Another new bike thread!

[Dakara]

Just paid the initial deposit on an '08 CBR600RR :2thumbsup

Collect it on 4th of August. Big thanks to Cyclespot for sorting me a great deal!!

Now to just count the days...:soon:

[Nasty]

Very pretty Dakara ... bet you really can't wait!!

[Dakara]

Haha yea, but given the Weather lately I wouldn't be surprised if it rains for a week after I get it!

[fatzx10r]

Haha yea, but given the Weather lately I wouldn't be surprised if it rains for a week after I get it!

yep, it always seems to rain when someone buys a new bike:doh:

[bikerboy011]

I recently bought the red and black 08 cbr600rr of cycle spot. It was pouring down the day i got my bike lol

[Dakara]

Change of plans now. After having a good think about the Color I decided the Tricolor white was a bit too niche for me, and ya can't go wrong with the orginial Red/Black.

Unfortunately can't get a Red/Black one until September :weep: Ah well, given the weather I'm sure I can wait an extra month.

[howdamnhard]

You lucky guy,they are supposed to be really good but unfortuneately I´ll never know.

[Dakara]

Never say never! I didn't think I'd ever get one until I decided to sell the cage and downgrade it to something more suitable for today's petrol prices :wacko:

But having a mate who's had his since November last year I know it's money well spent!

[EJK]

Hmmm what was the bike you had when we went on a ride to Kaiaua? GT250R was it? :blink:

[TLMAN]

How many ponys has the 08 got?

[Dakara]

Hmmm what was the bike you had when we went on a ride to Kaiaua? GT250R was it? :blink:

Haha yep thats the one, don't forget it was 2-tone :Punk:

However I've been riding for about 4 years now, just didn't wanna rush into a 600 too fast. Not to mention I didn't bother getting my full either :bleh:


How many ponys has the 08 got?

106.3 hp @ 13,100 rpm. Few more than the Hyo :eek:

[TLMAN]

Haha yep thats the one, don't forget it was 2-tone :Punk:

However I've been riding for about 4 years now, just didn't wanna rush into a 600 too fast. Not to mention I didn't bother getting my full either :bleh:



106.3 hp @ 13,100 rpm. Few more than the Hyo :eek:

Thats surprising, the earlier models had about 120ish.

Nice bike, I like the thou too.

[Dakara]

Thats surprising, the earlier models had about 120ish.

Nice bike, I like the thou too.

Not sure to be honest as I didn't look into them. However in terms of progression over the years, I was told (could be wrong of course) that the new 600 has the same HP as the late 90's Fireblade :scooter:

I've never ridden a thou, 600 is more than enough for me :niceone:

[TLMAN]

Not sure to be honest as I didn't look into them. However in terms of progression over the years, I was told (could be wrong of course) that the new 600 has the same HP as the late 90's Fireblade :scooter:

I've never ridden a thou, 600 is more than enough for me :niceone:

The 98 Blade had 130hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_900_rr_fireblade_1998.php

The 03 600RR had 117hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_rr_2003.php

Are you sure you havent confused KW with HP (106kw = 140hp) which sounds more like it?

[EJK]

However I've been riding for about 4 years now, just didn't wanna rush into a 600 too fast. Not to mention I didn't bother getting my full either :bleh:


No problem bro, go for it! :headbang: Later tell me the difference between two!
:clap:

[Dakara]

The 98 Blade had 130hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_900_rr_fireblade_1998.php

The 03 600RR had 117hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cbr_600_rr_2003.php

Are you sure you havent confused KW with HP (106kw = 140hp) which sounds more like it?

I just grabbed the stats off Motorcycle USA:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6413&Page=7
(this is a great shootout review for those interested. 2008 CBR600RR, GSXR600, ZX6R, R6 and Daytona 675)

Engine: 599cc Inline Four
Bore x Stroke: 67mm x 42.5mm
Horsepower: 106.3 hp @ 13,100 rpm
Torque: 44.9 lb-ft @ 11,300 rpm
Weight: 397.5 lbs w/fuel, 368.7 lbs w/o fuel
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.27
Wheelbase: 53.9 in. Rake: 23.55° Trail: 97.7mm
Seat Height: 32.3 in.
Exhaust dB at 5000 rpm: 88
Measured MPG: 35.5
MSRP: $9599

From Honda NZ:
Max Power Output 81.1kW /13,500 rpm
http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?section=spec&biketypeID=4&ModelID=188&type=

I've noticed however, most of the review sites have different numbers. But hey, I'm not worried. I rode one and fell in love regardless :love:

