . . Make a repsol replica out of it. . . and make all you negative people eat your words. All the ugly stuff on it is the same ugly stuff that is on all the stock bikes. And by the way, what were you all expecting them to turn out? :)

[MeanMachine]

All the ugly stuff on it is the same ugly stuff that is on all the stock bikes.

NONE of the ugly stuff was ever on our 05s or 07s.... No Gixxer exhaust, no Gixxer mirrors, no R-6 ass end, no 1098 front end. NONE of that ugly crap was or is on any of our current bikes... maybe thats why we all own them?

[yamahonda]

NONE of the ugly stuff was ever on our 05s or 07s.... No Gixxer exhaust, no Gixxer mirrors, no R-6 ass end, no 1098 front end. NONE of that ugly crap was or is on any of our current bikes... maybe thats why we all own them?

Thank you!!

[DavesRepsol]

NONE of the ugly stuff was ever on our 05s or 07s.... No Gixxer exhaust, no Gixxer mirrors, no R-6 ass end, no 1098 front end. NONE of that ugly crap was or is on any of our current bikes... maybe thats why we all own them?

:+1::iagree: Well put.

[SIXDOG]

it looks like a Yamahonda.

[1eyebrother]

looks like these are the US colors....I kinda like the one limited to 500.00

1. Black/Metallic Gray limited to under 500.00
2. Candy Dark Red/Metallic Silver
3. Red/Black
4. Pearl Yellow/Black
5. Black/Metallic Silver

[MeanMachine]

I will say from a TECHNICAL standpoint, there are come very cool improvements. I just wish the overall package was better looking.

I also am VERY dissappointed that there is no Replica. As popular as replicas are you have the wonder why the hell there arent more of them? And not just Honda, all the damn bike companies.

[yamahonda]

it looks like a Yamahonda.

hahahahaha! oh sh*t....thats good. But not really, an R1/CBR1000 crossbreed might look sweet......this poor thing on the other hand just looks plain fugly.

[MeanMachine]

hahahahaha! oh sh*t....thats good. But not really, an R1/CBR1000 crossbreed might look sweet......this poor thing on the other hand just looks plain fugly.

Agree!

Given the choice between an 08 1000rr and an 08 R1, I would take the R1.

[diel11]

Sad part is most of the "improvements" have been offered by other manufacturers for up to 4 years. But we'll see how Honda gets them to work together. The higher rev limit should help the thing make more power and get around the track faster, but even that depends. Ti valves will be fun when it's time to replace them or if they use subpar materials like Suzuki first did on their k4 600. Double valve springs, HRC springs are singles. Forged lightweight pistons - hopefully they fix their engineering flaw from the 04-07. Coated pistons are nothing new, even the 04-07 pistons are coated. It's funny how they list all kinds of stuff that the 04-07 already have and make it sound like it's something big. Nutless rods? Been like that forever, auto enriching system? same thing. Butterfly valves inside ram air - called a flapper. dual injection - been there also. Shim under bucket, maintenance free cam chain tensioner, starter gear on the right side, all there already.

My overseas contacts have said the thing turns faster and better than anything else out there, so we'll see how that goes.

[06cbr1krr]

I don't think we'll see another repsol until Honda does better in MotoGP. I feel that they need reason to put out a replica.. Other than just putting out a replica.

[SIXDOG]

hahahahaha! oh sh*t....thats good. But not really, an R1/CBR1000 crossbreed might look sweet......this poor thing on the other hand just looks plain fugly.

Sorry dude.....nothing to do with you. Maybe I should have wrote Suyamahonda>>>>>

[yamahonda]

Sorry dude.....nothing to do with you. Maybe I should have wrote Suyamahonda>>>>>

Its all good! I actually thought after I posted that you may have not even intended that towards me.....still funny I thought:)
I gave myself that screen name because when I joined I had a Yamaha (FZR600), but wanted a Honda (Repsol!). I do appreciate the clarification though...keeps things friendly:D.

I think it should be called a Suyamakawihonda!

