Another new bike thread!

**Dakara** · 4th July 2008, 13:15

Just paid the initial deposit on an '08 CBR600RR

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

Now to just count the days...

**Nasty** · 4th July 2008, 13:17

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

**Dakara** · 4th July 2008, 15:12

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

**fatzx10r** · 4th July 2008, 15:45

Originally Posted by Dakara

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

**bikerboy011** · 4th July 2008, 17:25

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

**Dakara** · 6th July 2008, 20:05

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

Ah well, given the weather I'm sure I can wait an extra month.

**howdamnhard** · 6th July 2008, 20:09

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

**Dakara** · 6th July 2008, 20:19

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

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

**EJK** · 6th July 2008, 20:26

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

**TLMAN** · 6th July 2008, 20:28

How many ponys has the 08 got?

**Dakara** · 6th July 2008, 20:34

Originally Posted by EJK

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

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

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

Originally Posted by TLMAN

How many ponys has the 08 got?

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

**TLMAN** · 6th July 2008, 20:38

Originally Posted by Dakara

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

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

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

Thats surprising, the earlier models had about 120ish.

Nice bike, I like the thou too.

**Dakara** · 6th July 2008, 20:41

Originally Posted by TLMAN

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

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

**TLMAN** · 6th July 2008, 20:49

Originally Posted by Dakara

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

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

The 98 Blade had 130hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...blade_1998.php

The 03 600RR had 117hp
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/hon...00_rr_2003.php

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