Bluebyyou
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posted March 15, 2009 03:10 AM
Any 14 riders here ride the new CBR 1000RR
Impressions???
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zx-twitch
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posted March 15, 2009 06:33 AM
the cbr is an amazing bike. but my 14 is with out question faster. but the honda is by far and away an easier bike to make og around a corner. and the best part is Brock's is coming out with and alien head and short meg for the honda very soon. But you didn't hear that from me.
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smokinZX14
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posted March 15, 2009 06:41 AM
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Impressions???
Give brock a call ... He has the 411 on that new honda ...
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posted March 15, 2009 06:45 AM
the cbr 1000rr is smaller than a 600. i was checking them out at barney's. really a compact bike and the weight is down as well. finally honda goes for it again.
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posted March 15, 2009 08:12 AM
The April issue of Cycle World that had the Long Term Test on the ZX-14 also had a article
by David Edwards.... International Bike of The Year Contest.
The CBR1000RR a.k.a. Fireblade won the honor this year. Belgium's Motor Wereld said it places 177 HP under your butt......... Right. Read "Up Front "on page 10.
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posted March 15, 2009 08:14 AM
http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=36661
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Bawls
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posted March 15, 2009 08:41 AM
My buddy jeff has one and i've ridden it a couple of times and raced against it once (when I was still stock). It handles better than any bike I've ever ridden, but it feels very slow compared to every other 1000 i've ever ridden. Supposedly the tre for it makes about another 8-10 hp so that would likely wake it up quite a bit. I haven't had the chance to ride the new r1 yet, but I have the sneaking suspicion that it's going to be a great bike due to the fact that the big bang motors make more tractable power.
IMHO, the new 1000RR is a good bike for someone wanting to go fast in the twisties, but if you have your sights set on straight line... don't buy a bike that you have to put aftermarket parts on to go as fast as the other stock bikes. Honda=slow
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posted March 15, 2009 09:01 AM
The 09's are supposed to have the new optional Linked ABS System. Supposed to be the most advanced system yet with very smooth operation with no pulsation in the leaver. The difference between this year and last year is the modified body work that hides the ABS hardware. The ABS equipped bikes will weigh about 20lbs more than the standards.
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posted March 15, 2009 09:33 AM
My nephew bought an 08 and we switched after getting gas. I know the cbrrrrrrrr is by far a lighter bike and more suited for twisties. It felt like the suspension was cranked up tight. I swerved in an out of the lines at about 80 to get the feel of it and it fought me the whole time. roll-ons were mild unless I geared down 2 and wound the shit out of it. I wouldn't last 60 miles on it, very uncomfy. We switched back asap. He had just got the bike and mostly rode with hardly's so it seemed fast...
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posted March 15, 2009 10:48 AM
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The 09's are supposed to have the new optional Linked ABS System. Supposed to be the most advanced system yet with very smooth operation with no pulsation in the leaver. The difference between this year and last year is the modified body work that hides the ABS hardware. The ABS equipped bikes will weigh about 20lbs more than the standards.
09 ABS Review...
http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=44420
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posted March 15, 2009 10:52 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 15 Mar 2009 18:53
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The 09's are supposed to have the new optional Linked ABS System. Supposed to be the most advanced system yet with very smooth operation with no pulsation in the leaver. The difference between this year and last year is the modified body work that hides the ABS hardware. The ABS equipped bikes will weigh about 20lbs more than the standards.
09 ABS Review...
http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=44420
Oh Fish, we all know you hate Kawsaki's and now you are taking this chance to promote Honda because of it...
Ok, just kidding. I think I read somewhere that these are supposed to run pretty good out of the box...
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Bluebyyou
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posted March 15, 2009 01:19 PM
Guys I know the CBR isn't as fast as the 14 I'm not even looking to compair the two bikes. I consider them two different species. I just wanted your ride impressions paticularly on cornering prowess. I live on mountain roads full of switchbacks, hairpins, changing elevations and every other knarly thing a twisty road can throw at you. I love the 14's brute power but I also love the curves, it's good on them but there are lighter and better handling bikes out there.
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Bawls
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posted March 15, 2009 01:39 PM
any of the new 1000's or 600's will take more abuse than you'll ever be able to throw at them.
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posted March 16, 2009 06:08 PM
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Guys I know the CBR isn't as fast as the 14 I'm not even looking to compair the two bikes. I consider them two different species. I just wanted your ride impressions paticularly on cornering prowess. I live on mountain roads full of switchbacks, hairpins, changing elevations and every other knarly thing a twisty road can throw at you. I love the 14's brute power but I also love the curves, it's good on them but there are lighter and better handling bikes out there.