[MeanMachine]

I don't think we'll see another repsol until Honda does better in MotoGP. I feel that they need reason to put out a replica.. Other than just putting out a replica.

Well, for one thing replicas sell very well. And they are in the business of selling bikes. Produce what sells, right? Replicas are popular, do more of them. Period.

Second, there ARE other Honda Teams they could do replicas for. How about James Toseland's bike? He is quite the dominating rider in World Suprbike is he not? Honda can be proud of that team. And his bike is actually closer to a streetbike than a MotoGP bike anyway.

My point was there are very few replicas at all by anyone, not just Honda. Its a paint scheme, how about some choices other than the same old two color designs they have been wearing out for year?

[SIXDOG]

Its all good! I actually thought after I posted that you may have not even intended that towards me.....still funny I thought:)
I gave myself that screen name because when I joined I had a Yamaha (FZR600), but wanted a Honda (Repsol!). I do appreciate the clarification though...keeps things friendly:D.

I think it should be called a Suyamakawihonda!

Good one bro...it kind of reminds me of when the "new" GS1000 Katana came out...I couldn't stand it! Well it has grown on me ever since so I guess it is what it is. Never the less it looks like we live close by each other so maybe I'll see you someday at the Rock Store or Newcombs....

[SIXDOG]

Its all good! I actually thought after I posted that you may have not even intended that towards me.....still funny I thought:)
I gave myself that screen name because when I joined I had a Yamaha (FZR600), but wanted a Honda (Repsol!). I do appreciate the clarification though...keeps things friendly:D.

I think it should be called a Suyamakawihonda!

Yea, It wasn't intended towards you at all. The Suyamakawihonda is good.

[O.A. for life]

OK, OK. . . .I give up! :stars:

[06cbr1krr]

I agree, they should do more replicas. It would make more money. As for the other teams that use Hondas. Are they factory backed Honda teams like The Repsol team? Look at all the replicas that other companies have made. I think they were all factory team bikes.

[06cbr1krr]

Butterfly valves inside ram air - called a flapper..

maybe it's something like the butterfly intake tract that honda had in the integra gsr motor. One intake runner for the lower end of the power band, then one for the higher rev's. Who knows

[Repsol Robert]

Well, for one thing replicas sell very well. And they are in the business of selling bikes. Produce what sells, right? Replicas are popular, do more of them. Period.

Second, there ARE other Honda Teams they could do replicas for. How about James Toseland's bike? He is quite the dominating rider in World Suprbike is he not? Honda can be proud of that team. And his bike is actually closer to a streetbike than a MotoGP bike anyway.

My point was there are very few replicas at all by anyone, not just Honda. Its a paint scheme, how about some choices other than the same old two color designs they have been wearing out for year?


This is really the gap that companies like Auctmart are filling, and in fact I was researching doing replica skins in carbon fiber to fill the racer and track day guys desires...the ones with deeper pockets anyway.

I haven't given up on the idea, but the manufacturers just can't justify a large regular production run of this type, except in unique situations like the Repsol Honda, or the Xerox Ducati truly limiited editions...etc.

I actuallly am investigating buying Auctmart, the company...we'll see how far that goes.

I could see a Repsol Replica again from Honda in '09...so hang in there.

RR

[MeanMachine]

This is really the gap that companies like Auctmart are filling, and in fact I was researching doing replica skins in carbon fiber to fill the racer and track day guys desires...the ones with deeper pockets anyway.

I haven't given up on the idea, but the manufacturers just can't justify a large regular production run of this type, except in unique situations like the Repsol Honda, or the Xerox Ducati truly limiited editions...etc.

I actuallly am investigating buying Auctmart, the company...we'll see how far that goes.

I could see a Repsol Replica again from Honda in '09...so hang in there.

RR

But RR, its not an expensive production variable. Its purely cosmetics. Relatively easy, and considering they charge $500.00 more for it, they could afford to do them special order (a full auctmarks body kit isnt that much more).