And as for the comparison to the older blade, that was just a word of mouth "I think" statement from a guy at Botany Honda. Speaking of which, both myself and my mate initially intended to buy from them as they're local, but compared to Cyclespot I'm surprised anyone would buy from them. My mate tried 4 times to get his one from them, but each time they never called him back to say "Yep we got one for ya" and as for me... well lets just say I saved myself $2k by getting it from cyclespot :niceone:

[Dakara]

No problem bro, go for it! :headbang: Later tell me the difference between two!
:clap:

Haha I can tell your right now... don't twist the wrist as much coming out of the corners :lol: Hyo's encourage poor throttle control at times

[TLMAN]

I just grabbed the stats off Motorcycle USA:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=6413&Page=7
(this is a great shootout review for those interested. 2008 CBR600RR, GSXR600, ZX6R, R6 and Daytona 675)

Engine: 599cc Inline Four
Bore x Stroke: 67mm x 42.5mm
Horsepower: 106.3 hp @ 13,100 rpm
Torque: 44.9 lb-ft @ 11,300 rpm
Weight: 397.5 lbs w/fuel, 368.7 lbs w/o fuel
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.27
Wheelbase: 53.9 in. Rake: 23.55° Trail: 97.7mm
Seat Height: 32.3 in.
Exhaust dB at 5000 rpm: 88
Measured MPG: 35.5
MSRP: $9599

From Honda NZ:
Max Power Output 81.1kW /13,500 rpm
http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?section=spec&biketypeID=4&ModelID=188&type=

I've noticed however, most of the review sites have different numbers. But hey, I'm not worried. I rode one and fell in love regardless :love:

And as for the comparison to the older blade, that was just a word of mouth "I think" statement from a guy at Botany Honda. Speaking of which, both myself and my mate initially intended to buy from them as they're local, but compared to Cyclespot I'm surprised anyone would buy from them. My mate tried 4 times to get his one from them, but each time they never called him back to say "Yep we got one for ya" and as for me... well lets just say I saved myself $2k by getting it from cyclespot :niceone:

Dont get me wrong theres still a fistfull of fun with 106hp, especially when youve just jumped off a Hyosung - ENJOY, you lucky bugger!



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[Dakara]

Dont get me wrong theres still a fistfull of fun with 106hp, especially when youve just jumped off a Hyosung - ENJOY, you lucky bugger!


Oh yea for sure! She's plenty quick enough for me! And i've never really been one for numbers :laugh:

One thing I did notice on the MUSA review however was that they were all around the 100-110 HP mark (I think the Gixxer might of been 98). So perhaps it's just their dyno's....

[klyong82]

Oh yea for sure! She's plenty quick enough for me! And i've never really been one for numbers :laugh:

One thing I did notice on the MUSA review however was that they were all around the 100-110 HP mark (I think the Gixxer might of been 98). So perhaps it's just their dyno's....

Woohoo making the big jump to 106 ponies.....and wait to you ride a CBR1000RR it has 160-170 ponies and makes you fly.....congrats on the new bike....hope you did not get the red.....too many red ones around.....get the white....i love white if only it came on the 1000 i would have taken it

[Dakara]

Woohoo making the big jump to 106 ponies.....and wait to you ride a CBR1000RR it has 160-170 ponies and makes you fly.....congrats on the new bike....hope you did not get the red.....too many red ones around.....get the white....i love white if only it came on the 1000 i would have taken it

Haha think the 600 will be more than enough for me! (or is that what they all say? :lol:)

Yes, I'm getting a Red one... aside from being faster it was the best option really. At first I was going for a white one, but after much thought I decided It was the prefect color had I been buying one for the GF :p Not because of the white, but more the Tricolor was too much. I've always been more a fan of the simple single or 2 color designs.

However, if these were available in NZ then I most likely wouldn't have gone with the Red:

[klyong82]

Haha think the 600 will be more than enough for me! (or is that what they all say? :lol:)

Yes, I'm getting a Red one... aside from being faster it was the best option really. At first I was going for a white one, but after much thought I decided It was the prefect color had I been buying one for the GF :p Not because of the white, but more the Tricolor was too much. I've always been more a fan of the simple single or 2 color designs.

However, if these were available in NZ then I most likely wouldn't have gone with the Red:

No worries its a good bike...darn the 2 pics you posted are really hot colours....the white I saw was with black stripes only seen one in Auckland actually.

[Dakara]

No worries its a good bike...darn the 2 pics you posted are really hot colours....the white I saw was with black stripes only seen one in Auckland actually.

Yea this is the NZ Tricolor (white) one...