I would pick up a couple year old low mileage used liter for a steal. Nows the best time ever to buy used  A new ones going to be a big money loser as soon as you sign the papers.....and the new honda and yamaha are actually down on hp, and the k9 gixxer is no better or faster for the street. Any liter over the last 4 years or so will kick more ass than you can use on your fav twisty roads 
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posted March 16, 2009 06:49 PM
Edited By: Rook on 17 Mar 2009 02:52
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.....and the new honda and yamaha are actually down on hp, and the k9 gixxer is no better or faster for the street. Any liter over the last 4 years or so will kick more ass than you can use on your fav twisty roads
The 09 gix 1000 seemed to have the best hp (reported as 190bhp, must be crank shaft hp) of the Big 4. Honda was lightest but the gixxer would have to be as light as the honda once you changed out the heavy duals for aftermarket 4-2-1. Honda's stock exaust looks pretty light compared to Suzuki's. Also, Gixxer is highest revving and highest compression.
You have to really think about buying new on a literbike though. If you just want to know you have the fastest, you have to realize that it will only be the fastest for 2 years, tops. Some other bike is going to get developed that is going to be faster pretty quick. For how those literbikes are best used, twisty country roads, the fastest bike is going to be the one with the best rider. There's a lot of sense to living in the past a few years on a literbike.
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posted March 17, 2009 05:58 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 17 Mar 2009 13:59
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Oh Fish, we all know you hate Kawsaki's and now you are taking this chance to promote Honda because of it...
Ok, just kidding. I think I read somewhere that these are supposed to run pretty good out of the box...
that's exactly why we have a 2009 Kawi in our garage... pure hate!  not!
the new hondas are very nice though! 
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posted March 17, 2009 06:15 AM
I just bought a new '07 CBR 1000RR last week. Killer deals are available on leftover '07 and '08 models at your local dealer. This bike is way down on power and comfort compared to my '06 ZX-14, brakes lack the initial bite of the 14's brakes and engine vibrations are noticeable throughout the rev range. Handling though is outstanding, the bike is over 100 lbs lighter and it will carve up corners really nice. Once I adjust, I will be able to kick butt on my 14 in the corners. If you are doing track days or twistie roads this bike is a blast. If you're doing mostly high speeds and fast turns, the 14 is the superior mount, why not have both?
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Bluebyyou
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posted March 17, 2009 06:42 AM
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I just bought a new '07 CBR 1000RR last week. Killer deals are available on leftover '07 and '08 models at your local dealer. If you are doing track days or twistie roads this bike is a blast. If you're doing mostly high speeds and fast turns, the 14 is the superior mount, why not have both?
John
Congrats on the new bike. I rarely ride any length of straight road in my area, there is almost none. I believe 2008 began the latest generation of CBR's. The only difference with 09's is optional ABS. If I can swing it I may very well keep both my other bikes and buy a late model CBR or Gixxer. I'm not too concern with mega comfort or the most power but a fun light corner carver.
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posted March 17, 2009 06:56 AM
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Oh Fish, we all know you hate Kawsaki's and now you are taking this chance to promote Honda because of it...
Ok, just kidding. I think I read somewhere that these are supposed to run pretty good out of the box...
that's exactly why we have a 2009 Kawi in our garage... pure hate! not!
the new hondas are very nice though!
Which model Kawi ??? There is no One bike that does it all. I need a bigger shop. :-)
I have 4 1/2 Good handleing Honda's ............. mid 60's S-90. Makes me smile Every time I ride one.
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posted March 17, 2009 07:22 AM
KLX250SF Supermoto... also have a new Busa, a 1098 and a DRZ400 in the garage... need to make room for more bikes 
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ZREXER
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posted March 17, 2009 07:53 AM
Hopefully Honda has corrected the oil consumption problems that many riders had with the '08's. Talked to 2 riders locally last summer that love the bike, but are using a a litre of more of oil every 1000 kilometers (600 miles)
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posted March 17, 2009 08:03 AM
Oil consumption problems are almost always caused by improper piston ring breakin. Sounds like someone didnt put enough load on them rings soon enough. stupid OEM breakin recommendations are worthless...
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posted March 17, 2009 08:58 AM
the "motoman" method 
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posted March 17, 2009 12:00 PM
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Oil consumption problems are almost always caused by improper piston ring breakin. Sounds like someone didnt put enough load on them rings soon enough. stupid OEM breakin recommendations are worthless...
Could be poor break in, but piston rings are getting so thin to reduce friction, increased power trumps proper oil control in some engines now.
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posted March 17, 2009 04:36 PM
Edited By: Old Guy on 18 Mar 2009 00:37
gave up on crap on/in my pants a long time ago.
Why would I do such a dishonor to my britches by sitting on a freakin Honda??!! 
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