Personally I feel that a race replica really should have some technical differences. The Repsols should have had some upgrades over the standard 1000rr. But since that isnt the case, and its just paint and graphics, they can do more of them even in very limited numbers and still make money.

[TX Repsol]

With the '08 "limited" black/gray color scheme, there's no way that costs HONDA any extra money... they know from past experience that the black/gray is the color to have, so they're charging more for it.

People will pay more to have that color scheme - it's a smart business move on their part, I just don't see why they (supposedly) plan to limit the color scheme to 500 bikes.

[MeanMachine]

With the '08 "limited" black/gray color scheme, there's no way that costs HONDA any extra money... they know from past experience that the black/gray is the color to have, so they're charging more for it.

People will pay more to have that color scheme - it's a smart business move on their part, I just don't see why they (supposedly) plan to limit the color scheme to 500 bikes.

Oh dear lord theres that 500 thing AGAIN....

[DavesRepsol]

Personally I feel that a race replica really should have some technical differences.


I totally agree, I love the fact that I have a race replica, but maybe something a little special on the tech side, like maybe 30-40hp advantage beyond the norm 1000rr would have been nice...:evilgrin:

[Repsol Robert]

I totally agree, I love the fact that I have a race replica, but maybe something a little special on the tech side, like maybe 30-40hp advantage beyond the norm 1000rr would have been nice...:evilgrin:

I also agree...Yamaha did it right with their Anniversary R1, but of course you had to pay for the privelage.

30-40 HP...:D ... I can barely handle 160 RWHP...190-200...??? It would rip my arms off.

[ZZGIXXER]

I also agree...Yamaha did it right with their Anniversary R1, but of course you had to pay for the privelage.

30-40 HP...:D ... I can barely handle 160 RWHP...190-200...??? It would rip my arms off.



WELL GUYS, 30 or 40 hp more on bikes...street bikes i mean, now that would be very special edition....look at ducati...desmodicci 200 hp from stock....add about $10k and you can an additional 30 hp.....but that's a very limited edition ..400 bikes. and $72k a piece.....for guys with deep pockets.

robert...do you have deep pocket????

[Repsol Robert]

WELL GUYS, 30 or 40 hp more on bikes...street bikes i mean, now that would be very special edition....look at ducati...desmodicci 200 hp from stock....add about $10k and you can an additional 30 hp.....but that's a very limited edition ..400 bikes. and $72k a piece.....for guys with deep pockets.

robert...do you have deep pocket????

No deep pockets here...but when I do spend that level of money, it's on real estate investment...I can't retire on a Ducati, but that $72K invested in property will yield me about $350K in 10 years or less.

I teach real estate investment and do seminars...as well as help people plan for retirement using real estate... would love to do a seminar for my California Repsol fans... or offer my free consulting to anyone interested. Check out my web site... OutoftheBoxRE.com (http://www.outoftheboxre.com)

Thread jack ended...but there's no "Off Topic" area on this forum...

I can justify a $12K bike, but not a $72,000 one...RR

[Repsol47]

No deep pockets here...but when I do spend that level of money, it's on real estate investment...I can't retire on a Ducati, but that $72K invested in property will yield me about $350K in 10 years or less.

I teach real estate investment and do seminars...as well as help people plan for retirement using real estate... would love to do a seminar for my California Repsol fans... or offer my free consulting to anyone interested. Check out my web site... OutoftheBoxRE.com (http://www.outoftheboxre.com)

Thread jack ended...but there's no "Off Topic" area on this forum...

I can justify a $12K bike, but not a $72,000 one...RR


Try the Grandstands section, Robert. :p

[TX Repsol]

I teach real estate investment and do seminars...as well as help people plan for retirement using real estate... would love to do a seminar for my California Repsol fans... or offer my free consulting to anyone interested. Check out my web site... OutoftheBoxRE.com (http://www.outoftheboxre.com)

Thanks Robert - I'm a young guy that never learned how to make money, other than working hard and earning an honest living at a 9-5 job.

