2008 CBR1000RR is here!

**Sparky Bills** · 26th April 2008, 18:37

See a few posts up for ride report.

That racebike looks hot!!

**limbimtimwim** · 26th April 2008, 18:52

Originally Posted by 325rocket

while the newer bikes mirrors do just bolt on they are just that little bit better.

Forgetting about how they look for a moment, I did notice the work well. At least for me they did, I could see something other than my own elbows.

**Mort** · 26th April 2008, 18:54

I had a quick look at the three they have in Cyclespot - AKL....

I like it... I've not ridden it yet but if its as good as the write-ups say then it'll be superb. They'll have to come down in price before I could seriously consider it.

**98tls** · 26th April 2008, 18:57

Saw my first one today and love it

well the looks anyway.

**limbimtimwim** · 26th April 2008, 19:00

Originally Posted by Mort

I like it... I've not ridden it yet but if its as good as the write-ups say then it'll be superb. They'll have to come down in price before I could seriously consider it.

Ride it, you might change your mind..

**Chickenlegs** · 27th April 2008, 00:11

You'd have to want one really...

I'd rather spend 2K less and get the ZX10R....

**wharfy** · 30th April 2008, 21:29

Originally Posted by Swoop

I wonder why they abandoned the undertail exhaust and went back to the "whale cock" tuba sticking out the side? It looks like a 10l tin can of italian olive oil whacked on the side.

The theory I heard was to lower the centre of gravity.
Not that it would matter much to me - I'm about 10 Kilo's overweight :-)

**Chrislost** · 3rd May 2008, 21:55

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

The 06/07 bike was a shite load better than the 05. And this is better again!

And yes.... We do have a demo 600 too.

That 600 is dam nice looking.

It just looks fast.

hmmmm.....honda and fast looking... MEAN!

probably be fun to get those pink(burgundy) ones and go smoke some GSXRs...

**Toast** · 5th May 2008, 14:23

Originally Posted by wharfy

The theory I heard was to lower the centre of gravity.
Not that it would matter much to me - I'm about 10 Kilo's overweight :-)

Also it's more weight at a point very far from the CoG (not just high, but a long way back) which makes it change direction slower, is how I see it.

**Mort** · 5th May 2008, 15:31

Originally Posted by Toast

Also it's more weight at a point very far from the CoG (not just high, but a long way back) which makes it change direction slower, is how I see it.

Assuming you're not referring to Warfy's beer belly...

Interesting subject Mass centralisation. As I understand it, there is a compromise between the locating the C of G in the optimum position to achieve the best "Polar moment of inertia" and the best location for braking.

If you position the C of G too low you undermine the front brake causing it to "sledge" along. Honda did this by putting the Fuel tank under the engine on their NSR500 race bike years back.... it ruined the braking efficiency of the bike which out-weighed any benefit in handling elsewhere.

The optimum C of G point would be one which balances turning interia and proper weight transfer on to the front wheel which to my mind is best achieved with a C of G slightly higher and slightly further back than would seem obvious.

I'm sure all bike manufacturers are aware of this but it seems only Honda make a such a fuss over it...

**Toast** · 5th May 2008, 16:55

I see your point. Mine is though: Once the optimal point for the CoG has been decided, you should ideally have most of the mass as close as possible to it so as to make the bike more agile. Spin a 2m staff with a 1kg weight in the middle and it will be heaps easier than spinning a 2m staff with a 500g weight at each end.

**AllanB** · 5th May 2008, 17:39

OSH told me I am not allowed to swing my staff around the office any more..........they might get hurt.

**Mort** · 21st May 2008, 15:17

I've just scored a quick test ride from Cyclesport...

The 2008 Blade is the best bike I've ridden. It feels totally different to the 2007 version. It feels lighter and narrower. The Engine has more/better power everywhere. It sounds great when you open it up but sounds like a diesel when its idling. Its comfy and it feels like there plenty of room on it. .... I could rabbit on about it for ages..... but its a definate step up from the 2007 blade....

I feel an obsession building....

**Deano** · 21st May 2008, 15:27

I rode the Motomart demo last weekend - I thought it was a bit soft below 5000 rpm, but after that.....holy shit hold onto your hat.

I was very impressed -it made my 05 feel pretty tame. At last Honda have silenced the naysayers in terms of power. The nose still looks a bit 'blunt and snub nosed' to me, but it would probably grow on ya. Would no doubt look the bees knees in Repsol livery.

Handling and brakes seemed no different to the 05 to me.