Cbr 600 2008

It steers so well, you can really flick the motorcycle around and there so much feedback from the front tyre you can carry loads of brake into the turn.

A lighter crank and lighter con-rods means lighter — and smaller — everything else, so the entire package — capped off with ounce lighter magnesium valve covers — measures up as The clutch is lighter, smaller and stronger, and the transmission gets closer ratios and a redesign to reduce driveline lash. The airbox — which now sucks air through a hole in the front of the frame like the RC — gains seven percent of additional capacity, and the radiator is 40mm narrower, but The exhaust now has titanium baffles; they could have put that bling-bling on display like some OEMs do, but they put it inside where it would do the most good. Suspension and brakes are standard, if effective, fare. In front, a fully-adjustable except for high-speed settings 41mm inverted fork and four-piston radial-mount calipers get the job done, although Toland said the new braking components offer more sensitivity and in the rear the Honda Unit Pro-Link is bolted to the three-way-adjustable shock. The Unit Pro Link shock linkage is GP-tech for the street; it isolates the suspension almost totally from the frame to ensure the smoothest possible ride.

Cbr 600 2008

Smooth, fast, and easy to handle. Top notch. I love it, it's like they went through the previous generation and found everything that could possibly be wrong, and made it a million percent better. I couldn't imagine owning a different small four at this time. I love I'm a new rider, but I love it!!! I tried the Yamaha R6 from a friend and let me tell u, I wouldn't trade him for my rr even if he added cash to sweetend the deal. As with cars, u can never go wrong with Honda! The first time I took it to work people always huddle around it in the parking lot. I thank God for making this dream a reality. Other people has written all the best stuff about it. I have the Graffiti edition CBR rr. The first second I saw one of these I fell in love. I own an 07 CBR rr and now the Graffiti. These bikes handle like they are on rails.

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It carried the Supersport World Championship winning streak into , and on through , and won in and In the past Honda has always developed a roadbike, then modified it for racing. But with the RR, we first built a prototype racer, then gave it to the production department. Honda said that the use of its new 'Hollow Fine Die Cast' frame technology, in which sand casting molds were given a ceramic interior coating, made it possible to reduce the thickness of the five-piece aluminum frame from 3. The model carried over to technically unchanged, with only the addition of an oxygen sensor.

Both appeared in the late 80s, lost some fans in the 90s then came back sassy and sexy. Well, both have had a difficult year and both are back healthier than ever. The parallels continue…. While sports machines, even standard ones, can lap tracks incredibly quickly, recently the Japanese have lost their way when it comes to enjoyable road riding. A by-product of this is a much more exposed engine, which in my book only enhances the look.

Cbr 600 2008

It steers so well, you can really flick the motorcycle around and there so much feedback from the front tyre you can carry loads of brake into the turn. You really notice the extra drive out of slow to medium corners. At the top end Honda have only managed to strain a few more bhp, that should bring it up to speed with the competition. Even slightly tuned, poorly maintained race motors seem to last, even when they are thrashed week in and week out. But out of all the cc supersports motorcycles the Honda CBRRR always seems to hold its money and due to the high standard of components and general build quality. The suspension is fully adjustable front and rear and you can feel every half turn or click. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

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By I am an Owner on Jan 24, But best of all smokes my buddy's 08 R6. I even went a hair quicker around the track on it than I did on the Suzuki. Saddle Bag Guard. Sure, you could find higher top end on the R6 and ZX6, but try to have them be as forgiving as the rr! Absolutely cracking bike. Take all that into consideration and it would be easy to own any one of these bikes, but forced to pick one I would choose the GSX-R as it really is the best combination of power and agility. Suzuki: On curvy roads I could keep it mostly in one gear and use the entire rev range to scoot along at a sporting pace. Only downs are the tack turn signals and rear tail lights. Longer highway rides are not as comfortable, as are most sport bikes, but Im adding Helibars to aid in that deparment. The CBR's most radical redesign since the introduction of the RR in is highlighted by a whole new engine, frame, and bodywork that results in a smaller, lighter, more-powerful CBRRR with a class-leading power-to-weight ratio and unparalleled performance. The Honda made you work just a little harder for that speed, and it was nearly as rewarding at both venues. VTCR Stateline.

If gave any clue, the CBRRR has only just begun writing its legacy in the annals of class performance.

On the track the Green Machine was just a handful. By I am an Owner on Jun 22, Some call that synergy. They are comfortable, fast and handle like a dream. This is the first RR I have ever owned, and its very smooth and has plenty of power for me, and it handles great! View bikes for sale. Download as PDF Printable version. You may also be interested in. Number Of Speeds. The GSX-R seems like the perfect companion.