1st week with CBR1kRR 08

**MentalFacility** · 25th August 2008, 22:02

I don't think I have the experience required to wright up a proper review for a bike like that, simply cos I never got a chance to ride the other bikes of this category for any longer then 20 km.

So ill just share my feelings.

IT IS FUCKING AWESOME. The power seems endless (somewhat thanks to unset suspension), and It does feel like a blade cutting through the road. Any turns, any camber, any road. I had a longer ride with BIGBOSMAN and Biggles08 the other day

and i never could have imagined how easy it is to ride that thing fast. No shit it is fast, i was expecting it to be, but what surprises me the most is how accessible and fun it is. It is very stable in the corners, yet it is shorter then any other 1000cc inline 4 sport bike. There are not enough "o's" in Smoooooooth to describe how smooth the bike is.

On the other note I have read another forums and they indicate that there is a bit of a problem with the new cbrs burning oil. Mine burnt some at the beginning but now it seems it have stopped to do so. I really pray for it to be not spoiled cos I don't want another bike. Even if they refund it, i wouldn't know what to do. I like other bikes, but I really love this one for how friendly it is, and for me going to any other model would be a bit of a back step. So I just keep monitoring the oil... I just hope she will be fine.

So I've come up with a short list of pros\cons with around 700km on the bike.

Pros:

POWER POWER POWER

0-100 in under 3 seconds (couldn't test it cos i nearly fainted accelerating that fast

), wheels in 4th gear, rolls in 1st with no gas and clutch engaged.

Terribly easy to ride very fast.

Feels comfy for what it is (i had bad back pain at the beginning but they are gone after a few days)

Brakes are insane, sometimes it feels like you've hit some gel pillow rather then used your brakes.

Feels incredibly light in turns n such. The lightest Japanise 1k sport bike.

There is a storage space for at least a can of Red Bull.

Looks AWESOME in flesh. Specially in the colour i got it.

Has a cool character

Puts a massive grin on your face every time you ride it.

Increase sexual appeal.

Turns heads big time.

Cons:

Gets hot FAST. Standing at the street lights in the rain will make you look like a steam train. Literally gets soo steam, all the rear view mirrors, the clock and the screen get foggy.

Smells like burnt oil every time you stop. Hmmmmm...

Stock Ugly long rear licence holder that I changed to a small one was actually blocking off the durt\dust. Now my back looks like I ride on the back wheel with my arse.

Its a bit heavy to carry to your bed on the second floor.

Its cold to sleep in the garage.

Increases sexual appeal, but the bike is not yours!

No one is looking at the road cos they are looking AT YOU!

**Sparky Bills** · 25th August 2008, 22:05

Nice choice of bike mate.

Hope you continue to enjoy it. Although I have no doubt that you will

**MentalFacility** · 25th August 2008, 22:08

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

Nice choice of bike mate.

Hope you continue to enjoy it. Although I have no doubt that you will

Thanks man. See you on the road somewhere sometime...

**SixPackBack** · 25th August 2008, 22:26

Originally Posted by MentalFacility

I don't think I have the experience required to wright up a proper review for a bike like that, simply cos I never got a chance to ride the other bikes of this category for any longer then 20 km.

So ill just share my feelings.

IT IS FUCKING AWESOME. The power seems endless (somewhat thanks to unset suspension), and It does feel like a blade cutting through the road. Any turns, any camber, any road. I had a longer ride with BIGBOSMAN and Biggles08 the other day

and i never could have imagined how easy it is to ride that thing fast. No shit it is fast, i was expecting it to be, but what surprises me the most is how accessible and fun it is. It is very stable in the corners, yet it is shorter then any other 1000cc inline 4 sport bike. There are not enough "o's" in Smoooooooth to describe how smooth the bike is.

On the other note I have read another forums and they indicate that there is a bit of a problem with the new cbrs burning oil. Mine burnt some at the beginning but now it seems it have stopped to do so. I really pray for it to be not spoiled cos I don't want another bike. Even if they refund it, i wouldn't know what to do. I like other bikes, but I really love this one for how friendly it is, and for me going to any other model would be a bit of a back step. So I just keep monitoring the oil... I just hope she will be fine.

So I've come up with a short list of pros\cons with around 700km on the bike.

Pros:

POWER POWER POWER

0-100 in under 3 seconds (couldn't test it cos i nearly fainted accelerating that fast

), wheels in 4th gear, rolls in 1st with no gas and clutch engaged.

Terribly easy to ride very fast.

Feels comfy for what it is (i had bad back pain at the beginning but they are gone after a few days)

Brakes are insane, sometimes it feels like you've hit some gel pillow rather then used your brakes.

Feels incredibly light in turns n such. The lightest Japanise 1k sport bike.

There is a storage space for at least a can of Red Bull.

Looks AWESOME in flesh. Specially in the colour i got it.

Has a cool character

Puts a massive grin on your face every time you ride it.

Increase sexual appeal.

Turns heads big time.

Cons:

Gets hot FAST. Standing at the street lights in the rain will make you look like a steam train. Literally gets soo steam, all the rear view mirrors, the clock and the screen get foggy.

Smells like burnt oil every time you stop. Hmmmmm...

Stock Ugly long rear licence holder that I changed to a small one was actually blocking off the durt\dust. Now my back looks like I ride on the back wheel with my arse.

Its a bit heavy to carry to your bed on the second floor.

Its cold to sleep in the garage.

Increases sexual appeal, but the bike is not yours!

No one is looking at the road cos they are looking AT YOU!

How come there is a chick next to the Honda...its safe to come out bro'

And who the fuck is that tow ball damaged freek next to the kumansukme

Nice bike

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 25th August 2008, 22:38

Yup, the chrome addicted ball sucka manages to pop up like an unwanted toadstool eh! Nice bike there Mental, and ya rode it very well on Saturday - wait till ya get it on the track mate, you'll learn a hell of a lot about your Blade real quick

**MentalFacility** · 25th August 2008, 22:41

Originally Posted by BIGBOSSMAN

Yup, the chrome addicted ball sucka manages to pop up like an unwanted toadstool eh! Nice bike there Mental, and ya rode it very well on Saturday - wait till ya get it on the track mate, you'll learn a hell of a lot about your Blade real quick

Indeed. There is heaps for me to learn, but so far I love the thing.

**Nonbeliever** · 26th August 2008, 13:47

Originally Posted by MentalFacility

No one is looking at the road cos they are looking AT YOU!

No, they'll either be looking at your girl, or the cloud of blue smoke coming out of the pipe.

**MentalFacility** · 26th August 2008, 14:23

Originally Posted by Nonbeliever

No, they'll either be looking at your girl, or the cloud of blue smoke coming out of the pipe.

ok whatever

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 26th August 2008, 15:54

Originally Posted by Nonbeliever

No, they'll either be looking at your girl, or the cloud of blue smoke coming out of the pipe.

Don't be such a tugger mate.

**Jerry74** · 26th August 2008, 17:56

Very very nice bike

**MentalFacility** · 26th August 2008, 18:32

Originally Posted by Jerry74

Very very nice bike

Thanks. I was at Bombey petrol station today, while paying it was very hard not to admire her through the window. She is indeed very good looking in person.=)