I'm looking for those side gigs that will supplement my regular paying gig. I've got a side job that's paying very well right now, but it requires a large portion of my "off" time. I'm strongly considering rental property and other types of RE investments, but have no idea where to begin...

I'll definitely browse your site!

Oh, and sorry for the :hijacked:

[goracer]

Here's some more pics I just found ...

http://cbrworld.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=277967#277967

[Jacobs Dad]

Here's some more pics I just found ...

http://cbrworld.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=277967#277967

I actually like the Ten Kate replica!!!!!

[msalser1000]

Its a 600 rr

[goracer]

Left one is 1k and there is a link below the two pics so disregard the right pic it's just to show the colors.

[O.A. for life]

Left one is 1k and there is a link below the two pics so disregard the right pic it's just to show the colors.

What left and right pics?:confused2:

[tnine]

:puke::puke::puke: I think I might be sick :thumb_down::thumb_down::thumb_down: Thank me for buyin this years...

[cowboyadam]

I actually like the Ten Kate replica!!!!!

+1 Me too that thing would look sweet next to the repsol.

[O.A. for life]

+1 Me too that thing would look sweet next to the repsol.

Accept for its a 600rr! :thumb_down:

[cowboyadam]

Accept for its a 600rr! :thumb_down:

The new 600rrs are PIMP. I would love to get one for a track bike.... or just because they look bada$$.

[goracer]

Here's some more pics I just found ...

http://cbrworld.net/forums/ShowThread.aspx?PostID=277967#277967

What left and right pics?:confused2:

oh, nevermind. :weirdface: they showed up on the other forum but htis one won't upload .bmp. If you click the link you will see all the pics and not just the two I posted on the other site .

[O.A. for life]

oh, nevermind. :weirdface: they showed up on the other forum but htis one won't upload .bmp. If you click the link you will see all the pics and not just the two I posted on the other site .

Oh. but you are talking about the 600 right? The Ten Kate?

[goracer]

I don't know how anyone can tell the Ten kate version is a 600. :confused2: I can only tell by the rear tail light. On the 600RR the rear brake light is just above the tag light in between the blinkers. On the 1kRR it's in the same location but it's a double brake light (one on top of the other). Click on the link above to view the pics.

[O.A. for life]

The new 600rrs are PIMP. I would love to get one for a track bike.... or just because they look bada$$.

Ya i agree it would make a cool track bike cuz then you dont have to worry about that stupid brake light! But for street I could never go down to a 600. NO POWER!!

[O.A. for life]

I don't know how anyone can tell the Ten kate version is a 600. :confused2: I can only tell by the rear tail light. On the 600RR the rear brake light is just above the tag light in between the blinkers. On the 1kRR it's in the same location but it's a double brake light (one on top of the other). Click on the link above to view the pics.

Where do I start? The marker light on the nose. . . The tail. . . or the fact that it says 600rr right below the rear seat. :p

[O.A. for life]

Oh. . and the head lights. . and the arrow shaped intake on the nose.

[cowboyadam]

Ya i agree it would make a cool track bike cuz then you dont have to worry about that stupid brake light! But for street I could never go down to a 600. NO POWER!!

Yeah, no reason for the power around here on the crappy roads we have. The repsol does come in

handy for gettin places faster on all the straightaways around here though.

Where do I start? The marker light on the nose. . . The tail. . . or the fact that it says 600rr right below the rear seat. :p

Dont forget the tank, the ram air hole in the nose, the fairings and pretty much the whole bike

[O.A. for life]

Yeah, no reason for the power around here on the crappy roads we have. The repsol does come in

handy for gettin places faster on kall the straightaways around here though.



Dont forget the tank, the ram air hole in the nose, the fairings and pretty much the whole bike

Ya, most of the roads here suck too!

[REPCBR1000RR]

I used to think about buying a 600RR as a track bike.
after I learn how handle the 1000RR. I dropped that idea.I just can't go down on power.
gotta have a 1000cc for the street.

[Jacobs Dad]

I have a zzr 600, the repsol out handles, powers, and drives twice as good as the 600. Quite frankly, if I knew how good the 1000rr was, I never would have thought about a 600. Everyone told me that a 600 would be good to start out with, but damn, I feel safer on the 1000.
Barring HP, I would still take a Ten Kate replica all day long. The 600 does fine if you keep the RPM's high.

[TX Repsol]

Yeah, no reason for the power around here on the crappy roads we have.

I disagree - that's 50% of the reason I ride a liter bike. "Around town" riding is where the 1000 shines as a commuter bike. It's got the low end grunt to get up and away from stop lights, pass diesels on two lane back roads without downshifting, etc.

Two of my riding buddies have 600RR's and I always feel like I'm riding a toy when I'm on the little 600... :weirdface:

Like was said above, keep the revs high (like above 9000 rpm) and you're ok, but who wants to ride around with the exhaust noise begging the cops to pull you over?

[TheDead]

I just seen one drive past me , i think it looks horrible. I thought it was a 600. Got to give em that though seems like that made it lighter but took alot of the looks away. :(

[O.A. for life]

I just seen one drive past me , i think it looks horrible. I thought it was a 600. Got to give em that though seems like that made it lighter but took alot of the looks away. :(

An 08' 1k honda just passed you?

[Repsol Robert]

An 08' 1k honda just passed you?

I can confidently assure you that it is possible there's an '08 in Utah...Miller Motorsports Park is there and the magazines should be gettng their hands on them about now...and I bet Miller is where many of the mags will get a first ride in the States...

Anybody else have thoughts on this?

[doha5634]

When are they supposed to be released for sale? I talked to the Honda dealer here and they are not supposed to see any until April 08... :(

[O.A. for life]

I can confidently assure you that it is possible there's an '08 in Utah...Miller Motorsports Park is there and the magazines should be gettng their hands on them about now...and I bet Miller is where many of the mags will get a first ride in the States...

Anybody else have thoughts on this?

They cant be running it on the track cuz they are repaving it right now. They are shut down for winter. there already getting snow! Can you tell me where any literature is on the 08' at miller? cuz i think i'm gonna try to get one in may or so and i would like to see it in person ASAP!:)

[Repsol Robert]

They cant be running it on the track cuz they are repaving it right now. They are shut down for winter. there already getting snow! Can you tell me where any literature is on the 08' at miller? cuz i think i'm gonna try to get one in may or so and i would like to see it in person ASAP!:)

That was just conjecture on my part...assuming that he actually saw an '08...but he might have seen a 600...just stirring the rumor mill...:evilgrin:

[Repsol Robert]

When are they supposed to be released for sale? I talked to the Honda dealer here and they are not supposed to see any until April 08... :(

April is what one of my dealers told me...and he is placing a black on hold for me...:cool:

[O.A. for life]

That was just conjecture on my part...assuming that he actually saw an '08...but he might have seen a 600...just stirring the rumor mill...:evilgrin:

:fork:
Well its an 08' and paint it up like a repsol or an 07' repsol. we have all winter to decide, and get rid of some payments. . to get new ones:confused2::rolleyes:

[cb1974]

Super Fugly! Thank god i bought an 07

[TheDead]

An 08' 1k honda just passed you?

Yes sir, idk when they are suppose to come out but it was defintly what i saw. It wasnt a repsol paint job just a normal cbr1000rr. it was like a black and greyish color. Also go onto honda.com they have the new 08s up. i didnt see a repsol version

[O.A. for life]

Yes sir, idk when they are suppose to come out but it was defintly what i saw. It wasnt a repsol paint job just a normal cbr1000rr. it was like a black and greyish color. Also go onto honda.com they have the new 08s up. i didnt see a repsol version

Thats cuz they dont offer one for 08'.:)

[Jacobs Dad]

Super Fugly! Thank god i bought an 07

:iagree::banana

[TheDead]

Thats cuz they dont offer one for 08'.:)

WOOOOTTTT